Art Therapy in Saint Paul, MN
Andrea Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a particular passion for addressing root issues through a trauma-informed lens, with interventions I'm trained in such as EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy ( ART).
I create a nurturing environment for clients through genuine compassion, patience, and open-mindedness. My style is kind and warm, infused with creativity, mindfulness, and a sense of humor. As a therapist and previous educator, I have extensive experience supporting individuals of varying abilities, identities, and neurotypes. Curiosity is my driving force, and I love witnessing and honoring client's stories. As your therapist, I’ll hold space for you to explore challenges you're experiencing, express your vulnerabilities, and tap into your innate strengths.
I have a particular passion for addressing root issues through a trauma-informed lens, with interventions I'm trained in such as EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy ( ART).
I create a nurturing environment for clients through genuine compassion, patience, and open-mindedness. My style is kind and warm, infused with creativity, mindfulness, and a sense of humor. As a therapist and previous educator, I have extensive experience supporting individuals of varying abilities, identities, and neurotypes. Curiosity is my driving force, and I love witnessing and honoring client's stories. As your therapist, I’ll hold space for you to explore challenges you're experiencing, express your vulnerabilities, and tap into your innate strengths.
Alyssa Perau
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LMFT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to create a safe space for conversations and growth around personal identity, sexuality, healthy relationships, boundaries, communication, and incorporate expressive arts into sessions as p art of your therapeutic process.
Hey there, my name is Alyssa and I use she/they pronouns. I am a queer, neurodivergent marriage and family therapy intern. My specialty is with couples, families, and teens/adolescents. I am not able to take new clients till 2025. I connect with clients through humor, playfulness, and art-making, which I believe can help work through challenges that life can throw at us. In my opinion, art therapy is not about making profound art but is a tool to help process feelings and discover something new.
My goal is to create a safe space for conversations and growth around personal identity, sexuality, healthy relationships, boundaries, communication, and incorporate expressive arts into sessions as p art of your therapeutic process.
Hey there, my name is Alyssa and I use she/they pronouns. I am a queer, neurodivergent marriage and family therapy intern. My specialty is with couples, families, and teens/adolescents. I am not able to take new clients till 2025. I connect with clients through humor, playfulness, and art-making, which I believe can help work through challenges that life can throw at us. In my opinion, art therapy is not about making profound art but is a tool to help process feelings and discover something new.
student at Adler University in Chicago, IL and attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY graduating with a Master's degree in Art Therapy in 2013.
I believe in fostering creative imagination and illuminating the stories found within. I aim to find belongingness and connection with clients where storytelling through art and expression becomes an active process of investigating our perceptions, identities, and communications more effectively through the forms and symbols we make. Supporting, challenging, and witnessing clients' journeys of re-creation is the starting place where I can begin to help clients find healing and freedom in their present circumstances.
student at Adler University in Chicago, IL and attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY graduating with a Master's degree in Art Therapy in 2013.
I believe in fostering creative imagination and illuminating the stories found within. I aim to find belongingness and connection with clients where storytelling through art and expression becomes an active process of investigating our perceptions, identities, and communications more effectively through the forms and symbols we make. Supporting, challenging, and witnessing clients' journeys of re-creation is the starting place where I can begin to help clients find healing and freedom in their present circumstances.
Cassandra Sawyer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, ATR, RYT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55116
ndividual sessions with Cassie draw from her extensive and ongoing training in a variety of holistic methods including Art Therapy, SomaYoga, Vinyasa yoga, EMDR, and reiki.
Cassie Sawyer, owner of Root to Crown Healing & Wellness, is a social justice-oriented art therapist who weaves creativity and holistic mind-body methods into much of her clinical work. Cassie navigates from an anti-colonial lens, and works to decolonize the mental health field. With strong emphasis in long term healing as a collaborative process, Cassie holds space for a flexible and synergetic flow between provider and client to best support each individual’s evolving needs.
ndividual sessions with Cassie draw from her extensive and ongoing training in a variety of holistic methods including Art Therapy, SomaYoga, Vinyasa yoga, EMDR, and reiki.
Cassie Sawyer, owner of Root to Crown Healing & Wellness, is a social justice-oriented art therapist who weaves creativity and holistic mind-body methods into much of her clinical work. Cassie navigates from an anti-colonial lens, and works to decolonize the mental health field. With strong emphasis in long term healing as a collaborative process, Cassie holds space for a flexible and synergetic flow between provider and client to best support each individual’s evolving needs.
Lucy Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55117 (Online Only)
Specializing in trauma recovery using ART & DBT for depression/anxiety.
You've likely encountered significant hurdles in life, whether it's trauma, depression, or anxiety. These challenges may leave you feeling overwhelmed, searching for a path through the darkness. If you're an adolescent or adult, you might be wrestling with the complexities of growing up or the pressures of adulthood while carrying these emotional burdens. For those facing pregnancy, postpartum, or fertility issues, additional emotional layers can complicate this deeply personal journey. In your search for solace, understanding, and guidance, you seek support in navigating your way through these challenges.
Specializing in trauma recovery using ART & DBT for depression/anxiety.
You've likely encountered significant hurdles in life, whether it's trauma, depression, or anxiety. These challenges may leave you feeling overwhelmed, searching for a path through the darkness. If you're an adolescent or adult, you might be wrestling with the complexities of growing up or the pressures of adulthood while carrying these emotional burdens. For those facing pregnancy, postpartum, or fertility issues, additional emotional layers can complicate this deeply personal journey. In your search for solace, understanding, and guidance, you seek support in navigating your way through these challenges.
I integrate evidence based practices with expressive potential of art to empower clients on their journey towards wholeness and fulfillment.
I have a diverse background dedicated to facilitating healing and growth through the transformative power of art. I have worked with various populations including: individuals navigating trauma, feeling stuck in unhealthy habits, stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I prioritize a client centered approach, where clients are empowered to take charge of their therapeutic journey, progressing at their own pace in a comfortable and supportive environment.
I integrate evidence based practices with expressive potential of art to empower clients on their journey towards wholeness and fulfillment.
I have a diverse background dedicated to facilitating healing and growth through the transformative power of art. I have worked with various populations including: individuals navigating trauma, feeling stuck in unhealthy habits, stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I prioritize a client centered approach, where clients are empowered to take charge of their therapeutic journey, progressing at their own pace in a comfortable and supportive environment.
Our clinical and therapeutic expertise covers a vast array of needs and focuses, including trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sex therapy, grief, codependency, addiction, LGBTQIA+ concerns, pre- and post-natal, relationship and family concerns, EMDR, DBT, art therapy, narrative therapy, somatic-focused therapy, mindfulness, and many others.
At LynLake Centers for WellBeing, we believe all people deserve to lead empowered, creative, authentic lives. We’re here for you, no matter where you’re at. We’re a large, diverse group of experienced psychotherapists, counselors, dietitians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, acupuncturists, neuro/psychological testing psychologists, yoga therapists, wellness coaches, trauma specialists, and more. We are united by our passion for helping to create a healthy, resilient, and fulfilled community. We offer both online and in-person services at over a dozen locations throughout the Twin Cities. We are accepting new clients of all ages!
Our clinical and therapeutic expertise covers a vast array of needs and focuses, including trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sex therapy, grief, codependency, addiction, LGBTQIA+ concerns, pre- and post-natal, relationship and family concerns, EMDR, DBT, art therapy, narrative therapy, somatic-focused therapy, mindfulness, and many others.
At LynLake Centers for WellBeing, we believe all people deserve to lead empowered, creative, authentic lives. We’re here for you, no matter where you’re at. We’re a large, diverse group of experienced psychotherapists, counselors, dietitians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, acupuncturists, neuro/psychological testing psychologists, yoga therapists, wellness coaches, trauma specialists, and more. We are united by our passion for helping to create a healthy, resilient, and fulfilled community. We offer both online and in-person services at over a dozen locations throughout the Twin Cities. We are accepting new clients of all ages!
Amanda Lindsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55116
My ideal client would be open to multiple modalities, willing to get into the nitty-gritty of themselves and their personal experiences, and ready to jump right in! My specialty focus is on Dissociative Identity Disorder and other childhood-trauma based issues, along with all the complications and internal family systems involved. I have also worked extensively in crisis intervention. I enjoy working with individuals who share my love of plants and gardening, making art, poetry and music, books and self discovery! As my client, be ready to dig in the dirt, cuddle up in my hammock, or stretch out on the floor!
My ideal client would be open to multiple modalities, willing to get into the nitty-gritty of themselves and their personal experiences, and ready to jump right in! My specialty focus is on Dissociative Identity Disorder and other childhood-trauma based issues, along with all the complications and internal family systems involved. I have also worked extensively in crisis intervention. I enjoy working with individuals who share my love of plants and gardening, making art, poetry and music, books and self discovery! As my client, be ready to dig in the dirt, cuddle up in my hammock, or stretch out on the floor!
Life presents inevitable challenges. Problems are problems. People are not problems. I will work alongside you to be curious and draw out your innate knowing and expertise. You share in my belief in the power of metaphor and meaning-making as a healing medium. This may include creative processes with art materials or it can be through "talk therapy" as well. We will work as collaborators to achieve greater self-awareness that allows you to move forward with confidence, less fear, self judgement and criticism.
Life presents inevitable challenges. Problems are problems. People are not problems. I will work alongside you to be curious and draw out your innate knowing and expertise. You share in my belief in the power of metaphor and meaning-making as a healing medium. This may include creative processes with art materials or it can be through "talk therapy" as well. We will work as collaborators to achieve greater self-awareness that allows you to move forward with confidence, less fear, self judgement and criticism.
Amy DiGennaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, MA, LMFT, ATR, PSEP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Waitlist for new clients
I'm an Italian-/Irish-American, cis-, queer, always-aspiring-to-be-justice-doing, tarot-card-pulling art witch and half-assed-Buddhist who also happens to be a therapist. A professional artist, teacher and mentor of artists for almost twenty years before becoming a therapist, I offer my full authentic self (this may involve some swearing). I am a solidarity worker. This is transformative change work that values your inherent wisdom and lived experience. My work is truly affirming, rooted in the idea that unconditional love for ourselves, when combined with our innate creativity and knowing, is the strongest healing power we have.
I'm an Italian-/Irish-American, cis-, queer, always-aspiring-to-be-justice-doing, tarot-card-pulling art witch and half-assed-Buddhist who also happens to be a therapist. A professional artist, teacher and mentor of artists for almost twenty years before becoming a therapist, I offer my full authentic self (this may involve some swearing). I am a solidarity worker. This is transformative change work that values your inherent wisdom and lived experience. My work is truly affirming, rooted in the idea that unconditional love for ourselves, when combined with our innate creativity and knowing, is the strongest healing power we have.
Jocelyn Thoemke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55113
Art therapy allows for expression and processing of feelings and experiences without having to put things into words, and can make talking about difficult things easier.
Jocelyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Certified Art Therapist with 13 years of experience supporting clients through talk and art therapy. Her practice is focused on working with individuals who identify as neurodivergent and seek support exploring this as well as those seeking support with challenges like sensory processing differences, self-esteem, general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and difficulty with social relationships. Jocelyn will support you in harnessing your creativity to feel more empowered, confident, to find more ease in life.
Art therapy allows for expression and processing of feelings and experiences without having to put things into words, and can make talking about difficult things easier.
Jocelyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Certified Art Therapist with 13 years of experience supporting clients through talk and art therapy. Her practice is focused on working with individuals who identify as neurodivergent and seek support exploring this as well as those seeking support with challenges like sensory processing differences, self-esteem, general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and difficulty with social relationships. Jocelyn will support you in harnessing your creativity to feel more empowered, confident, to find more ease in life.
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Hope Tree Counseling Services Inc.
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
I have special interest in working with issues of terminal illness, grief loss and transition with children individuals and families. I work with children with attachment, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral issues. I work with women issues surrounding self- esteem and personal growth. I have an extensive background in theater and the arts. I incorporate nature, animals, drama, art and play into my therapies with clients. My work also focuses on treating PTSD and anxiety. I incorporate trauma informed care into my work. I believe healing is possible and I am here to walk the path with my clients to a place of growth and positive change.
I have special interest in working with issues of terminal illness, grief loss and transition with children individuals and families. I work with children with attachment, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral issues. I work with women issues surrounding self- esteem and personal growth. I have an extensive background in theater and the arts. I incorporate nature, animals, drama, art and play into my therapies with clients. My work also focuses on treating PTSD and anxiety. I incorporate trauma informed care into my work. I believe healing is possible and I am here to walk the path with my clients to a place of growth and positive change.
Nicholas Bennett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Whether we engage in talk therapy, experiential sessions, or creative outlets like art or music, I aim to help you leave each session feeling more empowered, hopeful, and connected to the person you want to be.
Life can often feel overwhelming and exhausting, with relentless pressures and uncertainties leading to mental, emotional, and physical strain. Having personally faced homelessness, addiction, and redemption, I understand these struggles deeply and am committed to guiding others from despair to healing and renewal. As a therapist, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my journey and 13 years of sobriety. I believe in keeping things real and value honest, direct communication. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to helping you find your path forward. I work with individuals 13+, couples and families.
Whether we engage in talk therapy, experiential sessions, or creative outlets like art or music, I aim to help you leave each session feeling more empowered, hopeful, and connected to the person you want to be.
Life can often feel overwhelming and exhausting, with relentless pressures and uncertainties leading to mental, emotional, and physical strain. Having personally faced homelessness, addiction, and redemption, I understand these struggles deeply and am committed to guiding others from despair to healing and renewal. As a therapist, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my journey and 13 years of sobriety. I believe in keeping things real and value honest, direct communication. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to helping you find your path forward. I work with individuals 13+, couples and families.
I utilize various therapy methods, including Art Therapy for creative expression and Narrative Therapy, which recognizes you as the expert in your own life.
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, even when others surround you? Perhaps you're struggling with a deep fear of abandonment that makes it difficult to trust and connect with people. These feelings may have roots in childhood experiences that shaped your beliefs about relationships and left you with wounds that continue to impact your life. You want to at least feel better, maybe learn some workarounds, but ideally, resolve the core issue.
I utilize various therapy methods, including Art Therapy for creative expression and Narrative Therapy, which recognizes you as the expert in your own life.
Do you find yourself feeling lonely, even when others surround you? Perhaps you're struggling with a deep fear of abandonment that makes it difficult to trust and connect with people. These feelings may have roots in childhood experiences that shaped your beliefs about relationships and left you with wounds that continue to impact your life. You want to at least feel better, maybe learn some workarounds, but ideally, resolve the core issue.
Life and Light Psychotherapy and Wellness
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Our journey st art off by first trying to understand you, just as you are, beyond a narrower problem saturated frame.
If you are reading this, its an important step you just took towards your own healing journey. At Life and Light Healing and Wellness we lovingly attend to you, to all that makes you...you, to co-create a healing space. Whether it's the dark clouds of depression, the tentacles of anxiety, or the storm of PTSD, our clinicians are equipped with the tools and skills to support you through your journey to healing.
Our journey st art off by first trying to understand you, just as you are, beyond a narrower problem saturated frame.
If you are reading this, its an important step you just took towards your own healing journey. At Life and Light Healing and Wellness we lovingly attend to you, to all that makes you...you, to co-create a healing space. Whether it's the dark clouds of depression, the tentacles of anxiety, or the storm of PTSD, our clinicians are equipped with the tools and skills to support you through your journey to healing.
Deb Goggins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55101 (Online Only)
I have a BA in Psychology and Studio Art Double Majors from Augsburg College and an MA in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler Graduate School.
Do you need help managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, toxic behavior, focus/cognitive function, emotions, goal setting, motivation, achievement, career, grief, trauma, self-identity, work-life balance, or finding calm and happiness? I provide encouragement and guidance toward joy and hope with a focus on mind, body, and spirit to achieve wellness. I collaborate with you, and help you focus on yourself, so you find solutions that work for you. You will learn how to enrich yourself with positivity and purpose, and learn how to empower yourself to live authentically in peace.
I have a BA in Psychology and Studio Art Double Majors from Augsburg College and an MA in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler Graduate School.
Do you need help managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, toxic behavior, focus/cognitive function, emotions, goal setting, motivation, achievement, career, grief, trauma, self-identity, work-life balance, or finding calm and happiness? I provide encouragement and guidance toward joy and hope with a focus on mind, body, and spirit to achieve wellness. I collaborate with you, and help you focus on yourself, so you find solutions that work for you. You will learn how to enrich yourself with positivity and purpose, and learn how to empower yourself to live authentically in peace.
Shoshana Koch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC, CYT-200
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55104 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Pursuing therapy is a courageous act and I'm honored to hold space for this vital work. Common challenges I navigate with people include depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma/complex trauma, substance use disorders, process addictions, and life transitions. Employing holistic approaches rooted in mindfulness, body-centered modalities, and compassion-focused therapy, my aim as a clinician is to support people in uncovering their own answers by tapping into their innate capacity for repair and thriving. When applicable, I apply my Yoga teacher certification and Ayurvedic health coaching to certain treatment goals.
Pursuing therapy is a courageous act and I'm honored to hold space for this vital work. Common challenges I navigate with people include depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma/complex trauma, substance use disorders, process addictions, and life transitions. Employing holistic approaches rooted in mindfulness, body-centered modalities, and compassion-focused therapy, my aim as a clinician is to support people in uncovering their own answers by tapping into their innate capacity for repair and thriving. When applicable, I apply my Yoga teacher certification and Ayurvedic health coaching to certain treatment goals.
Lisa Havelin Counseling LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102 (Online Only)
We can be kind, strong, intelligent, and resourceful individuals and still there will be times when we need other people to support us, that’s just how we’re built. Acknowledging that vulnerability and asking for what we need is true wisdom. I honor and respect that in you. Every person is a unique expression of life, our work together supports you in embodying an authentic way of living. I deeply respect the painful things that bring people to seek support, as thresholds that offer the potential for healing, connection and purpose, and work to cultivate that optimism while also honoring the suffering that leads to such transitions
We can be kind, strong, intelligent, and resourceful individuals and still there will be times when we need other people to support us, that’s just how we’re built. Acknowledging that vulnerability and asking for what we need is true wisdom. I honor and respect that in you. Every person is a unique expression of life, our work together supports you in embodying an authentic way of living. I deeply respect the painful things that bring people to seek support, as thresholds that offer the potential for healing, connection and purpose, and work to cultivate that optimism while also honoring the suffering that leads to such transitions
Let our clinicians help you prioritize your mental health and provide the personalized care that you deserve. We offer accessible and customized psychology and mental health services provided by our experienced and skilled professionals. We have a team of providers ready to assist you in whatever challenges that you face. Come and notice the Lilium difference where our skilled therapists assist in creating a therapeutic relationship and space to allow for the work and healing to be possible!
Let our clinicians help you prioritize your mental health and provide the personalized care that you deserve. We offer accessible and customized psychology and mental health services provided by our experienced and skilled professionals. We have a team of providers ready to assist you in whatever challenges that you face. Come and notice the Lilium difference where our skilled therapists assist in creating a therapeutic relationship and space to allow for the work and healing to be possible!
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live he art and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
My clients can change anxiety, ADHD, autism, or pain with live he art and brain feedback called biofeedback or neurofeedback in online visits. Clients control music volume on their phones with their calm attention levels with free biofeedback equipment I provide. It is easy mindfulness therapy for kids and adults. It is proven to work as well as medication for anxiety, ADHD, and pain. I have years of experience as a therapist, and have taught clinicians at The University of MN Medical Center and elsewhere. Insurance covers this service. To schedule a 20 minute call, click here: https://neurotherapy.intakeq.com/booking
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.