Experiential Therapy in Westlake, TX

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A Strand of Hope Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westlake, TX 76262  (Online Only)
Are you wanting to be understood, validated, and work through hard times together? You or a loved one might be experiencing the cycle of addiction, trauma, grief, chronic pain, or feeling in a rut. You and your partner(s) may be dealing with intimacy issues, infertility, infidelity, or seeking premarital counseling. My therapy seeks to resolve conflicts, improve intimacy, communication, authenticity, and trust. Part of you might be feeling ready to reach out and part of you feeling nervous. Feeling nervous is normal and I offer free 15 minute consultations to help ease your nerves.
Are you wanting to be understood, validated, and work through hard times together? You or a loved one might be experiencing the cycle of addiction, trauma, grief, chronic pain, or feeling in a rut. You and your partner(s) may be dealing with intimacy issues, infertility, infidelity, or seeking premarital counseling. My therapy seeks to resolve conflicts, improve intimacy, communication, authenticity, and trust. Part of you might be feeling ready to reach out and part of you feeling nervous. Feeling nervous is normal and I offer free 15 minute consultations to help ease your nerves.
(817) 482-3109 View (817) 482-3109
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Taylor Cnudde
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, TX 76262
Taylor welcomes individuals and couples who are seeking to create change in their lives. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, ketamine assisted therapy, self-compassion/acceptance, and relationship issues. Taylor may be a good fit for you if anxiety or depression are causing daily distress, self-criticism and burnout are impacting work performance, or if relationships feel unmanageable and disconnected. She supports clients to overcome painful past experiences and unhelpful patterns, in order to reconnect with themselves, loved ones, and career in more meaningful and successful ways.
Taylor welcomes individuals and couples who are seeking to create change in their lives. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, ketamine assisted therapy, self-compassion/acceptance, and relationship issues. Taylor may be a good fit for you if anxiety or depression are causing daily distress, self-criticism and burnout are impacting work performance, or if relationships feel unmanageable and disconnected. She supports clients to overcome painful past experiences and unhelpful patterns, in order to reconnect with themselves, loved ones, and career in more meaningful and successful ways.
(512) 877-1952 View (512) 877-1952
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Janai Bryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Westlake, TX 76262  (Online Only)
I firmly believe we are created to live life in the present with joy, peace and love. However, we are inundated with media, messages and influences that leave us stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. We strive, push, and repeat unhealthy coping patterns. It is exhausting! Eventually, you find yourself lashing out at your loved ones, becoming judgmental, staying busy and disconnected, blaming others or being mad for reasons you can't remember. The patterns and ways of being can change, but it takes more than talk therapy.
I firmly believe we are created to live life in the present with joy, peace and love. However, we are inundated with media, messages and influences that leave us stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. We strive, push, and repeat unhealthy coping patterns. It is exhausting! Eventually, you find yourself lashing out at your loved ones, becoming judgmental, staying busy and disconnected, blaming others or being mad for reasons you can't remember. The patterns and ways of being can change, but it takes more than talk therapy.
(737) 758-2658 View (737) 758-2658
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Elesa Jorgensen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake, TX 76262
Supervision by Michael S. Bishop, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am deeply committed to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of their relationships and personal lives. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, where your experiences, emotions, and values are at the heart of our work together. I believe in the power of listening and truly understanding what you are saying, which allows me to provide support that is both empathetic and effective.
Supervision by Michael S. Bishop, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am deeply committed to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of their relationships and personal lives. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, where your experiences, emotions, and values are at the heart of our work together. I believe in the power of listening and truly understanding what you are saying, which allows me to provide support that is both empathetic and effective.
(512) 814-8015 View (512) 814-8015
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Teresa Franz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
Westlake, TX 76262  (Online Only)
I get it! On the outside, you seem fine. You’re balancing everything life throws at you...but there are times when you’re overwhelmed. You feel like whatever you do, it doesn’t seem to be “enough." It doesn't have to be this way. I help people struggling with anxiety, people pleasing, perfectionism, and indecision learn healthy patterns of coping and boundaries so they feel confident, joyful, and ready to enjoy life again. Often talk therapy consists of clients venting to their therapists week after week, and gets you nowhere. Instead I offer clear guidance to help you understand yourself and change old patterns into healthy living.
I get it! On the outside, you seem fine. You’re balancing everything life throws at you...but there are times when you’re overwhelmed. You feel like whatever you do, it doesn’t seem to be “enough." It doesn't have to be this way. I help people struggling with anxiety, people pleasing, perfectionism, and indecision learn healthy patterns of coping and boundaries so they feel confident, joyful, and ready to enjoy life again. Often talk therapy consists of clients venting to their therapists week after week, and gets you nowhere. Instead I offer clear guidance to help you understand yourself and change old patterns into healthy living.
(833) 578-0733 View (833) 578-0733
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Joe Roller Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Westlake, TX 76262
Not accepting new clients
My passion is joining and working alongside clients to support them in facing some of the most challenging experiences they have encountered in life, trauma. My calling to work with trauma is one of personal and familial experience. I have found that specializing in trauma, while challenging, can be the most rewarding through helping others overcome the struggles associated. Although this can be daunting work, my clients report increases in life fulfillment, self-esteem, healthy relationships, confidence and overcoming some very negative belief systems.
My passion is joining and working alongside clients to support them in facing some of the most challenging experiences they have encountered in life, trauma. My calling to work with trauma is one of personal and familial experience. I have found that specializing in trauma, while challenging, can be the most rewarding through helping others overcome the struggles associated. Although this can be daunting work, my clients report increases in life fulfillment, self-esteem, healthy relationships, confidence and overcoming some very negative belief systems.
(512) 488-0782 View (512) 488-0782

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Corrie Fentress
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Argyle, TX 76226
Waitlist for new clients
I use an experiential therapy approach that is immersive and hands-on to help increase emotional expression and gain insight.
I am excited for the opportunity to make a difference by connecting and growing through relationships. I work with individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I strive to guide my patients toward a life filled with hope, happiness, and wellness. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, family/relational conflict, and ADHD. I am EMDR trained. I foster a very bright and caring personality and aim to develop a genuine bond on the path towards individual wellness.
I use an experiential therapy approach that is immersive and hands-on to help increase emotional expression and gain insight.
I am excited for the opportunity to make a difference by connecting and growing through relationships. I work with individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I strive to guide my patients toward a life filled with hope, happiness, and wellness. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, family/relational conflict, and ADHD. I am EMDR trained. I foster a very bright and caring personality and aim to develop a genuine bond on the path towards individual wellness.
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Cayce Lucca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southlake, TX 76092
I believe in an experiential approach to therapy, helping you find creative ways to heal. As a therapist, I like to focus on how to make your future brighter. I have a passion for helping people. I believe in the saying that we are able to "Heal Our Past and Change Our Future" if we are willing to grow. I believe that change is possible through the use of several techniques such as CBT, experiential therapy, animal-assisted therapy.
I believe in an experiential approach to therapy, helping you find creative ways to heal. As a therapist, I like to focus on how to make your future brighter. I have a passion for helping people. I believe in the saying that we are able to "Heal Our Past and Change Our Future" if we are willing to grow. I believe that change is possible through the use of several techniques such as CBT, experiential therapy, animal-assisted therapy.
(469) 589-8401 View (469) 589-8401
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Jamie Diaz - A Space For Women
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colleyville, TX 76034
I specialize in emotion focused, experiential therapy for: Women struggling with anxiety, attachment wounds, relationships, parenting, and women-specific issues (hormones, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum) & Women in Helping Professions wrestling with imposture syndrome, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma.
Immediate Openings - I see you under the overwhelming weight of anxiety trying so hard to keep your head above water. I feel the chaotic energy pushing you to meet every demand, fix every problem, and prepare for every what-if. I see you struggling with overthinking, perfectionism, emotional sensitivity, and people-pleasing. You care so deeply and give so much of yourself to others while neglecting your own needs. You are exhausted and barely treading water.
I specialize in emotion focused, experiential therapy for: Women struggling with anxiety, attachment wounds, relationships, parenting, and women-specific issues (hormones, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum) & Women in Helping Professions wrestling with imposture syndrome, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma.
Immediate Openings - I see you under the overwhelming weight of anxiety trying so hard to keep your head above water. I feel the chaotic energy pushing you to meet every demand, fix every problem, and prepare for every what-if. I see you struggling with overthinking, perfectionism, emotional sensitivity, and people-pleasing. You care so deeply and give so much of yourself to others while neglecting your own needs. You are exhausted and barely treading water.
(817) 200-4628 View (817) 200-4628
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Maria Siqueiros
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75028
You’re not sure when it happened, but you find yourself feeling like your partner is just your roommate who sleeps in the same bed. Arguments are increasing in frequency and intimacy is minimal or non-existent. Difficult conflict can lead to words and actions that hurt us at our deepest core. The growing emotional distance can leave us feeling lonely, helpless, and desperate for connection, safety, and security. You want to feel like you did all those years ago with your partner and feel safe and secure in your relationship again. I can help you.
You’re not sure when it happened, but you find yourself feeling like your partner is just your roommate who sleeps in the same bed. Arguments are increasing in frequency and intimacy is minimal or non-existent. Difficult conflict can lead to words and actions that hurt us at our deepest core. The growing emotional distance can leave us feeling lonely, helpless, and desperate for connection, safety, and security. You want to feel like you did all those years ago with your partner and feel safe and secure in your relationship again. I can help you.
(469) 874-6844 View (469) 874-6844
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Clearfork Academy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CEO
Verified Verified
Trophy Club, TX 76262
At Clearfork Academy we are thoroughly dedicated to providing specialized addiction treatment for teens. We offer a comprehensive approach that combines evidence and faith-based therapies with a supportive environment. Our programs are designed to address the unique needs of adolescents, and nurture their bodies, minds and spirits, by helping them develop the tools and skills necessary for lasting recovery.
At Clearfork Academy we are thoroughly dedicated to providing specialized addiction treatment for teens. We offer a comprehensive approach that combines evidence and faith-based therapies with a supportive environment. Our programs are designed to address the unique needs of adolescents, and nurture their bodies, minds and spirits, by helping them develop the tools and skills necessary for lasting recovery.
(682) 277-1475 View (682) 277-1475
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Kassandra Petr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76248
Are you facing challenges in your relationships and seeking to create stronger, more meaningful connections? Do you long for relationships built on trust, warmth, and understanding? In our work together, we can develop new relational patterns by deepening emotional awareness and reducing reactivity. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help identify where you feel stuck and how to reconnect more quickly.
Are you facing challenges in your relationships and seeking to create stronger, more meaningful connections? Do you long for relationships built on trust, warmth, and understanding? In our work together, we can develop new relational patterns by deepening emotional awareness and reducing reactivity. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help identify where you feel stuck and how to reconnect more quickly.
(682) 732-2408 View (682) 732-2408
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Meredith Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75022
You are not alone. In a society of unattainable standards it can appear that everyone has it together. From relationships to careers, parenting or happiness, we can be illusioned to others living a blissfully smooth life without fear, sadness or conflict. At some point in our lives, each of us may feel anxious, isolated, depressed or lonely and need help dealing with life's challenges. You are not alone. Problems with marriage or relationships, family situations, substance abuse, loss of a job, burnout, or parenting issues life can be overwhelming or debilitating, and at times beyond our ability to manage alone.
You are not alone. In a society of unattainable standards it can appear that everyone has it together. From relationships to careers, parenting or happiness, we can be illusioned to others living a blissfully smooth life without fear, sadness or conflict. At some point in our lives, each of us may feel anxious, isolated, depressed or lonely and need help dealing with life's challenges. You are not alone. Problems with marriage or relationships, family situations, substance abuse, loss of a job, burnout, or parenting issues life can be overwhelming or debilitating, and at times beyond our ability to manage alone.
(972) 525-2917 View (972) 525-2917
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Ashley Cook-Rovira, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
Are you feeling stuck by some life circumstance or feel as though you need help getting through a particularly troubling season of life? I help my clients work on their individual goals by meeting the client where they are at and working with them to find solutions to whatever issues are holding them back. I primarily work with clients struggling with trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, dual-diagnoses (substance abuse in combination with other mental health diagnoses/presentations) for the past 12 years.
Are you feeling stuck by some life circumstance or feel as though you need help getting through a particularly troubling season of life? I help my clients work on their individual goals by meeting the client where they are at and working with them to find solutions to whatever issues are holding them back. I primarily work with clients struggling with trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, dual-diagnoses (substance abuse in combination with other mental health diagnoses/presentations) for the past 12 years.
(817) 330-9730 View (817) 330-9730
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Dr. Fyneface Uche Ikpo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or depression? Struggling with relationship issues like marital conflicts, separation, or unresolved family matters? Facing communication difficulties, behavioral challenges, or boundary problems? Whether it’s anger management, substance use, premarital counseling, grief, personal trauma, or men’s issues, I’m here to help. I provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. Together, we can work towards a happier, healthier life. Reach out today, and let’s start your journey to well-being.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or depression? Struggling with relationship issues like marital conflicts, separation, or unresolved family matters? Facing communication difficulties, behavioral challenges, or boundary problems? Whether it’s anger management, substance use, premarital counseling, grief, personal trauma, or men’s issues, I’m here to help. I provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. Together, we can work towards a happier, healthier life. Reach out today, and let’s start your journey to well-being.
(940) 353-1238 View (940) 353-1238
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Karen Kimbrough
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76244
So, you need to choose a therapist but how do you know which therapist can help you with your unique set of experiences, behaviors, thoughts and needs? I'm Probably The Right Therapist For You If: •You are serious about working through your stuff •You want someone who will “keep it real” and challenge you •You desire a companion who will go with you into your dark places •You like to laugh! •You can embrace being nurtured •You want to explore how spirituality fits into your life •You want to focus on what is working and learn how to change what isn’t •You want a non-judgmental therapist who will treat you with kindness and respect.
So, you need to choose a therapist but how do you know which therapist can help you with your unique set of experiences, behaviors, thoughts and needs? I'm Probably The Right Therapist For You If: •You are serious about working through your stuff •You want someone who will “keep it real” and challenge you •You desire a companion who will go with you into your dark places •You like to laugh! •You can embrace being nurtured •You want to explore how spirituality fits into your life •You want to focus on what is working and learn how to change what isn’t •You want a non-judgmental therapist who will treat you with kindness and respect.
(682) 243-4241 View (682) 243-4241
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Brittany Brumit
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lantana, TX 76226
Are you tired of not being in your true self and having to act like someone else around others? Are you tired of feeling not good enough, anxious, angry, and afraid? When an individual is not in their true self they become out of balance and so does their relationships. This leads to a negative interactional cycle that causes increased insecurity, loss of self worth, value, and hope. My experience entails working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents that are searching for their true self. To love others you must love yourself first.
Are you tired of not being in your true self and having to act like someone else around others? Are you tired of feeling not good enough, anxious, angry, and afraid? When an individual is not in their true self they become out of balance and so does their relationships. This leads to a negative interactional cycle that causes increased insecurity, loss of self worth, value, and hope. My experience entails working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents that are searching for their true self. To love others you must love yourself first.
(940) 202-7893 View (940) 202-7893
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Wynne Sherman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Hi! Are you really confused about your emotional reactions? Sometimes numb sometimes really intense and it just doesn’t match the situation? Are you struggling in your relationships and with your self-worth as a result? 9 times out of 10 these are trauma responses- historical stuff showing up in the present moment. My name is Wynne, and I specialize in the treatment of trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. We can work together to bring you to a place of fully-feeling that is also mature and rational! We will also address the ways trauma often manifests- addiction, co-dependency, chronic illness, and relationship intensity.
Hi! Are you really confused about your emotional reactions? Sometimes numb sometimes really intense and it just doesn’t match the situation? Are you struggling in your relationships and with your self-worth as a result? 9 times out of 10 these are trauma responses- historical stuff showing up in the present moment. My name is Wynne, and I specialize in the treatment of trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. We can work together to bring you to a place of fully-feeling that is also mature and rational! We will also address the ways trauma often manifests- addiction, co-dependency, chronic illness, and relationship intensity.
(469) 382-5296 View (469) 382-5296
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Pam Rinn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75022
I guide clients through an individualized, systemic approach to identify patterns of coping behaviors and environmental factors that either help or get in the way of healthy relationships. I work with children, couples and families to discover strategies to improve behaviors and relationships. I am trauma informed and often work with high conflict families and provide court-ordered services. I partner with families and schools regarding child behavior disturbances. I help you discover your path to hope, health and healing.
I guide clients through an individualized, systemic approach to identify patterns of coping behaviors and environmental factors that either help or get in the way of healthy relationships. I work with children, couples and families to discover strategies to improve behaviors and relationships. I am trauma informed and often work with high conflict families and provide court-ordered services. I partner with families and schools regarding child behavior disturbances. I help you discover your path to hope, health and healing.
(940) 257-2289 View (940) 257-2289
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Theravista Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MEd, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76177
As a licensed therapist with experience in trauma recovery, relationship counseling, parenting challenges, and teen therapy, I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome emotional hurdles and achieve personal growth. Whether you're struggling with the effects of past trauma, facing difficulties in your relationships, or seeking guidance on how to support your child’s emotional health, If you're looking for a therapist who truly understands the complexity of emotional struggles and relationships, I am here to help
As a licensed therapist with experience in trauma recovery, relationship counseling, parenting challenges, and teen therapy, I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome emotional hurdles and achieve personal growth. Whether you're struggling with the effects of past trauma, facing difficulties in your relationships, or seeking guidance on how to support your child’s emotional health, If you're looking for a therapist who truly understands the complexity of emotional struggles and relationships, I am here to help
(817) 790-9091 View (817) 790-9091

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Experiential Therapy

How does experiential therapy work?

Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.

Is experiential therapy evidence-based?

Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.

How long does experiential therapy last?

The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

Does experiential therapy help with trauma?

Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.