Art Therapy in Johnstown, CO

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Anchored By Grace Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johnstown, CO 80534
In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I may also use a combination of humor, art , yoga, play , psychoeducation, mindfulness, breath work, faith, aromatherapy, ecotherapy & music.
I’m a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing for the past seven years. I have experience as an outpatient therapist serving the western slope & Northern Colorado area, specifically working with children, teens, and young adults (3-25).
In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I may also use a combination of humor, art , yoga, play , psychoeducation, mindfulness, breath work, faith, aromatherapy, ecotherapy & music.
I’m a bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing for the past seven years. I have experience as an outpatient therapist serving the western slope & Northern Colorado area, specifically working with children, teens, and young adults (3-25).
(970) 671-6174 View (970) 671-6174
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Tess Hutchinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Johnstown, CO 80534
I specialize in utilizing creative interventions and approaches that are tailored to each of my clients, such as art, music and experiential activities alongside traditional talk therapy.
I work with children and adults. My goal is to create a space where those I work with are not labeling themselves or seeing themselves as "broken" or "the problem," or for them to feel powerless in their circumstances and behavior patterns. Instead of asking what you did wrong, we should be asking what you have done right to make it this far. How have you survived? That is no small feat and it should be celebrated! I believe that we become the stories we tell ourselves. Once we stop telling the story of how much it hurt, and instead begin to the tell the story of our strengths and how we survived, then we can fully heal.
I specialize in utilizing creative interventions and approaches that are tailored to each of my clients, such as art, music and experiential activities alongside traditional talk therapy.
I work with children and adults. My goal is to create a space where those I work with are not labeling themselves or seeing themselves as "broken" or "the problem," or for them to feel powerless in their circumstances and behavior patterns. Instead of asking what you did wrong, we should be asking what you have done right to make it this far. How have you survived? That is no small feat and it should be celebrated! I believe that we become the stories we tell ourselves. Once we stop telling the story of how much it hurt, and instead begin to the tell the story of our strengths and how we survived, then we can fully heal.
(970) 235-1976 View (970) 235-1976
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Sarah Higgins Monares
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Johnstown, CO 80534  (Online Only)
Growth and healing are a huge part of our life process. And, that doesn't mean it isn't hard. Everything we experience molds who we are and how we see ourselves and the world. Sometimes those experiences are really rough. Our current society is one that encourages people to “pick themselves up by the bootstraps” and keep moving forward without help. There is nothing wrong with getting support on your journey. A new perspective and support could be just what you need to move forward in your life in a more fulfilling way. I believe we all have what we need already inside of us. Sometimes we just need a little help to remember it.
Growth and healing are a huge part of our life process. And, that doesn't mean it isn't hard. Everything we experience molds who we are and how we see ourselves and the world. Sometimes those experiences are really rough. Our current society is one that encourages people to “pick themselves up by the bootstraps” and keep moving forward without help. There is nothing wrong with getting support on your journey. A new perspective and support could be just what you need to move forward in your life in a more fulfilling way. I believe we all have what we need already inside of us. Sometimes we just need a little help to remember it.
(970) 464-3875 View (970) 464-3875
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The Other Road Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Johnstown, CO 80534
Are you tired of traveling down the same road and are looking for a new beginning? Are you not feeling good enough and would like to regain your sense of self? Are you feeling worried? Are you ready to heal your past wounds? We offer a safe, non-judgmental place for all individuals to discover their own path based on our 6 values trust, integrity, respect, professionalism, vulnerability and advocacy.
Are you tired of traveling down the same road and are looking for a new beginning? Are you not feeling good enough and would like to regain your sense of self? Are you feeling worried? Are you ready to heal your past wounds? We offer a safe, non-judgmental place for all individuals to discover their own path based on our 6 values trust, integrity, respect, professionalism, vulnerability and advocacy.
(970) 800-2256 View (970) 800-2256
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Summer Rae Yoast
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, PhDc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 616-8329 View (970) 616-8329

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Kristy Schmidt Whildes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80534
Waitlist for new clients
My primary way of providing support is through Art Therapy.
I love working alongside adults and teens who are ready to explore what is going on underneath their symptoms. Clients I support seek therapy for help with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and/or suicidal ideation among other difficult things. Often (though not always), clients are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are interested in figuring out how their experience of gender identity and/or sexuality fits into their mental health and lives. First, we get to know you better while we find ways to cope with symptoms. When you’re ready, we take a deep dive together into what’s causing life to feel hard, unmanageable, or even unlivable.
My primary way of providing support is through Art Therapy.
I love working alongside adults and teens who are ready to explore what is going on underneath their symptoms. Clients I support seek therapy for help with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and/or suicidal ideation among other difficult things. Often (though not always), clients are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are interested in figuring out how their experience of gender identity and/or sexuality fits into their mental health and lives. First, we get to know you better while we find ways to cope with symptoms. When you’re ready, we take a deep dive together into what’s causing life to feel hard, unmanageable, or even unlivable.
(720) 634-5835 View (720) 634-5835
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Tori Fisher
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80538
Waitlist for new clients
I also utilize a blend of experimental approaches that are individually based including: art, sand tray, and attachment based approaches.
My passion is helping children, teens, and young adults work through transitional seasons and changes in their lives. I strive to create an environment where individuals and families feel seen, accepted, and understood. Life can be difficult and whether you are working through a present or past difficulty, you do not have to do it alone. I will meet you exactly where you are and support you as we walk through this process together.
I also utilize a blend of experimental approaches that are individually based including: art, sand tray, and attachment based approaches.
My passion is helping children, teens, and young adults work through transitional seasons and changes in their lives. I strive to create an environment where individuals and families feel seen, accepted, and understood. Life can be difficult and whether you are working through a present or past difficulty, you do not have to do it alone. I will meet you exactly where you are and support you as we walk through this process together.
(970) 442-5408 View (970) 442-5408
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Challen Gutekunst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80538
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have 4 years experience in multisystemic family and individual therapy with all ages. I like to use play and art to process therapeutically. I have specialties in child centered play therapy, art therapy, trauma focused CBT, DBT, solution focused, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to use with individuals and families.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have 4 years experience in multisystemic family and individual therapy with all ages. I like to use play and art to process therapeutically. I have specialties in child centered play therapy, art therapy, trauma focused CBT, DBT, solution focused, mindfulness, and narrative therapy to use with individuals and families.
(970) 465-5603 View (970) 465-5603
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Keira Olivas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80538
I combine an uncommon wealth of experience with a refreshing style of engagement and understanding. With expertise in Marriage & Family Counseling, Childhood and Adolescent Issues, Women's Issues, Art Therapy and trauma, I will come alongside you in your pain and walk with you on your therapeutic journey to seek hope and healing. I offer a steadying influence during a crisis and will help you make long-term changes toward a healthier and more productive life.
I combine an uncommon wealth of experience with a refreshing style of engagement and understanding. With expertise in Marriage & Family Counseling, Childhood and Adolescent Issues, Women's Issues, Art Therapy and trauma, I will come alongside you in your pain and walk with you on your therapeutic journey to seek hope and healing. I offer a steadying influence during a crisis and will help you make long-term changes toward a healthier and more productive life.
(970) 465-8365 View (970) 465-8365
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Melinda Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MS, LPCC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80538
Melinda is a Nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist as well as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of Colorado.
It is a great honor to be of service to people when they are at their most vulnerable and struggling with life’s challenges. Melinda Smith believes that everyone will face times in life where they need that service with a trusted counselor. She balances truth and grace along with humor in her approach to counseling, and she strives to create an environment of safety and trust so that growth can occur. Melinda is motivated by the connections she makes with clients, building relationships, and seeing transformation.
Melinda is a Nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist as well as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of Colorado.
It is a great honor to be of service to people when they are at their most vulnerable and struggling with life’s challenges. Melinda Smith believes that everyone will face times in life where they need that service with a trusted counselor. She balances truth and grace along with humor in her approach to counseling, and she strives to create an environment of safety and trust so that growth can occur. Melinda is motivated by the connections she makes with clients, building relationships, and seeing transformation.
(970) 695-9099 View (970) 695-9099
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Jill Popp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, ADS, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80538
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addictions Counselor, and Registered Art Therapist.
Currently accepting new clients for groups in Fort Collins only. I enjoy working with clients to improve their quality of life by addressing both mental and physical wellbeing. I have had the opportunity to work with a vast range of clients to address diverse issues over the last 9 years. I am especially passionate about working with clients with trauma, pain management, chronic/terminal illness, addiction, grief, sleep disruption, and anxiety. My aim is to provide personalized counseling services to address each client's unique journey and goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addictions Counselor, and Registered Art Therapist.
Currently accepting new clients for groups in Fort Collins only. I enjoy working with clients to improve their quality of life by addressing both mental and physical wellbeing. I have had the opportunity to work with a vast range of clients to address diverse issues over the last 9 years. I am especially passionate about working with clients with trauma, pain management, chronic/terminal illness, addiction, grief, sleep disruption, and anxiety. My aim is to provide personalized counseling services to address each client's unique journey and goals.
(970) 800-2529 View (970) 800-2529
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Betsy Usher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80534
I know sometimes it feels like no one can help you. That you are too much, too dark, and too broken to be helped. Sometimes trauma can manifest by cutting, eating disorders, depression, chaos, and a real struggle to maintain friendships. It can be hard to even picture what a stable and consistent life would look like, but it's still something you want. Chaotic feelings feel like they take over you and you struggle to make it through each day. You want to live but still feel suicidal. This is all normal for someone with trauma, someone who has been through abuse, someone who has experienced broken relationships and even toxic ones.
I know sometimes it feels like no one can help you. That you are too much, too dark, and too broken to be helped. Sometimes trauma can manifest by cutting, eating disorders, depression, chaos, and a real struggle to maintain friendships. It can be hard to even picture what a stable and consistent life would look like, but it's still something you want. Chaotic feelings feel like they take over you and you struggle to make it through each day. You want to live but still feel suicidal. This is all normal for someone with trauma, someone who has been through abuse, someone who has experienced broken relationships and even toxic ones.
(970) 825-1004 View (970) 825-1004
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Ashley Lauren (Dubois) Van Vonderen
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MS, LPC, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80534  (Online Only)
Do you often feel anxious, disconnected, depressed, or burned out? Maybe you're struggling to function in daily life, and responding to triggers with helpful coping skills. I help highly sensitive, creative, and compassionate people like you get “unstuck” by harnessing their inner resources, processing trauma, and reconnecting to the empowerment of personal values, authenticity, and compassion.
Do you often feel anxious, disconnected, depressed, or burned out? Maybe you're struggling to function in daily life, and responding to triggers with helpful coping skills. I help highly sensitive, creative, and compassionate people like you get “unstuck” by harnessing their inner resources, processing trauma, and reconnecting to the empowerment of personal values, authenticity, and compassion.
(720) 704-1839 View (720) 704-1839
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IOME
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Windsor, CO 80550
Becky is the proud Founder and Operator of IOME. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it became alarmingly clear just how important consistent self care is for everyone. Becky focuses on the individual and creates an environment where you will feel safe and comfortable, ensuring that you have made the best decision by investing in your self care. Becky appreciates the importance of understanding WHY we feel and behave a certain way and loves using the Enneagram to help clients better understand their core motivations to empower them to be their best.
Becky is the proud Founder and Operator of IOME. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it became alarmingly clear just how important consistent self care is for everyone. Becky focuses on the individual and creates an environment where you will feel safe and comfortable, ensuring that you have made the best decision by investing in your self care. Becky appreciates the importance of understanding WHY we feel and behave a certain way and loves using the Enneagram to help clients better understand their core motivations to empower them to be their best.
(970) 660-3650 View (970) 660-3650
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Lauren Prior
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Loveland, CO 80537
Waitlist for new clients
Starting your personal counseling journey is never a decision of weakness, but instead it's one of great strength and bravery. You are deciding to face the issues, change the patterns, and break the unhealthy cycles in your life and in your family. That is an incredibly brave thing to do, but I do understand that it's scary to get started. My hope and desire is that you feel supported and empowered throughout this process. I hope to be able to provide tools, guidance, and support as you walk out your journey of healing. I am a Christian and will incorporate faith-based elements when it's welcomed, but that is completely up to you.
Starting your personal counseling journey is never a decision of weakness, but instead it's one of great strength and bravery. You are deciding to face the issues, change the patterns, and break the unhealthy cycles in your life and in your family. That is an incredibly brave thing to do, but I do understand that it's scary to get started. My hope and desire is that you feel supported and empowered throughout this process. I hope to be able to provide tools, guidance, and support as you walk out your journey of healing. I am a Christian and will incorporate faith-based elements when it's welcomed, but that is completely up to you.
(970) 841-0213 View (970) 841-0213
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Claire Joy Jobe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80534
Waitlist for new clients
I believe we are all capable of growth and wellness. My goal is to offer you a safe place to come and work on your most personal and inner self. My theoretical approach is client-centered, focusing on the counseling relationship and self-exploration. The counseling relationship is the most important part of the process to me because it models what unconditional acceptance and authenticity feels like. I offer a holistic perspective to wellness, working with you to consider self-care routines and mindfulness practices.
I believe we are all capable of growth and wellness. My goal is to offer you a safe place to come and work on your most personal and inner self. My theoretical approach is client-centered, focusing on the counseling relationship and self-exploration. The counseling relationship is the most important part of the process to me because it models what unconditional acceptance and authenticity feels like. I offer a holistic perspective to wellness, working with you to consider self-care routines and mindfulness practices.
(970) 239-7414 View (970) 239-7414
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Luke Hollingshead
Counselor, MA, , NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Windsor, CO 80550
Luke entered the behavioral health field with a mission to alleviate unnecessary suffering. His diverse experiences have led him to work with various populations, including counseling adolescents in the local community, supporting young men with felonies in the workforce, helping people who were formerly homeless stabilize and recover, and living in-house with youth who ages out of foster are to support their transition into adulthood.
Luke entered the behavioral health field with a mission to alleviate unnecessary suffering. His diverse experiences have led him to work with various populations, including counseling adolescents in the local community, supporting young men with felonies in the workforce, helping people who were formerly homeless stabilize and recover, and living in-house with youth who ages out of foster are to support their transition into adulthood.
(970) 517-5629 View (970) 517-5629
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Anne Roche
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MS, NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor, CO 80550
Raising children often comes with unexpected challenges. In her practice, Anne Roche utilizes a Family Systems Approach in combination with techniques from Applied Behavior Analysis in order to improve family functioning. She assists children with regulating their emotions, modifying behaviors, and improving communication skills. Typically, this also involves providing parents with the tools they need to meet their child’s unique needs. Anne’s goal is to offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where all family members can reach their fullest potential.
Raising children often comes with unexpected challenges. In her practice, Anne Roche utilizes a Family Systems Approach in combination with techniques from Applied Behavior Analysis in order to improve family functioning. She assists children with regulating their emotions, modifying behaviors, and improving communication skills. Typically, this also involves providing parents with the tools they need to meet their child’s unique needs. Anne’s goal is to offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where all family members can reach their fullest potential.
(970) 614-7561 View (970) 614-7561
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Zac McInerney
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor, CO 80550
We are all on our own path to find meaning in our lives, but life can cause us to stumble on that path. Zac McInerney believes that we all have the ability, potential, and courage to stand back up and continue along the path toward the meaningful experience of life. Zac is passionate about helping provide a safe, supportive, encouraging, and caring environment for each client to find their own change and growth. He is dedicated to helping clients find their unique potential and meaning, and strongly believes in the therapeutic relationship to provide an environment for growth.
We are all on our own path to find meaning in our lives, but life can cause us to stumble on that path. Zac McInerney believes that we all have the ability, potential, and courage to stand back up and continue along the path toward the meaningful experience of life. Zac is passionate about helping provide a safe, supportive, encouraging, and caring environment for each client to find their own change and growth. He is dedicated to helping clients find their unique potential and meaning, and strongly believes in the therapeutic relationship to provide an environment for growth.
(970) 500-8967 View (970) 500-8967
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Heidi Kalak
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor, CO 80550
Sometimes life has a way of challenging you to your core. Relationships, parenting, self care, balancing work and career, can all be almost too much to maintain at times. If you are seeking the tools and support to make positive change and learn more about yourself, your capacity, and self growth, I am here to help walk along side you in that journey. Reaching out to begin the counseling process can feel overwhelming and even intimidating, but working to build trust and rapport and meeting each client where they are in their life is my goal to help ease the process and make way for welcoming change.
Sometimes life has a way of challenging you to your core. Relationships, parenting, self care, balancing work and career, can all be almost too much to maintain at times. If you are seeking the tools and support to make positive change and learn more about yourself, your capacity, and self growth, I am here to help walk along side you in that journey. Reaching out to begin the counseling process can feel overwhelming and even intimidating, but working to build trust and rapport and meeting each client where they are in their life is my goal to help ease the process and make way for welcoming change.
(970) 276-6073 View (970) 276-6073

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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.