Welcome
Healing Arts, LLC, is a holistic and integrative community practice located in North Kingstown, RI. Presently, we provide individual therapy, couple's counseling, one day intensives, group therapy, workshops, integration work and DOT/SAP Evaluations.
We each bring many years of clinical experience from our work in NYC and Rhode Island. Our approach is an active collaboration between the therapist and the client. It is based on what the client chooses as their goal.
We provide a safe space which is non-judgmental, responsive, empowered, compassionate, and strength-based. The work is enriched through our knowledge and experience and by the belief that there is always meaning to be found, especially in the struggle.
We specialize in trauma and addiction. Our ideal client is someone who wants to do deeper work on their issues. We believe that each person has resources within the "Self" to hold compassion for the parts in need of healing, unburdening and transformation.
As holistic practitioners, we address the whole person in the healing process- a mind, body, spirit approach. As integrative psychotherapists, we have experience and knowledge of therapeutic principles and techniques which can help clients cope with their emotions, gain insight and meet their goals: Expressive Arts, 12 Step work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis. Our practice is inclusive and we incorporate various spiritual principles into our work. Please visit our Expressive Arts Gallery- Healing Trauma Through Art!
Frank Sorensen
M.Ed, LMHC, LCDP
Psychotherapist
I'm a psychotherapist and co-founder of Healing Arts, LLC. I have over thirty years of experience counseling adolescents and adults with substance abuse and mental health issues. I’ve worked with diverse populations in various clinical settings such as hospitals, prisons, residential and intensive outpatient treatment programs. I hold Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from RIC. I have a deep respect for each individual I encounter in my practice. I see the innate goodness and the potential for wholeness in every person.
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I incorporate traditional talk therapy along with Buddhist principles of mindfulness and meditative practices to enhance and support well-being and personal growth, and as a vehicle to increase awareness and open a path to resolve your presenting concerns. I have extensive training and experience in trauma resolution work to counsel those affected by death, war, childhood abuse, illness, grief and loss.
If you’re interested in scheduling a consultation with me, please send an appointment request or you can call/text ~ 401-932-6821
I offer telehealth counselling only.
Maria Sorensen
MA, LAADC, SAP
Holistic & Integrative Psychotherapist
I’m an integrative psychotherapist and the co-founder of Healing Arts, LLC. a community private practice, located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. I have a Masters degree in Holistic Counseling from Salve Regina University where I learned to integrate a body, mind, spirit approach to counseling. I’ve been licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor since 1995. I’m also qualified by the Department of Transportation to provide DOT/SAP Evaluations. I developed my clinical skills working as a therapist in the substance abuse and mental health field for 20 years prior to private practice.
I’m a trauma specialist committed to helping clients learn how to connect with self/Self and others, to be more present in life and to transform their trauma. The main type of therapy I use is Internal Family Systems (IFS): getting to know your own system, accessing Self-Energy, building relationship with burdened parts and embracing the healing process. I’m also trained in EMDR which is an evidence-based approach to treating trauma and PTSD. As a trauma therapist, I believe in an integrative, somatic and non-pathologizing approach to help clients reach their goals.
I’m passionate about my work. I believe healing needs to include action taken outside of the therapeutic process. I provide an individualized Self-Care Plan to help clients create resources and develop community. I believe we stay sick in isolation and we heal in community. I love facilitating IFS & Expressive Arts workshops, group therapy, and retreats. There is so much magic that takes place in the group process. I also provide harm reduction strategies and integration.
I live with my life partner and three dogs in North Kingstown. We enjoy traveling, spending time with family and friends, working-out and being in nature.
If you’re interested in scheduling a consultation with me, please send an appointment request.
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I offer Telehealth and in-person counselling sessions in North Kingstown, RI
