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You want to be your best self but you’re feeling stuck. You deal with a persistent feeling of sadness like you’re moving through life in a heavy fog--perhaps you’re constantly on edge , overwhelmed by worry, anxiety and that unrelenting inner critic. Maybe you’re just feeling so numb and disconnected that you’re even having trouble identifying the problem. It’s exhausting. On the outside ( and on your social media ) everything looks perfect and you ‘should ‘ be happy. but you can no longer go on pretending. The truth is , you've gotten so good at faking it that you feel like an imposter in your own life story. You’ve been thinking about getting help but life is so damn busy. Maybe you've been hesitant because you work in a high profile industry and privacy is a real concern. Perhaps you’ve tried therapy before and it just didn’t ‘click’. But it’s time. It’s time to reclaim your best self. If you’re experiencing anxiety , depression , unresolved trauma, negative self-image, are going through a major life transition or seek to find meaning and purpose , we can help. At Creative Alternatives we help you to EXPRESS , identify and release that which no longer serves you. TRANSFORM past dramas and traumas into empowerment and resilience so that you can FLOURISH in life —authentically , fully , and unapologetically owning your inner BADASS.
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Qualifications
Laura Spinelli , founder and director of Creative Alternatives , is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist and Board Certified Telemental Health professional. She is a trauma /PTSD, and anxiety expert. She has 16+ years experience working in hospitals , community settings , clinics and private practice.
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Specialties & Issues
EMDR is an extensively researched and effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression and many other life challenges. For more info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkfln-ZtWeY&feature=emb_title
Art therapy , informed by neuroscience, is an effective and inherently life-affirming psychotherapy for alleviating anxiety , depression and trauma as well as other life challenges. No previous art experience is required, ( if you are an artist, that’s ok too!) only an openness to exploring the unique way that creative self expression can help you to connect to mind/body/soul for healing , change and growth . Art Therapists are Masters level or higher mental health professionals trained in both art and psychology.
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Approach
At Creative Alternatives, we integrate a variety of modalities including EMDR, art therapy , traditional talk psychotherapy , and holistic methods , (such as mindfulness and meditation) informed by positive psychology , humanistic , existential and psychodynamic approaches. Instead of getting stuck on diagnosing, defining and regimented ‘prescriptions ‘, we work creatively , intuitively and collaboratively to address your specific needs and concerns. We believe the most important element in successful therapy is the relationship. You are the expert on you - we help to guide you towards new awarenesses, healing and growth.
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Services & Rates
Average rate $160-$200 per session. Special package discounts available.
Insurance
Out of Network
Insurance Paneled In:
- Connecticut
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Laura Spinelli
ATR-BC, LPC, BC-TMH
Art Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Owner-Creative Alternatives, Online Counseling and Psychotherapy
Serving clients in: Connecticut, Florida, Internationally, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Address: Connecticut, United States
Email: laura@creativealternativescounseling.com
Phone: 203 951-1184
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