What is Sand Tray Therapy ?
Sand Tray is a unique, client led form of expressive arts therapy using miniatures (small objects and figurines) and a large tray of sand to create scenes that represent your internal world. You and I will explore the scene and gently process the thoughts and emotions that come up around it. This form of therapy can often be powerful and profound, especially when emotions can be difficult or painful to work through and express verbally. The magic of sand tray can help you gain new perspectives and awareness around a particular issue or relationship. Sand tray is also recognized as a trauma treatment modality. Many clients find it to be a soothing sensory experience as well.
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What Issues does Sand Tray Therapy Help?
Relationships, Anxiety, Transitions
Depression, Trauma, Addictions, Confusion or Feeling Stuck ​​
These sessions are generally 1.5 hours to allow ample time to check-in, create, explore, and process. The cost per session is $180- private pay and sliding scale are accepted for these sessions.
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Please call 828-785-5666 or email carrieschearlcsw@gmail.com to schedule a free consultation
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​​Individual sessions include an initial in-depth assessment to better understand your life experiences and how they relate to your current stressors and needs.
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This is followed by a session where we will work together to make a healing or treatment plan.
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Subsequent sessions will be based on meeting your personal healing goals and visions.
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I employ a variety of methods when working with you based on your unique needs and what you feel most comfortable with -
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I employ a strengths-based, holistic approach
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Individual Therapy sessions can be provided both in person and virtual as well as home -based in certain circumstances (upon request).
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Sessions are approximately 1 hour long and are $145. Insurance, Private Pay and Sliding Scale are accepted.
Please call 828-785-5666 or email carrieschearlcsw@gmail.com to schedule a free consultation
​Group Therapy is an amazing opportunity to explore topics and issues that we can all relate to while building a sense of community, getting valuable feedback, and knowing that you are not alone in your struggles or journey of self-discovery and growth.
Group therapy and Psycho-education groups are offered on scheduled dates throughout the year. Topics include:
Real Self-Care
Parenting when you have experienced trauma yourself
Self-Compassion
Motherhood
Adult Children Of Alcoholics As Parents
Postpartum Depression / Anxiety
Nervous System Regulation for Parents
Restoring Our Whole Selves
Post Traumatic Growth
Group Sessions vary in length and cost - specific details and dates will be listed on the website.
​Please feel free to send a message to carrieschearlcsw@gmail.com if your interested in a certain topic and would like more information
Bookings at events and community agencies for psycho-educational groups on these topics are also welcome.
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Please message me at carrieschearlcsw@gmail.com for more information
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Have you ever felt like your therapy session was coming to an end just when you had started to sink in and really feel like you were getting somewhere?
Have you found that momentum is lost between sessions?
Does your issue or need feel bigger than what an hour can hold?
Is it hard to get childcare on a regular basis to do consistent sessions but you really need to let go of some things?
Then a Healing Intensive may be right for you.
Healing Intensives allow you to go beyond the traditional one-hour therapy session and truly immerse yourself in the healing process.
These three- to four-hour sessions give you the time and space you need and deserve to sink in without feeling like time is almost up.
Healing Intensives are highly individualized and designed around your specific needs .​
Healing Intensives can include: Nervous System Regulation, Yoga therapy, Nature Based Therapy, Talk Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy
​Healing Intensives range from $400-$500. Private pay and sliding scale are accepted.
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Please call 828-785-5666 to schedule a free consultation
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Have you had the experience of automatically feeling better just by stepping outside or sitting near a creek or taking a walk on a wooded path?
Has nature been a source of peace and healing for you?
Do you find it easier to drop in and connect with yourself in a natural setting?
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Are you open and willing to try a form of therapy that you haven't tried yet?
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Nature -Based Sessions may be just what you need to reconnect and release.
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There are numerous studies on the positive benefits of the natural environment on mental health including, but not limited to:
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Lower Anxiety Levels
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Lower Depressive Symptoms
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Lower Stress Levels
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Improved Mood
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Improved Concentration
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Increased Sense of Connection
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Lower Cortisol Levels
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Improved Immune Function
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Nature Therapy can be as simple as having your regularly scheduled session in the woods, sitting near the creek, doing a walk and talk session on the trails, or participating in a mindfulness walk.
Nature Therapy can also include engaging in experiential activities such as trust walks, working with metaphors in nature, or using natural materials in expressive arts. These sessions can be individually structured based on your preferences.
With about 10 acres of field, forest, and garden area, there is ample space to enjoy nature during your therapy session.
Nature Based Sessions can also be arranged as an intensive therapy session in order to deepen your healing experience
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Sessions are the same as individual sessions (approximately 1 hour long) and are $145. Insurance, Private Pay and Sliding Scale are accepted.
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Intensive Nature Based Sessions are 3-4 hours long and range from $400-$500. Private pay and sliding scale are accepted.
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Please call 828-785-5666 or email carrieschearlcsw@gmail.com to schedule a free consultation
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