Expressive Arts Therapists in Sacramento, CA

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Lynn Baker-Nauman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RDT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
Are you feeling ready to make changes in your life? I believe in your ability to heal by opening up and work on what is present. By creating a safe environment and attuning to you, I provide talk therapy or a drama therapy and expressive arts approach. Making changes in our lives can be challenging and having support through that can be a vital component to our growth. My personal approach is client-centered and strength-based. My goal is to assist you to discover your authentic self.
Are you feeling ready to make changes in your life? I believe in your ability to heal by opening up and work on what is present. By creating a safe environment and attuning to you, I provide talk therapy or a drama therapy and expressive arts approach. Making changes in our lives can be challenging and having support through that can be a vital component to our growth. My personal approach is client-centered and strength-based. My goal is to assist you to discover your authentic self.
(916) 249-6521 View (916) 249-6521
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Anna Rivett
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFTT, CCHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
I work with a Jungian and Depth orientation, weaving in solution- focused, CBT, DBT, Imago, and Gottman techniques, as well as mindfulness, therapeutic imagery, expressive arts, and somatic therapies.
Looking for results in just a few sessions? I work with wonderful, self-aware, spiritually-minded clients who are ready to move beyond trauma, anxiety, and depression. Many clients come to AMARA to facilitate healing, achieve personal and career goals, and create fulfilling relationships. Integrating Jungian, Narrative, and Solution-Focused therapy with Inner Wisdom hypnotherapy, I can guide you to make positive changes at a deep level. I can teach you to reach healing and creative states of mind, and maintain feelings of balance and ease. I invite you to explore AMARA. Say yes to your adventure!
I work with a Jungian and Depth orientation, weaving in solution- focused, CBT, DBT, Imago, and Gottman techniques, as well as mindfulness, therapeutic imagery, expressive arts, and somatic therapies.
Looking for results in just a few sessions? I work with wonderful, self-aware, spiritually-minded clients who are ready to move beyond trauma, anxiety, and depression. Many clients come to AMARA to facilitate healing, achieve personal and career goals, and create fulfilling relationships. Integrating Jungian, Narrative, and Solution-Focused therapy with Inner Wisdom hypnotherapy, I can guide you to make positive changes at a deep level. I can teach you to reach healing and creative states of mind, and maintain feelings of balance and ease. I invite you to explore AMARA. Say yes to your adventure!
(916) 633-6239 View (916) 633-6239
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Robin Kurland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I offer Psychedelic Integration, Ketamine therapy, Internal Family Systems, Shadow Work, Expressive Arts, Somatic therapies including Trauma Informed Yoga and Brainspotting to guide you to your inner wisdom and create a life you love.
My therapeutic style is compassionate, honest and warm. My formula is empower and embody. I have 17 years experience working with couples, families, individuals, groups. I specialize in traumas including sexual abuse, childhood neglect and military trauma, along with substance addictions and process addictions including eating disorders and codependency. Using a holistic approach, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to retrieve parts of your Self and your spirit while helping you discover solutions and coping skills. I am your guide, and in this collaboration you’ll uncover a life congruent with your authentic self.
I offer Psychedelic Integration, Ketamine therapy, Internal Family Systems, Shadow Work, Expressive Arts, Somatic therapies including Trauma Informed Yoga and Brainspotting to guide you to your inner wisdom and create a life you love.
My therapeutic style is compassionate, honest and warm. My formula is empower and embody. I have 17 years experience working with couples, families, individuals, groups. I specialize in traumas including sexual abuse, childhood neglect and military trauma, along with substance addictions and process addictions including eating disorders and codependency. Using a holistic approach, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to retrieve parts of your Self and your spirit while helping you discover solutions and coping skills. I am your guide, and in this collaboration you’ll uncover a life congruent with your authentic self.
(650) 465-1644 View (650) 465-1644
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Maria Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95864  (Online Only)
I use expressive arts to help you get behind the mental defenses that get in the way of expressing and healing your authentic self.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of control? I offer effective and compassionate psychotherapy services to adults and couples. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. You'll find me to be a compassionate listener, working with you to help you achieve the changes you would like to see in your life. Together we will identify and develop your strengths and interests so you can achieve your goals. I offer a safe place for you to talk about your fears and worries, body image and self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, career and life transitions.
I use expressive arts to help you get behind the mental defenses that get in the way of expressing and healing your authentic self.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of control? I offer effective and compassionate psychotherapy services to adults and couples. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. You'll find me to be a compassionate listener, working with you to help you achieve the changes you would like to see in your life. Together we will identify and develop your strengths and interests so you can achieve your goals. I offer a safe place for you to talk about your fears and worries, body image and self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, career and life transitions.
(925) 259-3365 View (925) 259-3365
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Ajay Casey Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95822  (Online Only)
I use multiple therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Rogerian, Gestalt, Narrative, Hakomi, Experiential, and the Expressive Arts and embrace the concept of collaborativity in sessions.
I am a queer, non-binary artist. I work with a diverse clientele, including musicians, actors, comedians and artists. I actively support the LGBTQIA community and I am sensitive to the issues within this community. I have worked directly with the Trans Community and have supported the successful transition of many clients over the years. I have also supported those in open, polyamorous and non-traditional relationships. My main focus is to be a catalyst for my clients in their individualized development of new core capacities. Some of these core capacities include empathy, vulnerability, self-awareness, accountability and courage.
I use multiple therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Rogerian, Gestalt, Narrative, Hakomi, Experiential, and the Expressive Arts and embrace the concept of collaborativity in sessions.
I am a queer, non-binary artist. I work with a diverse clientele, including musicians, actors, comedians and artists. I actively support the LGBTQIA community and I am sensitive to the issues within this community. I have worked directly with the Trans Community and have supported the successful transition of many clients over the years. I have also supported those in open, polyamorous and non-traditional relationships. My main focus is to be a catalyst for my clients in their individualized development of new core capacities. Some of these core capacities include empathy, vulnerability, self-awareness, accountability and courage.
(916) 397-7454 View (916) 397-7454
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Melissa Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95819
I'm Melissa Craven, licensed MFT (52019) with an emphasis in Expressive Arts Therapy and over fifteen years experience helping clients like you build skills to creatively cope with life's stressors.
Do you lay awake at night thinking about mistakes or worrying? Are you vulnerable, stuck, and needing guidance? I know that just below the surface is a part of you that is exquisite, courageous, and wise. You may need a mental health tune-up, deep work to process an injury, or ongoing support. Whether your a new parent, a parent-to-be, or grappling with transitions in life, I'd love to help you get into the flow. Clients appreciate my warmth, humor, open mindedness, and expertise working with a wide variety of struggles. You can disentangle from old patterns, imagine new possibilities, and connect to what's most important.
I'm Melissa Craven, licensed MFT (52019) with an emphasis in Expressive Arts Therapy and over fifteen years experience helping clients like you build skills to creatively cope with life's stressors.
Do you lay awake at night thinking about mistakes or worrying? Are you vulnerable, stuck, and needing guidance? I know that just below the surface is a part of you that is exquisite, courageous, and wise. You may need a mental health tune-up, deep work to process an injury, or ongoing support. Whether your a new parent, a parent-to-be, or grappling with transitions in life, I'd love to help you get into the flow. Clients appreciate my warmth, humor, open mindedness, and expertise working with a wide variety of struggles. You can disentangle from old patterns, imagine new possibilities, and connect to what's most important.
(916) 398-3430 View (916) 398-3430
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Del R Phoenix-Wilcox
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
I specialize in the use of expressive arts, holistic, and mindfulness practices.
My name is Del and I use They/Them pronouns. I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker and Gender Diversity Educator. I provide a non-judgemental space to explore non-traditional sexuality and identity. I specialize in LGBTQQIA2+ issues, Trauma Recovery, and Living with Disabilities. Whether you are in a major life transition or struggling with identity issues, past trauma, or emotional upheaval, therapy can be useful in clarifying your goals and shaping your future. You are the author of your story and you have the ultimate say in what you want and how you want to achieve it.
I specialize in the use of expressive arts, holistic, and mindfulness practices.
My name is Del and I use They/Them pronouns. I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker and Gender Diversity Educator. I provide a non-judgemental space to explore non-traditional sexuality and identity. I specialize in LGBTQQIA2+ issues, Trauma Recovery, and Living with Disabilities. Whether you are in a major life transition or struggling with identity issues, past trauma, or emotional upheaval, therapy can be useful in clarifying your goals and shaping your future. You are the author of your story and you have the ultimate say in what you want and how you want to achieve it.
(707) 635-2520 View (707) 635-2520
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Teri-Lee Hedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95820
I then integrate holistic practices such as expressive arts, mindfulness, body-based awareness, and nature-based cycles to build your toolkit and ensure you have the necessary skills to navigate the healing work on your path.
Hello, my name is Teri Hedman and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I take a holistic approach to healing and I would love to partner with you on your journey. I have a strong background in supporting folks navigating trauma and addiction. I believe whether or not we have a substance addiction, we all have something to “recover” from in the epic journey that is our life. I have found that in this process, we also can discover and reclaim our true selves and reorient to living a thriving life. I also have specialized training focused on supporting women, especially in the postpartum period and other transitions.
I then integrate holistic practices such as expressive arts, mindfulness, body-based awareness, and nature-based cycles to build your toolkit and ensure you have the necessary skills to navigate the healing work on your path.
Hello, my name is Teri Hedman and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I take a holistic approach to healing and I would love to partner with you on your journey. I have a strong background in supporting folks navigating trauma and addiction. I believe whether or not we have a substance addiction, we all have something to “recover” from in the epic journey that is our life. I have found that in this process, we also can discover and reclaim our true selves and reorient to living a thriving life. I also have specialized training focused on supporting women, especially in the postpartum period and other transitions.
(510) 939-9150 View (510) 939-9150
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Victoria Moran
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 94206
Through gentle guidance, dedicated presence, and thoughtful inquiry, I combine EMDR, expressive arts therapy and attachment based therapy to assist clients in integrating and transmuting unresolved experiences.
Life can prove to be extremely difficult at times. However, it is these difficulties that can become incredible catalysts for deep healing and lasting change. I work with clients from an integrative & faith based approaches. This means that I intertwine a variety of modalities based on specific needs of a client with regards to the breadth of their life experience (i.e. mental, physical, cultural, faith).
Through gentle guidance, dedicated presence, and thoughtful inquiry, I combine EMDR, expressive arts therapy and attachment based therapy to assist clients in integrating and transmuting unresolved experiences.
Life can prove to be extremely difficult at times. However, it is these difficulties that can become incredible catalysts for deep healing and lasting change. I work with clients from an integrative & faith based approaches. This means that I intertwine a variety of modalities based on specific needs of a client with regards to the breadth of their life experience (i.e. mental, physical, cultural, faith).
(530) 296-6955 View (530) 296-6955
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Arielle Hastings
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 94203
I utilize integrative approaches, including expressive arts interventions, somatic awareness, systems, and existential influence.
I am offering in-person and telehealth. I support my clients through the use of expressive arts and somatic awareness. I work with youth, teens, young professionals, parents/single-parents and couples supporting issues with anxiety, fear, shame, life transitions, grief, daily stressors, relationship challenges of many varieties, and formation/re-formation of self. You are capable of transforming challenges, pain, breakdowns or trauma into self-actuating power and wisdom. I offer warm presence, encouraging easeful participation and invitation of your creative spirit.
I utilize integrative approaches, including expressive arts interventions, somatic awareness, systems, and existential influence.
I am offering in-person and telehealth. I support my clients through the use of expressive arts and somatic awareness. I work with youth, teens, young professionals, parents/single-parents and couples supporting issues with anxiety, fear, shame, life transitions, grief, daily stressors, relationship challenges of many varieties, and formation/re-formation of self. You are capable of transforming challenges, pain, breakdowns or trauma into self-actuating power and wisdom. I offer warm presence, encouraging easeful participation and invitation of your creative spirit.
(530) 457-1986 View (530) 457-1986
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Molly Mulanax
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 94207  (Online Only)
I am a trauma informed therapist and integrate Expressive Arts Therapy, Somatic Therapy, IFS and Mindfulness into our sessions.
I specialize in treating women struggling with anxiety, depression, motherhood, codependency, history of family dysfunction, history of family substance use, perfectionism, low self esteem and/or life transitions. My goal as a therapist is to help you reach a greater understanding and compassion for yourself, heal from painful experiences and to find new ways of coping with stress and interacting with others. I am committed to learning about who you truly are and working with you to make long lasting changes
I am a trauma informed therapist and integrate Expressive Arts Therapy, Somatic Therapy, IFS and Mindfulness into our sessions.
I specialize in treating women struggling with anxiety, depression, motherhood, codependency, history of family dysfunction, history of family substance use, perfectionism, low self esteem and/or life transitions. My goal as a therapist is to help you reach a greater understanding and compassion for yourself, heal from painful experiences and to find new ways of coping with stress and interacting with others. I am committed to learning about who you truly are and working with you to make long lasting changes
(510) 858-2597 View (510) 858-2597
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Dr. Lyssabeth Mattoon
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 94207  (Online Only)
I am a trauma specialist, skilled at providing individual and family therapy for adolescents, children and adults, utilizing Trauma-Focused Therapy, CBT, Expressive Arts Therapy and many other approaches.
Whether a traumatic experience has turned your world upside down or you are struggling to balance being neurodivergent, a single parent, veteran, survivor of narcissistic abuse or foster parent of children with special needs, I see you, have been there and offer well-tested, therapeutic solutions that will help. I understand first-hand how lonely, misunderstood and frustrated these circumstances can make you feel, so I have spent my career as a trauma specialist, helping others harness their inner strength to conquer these challenges. Call for a free 15 minute check in if you're ready for someone to fight alongside of you.
I am a trauma specialist, skilled at providing individual and family therapy for adolescents, children and adults, utilizing Trauma-Focused Therapy, CBT, Expressive Arts Therapy and many other approaches.
Whether a traumatic experience has turned your world upside down or you are struggling to balance being neurodivergent, a single parent, veteran, survivor of narcissistic abuse or foster parent of children with special needs, I see you, have been there and offer well-tested, therapeutic solutions that will help. I understand first-hand how lonely, misunderstood and frustrated these circumstances can make you feel, so I have spent my career as a trauma specialist, helping others harness their inner strength to conquer these challenges. Call for a free 15 minute check in if you're ready for someone to fight alongside of you.
(209) 307-7116 View (209) 307-7116
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Christhmus (Christopher Chu) Presence
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95819  (Online Only)
Guiding pillars include Liberation-, Narrative-, Somatic-Psychologies, Trauma Therapy, Ancestral-Spiritual Practices, Expressive Arts, & more.
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, &/or People of Color, including white-passing & mixed-race BIPOC. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with 1 or more BIPOC in regular attendance. I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
Guiding pillars include Liberation-, Narrative-, Somatic-Psychologies, Trauma Therapy, Ancestral-Spiritual Practices, Expressive Arts, & more.
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, &/or People of Color, including white-passing & mixed-race BIPOC. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with 1 or more BIPOC in regular attendance. I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
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Lacey Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825  (Online Only)
Lacey Morris, LMFT, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. I incorporate a very family systems lens approach. Weaving in a lot of psycho-dynamic approaches as well. My focus is on individuals looking for deeper meaning in their lives and desiring deeper change in their lives.
Lacey Morris, LMFT, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. I incorporate a very family systems lens approach. Weaving in a lot of psycho-dynamic approaches as well. My focus is on individuals looking for deeper meaning in their lives and desiring deeper change in their lives.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Teresa Trout
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Teresa (she/her/hers). I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist. I work with clients statewide in California via telehealth. When I’m not working, I like to spend time with family, play board games, be in nature, go on random adventures, and watch a good cult or crime documentary. I primarily use Expressive Arts (EXA) Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. But what does that mean? We will vacillate between working in the here/now and exploring our past experiences - especially with caregivers and other significant individuals.
Hi, my name is Teresa (she/her/hers). I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist. I work with clients statewide in California via telehealth. When I’m not working, I like to spend time with family, play board games, be in nature, go on random adventures, and watch a good cult or crime documentary. I primarily use Expressive Arts (EXA) Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. But what does that mean? We will vacillate between working in the here/now and exploring our past experiences - especially with caregivers and other significant individuals.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Jessica Hyles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825  (Online Only)
In addition, I am strengths-based and often incorporate Expressive Arts Therapy and mindfulness techniques into our work to support self-reflection and increased coping skills.
My name is Jessica Hyles, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with clients via telehealth in the state of California. I primarily work with adolescents and adults and specialize in grief, chronic illness, and life transitions, utilizing an integrative approach to therapy to best fit the unique needs and goals of each individual. I meet each client where they are at with a warm, empathetic presence. As you are the expert of your own life, I most frequently use Person-Centered Therapy to establish a trusting environment and create a non-judgmental space to explore any life challenges you may be facing.
In addition, I am strengths-based and often incorporate Expressive Arts Therapy and mindfulness techniques into our work to support self-reflection and increased coping skills.
My name is Jessica Hyles, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with clients via telehealth in the state of California. I primarily work with adolescents and adults and specialize in grief, chronic illness, and life transitions, utilizing an integrative approach to therapy to best fit the unique needs and goals of each individual. I meet each client where they are at with a warm, empathetic presence. As you are the expert of your own life, I most frequently use Person-Centered Therapy to establish a trusting environment and create a non-judgmental space to explore any life challenges you may be facing.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Sora Yoon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825  (Online Only)
My name is Sora Yoon, LMFT and art therapist. My approach is person-centered, and I utilized modalities of treatment that will match your specific needs whether that is a behavioral approach (DBT, RO DBT, MBCBT, ACT) or psychodynamic and or trauma-focused (CPP). I also incorporate creativity into my approach with art therapy, sandtray, and other expressive arts. My communication style is warm, inviting, providing unconditional positive regard, strength-based, empathetic, and direct when a crisis or seriousness of situation needs to be communicated.
My name is Sora Yoon, LMFT and art therapist. My approach is person-centered, and I utilized modalities of treatment that will match your specific needs whether that is a behavioral approach (DBT, RO DBT, MBCBT, ACT) or psychodynamic and or trauma-focused (CPP). I also incorporate creativity into my approach with art therapy, sandtray, and other expressive arts. My communication style is warm, inviting, providing unconditional positive regard, strength-based, empathetic, and direct when a crisis or seriousness of situation needs to be communicated.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Kris Coffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825  (Online Only)
Using client-centered, Holistic, Somatic, Inclusive, Humanistic, Expressive Arts, and Mindfulness modalities I help my clients feel more resourced and understood by building nervous system capacity, self-compassion, and grounding to navigate the challenges of our world.
Welcome, my name is Kris Coffman, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist located on the beautiful Redwood Coast of California offering telehealth statewide, with limited in-office sessions. I work with adults and specialize in supporting my clients in their healing journey seeking to address anxiety, depression, relational trauma, developmental trauma, PTSD, gender dysphoria, environmental stressors, and much more.
Using client-centered, Holistic, Somatic, Inclusive, Humanistic, Expressive Arts, and Mindfulness modalities I help my clients feel more resourced and understood by building nervous system capacity, self-compassion, and grounding to navigate the challenges of our world.
Welcome, my name is Kris Coffman, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist located on the beautiful Redwood Coast of California offering telehealth statewide, with limited in-office sessions. I work with adults and specialize in supporting my clients in their healing journey seeking to address anxiety, depression, relational trauma, developmental trauma, PTSD, gender dysphoria, environmental stressors, and much more.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Deatria Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95826
My name is Deatria Davis and I'm an LMFT. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings while moving toward a journey of self-awareness, cultivating resilience, developing interpersonal skills, and the healing needed to form and sustain relationships with oneself and others. I use an integrative approach of CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, and other theoretical approaches depending on the client's needs.
My name is Deatria Davis and I'm an LMFT. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings while moving toward a journey of self-awareness, cultivating resilience, developing interpersonal skills, and the healing needed to form and sustain relationships with oneself and others. I use an integrative approach of CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, and other theoretical approaches depending on the client's needs.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Danielle Heitman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
I believe that valuable therapeutic work can only be done with a strong and trusting relationship between client and therapist. I work to create a safe and comfortable environment in which you can truly show up as yourself, and know that you will be accepted and seen just as you are. My approach is warm and authentic. I want therapy to be so much more than me sitting in front of you and asking “...how does that make you feel?” If you’re interested in integrating art, play, movement, music, sand tray, or spiritual practices into our work - let’s do it! We all deserve to take up space in ways that feel good.
I believe that valuable therapeutic work can only be done with a strong and trusting relationship between client and therapist. I work to create a safe and comfortable environment in which you can truly show up as yourself, and know that you will be accepted and seen just as you are. My approach is warm and authentic. I want therapy to be so much more than me sitting in front of you and asking “...how does that make you feel?” If you’re interested in integrating art, play, movement, music, sand tray, or spiritual practices into our work - let’s do it! We all deserve to take up space in ways that feel good.
(707) 348-4861 View (707) 348-4861
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Expressive Arts Therapists

What happens in expressive arts therapy?

In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.

How long does expressive arts therapy take?

An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.

How does expressive arts therapy help children?

Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.

What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?

Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.