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Talk Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92508
Talk Therapy Center was founded to provide client's craft therapy (rather than bargain basement/hand out worksheets therapy). Our employees are required to have reasonable caseloads and take insurance, even if they are specialists in their fields. We take pride in creating an office environment that is both comfortable for our clients as well as our therapists. We have over 30 therapists listed on our website ready to help you with your issues.
Talk Therapy Center was founded to provide client's craft therapy (rather than bargain basement/hand out worksheets therapy). Our employees are required to have reasonable caseloads and take insurance, even if they are specialists in their fields. We take pride in creating an office environment that is both comfortable for our clients as well as our therapists. We have over 30 therapists listed on our website ready to help you with your issues.
(951) 319-2365 View (951) 319-2365
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Marta Herrera-White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92504
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 14+ years of clinical experience. I am a certified Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT), Certified Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), and trained in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I believe my reason in life is to serve, empower, and help people on their journey toward becoming their best selves. I followed my passion for assisting people to thrive by obtaining a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior at UC Irvine and an MSW in 2007 from CSULB.
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 14+ years of clinical experience. I am a certified Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT), Certified Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), and trained in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I believe my reason in life is to serve, empower, and help people on their journey toward becoming their best selves. I followed my passion for assisting people to thrive by obtaining a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior at UC Irvine and an MSW in 2007 from CSULB.
(909) 345-8231 View (909) 345-8231
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Shelley Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506  (Online Only)
This is too much, the constant worry, the inability to relax, and the heart pounding fear that seems to shatter your self-worth. So-called simply task of getting out of bed, completing daily task or leaving your home almost seem to paralyze you and causes an overwhelming feeling of self-doubt, low self-esteem, and feelings of failure. All you want is to feel better; but questions of whether you will be able to trust someone with your thoughts without feeling judged, are lurking.
This is too much, the constant worry, the inability to relax, and the heart pounding fear that seems to shatter your self-worth. So-called simply task of getting out of bed, completing daily task or leaving your home almost seem to paralyze you and causes an overwhelming feeling of self-doubt, low self-esteem, and feelings of failure. All you want is to feel better; but questions of whether you will be able to trust someone with your thoughts without feeling judged, are lurking.
(951) 963-3578 View (951) 963-3578

Online Therapists

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Terra Rosalehse Horton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91105
I also utilize art therapy, mindfulness techniques, Brainspotting, Breathwork, CBT and a mix of other therapeutic techniques to help you safely explore your edges.
Are you finally ready to take the leap outside of your comfort zone and to move in the direction you want to go toward in this precious life of yours? If you want to move past the stuckness but you do not know how, reach out. There is so much help available to you. Being in life's challenges with the support of a dedicated therapist can be an incredible opportunity to grow toward the highest and most fabulous expression of you.
I also utilize art therapy, mindfulness techniques, Brainspotting, Breathwork, CBT and a mix of other therapeutic techniques to help you safely explore your edges.
Are you finally ready to take the leap outside of your comfort zone and to move in the direction you want to go toward in this precious life of yours? If you want to move past the stuckness but you do not know how, reach out. There is so much help available to you. Being in life's challenges with the support of a dedicated therapist can be an incredible opportunity to grow toward the highest and most fabulous expression of you.
(818) 435-6803 View (818) 435-6803
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Jose Cabrera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
I also integrate art therapy to help when words are not enough.
I believe no two people are alike and my approach is eclectic, deriving from many different modalities to better serve my client's needs. My style integrates humanistic, mindfulness and problem solving. We all have the ability to heal from anything life throws our way and I'm here to assist in uncovering your healing potential. My way of looking at therapy is simple, people come to me because they're experiencing some kind of pain. I help them come to terms with what that pain is, where it's coming from and how to manage and heal it.
I also integrate art therapy to help when words are not enough.
I believe no two people are alike and my approach is eclectic, deriving from many different modalities to better serve my client's needs. My style integrates humanistic, mindfulness and problem solving. We all have the ability to heal from anything life throws our way and I'm here to assist in uncovering your healing potential. My way of looking at therapy is simple, people come to me because they're experiencing some kind of pain. I help them come to terms with what that pain is, where it's coming from and how to manage and heal it.
(424) 294-8979 View (424) 294-8979
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Charleen Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, SEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505
Incorporating a whole person approach to healing, we will use mind-body therapies, like Brainspotting, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Art Therapy to get out of your head and heal the root of your emotional pain.
Your inner self-critic takes up too much space in your head and you’re struggling with flipping the script. People keep saying you’re “too sensitive,” as if it’s a bad thing. You’re worried you're either too much or not enough – and sometimes you’re both at the same time! There's a part of you that knows you deserve more, but there always seems to be something holding you back. Old memories creep in and keep you trapped in gripping control of the future. Trying to figure this out on your own has you running in circles. You’re ready to release these limitations and claim your freedom… but you don’t know where to begin.
Incorporating a whole person approach to healing, we will use mind-body therapies, like Brainspotting, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Art Therapy to get out of your head and heal the root of your emotional pain.
Your inner self-critic takes up too much space in your head and you’re struggling with flipping the script. People keep saying you’re “too sensitive,” as if it’s a bad thing. You’re worried you're either too much or not enough – and sometimes you’re both at the same time! There's a part of you that knows you deserve more, but there always seems to be something holding you back. Old memories creep in and keep you trapped in gripping control of the future. Trying to figure this out on your own has you running in circles. You’re ready to release these limitations and claim your freedom… but you don’t know where to begin.
(424) 396-5029 View (424) 396-5029
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Ana Ruth Y Castillo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92110
Ana Ruth Yela Castillo is a dedicated Marital and Family Therapist with clinical training as an Art Therapist. Her mission includes empowering families and individuals in overcoming and transmuting intergenerational trauma while remembering their resilience and their magic. Rooted in her passion for justice and her nuanced understanding of the pervasive impacts of colonialism, racialized economies, and systems of oppression, Ana Ruth shows up in support of BIPOC communities and Allies, and those who are in service to uplifting communities.
Ana Ruth Yela Castillo is a dedicated Marital and Family Therapist with clinical training as an Art Therapist. Her mission includes empowering families and individuals in overcoming and transmuting intergenerational trauma while remembering their resilience and their magic. Rooted in her passion for justice and her nuanced understanding of the pervasive impacts of colonialism, racialized economies, and systems of oppression, Ana Ruth shows up in support of BIPOC communities and Allies, and those who are in service to uplifting communities.
(619) 493-3142 View (619) 493-3142
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Kelsey Paige Feldman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, BSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Using evidence-based techniques such as play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and art therapy, I create a safe and nurturing environment where your child can express themselves.
Your child is struggling with anxiety, finding it difficult to manage their emotions, or having trouble making friends. Maybe they've been dealing with bullying at school, experiencing low self-esteem, or facing challenges within the family dynamic. As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child happy, confident, and resilient, capable of navigating the ups and downs of growing up.
Using evidence-based techniques such as play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and art therapy, I create a safe and nurturing environment where your child can express themselves.
Your child is struggling with anxiety, finding it difficult to manage their emotions, or having trouble making friends. Maybe they've been dealing with bullying at school, experiencing low self-esteem, or facing challenges within the family dynamic. As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child happy, confident, and resilient, capable of navigating the ups and downs of growing up.
(661) 927-0578 View (661) 927-0578
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Kristin Fialko
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004  (Online Only)
I work relationally with a trauma-informed lens, incorporating somatic techniques, Gestalt & Parts work, Transpersonal psychology, mindfulness practices, art therapy modalities and a social-justice & anti-racist orientation.
We often find ourselves and bodies, on the path towards health after overwhelming experiences (birth, chronic illness), trauma, grief or loss. Re-igniting our inner-fire and natural emotional balance can understandably be a challenge. Trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy can help! I take my role as a therapist, one who supports the client on their journey, as a facilitator of a sacred collaboration. I conduct therapy with an intention to process and move trauma (anxiety, depression and grief accompanying it) in order to restore balance between the mind, body, and spirit and reignite the internal fire.
I work relationally with a trauma-informed lens, incorporating somatic techniques, Gestalt & Parts work, Transpersonal psychology, mindfulness practices, art therapy modalities and a social-justice & anti-racist orientation.
We often find ourselves and bodies, on the path towards health after overwhelming experiences (birth, chronic illness), trauma, grief or loss. Re-igniting our inner-fire and natural emotional balance can understandably be a challenge. Trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy can help! I take my role as a therapist, one who supports the client on their journey, as a facilitator of a sacred collaboration. I conduct therapy with an intention to process and move trauma (anxiety, depression and grief accompanying it) in order to restore balance between the mind, body, and spirit and reignite the internal fire.
(510) 491-9142 View (510) 491-9142
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Sara Hulan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
I work from a post-modern perspective & incorporate mindfulness, EMDR, brainspotting, and art therapy.
Are you walking on eggshells? Do you even know how to say what you feel? Are you looking for connection and only find disconnection? Does it seem like you are haunted by the past? Sometimes depression and anxiety tell you how you should feel. Your history likes to persuade you to believe what is best. It can cloud your view of goals and motivation. It wants you to believe everything that it is saying. Let's learn to stand up and speak your truth. What do you really want from your life, your relationship, your direction?
I work from a post-modern perspective & incorporate mindfulness, EMDR, brainspotting, and art therapy.
Are you walking on eggshells? Do you even know how to say what you feel? Are you looking for connection and only find disconnection? Does it seem like you are haunted by the past? Sometimes depression and anxiety tell you how you should feel. Your history likes to persuade you to believe what is best. It can cloud your view of goals and motivation. It wants you to believe everything that it is saying. Let's learn to stand up and speak your truth. What do you really want from your life, your relationship, your direction?
(424) 306-1996 View (424) 306-1996
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Holder Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
We are a trauma informed practice and utilize various therapies such as: Talk therapy, DBT, CBT, EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Expressive Art/Art Therapy among others.
Finding a therapist who is a good match can be challenging. We help by connecting you to a therapist who is warm, approachable and has skills designed to help you achieve your goals.
We are a trauma informed practice and utilize various therapies such as: Talk therapy, DBT, CBT, EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Expressive Art/Art Therapy among others.
Finding a therapist who is a good match can be challenging. We help by connecting you to a therapist who is warm, approachable and has skills designed to help you achieve your goals.
(949) 565-2740 View (949) 565-2740
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Rabia Khara
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT, PCC, RDT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92111
It is an art and a skill that I bring to my therapeutic approach.
Finding a therapist can be challenging because of that I am a conduit for hope and healing to you as your therapist. Therapy is a collaborative process that involves openness & receptivity founded on the desire to change for the better. It is within your reach. Sometimes life will throw a curveball and we find ourselves getting off track. That is where I step in and help you realign yourself to your true purpose in life and in the process of doing so new discoveries are made and new pathways are created. It is the stumbling upon, the revelations, the insights that help us grow and change. I am humbled to be a part of the process.
It is an art and a skill that I bring to my therapeutic approach.
Finding a therapist can be challenging because of that I am a conduit for hope and healing to you as your therapist. Therapy is a collaborative process that involves openness & receptivity founded on the desire to change for the better. It is within your reach. Sometimes life will throw a curveball and we find ourselves getting off track. That is where I step in and help you realign yourself to your true purpose in life and in the process of doing so new discoveries are made and new pathways are created. It is the stumbling upon, the revelations, the insights that help us grow and change. I am humbled to be a part of the process.
(424) 407-8687 View (424) 407-8687
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Kristen Baird-Goldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR, CCSP, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Waitlist for new clients
Why Art therapy? Anyone can benefit from Art Therapy, especially people who may not be able to fully express themselves through words.
It is a challenging and exhilarating task to undertake the journey to know oneself fully and to experience all parts of yourself. We each have a unique story and it is my privilege and honor to bear witness to yours. I provide individual, couples, adolescent/teen psychotherapy & art therapy services as well as Mindfulness and Neurofeedback to those who are trying to work through life's challenges. My specializations are in adult and adolescent ADHD, Gifted & Talented (Twice Exceptional), Anxiety, Postpartum Mood Disorders and Women's Issues. Free 30 min. phone consultation to determine if this is the right fit for you.
Why Art therapy? Anyone can benefit from Art Therapy, especially people who may not be able to fully express themselves through words.
It is a challenging and exhilarating task to undertake the journey to know oneself fully and to experience all parts of yourself. We each have a unique story and it is my privilege and honor to bear witness to yours. I provide individual, couples, adolescent/teen psychotherapy & art therapy services as well as Mindfulness and Neurofeedback to those who are trying to work through life's challenges. My specializations are in adult and adolescent ADHD, Gifted & Talented (Twice Exceptional), Anxiety, Postpartum Mood Disorders and Women's Issues. Free 30 min. phone consultation to determine if this is the right fit for you.
(818) 273-1784 View (818) 273-1784
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Andrea Andes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
I also blend into our work Brainspotting, dream analysis, meditation, breath work, mind/body awareness, active imagination, art, play, and sand tray therapies.
Being human isn't always easy, and when life gets complicated and becomes challenging, therapy can help offer tools to navigate through a crisis while providing you a deeper exploration of yourself. Problems in relationships often come from old ways of coping that served you in the past, but now may be keeping you from feeling fulfilled and satisfied with your life. I believe our most challenging times can also be our greatest opportunity for change. Healing is possible, and therapy is a journey towards self-discovery where you get to explore the landscape of your own mind.
I also blend into our work Brainspotting, dream analysis, meditation, breath work, mind/body awareness, active imagination, art, play, and sand tray therapies.
Being human isn't always easy, and when life gets complicated and becomes challenging, therapy can help offer tools to navigate through a crisis while providing you a deeper exploration of yourself. Problems in relationships often come from old ways of coping that served you in the past, but now may be keeping you from feeling fulfilled and satisfied with your life. I believe our most challenging times can also be our greatest opportunity for change. Healing is possible, and therapy is a journey towards self-discovery where you get to explore the landscape of your own mind.
(310) 773-5497 View (310) 773-5497
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Debbie Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302
Art therapy provides another tool to help my clients communicate.
Life has sure been tough the past few years. Are you working through a past or current trauma? How are you managing your stress? Sadness? Grief? Anxiety? Depression? DO you or a family member suffer from addiction? Perhaps you just need a jump start to get yourself moving again? You have already made the first step finding me right here on this site. Take the next brave one and reach out to me. Let’s have a conversation and discover ways that together we can create a happier and more joyful life for you.
Art therapy provides another tool to help my clients communicate.
Life has sure been tough the past few years. Are you working through a past or current trauma? How are you managing your stress? Sadness? Grief? Anxiety? Depression? DO you or a family member suffer from addiction? Perhaps you just need a jump start to get yourself moving again? You have already made the first step finding me right here on this site. Take the next brave one and reach out to me. Let’s have a conversation and discover ways that together we can create a happier and more joyful life for you.
(323) 900-0757 View (323) 900-0757
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Louisa Triandis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Welcome! We all want to live life as our best selves, but that can be especially challenging during difficult times. I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also utilize art therapy, Brainspotting (a brain based therapy that helps clients identify, process and release emotional and physical pain) and the Nurtured Heart Approach (a relationship based model that helps people focus on their successes rather than their failures, thereby increasing their Inner Wealth.)
Welcome! We all want to live life as our best selves, but that can be especially challenging during difficult times. I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also utilize art therapy, Brainspotting (a brain based therapy that helps clients identify, process and release emotional and physical pain) and the Nurtured Heart Approach (a relationship based model that helps people focus on their successes rather than their failures, thereby increasing their Inner Wealth.)
(619) 439-1987 View (619) 439-1987
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Elena Rybko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
I always value mindfulness, meditation, CBT, specific skills training, somatic work, and art/play therapy.
You've known that some issues have been always holding you back from reaching your full potential in life, career, and relationships. You realize that these unresolved and unattended issues do not serve your life, and keep sabotaging your happiness on different levels... Perhaps, you even tried working through some of them on your own, but deep down you know you need some external help and guidance to heal from them. You would like to reach some peace, let go of pain, learn how to accept and love yourself better, learn some real tools and skills to be more resilient, feel strong and confident, and be able to enjoy life.
I always value mindfulness, meditation, CBT, specific skills training, somatic work, and art/play therapy.
You've known that some issues have been always holding you back from reaching your full potential in life, career, and relationships. You realize that these unresolved and unattended issues do not serve your life, and keep sabotaging your happiness on different levels... Perhaps, you even tried working through some of them on your own, but deep down you know you need some external help and guidance to heal from them. You would like to reach some peace, let go of pain, learn how to accept and love yourself better, learn some real tools and skills to be more resilient, feel strong and confident, and be able to enjoy life.
(805) 464-3058 View (805) 464-3058
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Nanette Sebourn Couples-Individual-Sex specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Temecula, CA 92590
Whether you are changing your relationship from falling in love to True Love or wanting inner growth, it is an art that must be learned.
Ms. Sebourn is IMPARTIAL, KIND AND ACCURATE. She believes the best way to experience therapy is FACE to FACE, in person. She specializes in sex therapy for individuals and couples. She is a Psychologist, a Healer and an Educator so her treatments use all three modes to help with any issue. Her hours are 12noon to 7pm to accommodate everyone's schedule on Mondays thru Thursday. She wrote a book titled "Love with a Brain" ( ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578661698 ) and it is available on Amazon. She offers a free meet & greet so please call to find out more. She honestly cares about her clients. See for yourself at Nanettesebourn.com
Whether you are changing your relationship from falling in love to True Love or wanting inner growth, it is an art that must be learned.
Ms. Sebourn is IMPARTIAL, KIND AND ACCURATE. She believes the best way to experience therapy is FACE to FACE, in person. She specializes in sex therapy for individuals and couples. She is a Psychologist, a Healer and an Educator so her treatments use all three modes to help with any issue. Her hours are 12noon to 7pm to accommodate everyone's schedule on Mondays thru Thursday. She wrote a book titled "Love with a Brain" ( ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578661698 ) and it is available on Amazon. She offers a free meet & greet so please call to find out more. She honestly cares about her clients. See for yourself at Nanettesebourn.com
(951) 291-0563 View (951) 291-0563
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Brandie Parham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Silverado, CA 92676
I specialize in children, teens, and young adult women. My focus is on helping my clients regulate emotions and calm anxious minds & bodies. I offer coping skills for ADHD with practical tips for making life more manageable. I utilize play therapy for my youngest clients to process big emotions, build up resilience, & develop coping skills. For teens and young women I implement cognitive behavior therapy to help them to recognize how their thoughts, behavior, & feelings all influence one another & how we can use each of those to bring positive changes. I implement mindfulness techniques for all ages.
I specialize in children, teens, and young adult women. My focus is on helping my clients regulate emotions and calm anxious minds & bodies. I offer coping skills for ADHD with practical tips for making life more manageable. I utilize play therapy for my youngest clients to process big emotions, build up resilience, & develop coping skills. For teens and young women I implement cognitive behavior therapy to help them to recognize how their thoughts, behavior, & feelings all influence one another & how we can use each of those to bring positive changes. I implement mindfulness techniques for all ages.
(949) 506-5844 View (949) 506-5844
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Sarah Fultz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Hi! I’m Sarah Nelson and I’m an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I’m happy for the chance to take part in your healing journey and my hope is to be a warm and uplifting presence throughout this process. I have a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy, where I work collaboratively with clients to address the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual scars that may be present. I am a certified Brainspotting practitioner, and I actively use CBT, DBT, ACT, Seeking Safety, Family Systems, & Mindfulness in session and throughout treatment.
Hi! I’m Sarah Nelson and I’m an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I’m happy for the chance to take part in your healing journey and my hope is to be a warm and uplifting presence throughout this process. I have a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy, where I work collaboratively with clients to address the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual scars that may be present. I am a certified Brainspotting practitioner, and I actively use CBT, DBT, ACT, Seeking Safety, Family Systems, & Mindfulness in session and throughout treatment.
(805) 790-7561 View (805) 790-7561
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.