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Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist

Claire Kalala

Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874
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Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Wondering if you'll ever feel different than you do right now? I hear you. You feel stuck. For so much of your life, others have told you who and how to be. You try desperately to keep up with appearances but you feel like the token person in most spaces. While they describe you as hardworking, passionate, and driven, YOU see what's under the mask: you're overbooked, distracted, burnt-out. You want to truly connect with yourself, to understand what's important to you, and to feel really seen by people you care about. You want more out of your life; instead of a fog, you'd like to wake up in the morning with a sense of clarity.
Together we can get curious about the internalized messages you have been taught and still carry. My goal is to support you in embracing what you've been told to hide away and in finally getting UNSTUCK. We work on developing a rhythm to our sessions blending artmaking and talking/reflection (insight-oriented therapy) at a pace and balance that fits you.
Many of us who live at the intersections tend to run on overdrive trying to prove we belong. I want to help you look at the systems in your life, retrace boundaries, explore and care for the different parts of yourself; to create YOUR unique version of a life well-lived. It's okay not to know. Together, we'll work to lift the veil and step forward.
Take the first step to help. Claire Kalala now

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Art Room - Center for Creative Healing

Germantown, MD 20874

I offer virtual therapy sessions, so the hard work can be done from the comfort of your home. I have open availability Tue-Th, 9am-6pm!
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$185 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
Connect with Claire Kalala
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Art Room - Center for Creative Healing

Germantown, MD 20874

I offer virtual therapy sessions, so the hard work can be done from the comfort of your home. I have open availability Tue-Th, 9am-6pm!
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$185 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Couple Sessions $230
  • Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am an out-of-network provider. I support my clients by providing superbills for reimbursement and through the use of Thrizer for ease in accessing their out-of-network benefits.
with questions.
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC
"
I am an out-of-network provider. I support my clients by providing superbills for reimbursement and through the use of Thrizer for ease in accessing their out-of-network benefits.
with questions.
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / ATC351 Claire Kalala
  • In Practice for 5 Years
  • Attended The George Washington University, MA Art Therapy, Graduated 2021
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I am a dual licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist and Professional Counselor in MD. I have an additional national Board-Certification in Art Therapy. My practice works hard to maintain trauma-responsive, anti-oppressive and identity-affirming ethics.
with questions.
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC
"
I am a dual licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist and Professional Counselor in MD. I have an additional national Board-Certification in Art Therapy. My practice works hard to maintain trauma-responsive, anti-oppressive and identity-affirming ethics.
with questions.
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Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Transgender
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Many of my clients identify as neurodiverse and/or gender-expansive, and are struggling with family of origin/attachment trauma, chronic anxiety/burnout, and want to explore their intersectional identity. I believe my clients are the expert of their experience; we co-create supportive treatment goals towards reduced distress and redefining their own meaning of a life best-lived.
with questions.
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC
"
Many of my clients identify as neurodiverse and/or gender-expansive, and are struggling with family of origin/attachment trauma, chronic anxiety/burnout, and want to explore their intersectional identity. I believe my clients are the expert of their experience; we co-create supportive treatment goals towards reduced distress and redefining their own meaning of a life best-lived.
with questions.
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC

2 Endorsements

Lauren Parks, Art Therapists for Perfectionists
Lauren Parks, Art Therapists for Perfectionists
Art Therapist, ATR, LCPAT, LCPC
Claires compassionate personality radiates in all that she does. If you're looking for someone to meet you where you are, she's your person!
Courtney Parks
Courtney Parks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

French

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

French

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Family Systems
  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma Focused
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I am an art therapist, through and through! I love the blend of creative processing and talk therapy (gaining insight/making reflections) to externalize what is internal. Often, words alone are not enough. Making art allows deeper comprehension of our family systems, self-concept, personal and social values AND to build acceptance of the real impact of our varied identities and experiences.
with questions.
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC
"
I am an art therapist, through and through! I love the blend of creative processing and talk therapy (gaining insight/making reflections) to externalize what is internal. Often, words alone are not enough. Making art allows deeper comprehension of our family systems, self-concept, personal and social values AND to build acceptance of the real impact of our varied identities and experiences.
with questions.
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC

Location

Primary Location

The Art Room - Center for Creative Healing

Germantown, MD 20874

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I offer virtual therapy sessions, so the hard work can be done from the comfort of your home. I have open availability Tue-Th, 9am-6pm!
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC
"
I offer virtual therapy sessions, so the hard work can be done from the comfort of your home. I have open availability Tue-Th, 9am-6pm!
Photo of Claire Kalala, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC, Art Therapist
Claire Kalala
Art Therapist, LCPAT, LCPC, ATR-BC