Art Therapy in Dawsonville, GA
I believe that children may not always have the words to express what is going on in their world. As a therapist, I can help build self-esteem, increase coping and emotional regulation skills, decrease anxious behaviors, & nurture creativity. I can provide support in helping build resilience and strengthen relationships with others by facilitating communication through talk, play and expressive arts therapy. I use art, music, play, and modeling to promote emotional growth and learning throughout our sessions together. I provide a safe space for everyone who walks through my door, no matter age or background.
I believe that children may not always have the words to express what is going on in their world. As a therapist, I can help build self-esteem, increase coping and emotional regulation skills, decrease anxious behaviors, & nurture creativity. I can provide support in helping build resilience and strengthen relationships with others by facilitating communication through talk, play and expressive arts therapy. I use art, music, play, and modeling to promote emotional growth and learning throughout our sessions together. I provide a safe space for everyone who walks through my door, no matter age or background.
Jennifer Hosea
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Verified Verified
Dawsonville, GA 30534
If you or your loved one are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, and/or grief, it may be time to seek support from a licensed counselor. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore feelings and experiences while promoting personal growth. Since I am extensively trained and experienced in play therapy, I am most known for working with children and teens. However, I do provide counseling for all ages.
If you or your loved one are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, and/or grief, it may be time to seek support from a licensed counselor. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore feelings and experiences while promoting personal growth. Since I am extensively trained and experienced in play therapy, I am most known for working with children and teens. However, I do provide counseling for all ages.
Finding the right counselor to walk along side you can be difficult! I believe wholeheartedly that healing is possible for anyone who is willing to embrace the journey. I have a varied background which gives me particular insight into individuals struggling with trauma, shame, addiction, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. I am particularly interested in marriage therapy and have equipping through the Gottman Institute. As a part of our partnership I hope to provide a safe place where you find healing and hope because my desire is to help my clients have the best possible experience in all aspects of their lives.
Finding the right counselor to walk along side you can be difficult! I believe wholeheartedly that healing is possible for anyone who is willing to embrace the journey. I have a varied background which gives me particular insight into individuals struggling with trauma, shame, addiction, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. I am particularly interested in marriage therapy and have equipping through the Gottman Institute. As a part of our partnership I hope to provide a safe place where you find healing and hope because my desire is to help my clients have the best possible experience in all aspects of their lives.
The Counseling Group LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Here at The Counseling Group LLC, we have a variety of counselors who are trained in many different types of therapy. During the intake process, the intake coordinator will select the counselor who matches your needs the best. The list of specialties are based on all our counselors. Please visit our website to review our counselors and therapies they practice. We look forward to working with you.
Here at The Counseling Group LLC, we have a variety of counselors who are trained in many different types of therapy. During the intake process, the intake coordinator will select the counselor who matches your needs the best. The list of specialties are based on all our counselors. Please visit our website to review our counselors and therapies they practice. We look forward to working with you.
As a therapist, I am passionate about helping children and adolescents conquer challenging obstacles in their life. I have always wanted to be the bridge to help clients express their thoughts and feelings. I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgemental environment for clients to feel supported and respected for who they are. I specialize in working with mental needs connected to ADHD, anxiety, self- esteem, adjustment, school issues, anger/aggression and self harming.
As a therapist, I am passionate about helping children and adolescents conquer challenging obstacles in their life. I have always wanted to be the bridge to help clients express their thoughts and feelings. I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgemental environment for clients to feel supported and respected for who they are. I specialize in working with mental needs connected to ADHD, anxiety, self- esteem, adjustment, school issues, anger/aggression and self harming.
Amanda Mayo
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Amanda offers a unique person-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy which guides individuals to their own path to happiness. Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of individual trauma, and how it plays out in the client’s world today. The eclectic combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, EMDR, reality based, solution focused and psychoeducation therapy interventions allow her to serve adolescents, adults, couples, and groups in a variety of mental health-related areas.
Amanda offers a unique person-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy which guides individuals to their own path to happiness. Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of individual trauma, and how it plays out in the client’s world today. The eclectic combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, EMDR, reality based, solution focused and psychoeducation therapy interventions allow her to serve adolescents, adults, couples, and groups in a variety of mental health-related areas.
Abby Chapman Brewer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, LPC, CDVC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dawsonville, GA 30534
As a therapist, I work with you to help identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported and safe in your journey to a better life. Anxiety and depression are daily reminders that we live in an ever- changing and tough world. If you are experiencing problems due to stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, illnesses or work related or school related issues, please call me and we will walk this journey together.
As a therapist, I work with you to help identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported and safe in your journey to a better life. Anxiety and depression are daily reminders that we live in an ever- changing and tough world. If you are experiencing problems due to stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, illnesses or work related or school related issues, please call me and we will walk this journey together.
More Therapists Nearby
Heike APC with The Counseling Group LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, APC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30041
I work with a variety of clients with many different levels of needs. I feel the additional training I've taken and will continue to take will allow me to assist my clients in meeting through goals.
I work with a variety of clients with many different levels of needs. I feel the additional training I've taken and will continue to take will allow me to assist my clients in meeting through goals.
Cecilla studied and graduated in psychology in her native country of Peru. After immigrating to the USA, she has earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has completed AMO academy's required training and evaluation and was awarded the title of Master Hypnotherapist certification. Currently, Cecilla is pursuing her master's degree in Clinical Psychology. She believes in focusing on guiding the client to find the root cause of the mental difficulties and working together to meet desired goals.
Cecilla studied and graduated in psychology in her native country of Peru. After immigrating to the USA, she has earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has completed AMO academy's required training and evaluation and was awarded the title of Master Hypnotherapist certification. Currently, Cecilla is pursuing her master's degree in Clinical Psychology. She believes in focusing on guiding the client to find the root cause of the mental difficulties and working together to meet desired goals.
Online Therapists
Jacqueline Conway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, REAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076 (Online Only)
I also like to introduce psychosomatic and evidence-based modalities from an expressive art therapy background in order to customize each individual need.
Taking the initial step to find the right fit for therapy can be a challenging decision, and I will meet you exactly where you are at in this moment to get you to the right place. Focusing on the whole-self by integrating mindfulness and holistic techniques, I provide a soft place to land as you make meaning of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped you into the person you are today. I hope to help you reclaim inner strength and guide you to improve communication skills, understand how your attachment style allows you to relate to the world and heal unresolved trauma. You are worthy of love and belonging, and you are not alone.
I also like to introduce psychosomatic and evidence-based modalities from an expressive art therapy background in order to customize each individual need.
Taking the initial step to find the right fit for therapy can be a challenging decision, and I will meet you exactly where you are at in this moment to get you to the right place. Focusing on the whole-self by integrating mindfulness and holistic techniques, I provide a soft place to land as you make meaning of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped you into the person you are today. I hope to help you reclaim inner strength and guide you to improve communication skills, understand how your attachment style allows you to relate to the world and heal unresolved trauma. You are worthy of love and belonging, and you are not alone.
Christine Cantilena Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30144 (Online Only)
and attended Virginia Commonwealth University for Art and Design.
Hello, you have taken the first BIG step in growing and healing yourself. I view counseling as a process of positive continued growth and courage. I believe that not only can therapy enrich your life, it can open doors to witness the progress of your physical, spiritual, relational, and mental well-being can be restorative. Entering into counseling shows willpower, strength, and incredible courage. It can help uncover powerful abilities while providing useful strategies to enhance them.
and attended Virginia Commonwealth University for Art and Design.
Hello, you have taken the first BIG step in growing and healing yourself. I view counseling as a process of positive continued growth and courage. I believe that not only can therapy enrich your life, it can open doors to witness the progress of your physical, spiritual, relational, and mental well-being can be restorative. Entering into counseling shows willpower, strength, and incredible courage. It can help uncover powerful abilities while providing useful strategies to enhance them.
I also am a firm believer in play therapy, that can consist of art therapy or hanging with my dog Charlie!.
Life can be filled with a lot of difficulty but it doesn’t need to be so overwhelming or confusing! If you feel numb, overwhelmed, or sad for no reason, then you are not alone. Finding relief and peace in these struggles is possible through therapy. As a therapist I believe in being a friend and a guide by providing tools to improve mental health, coping skills, opportunities to process emotions/events, and even space for venting if needed. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and work primarily with adolescents and young adults who have/had experienced depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, sexual abuse, grief, and religious trauma.
I also am a firm believer in play therapy, that can consist of art therapy or hanging with my dog Charlie!.
Life can be filled with a lot of difficulty but it doesn’t need to be so overwhelming or confusing! If you feel numb, overwhelmed, or sad for no reason, then you are not alone. Finding relief and peace in these struggles is possible through therapy. As a therapist I believe in being a friend and a guide by providing tools to improve mental health, coping skills, opportunities to process emotions/events, and even space for venting if needed. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and work primarily with adolescents and young adults who have/had experienced depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, sexual abuse, grief, and religious trauma.
I work with many children and adolescents, and am trained in play therapy, art therapy, and sand tray, which assists clients in healing through non-verbal means.
The challenges of life in today's society presents the need for behavioral and mental health services like never before. I have twenty-four years of experience in providing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in order to assist them in overcoming the effects of these challenges. I utilize a solution-focused approach, because I believe that there is always a solution to every problem! I enjoy helping people understand that they have the ability to effectively cope with their emotions and life situations, which therefore enables them to live their best lives.
I work with many children and adolescents, and am trained in play therapy, art therapy, and sand tray, which assists clients in healing through non-verbal means.
The challenges of life in today's society presents the need for behavioral and mental health services like never before. I have twenty-four years of experience in providing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in order to assist them in overcoming the effects of these challenges. I utilize a solution-focused approach, because I believe that there is always a solution to every problem! I enjoy helping people understand that they have the ability to effectively cope with their emotions and life situations, which therefore enables them to live their best lives.
I use modalities like SE, IFS, art and Play Therapy, emphasizing mindfulness, attachment, and the mind-body connection.
The pursuit of a more meaningful, peaceful, authentic, and joyful life is always worthwhile, and it's within your reach! With gentleness, warmth, and patience, I support my clients of all ages to improve their relationships with themselves, their experiences, and others. We will work together to help you build the confidence and capacity to meet life’s challenges with patience, self-compassion, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself, your body, and others.
I use modalities like SE, IFS, art and Play Therapy, emphasizing mindfulness, attachment, and the mind-body connection.
The pursuit of a more meaningful, peaceful, authentic, and joyful life is always worthwhile, and it's within your reach! With gentleness, warmth, and patience, I support my clients of all ages to improve their relationships with themselves, their experiences, and others. We will work together to help you build the confidence and capacity to meet life’s challenges with patience, self-compassion, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself, your body, and others.
I believe in creating a new therapy for each client and that you are the expert of your life. By building a trusting therapeutic relationship with you, I want to help guide you through the challenges life can bring. I utilize an integrative, person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Art Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and several other therapeutic modalities. My clinical experience has given me the skills to efficiently treat ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Complicated Grief and Loss, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
I believe in creating a new therapy for each client and that you are the expert of your life. By building a trusting therapeutic relationship with you, I want to help guide you through the challenges life can bring. I utilize an integrative, person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Art Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and several other therapeutic modalities. My clinical experience has given me the skills to efficiently treat ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Complicated Grief and Loss, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
Heather Lynn Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CSC, LPC
Verified Verified
Carrollton, GA 30116
I will work hard to build a safe space for your child or teen to explore emotions and change thought and action patterns through play, art, and pet therapy.
Are you getting multiple complaint calls from daycare or school about your child's unruly behavior? Does your child have trouble managing small disappointments or changes without crying like the world has ended? Does your child not listen or get easily distracted? Does your child or teen struggle with social skills, making poor choices, having low grades or low confidence? Have things turned to being unsafe in the home or school? Have you and your partner argued about how to handle your child? Turn that frown upside down!
I will work hard to build a safe space for your child or teen to explore emotions and change thought and action patterns through play, art, and pet therapy.
Are you getting multiple complaint calls from daycare or school about your child's unruly behavior? Does your child have trouble managing small disappointments or changes without crying like the world has ended? Does your child not listen or get easily distracted? Does your child or teen struggle with social skills, making poor choices, having low grades or low confidence? Have things turned to being unsafe in the home or school? Have you and your partner argued about how to handle your child? Turn that frown upside down!
The mission of the center is to provide outpatient services and trauma-focused psychotherapy to clients of all ages and backgrounds. Our approach is deeply embedded in the integration of an evidence-based neuroscientific approach with healing mind-body practices as well as effective techniques drawn from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, art therapy, and other treatment modalities supported by current research as well as years of clinical experience.
The mission of the center is to provide outpatient services and trauma-focused psychotherapy to clients of all ages and backgrounds. Our approach is deeply embedded in the integration of an evidence-based neuroscientific approach with healing mind-body practices as well as effective techniques drawn from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, art therapy, and other treatment modalities supported by current research as well as years of clinical experience.
I am ready to join you on your mental health journey with acceptance, compassion and hope. I specialize in addiction counseling, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety and stress disorders, anger management, grief, and loss. I work with children, adolescents, young and older adults. I am happy to incorporate art and/or play into therapy based on age, ability, and desire. Please don't wait for life to become unmanageable to seek help and guidance. Email or call me today to get started on your journey.
I am ready to join you on your mental health journey with acceptance, compassion and hope. I specialize in addiction counseling, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety and stress disorders, anger management, grief, and loss. I work with children, adolescents, young and older adults. I am happy to incorporate art and/or play into therapy based on age, ability, and desire. Please don't wait for life to become unmanageable to seek help and guidance. Email or call me today to get started on your journey.
As the author of the upcoming internationally published book Artful Grieving (Jessica Kingsley Publishers), I am on the cutting edge of combining art therapy techniques with traditional grief counseling to address all losses.
Services are anchored in acceptance of the individual regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religious/spiritual beliefs. My goal in starting my own practice was to create a space where everyone felt welcome and free to be themselves. Recognizing that no two people are the same, services are customized to meet the unique needs of the individual.
As the author of the upcoming internationally published book Artful Grieving (Jessica Kingsley Publishers), I am on the cutting edge of combining art therapy techniques with traditional grief counseling to address all losses.
Services are anchored in acceptance of the individual regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religious/spiritual beliefs. My goal in starting my own practice was to create a space where everyone felt welcome and free to be themselves. Recognizing that no two people are the same, services are customized to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Eileen Marie Pagán
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30308 (Online Only)
As an Art Therapist, I believe in the power of expression as a form of healing.
No matter what phase you are in life at this moment, taking a step towards healing is a brave act and you are inherently worth that investment. I believe that there is liberation in learning to love and accept yourself completely. Together, we will unpack what traumas you may be holding in your body to build more meaningful and healthier relationships not only to yourself, but to those around you. The journey to living your most authentic self can be challenging, and together I can offer a brave space to explore what that looks like for you.
As an Art Therapist, I believe in the power of expression as a form of healing.
No matter what phase you are in life at this moment, taking a step towards healing is a brave act and you are inherently worth that investment. I believe that there is liberation in learning to love and accept yourself completely. Together, we will unpack what traumas you may be holding in your body to build more meaningful and healthier relationships not only to yourself, but to those around you. The journey to living your most authentic self can be challenging, and together I can offer a brave space to explore what that looks like for you.
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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.