Art Therapy in Blaine, MN
![Photo of Kristine A Blackstone, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/523452ba-034d-400a-ad92-43406b83b6dc/3/320x400.jpeg)
I draw from a variety of Clinical Models including: Experiential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, Addiction Therapy/12 steps, Trauma, as well as from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My main interest is working with teens and adult females to help them feel empowered in their daily lives. My experience is working clients who grew up with alcoholism/addiction in their family of origin, those who struggle with depression and anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, infertility, grief, posttraumatic stress disorder, self harm and eating disorders.
I draw from a variety of Clinical Models including: Experiential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, Addiction Therapy/12 steps, Trauma, as well as from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My main interest is working with teens and adult females to help them feel empowered in their daily lives. My experience is working clients who grew up with alcoholism/addiction in their family of origin, those who struggle with depression and anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, infertility, grief, posttraumatic stress disorder, self harm and eating disorders.
![Photo of Katie L Isham, PsyD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/11dff3c9-9d5a-4ec1-9cf1-4350667729cd/3/320x400.jpeg)
If you want to get technical, I pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Art & Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), & Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), just to name a few.
When life hands you lemons...get a therapist! Are you feeling stressed, stuck, lonely, or out of control? How about feeling overwhelmed with a life decision or change? Maybe you've recently experienced a breakup or are having troubles in your relationship and don't know how to communicate your needs. Do you have concerns about your child's mental health and need some more support? My mission is to empower women, children and families by providing welcoming and accessible therapy services with respect, hard work, and a bit of humor!
If you want to get technical, I pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Art & Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), & Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), just to name a few.
When life hands you lemons...get a therapist! Are you feeling stressed, stuck, lonely, or out of control? How about feeling overwhelmed with a life decision or change? Maybe you've recently experienced a breakup or are having troubles in your relationship and don't know how to communicate your needs. Do you have concerns about your child's mental health and need some more support? My mission is to empower women, children and families by providing welcoming and accessible therapy services with respect, hard work, and a bit of humor!
![Photo of Clare Beardsley, MA, LPCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cbde5fe8-c528-4bae-80f4-d9d72034b2b9/2/320x400.jpeg)
I offer both traditional talk therapy and also art therapy for adults, adolescents, and couples.
I focus on meeting clients where they are at, offering a safe and supported space to express the past and present challenges that can disrupt and occupy areas of their lives. I also highlight accountability and appropriately challenging clients to apply the things processed and discovered in therapy into their daily lives. I work with clients using a strength based, client-centered, and collaborative approach. I also assist individuals in creating and maintaining lifelong skills to better manage challenges and current symptoms.
I offer both traditional talk therapy and also art therapy for adults, adolescents, and couples.
I focus on meeting clients where they are at, offering a safe and supported space to express the past and present challenges that can disrupt and occupy areas of their lives. I also highlight accountability and appropriately challenging clients to apply the things processed and discovered in therapy into their daily lives. I work with clients using a strength based, client-centered, and collaborative approach. I also assist individuals in creating and maintaining lifelong skills to better manage challenges and current symptoms.
![Photo of Caitlyn Schmit, MA LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46b79316-2189-4c88-9e9d-02fbcf2ba895/2/320x400.jpeg)
Caitlyn Schmit
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
Blaine, MN 55434 (Online Only)
Trying to understand the emotional complexity of one’s own brain can be tricky. I enjoy partnering with clients to navigate their emotions and life challenges. For the last nine years, I have been working with individuals, parents, and families from a variety of different backgrounds. My desire is to offer objective feedback and support as you and navigate and negotiate the many challenges life has to offer. I am especially passionate about integrating elements of spirituality into my work with clients and families.
Trying to understand the emotional complexity of one’s own brain can be tricky. I enjoy partnering with clients to navigate their emotions and life challenges. For the last nine years, I have been working with individuals, parents, and families from a variety of different backgrounds. My desire is to offer objective feedback and support as you and navigate and negotiate the many challenges life has to offer. I am especially passionate about integrating elements of spirituality into my work with clients and families.
![Photo of Amber Fuller - Fuller Living & Associates, LLC, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5061cdf8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Fuller Living & Associates, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blaine, MN 55434
We offer counseling in Blaine, Anoka, and Roseville for individuals, couples, and families. We journey with clients through their life struggle. We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which we hear you through ears of empathy and understanding. We have experience working with individuals facing many issues and we believe in the power of effective and efficient care. We believe that there is always hope, that getting to your dreams is possible and that healing is attainable. We journey alongside you through your life difficulties with ears, eyes, and hearts of empathy and understanding.
We offer counseling in Blaine, Anoka, and Roseville for individuals, couples, and families. We journey with clients through their life struggle. We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment in which we hear you through ears of empathy and understanding. We have experience working with individuals facing many issues and we believe in the power of effective and efficient care. We believe that there is always hope, that getting to your dreams is possible and that healing is attainable. We journey alongside you through your life difficulties with ears, eyes, and hearts of empathy and understanding.
![Photo of Nina Jean Syverson - Nina J. Syverson P.A., MA, MSE, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/401d048b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you dealing with a crisis or life event that is causing you distress? Our experiences often affect the way we manage our emotions, perform at work or school, and get along with others. When these experiences are negative, we can get stuck in patterns that prevent us from working up to our potential and enjoying life. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment where you can clarify your feelings and develop a plan for action that will start you on your road to recovery.
Are you dealing with a crisis or life event that is causing you distress? Our experiences often affect the way we manage our emotions, perform at work or school, and get along with others. When these experiences are negative, we can get stuck in patterns that prevent us from working up to our potential and enjoying life. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment where you can clarify your feelings and develop a plan for action that will start you on your road to recovery.
![Photo of Jessie Szmanda, MA, LPCC, LADC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2f0ac3c8-c391-4996-9da9-2fe17d14b115/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have immediate openings with NO waitlist! Do you struggle to understand why you have a hard time connecting with others? Do you often have obsessive and intrusive thoughts of anxiety and depression? Maybe finding common ground with your child or adolescent? Hi I'm Jessie, as a dually licensed therapist, I work with individuals of all diverse neurological spectrums, teens, and couples navigating the turbulent waters of everyday life, as well as those contending with more profound challenges. Whatever you may be struggling with, my practice offers a haven of acceptance and support. Here, EVERY individual is welcomed with open arms.
I have immediate openings with NO waitlist! Do you struggle to understand why you have a hard time connecting with others? Do you often have obsessive and intrusive thoughts of anxiety and depression? Maybe finding common ground with your child or adolescent? Hi I'm Jessie, as a dually licensed therapist, I work with individuals of all diverse neurological spectrums, teens, and couples navigating the turbulent waters of everyday life, as well as those contending with more profound challenges. Whatever you may be struggling with, my practice offers a haven of acceptance and support. Here, EVERY individual is welcomed with open arms.
More Therapists Nearby
![Photo of Kristin VanHeel - Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-Being, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/67ac60d2-ec85-4573-9e5f-f872d00900ae/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-Being
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Fridley, MN 55432
Our therapists have an array of areas of focus including: ADHD, Adjustment & Stress Related Disorders, Anxiety, Art Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Concerns, Caregiver Support, Depression, Developmental Difficulties, Domestic Abuse, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, Mood Disorders, Self Harm, SPMI, Suicidal Ideation and Trauma.
Lee Carlson Center offers clinical mental health services focused on empowering you to thrive. By creating a safe, non-judgmental space, and providing individualized care, you can take the steps to improve your mental health and relationships. We have been providing services for over 40 years in the north metro area. Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available for all ages.
Our therapists have an array of areas of focus including: ADHD, Adjustment & Stress Related Disorders, Anxiety, Art Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Concerns, Caregiver Support, Depression, Developmental Difficulties, Domestic Abuse, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, Mood Disorders, Self Harm, SPMI, Suicidal Ideation and Trauma.
Lee Carlson Center offers clinical mental health services focused on empowering you to thrive. By creating a safe, non-judgmental space, and providing individualized care, you can take the steps to improve your mental health and relationships. We have been providing services for over 40 years in the north metro area. Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available for all ages.
![Photo of Stefanie Wallace, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/19e99c10-a556-4a08-8523-820fa2c13db5/2/320x400.jpeg)
I use various techniques to help aid in the therapy process, including person centered, strength based, family systems and trauma based approaches, as well as mindfulness and art-based techniques.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), since 2016, whom has been working in the field of mental health since 2001. I have worked in a variety of settings, including residential treatment, in home services, transitional treatment and outpatient therapy. I have been working in outpatient mental health therapy since 2012, seeing clients for various reasons including mood concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, substance use and self-growth/enhancement. I work with preteens, teens, adults, couples and families.
I use various techniques to help aid in the therapy process, including person centered, strength based, family systems and trauma based approaches, as well as mindfulness and art-based techniques.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), since 2016, whom has been working in the field of mental health since 2001. I have worked in a variety of settings, including residential treatment, in home services, transitional treatment and outpatient therapy. I have been working in outpatient mental health therapy since 2012, seeing clients for various reasons including mood concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, substance use and self-growth/enhancement. I work with preteens, teens, adults, couples and families.
![Photo of Mackenzie Nolan, MS, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1fa7cf5c-8a43-4a83-ba29-a05bae3e8099/1/320x400.jpeg)
With a creative touch, I often integrate art and play therapy techniques when working with children and adolescents.
Welcome to a space where all ages are embraced and supported on their journey to well-being! From kids to teens, adults, individuals, and families, you'll find a warm and open door here. Starting from age 6, I specialize in working collaboratively with families to navigate life's challenges, whether they're routine adjustments or unexpected transitions. Together, we'll tackle conflicts, strengthen bonds, and help you find your path to resilience. My expertise spans a wide range of backgrounds, addressing issues like trauma, mood and behavioral concerns, relational difficulties, and providing valuable parenting support.
With a creative touch, I often integrate art and play therapy techniques when working with children and adolescents.
Welcome to a space where all ages are embraced and supported on their journey to well-being! From kids to teens, adults, individuals, and families, you'll find a warm and open door here. Starting from age 6, I specialize in working collaboratively with families to navigate life's challenges, whether they're routine adjustments or unexpected transitions. Together, we'll tackle conflicts, strengthen bonds, and help you find your path to resilience. My expertise spans a wide range of backgrounds, addressing issues like trauma, mood and behavioral concerns, relational difficulties, and providing valuable parenting support.
![Photo of Cassidy Bauer, LGSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e52497fb-59aa-44cb-88b7-b72bf7591af5/4/320x400.jpeg)
Cassidy integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, mindfulness techniques, play therapy, and some aspects of art therapy into her work with clients.
Cassidy’s goal when working with clients is to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. She strives to facilitate an environment in which clients are comfortable opening up about their life experiences and exploring avenues for healing. Cassidy works collaboratively with clients to explore and build strengths, while navigating life difficulties.
Cassidy integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, mindfulness techniques, play therapy, and some aspects of art therapy into her work with clients.
Cassidy’s goal when working with clients is to create a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. She strives to facilitate an environment in which clients are comfortable opening up about their life experiences and exploring avenues for healing. Cassidy works collaboratively with clients to explore and build strengths, while navigating life difficulties.
![Photo of Kelly Elisa Ryan, MS, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46140e30-d88d-4ffe-be30-3e179a0e68f3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kelly Elisa Ryan
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (Online Only)
Licensed Professional Counselor whose work is informed by cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, art therapy, mindfulness and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her experiences include in-home family therapy, day training and habilitation for adults with intellectual disabilities and behavioral concerns, and art therapy in a psychiatric DBT program.
Licensed Professional Counselor whose work is informed by cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, art therapy, mindfulness and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her experiences include in-home family therapy, day training and habilitation for adults with intellectual disabilities and behavioral concerns, and art therapy in a psychiatric DBT program.
![Photo of Sarah C Bowman, MS, LMFT, ATR-BC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4415c02f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah C Bowman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreview, MN 55126
Waitlist for new clients
Challenges visit everyone, and every person has a story to tell. I welcome couples, families, adults, teens, and tweens. As an Art Therapist, I rely on the creative process and narrative therapy to craft a safe space for you to grow. This healing work is a collaborative process of establishing your preferred relationships with yourself, your people, and your world. My contribution to this co-construction of your transforming story is rooted in my decade of training in an earth-based wisdom tradition.
Challenges visit everyone, and every person has a story to tell. I welcome couples, families, adults, teens, and tweens. As an Art Therapist, I rely on the creative process and narrative therapy to craft a safe space for you to grow. This healing work is a collaborative process of establishing your preferred relationships with yourself, your people, and your world. My contribution to this co-construction of your transforming story is rooted in my decade of training in an earth-based wisdom tradition.
![Photo of Debra Ann Nelson - Beyond the Brain Therapies, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/55204599-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Beyond the Brain Therapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hugo, MN 55038
I offer pet assisted therapy and utilize play and art therapy techniques as well.
Hello. If you are looking for someone to support you through a difficult time, you will receive compassion, healing and wisdom from me. I specialize in helping people heal from depression, anxiety, injury, divorce, trauma and abuse. If you are interested in regaining or reaching new levels of accomplishment, I can also help. I believe we need one another to maximize our potential. We have a cutting edge collaborative team of professionals committed to assisting you with positive mind-body-spirit connection. Offering Consulting, Counseling, Biofeedback, & Mediation. We are here to help maximize your potential!
I offer pet assisted therapy and utilize play and art therapy techniques as well.
Hello. If you are looking for someone to support you through a difficult time, you will receive compassion, healing and wisdom from me. I specialize in helping people heal from depression, anxiety, injury, divorce, trauma and abuse. If you are interested in regaining or reaching new levels of accomplishment, I can also help. I believe we need one another to maximize our potential. We have a cutting edge collaborative team of professionals committed to assisting you with positive mind-body-spirit connection. Offering Consulting, Counseling, Biofeedback, & Mediation. We are here to help maximize your potential!
![Photo of Lucy Stewart, LICSW, MSW, PMH-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/898ebe3d-ae9e-4748-bda3-8a4dbcb869bf/1/320x400.png)
Lucy Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Brighton, MN 55112 (Online Only)
Specializing in trauma recovery using ART & DBT for depression/anxiety.
You've likely encountered significant hurdles in life, whether it's trauma, depression, or anxiety. These challenges may leave you feeling overwhelmed, searching for a path through the darkness. If you're an adolescent or adult, you might be wrestling with the complexities of growing up or the pressures of adulthood while carrying these emotional burdens. For those facing pregnancy, postpartum, or fertility issues, additional emotional layers can complicate this deeply personal journey. In your search for solace, understanding, and guidance, you seek support in navigating your way through these challenges.
Specializing in trauma recovery using ART & DBT for depression/anxiety.
You've likely encountered significant hurdles in life, whether it's trauma, depression, or anxiety. These challenges may leave you feeling overwhelmed, searching for a path through the darkness. If you're an adolescent or adult, you might be wrestling with the complexities of growing up or the pressures of adulthood while carrying these emotional burdens. For those facing pregnancy, postpartum, or fertility issues, additional emotional layers can complicate this deeply personal journey. In your search for solace, understanding, and guidance, you seek support in navigating your way through these challenges.
![Photo of Michelle Swerin, MA, LPCC, ADHD-CS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/69115672-e7e7-4f59-9fc0-d07c78e173f9/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have 14 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Art Therapist, including over 5 years of working in telehealth.
Therapy & Self Care is not a one-size-fits-all. My goal in therapy is to create space for personalized mind-body regulation with individual consultations that serve as a bridge from problem to solution. This process includes personalized assessment, affirming action plans, compassionate accountability & awareness support along the way, that we all need to make change last. I am a Licensed Therapist, Certified Meditation Teacher, and Certified Instructional Designer. I also have experience in patient health education, clinical and creative writing, and employee wellness.
I have 14 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Art Therapist, including over 5 years of working in telehealth.
Therapy & Self Care is not a one-size-fits-all. My goal in therapy is to create space for personalized mind-body regulation with individual consultations that serve as a bridge from problem to solution. This process includes personalized assessment, affirming action plans, compassionate accountability & awareness support along the way, that we all need to make change last. I am a Licensed Therapist, Certified Meditation Teacher, and Certified Instructional Designer. I also have experience in patient health education, clinical and creative writing, and employee wellness.
![Photo of Taquoia Hammick, LPCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53b61784-183e-49e3-ab93-70d2c8ee67a5/1/320x400.jpeg)
I tailor my approach to the unique needs of each client and I utilize tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, play therapy and art therapy to give each client the best possible care.
Welcome! I’m so happy you’ve found your way here. My name is TaQuoia (they/them) but folks can also call me Tee. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and I have six years of experience helping children and families from diverse backgrounds navigate challenges and develop the skills they need to achieve their goals. As a Black, Queer and Non-Binary therapist I know how important it is to validate the intersectional identities of my clients and create a space that is inclusive and affirming to all.
I tailor my approach to the unique needs of each client and I utilize tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, play therapy and art therapy to give each client the best possible care.
Welcome! I’m so happy you’ve found your way here. My name is TaQuoia (they/them) but folks can also call me Tee. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and I have six years of experience helping children and families from diverse backgrounds navigate challenges and develop the skills they need to achieve their goals. As a Black, Queer and Non-Binary therapist I know how important it is to validate the intersectional identities of my clients and create a space that is inclusive and affirming to all.
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student at Adler University in Chicago, IL and attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY graduating with a Master's degree in Art Therapy in 2013.
I believe in fostering creative imagination and illuminating the stories found within. I aim to find belongingness and connection with clients where storytelling through art and expression becomes an active process of investigating our perceptions, identities, and communications more effectively through the forms and symbols we make. Supporting, challenging, and witnessing clients' journeys of re-creation is the starting place where I can begin to help clients find healing and freedom in their present circumstances.
student at Adler University in Chicago, IL and attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY graduating with a Master's degree in Art Therapy in 2013.
I believe in fostering creative imagination and illuminating the stories found within. I aim to find belongingness and connection with clients where storytelling through art and expression becomes an active process of investigating our perceptions, identities, and communications more effectively through the forms and symbols we make. Supporting, challenging, and witnessing clients' journeys of re-creation is the starting place where I can begin to help clients find healing and freedom in their present circumstances.
![Photo of Kevin Smith - Northwinds Counseling Services, P.A., LMFT, LPCC, LGSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3deaa0eb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
At Northwinds, we consider it a privilege to help our clients as they go through life-changing experiences. With integrity, compassion, and a deep devotion to the worth of each individual we see, we are here to help you make positive adjustments to the stressful life challenges you are facing. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling. Our primary model of treatment is Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, though we frequently draw from other treatment models as needed. LMFT: Kevin Smith, Amy Halverson, John Torkelson, and Terri Jorstad; LPCC: Jordan Leuthold, Michelle Rhea, Raven Winter & Rindie Eagle; LGSW: Allison Brockway
At Northwinds, we consider it a privilege to help our clients as they go through life-changing experiences. With integrity, compassion, and a deep devotion to the worth of each individual we see, we are here to help you make positive adjustments to the stressful life challenges you are facing. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling. Our primary model of treatment is Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, though we frequently draw from other treatment models as needed. LMFT: Kevin Smith, Amy Halverson, John Torkelson, and Terri Jorstad; LPCC: Jordan Leuthold, Michelle Rhea, Raven Winter & Rindie Eagle; LGSW: Allison Brockway
![Photo of Allison Guse, MSW, LGSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2588b75c-ee3d-4bf3-ba7e-4bb748710c52/2/320x400.jpeg)
Allison Guse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fridley, MN 55421
Life can throw us some serious curveballs! Whether you're wrestling with the daily grind, navigating tricky relationships, or just feeling a bit lost, I'm here to help you unpack it all. Therapy isn't just about deep dives into emotions (although we'll definitely do that); it's also about finding moments to figure out who you really are beneath all the layers and discovering new perspectives. Together, we'll navigate the twists and turns of your journey— because let's be honest, none of us have a map for this wild ride. I utilize the following approaches: person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused.
Life can throw us some serious curveballs! Whether you're wrestling with the daily grind, navigating tricky relationships, or just feeling a bit lost, I'm here to help you unpack it all. Therapy isn't just about deep dives into emotions (although we'll definitely do that); it's also about finding moments to figure out who you really are beneath all the layers and discovering new perspectives. Together, we'll navigate the twists and turns of your journey— because let's be honest, none of us have a map for this wild ride. I utilize the following approaches: person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused.
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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.