Expressive Arts Therapists in Westminster, MD

If you email me via this platform, please check your spam folder for a response - I usually respond within 2 business days and have received feedback that those emails tend to get send to spam. If you struggle with managing your day-to-day life due to anxiety, intrusive thoughts, organization, keeping track of all your ducks that you're attempting to keep in a row, I am the therapist for you. I love helping my clients learn new skills which will improve their mood, confidence, and self of self. I not only want to help you cope with your emotions, but also get to the root cause of them and work to change what can be changed.

"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem." Are you tired of pretending "everything's fine", when it's not? Real men embrace vulnerability, honesty & courage. It takes guts to ask for help & face struggles head-on. It takes strength to open up & true bravery to take action for lasting change. We often hit a wall in life & reach a turning point – a bridge we need to cross. Are you looking for a therapist who is real and genuine & can guide you across? As we embark on this transformative journey, I will be here to support you every step of the way, empowering you to unlock your true potential.

I am an experienced art therapist and counselor who is dedicated to helping young adults cope with neurodivergence, adversity, anxiety, and depression. You likely have good reasons for feeling angry at the world, the people around you, or maybe even yourself, but are you ready to confront the blocks that are keeping you stuck? Sometimes we get stuck in a cycle of avoidance and/ or ambivalence because that's how we've learned to survive. Living in survival mode is exhausting and when the stress of being alive feels like too much to carry and we don't give our emotions the attention they need, they may start to feel "out of control".

Life can feel hard when our day-to-day energy is spent molding ourselves, masking and working extra hard at meeting the many demands and expectations that we ourselves, and others, place on us. Managing life in overdrive whether its due to our neurodivergence, trauma or unresolved and un-met needs can cause stress, emotional overwhelm, difficulty coping and relational challenges. Who we support: Child/Teen Play Therapy and Counseling Services Neurodivergent Brains of all ages: ADHD'ers, Autistic's, AuDHD, Pda'ers Perinatal adjustment challenges (Prenatal, postpartum) Parenting/Family Wellbeing and Relational Health.

I am a licensed, board-certified, clinical counselor, certified in Expressive Arts through the Person- Centered Expressive Arts Institute. Using an integrative approach, I combine traditional talk therapy with mindfulness, creative expression, CBT, and DBT skills to support you in your treatment. I use EMDR protocol to teach trauma-informed strategies to self-regulate and address trauma. I will meet you where you are through empathy, compassion, and congruence to help generate insight that can lead to increased healthy coping and desired change. I consider it an honor to be part of my client's journeys.

Christy Van Horn is a seasoned therapist and life coach of 20 years who offers tools and techniques to relax, recenter, and tune into your inner wisdom. Whether it's through traditional talk therapy or a mindful breath practice, Christy's calm presence provides a healing space to uncover your authentic voice.

Raise your hand if you have ever had big feelings that you have not been exactly sure how to deal with or process. Now raise your hand again if you want to help to manage or process those feelings. Using a person-centered approach and other approaches such as expressive arts I support Black Women and Black Teen Girls with Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Self-Esteem/ Self-Image, and Trauma.

My philosophy when working with children and teens is that they need to feel heard, valued, and supported. I believe that they need to understand that their thoughts and feelings matter. When meeting children and teens, I aim to provide a safe and comforting space to work through their emotions and help navigate challenges that impact their daily life. I have spent years working with children, teens, and their caregivers in schools and their homes especially in the field of special education. I am a certified school social worker and have a special interest in working with children and teens who are neurodivergent.

I am a queer, nonbinary transmasculine human that uses he/they pronouns. My practice is devoted to creative and collaborative work within a safe and non-threatening environment. I am a clinically trained art therapist and counselor who uses an individualized and trauma-informed approach. I specialize in navigating issues that impact children and adolescents, such as depression, anxiety, risky or self-harming behaviors, stress, gender identity, and difficult life transitions. I have experience working in an intensive outpatient setting and now practice individual expressive therapy in a private practice setting.

Have you reached your breaking point and wondered if a change is possible? I am a licensed therapist who can help you restore hope. My clients receive unwavering support and tools to transcend challenging emotions, see new perspectives, and work through debilitating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and the emotionally pervasive effects of trauma. I strive to build a trusting and empathic relationship with my clients as we delve into complex issues. I firmly believe that transformation is possible after exploring the past and present strongholds that hinder the ability to lead a more fulfilled life.

Stressed, overwhelmed, about to lose your $%&?! Whether parenting, existing in the world as neuro-spicy, trying to navigate relationships, processing global tragedy, juggling multiple roles, I can relate and am here for you. My practice is inclusive, anti-racist, and I'm passionate about healing generational curses. Therapy with me is a judgement-free zone. We'll go at your pace, trusting your own wisdom and experiences. I love supporting the full family system: couples, families, and individuals across the lifespan. Whether managing anxiety, depression, or sorting through past trauma, compassion and openness will guide us.