Art Therapy in Woodside, NY
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Latino Support LCSW P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, DSW, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodside, NY 11377
Latino Support is a well established private practice, delighted to provide mental health services to adults, couples and families in English and Spanish in a holistic and safe environment. Our main goal is to promote social justice, empower and support clients from all diverse populations through individual and family sessions. Together, you could learn to restructure and improve the relationships in your life.
Latino Support is a well established private practice, delighted to provide mental health services to adults, couples and families in English and Spanish in a holistic and safe environment. Our main goal is to promote social justice, empower and support clients from all diverse populations through individual and family sessions. Together, you could learn to restructure and improve the relationships in your life.
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Olivia Rose Velasquez Weber
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodside, NY 11377 (Online Only)
As a practitioner I seek to assist my clients to begin to shed the layers of the their cocoon, and accept themselves as whole people. I utilize mindfulness techniques, somatic awareness, meditation, attachment and experiential psychotherapy. I encourage clients to stay with their feelings in the here and now, and ask them to accept and honor the present moment with all its feelings rather than exiling or "fixing" their feelings.
As a practitioner I seek to assist my clients to begin to shed the layers of the their cocoon, and accept themselves as whole people. I utilize mindfulness techniques, somatic awareness, meditation, attachment and experiential psychotherapy. I encourage clients to stay with their feelings in the here and now, and ask them to accept and honor the present moment with all its feelings rather than exiling or "fixing" their feelings.
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Bianca Hormaza Pesola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodside, NY 11377 (Online Only)
I have over nine years of direct practice experience in the field of mental health. I am committed to helping children, adolescents, and adults achieve mental wellness and overcome challenges in their lives. I have honed my skills in providing evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, to help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral difficulties to gain awareness and autonomy. We will discuss your feelings, examine behavioral patterns, and life events that impact your current functioning and enhance your inner resources to achieve your goals.
I have over nine years of direct practice experience in the field of mental health. I am committed to helping children, adolescents, and adults achieve mental wellness and overcome challenges in their lives. I have honed my skills in providing evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, to help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral difficulties to gain awareness and autonomy. We will discuss your feelings, examine behavioral patterns, and life events that impact your current functioning and enhance your inner resources to achieve your goals.
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Hi! my name is Xiomara Borja. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Queens, NY with over 7 years of experience providing direct clinical services to adults, adolescents and children with mental health and substance use challenges. If you are seeking a psychotherapist, I imagine you or a love one are wanting to find a space to work on improving mood, manage daily life stressors, adjust to major life transitions or process traumas. You can expect a safe and welcoming space where together we can identify and address the stressors impacting your life and build on your natural coping mechanisms to meet your desired goals.
Hi! my name is Xiomara Borja. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Queens, NY with over 7 years of experience providing direct clinical services to adults, adolescents and children with mental health and substance use challenges. If you are seeking a psychotherapist, I imagine you or a love one are wanting to find a space to work on improving mood, manage daily life stressors, adjust to major life transitions or process traumas. You can expect a safe and welcoming space where together we can identify and address the stressors impacting your life and build on your natural coping mechanisms to meet your desired goals.
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Taking this step in pursuing therapy to honor yourself and your journey of personal growth is to be commended! You are the expert of your own lived experience and together we will create a personalized and transformative plan to place you on the path toward increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and change. Using trauma-informed therapy, I specialize in providing individual/group counseling to survivors of Gender-Based Violence. In addition I have experience working with at-risk adolescent and the LGBTQ population. As a first-generation immigrant and a woman of color, I am particularly interested in empowering all individuals.
Taking this step in pursuing therapy to honor yourself and your journey of personal growth is to be commended! You are the expert of your own lived experience and together we will create a personalized and transformative plan to place you on the path toward increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and change. Using trauma-informed therapy, I specialize in providing individual/group counseling to survivors of Gender-Based Violence. In addition I have experience working with at-risk adolescent and the LGBTQ population. As a first-generation immigrant and a woman of color, I am particularly interested in empowering all individuals.
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Integral Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodside, NY 11377
We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.
We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.
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Minds Together, LCSWPC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CDBT
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11102
All of Minds Together's clinicians are NYS licensed and specialized in multiple therapeutic approaches from Creative Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family and Marriage Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Couple's work, and other modalities.
Hola Hola. My name is Jean Carlos Osorio and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of professional experience and I am also the Founder/Clinical Director of Minds Together, LCSW.P.C. A private group outpatient mental health clinic that provides individual/couple and group therapeutic services in three different locations in Queens, Ny. We have our offices in Astoria, Forest Hills and Jackson Heights. We accept most Medicaid/Commercial insurance plans and provide out of network services. We provide face to face and Telehealth services.
All of Minds Together's clinicians are NYS licensed and specialized in multiple therapeutic approaches from Creative Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family and Marriage Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Couple's work, and other modalities.
Hola Hola. My name is Jean Carlos Osorio and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of professional experience and I am also the Founder/Clinical Director of Minds Together, LCSW.P.C. A private group outpatient mental health clinic that provides individual/couple and group therapeutic services in three different locations in Queens, Ny. We have our offices in Astoria, Forest Hills and Jackson Heights. We accept most Medicaid/Commercial insurance plans and provide out of network services. We provide face to face and Telehealth services.
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Teresa L Weston
Art Therapist, MS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11109
Creatively facilitating a safe and therapeutic environment for youth and adults, with a focus on trauma; using Art Therapy, EMDR and talk therapy, both online and in person. Art Therapy and EMDR are highly effective ways of expression for many who have experienced trauma and have mental health concerns. I believe that building rapport and trust is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic relationship.
Creatively facilitating a safe and therapeutic environment for youth and adults, with a focus on trauma; using Art Therapy, EMDR and talk therapy, both online and in person. Art Therapy and EMDR are highly effective ways of expression for many who have experienced trauma and have mental health concerns. I believe that building rapport and trust is one of the most important parts of the therapeutic relationship.
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Minds Together, LCSW PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CDBT, SIFI
Verified Verified
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Clinicians are specialized in Art therapy, Drug and Alcohol, LGBTQIA, Cognitive and Client-Center Therapy approach provided.
Minds Together, LCSW.PC. is a private group practice. Our mission is to improve our community one individual at a time through our culturally diverse and motivated clinicians with the hope that every person seeking treatment with us feels safe, empowered and most important treated as an individual and not as a patient. Minds Together, LCSW. P.C. offers a range of unique services in a safe and nonjudgmental setting for any one seeking therapy where their privacy and comfort is our number one priority. Locations: Astoria, Jackson Heights, and Forest Hills.
Clinicians are specialized in Art therapy, Drug and Alcohol, LGBTQIA, Cognitive and Client-Center Therapy approach provided.
Minds Together, LCSW.PC. is a private group practice. Our mission is to improve our community one individual at a time through our culturally diverse and motivated clinicians with the hope that every person seeking treatment with us feels safe, empowered and most important treated as an individual and not as a patient. Minds Together, LCSW. P.C. offers a range of unique services in a safe and nonjudgmental setting for any one seeking therapy where their privacy and comfort is our number one priority. Locations: Astoria, Jackson Heights, and Forest Hills.
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Jenna Hartom
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to talk-based therapy, I specialize in creativity development through use of imagery, art-making and metaphor.
Sometimes the best thing you can give yourself is the chance to be heard, tell your story and share your experience. In the current climate it may be especially hard for you to find the support you need. Maybe you have experienced trauma that seems to affect your work or relationships. Daily stressors can compound and impact your wellbeing, leaving you feeling distressed, anxious, irritable, depressed or overwhelmed. I aim to help you gain new awareness about your feelings and how they relate to current challenges or past experiences, leading to a sense of relief, improved self-acceptance and even curiosity and excitement.
In addition to talk-based therapy, I specialize in creativity development through use of imagery, art-making and metaphor.
Sometimes the best thing you can give yourself is the chance to be heard, tell your story and share your experience. In the current climate it may be especially hard for you to find the support you need. Maybe you have experienced trauma that seems to affect your work or relationships. Daily stressors can compound and impact your wellbeing, leaving you feeling distressed, anxious, irritable, depressed or overwhelmed. I aim to help you gain new awareness about your feelings and how they relate to current challenges or past experiences, leading to a sense of relief, improved self-acceptance and even curiosity and excitement.
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My practice Creative Art Therapy Place also offers Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Drawing, Painting and Sound bath group sessions and a team of Creative Arts Therapists who accept individual clients.
Imagine a space where you can be totally and completely yourself without fear of judgment. Healing is a creative and personal process which requires us to use many tools. Together, we can navigate the art studio to express conflicted emotions, practice mindfulness, reflect and create insight into your inner world. I provide an integrative approach to therapy that marries both art therapy and traditional psychotherapy. No experience using art materials is needed. Here we can traverse the challenges of daily life, promote positive change, increase self-esteem, destress and cultivate a creative outlet to process difficult experiences.
My practice Creative Art Therapy Place also offers Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Drawing, Painting and Sound bath group sessions and a team of Creative Arts Therapists who accept individual clients.
Imagine a space where you can be totally and completely yourself without fear of judgment. Healing is a creative and personal process which requires us to use many tools. Together, we can navigate the art studio to express conflicted emotions, practice mindfulness, reflect and create insight into your inner world. I provide an integrative approach to therapy that marries both art therapy and traditional psychotherapy. No experience using art materials is needed. Here we can traverse the challenges of daily life, promote positive change, increase self-esteem, destress and cultivate a creative outlet to process difficult experiences.
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Yueh-Chun Sapphire Chao
Art Therapist, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
As an integrative therapist, my approach is warm, trauma-informed and attachment-based with a combination of art therapy and talk psychotherapy.
Life is a continuous process. Maybe it is a process of relationship struggle or life transition. We may feel anxious and stuck in repetitive patterns and find it difficult to pinpoint the reason. Partnering with me, we will pay close attention to your physical sensations, embodied emotions, and internal world. My immigrant background helps me attune with BIPOC communities, especially with Asian-Americans and international students. We can use a combination of art and talk to work through anxiety, trauma, cross-cultural adjustment, low self-esteem, being a people-pleaser, or perfectionist tendency.
As an integrative therapist, my approach is warm, trauma-informed and attachment-based with a combination of art therapy and talk psychotherapy.
Life is a continuous process. Maybe it is a process of relationship struggle or life transition. We may feel anxious and stuck in repetitive patterns and find it difficult to pinpoint the reason. Partnering with me, we will pay close attention to your physical sensations, embodied emotions, and internal world. My immigrant background helps me attune with BIPOC communities, especially with Asian-Americans and international students. We can use a combination of art and talk to work through anxiety, trauma, cross-cultural adjustment, low self-esteem, being a people-pleaser, or perfectionist tendency.
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Nala C. Turner
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT, LCPAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
As a therapist, I facilitate self exploration and emotional integration, utilizing both art and talk therapy depending on your individual needs.
I provide supportive, strength-based therapy for individuals managing various mental health challenges. Whether you have specific goals or are new to therapy, I will support you through self-discovery and instigate exploration of the world around you. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, holding a culturally inclusive space as my top priority. I hold specialties in working with individuals with depression, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem, complex trauma, racial identity issues, and relationship/social transitions.
As a therapist, I facilitate self exploration and emotional integration, utilizing both art and talk therapy depending on your individual needs.
I provide supportive, strength-based therapy for individuals managing various mental health challenges. Whether you have specific goals or are new to therapy, I will support you through self-discovery and instigate exploration of the world around you. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, holding a culturally inclusive space as my top priority. I hold specialties in working with individuals with depression, anxiety/panic, low self-esteem, complex trauma, racial identity issues, and relationship/social transitions.
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Julissa Llosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101 (Online Only)
Together, we will find allies for your work: ancestors, nature, metaphors, archetypes, art, etc.
I offer a mixture of talk therapy, hypnotherapy and somatic work. I take a compassionate and holistic approach and believe that every person has the tools within to heal. In our sessions, we will create a healing container together, where you can explore the conscious and unconscious ways that oppression and stagnation are showing up in your life.
Together, we will find allies for your work: ancestors, nature, metaphors, archetypes, art, etc.
I offer a mixture of talk therapy, hypnotherapy and somatic work. I take a compassionate and holistic approach and believe that every person has the tools within to heal. In our sessions, we will create a healing container together, where you can explore the conscious and unconscious ways that oppression and stagnation are showing up in your life.
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I am offering support for clients who struggle with anxiety, professional stress, immigrant mental health, women's issues, and depression. If you are a person who is interested in exploring how their identity impacts their life, then therapy with me might be helpful. I utilize a trauma informed lens in all aspects of my work and I also aim to support other BIPOC individuals in navigating their mental health. Interest in or a willingness to try art therapy and holistic/somatic interventions is a plus.
I am offering support for clients who struggle with anxiety, professional stress, immigrant mental health, women's issues, and depression. If you are a person who is interested in exploring how their identity impacts their life, then therapy with me might be helpful. I utilize a trauma informed lens in all aspects of my work and I also aim to support other BIPOC individuals in navigating their mental health. Interest in or a willingness to try art therapy and holistic/somatic interventions is a plus.
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Laura Spinelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11102 (Online Only)
I combine EMDR therapy with an alternative/ holistic approach that is completely personalized to your unique goals—this might mean integrating art therapy, mindfulness, meditation , etc.
You've been thinking about getting help but life's busy. Maybe you've been hesitant because of your high public profile and privacy is a concern. You’re at the point where you’re ready make an investment in yourself and talk to someone because , seriously, life can sometimes be overwhelming. You feel disconnected, stuck , depressed, anxious or consumed by self -doubt and it prevents you from living the best version of yourself. Maybe on the outside you’re high- achieving and successful, and you 'should ' be happy. The truth is, you've gotten so good at faking it that you feel like an imposter in your own life.
I combine EMDR therapy with an alternative/ holistic approach that is completely personalized to your unique goals—this might mean integrating art therapy, mindfulness, meditation , etc.
You've been thinking about getting help but life's busy. Maybe you've been hesitant because of your high public profile and privacy is a concern. You’re at the point where you’re ready make an investment in yourself and talk to someone because , seriously, life can sometimes be overwhelming. You feel disconnected, stuck , depressed, anxious or consumed by self -doubt and it prevents you from living the best version of yourself. Maybe on the outside you’re high- achieving and successful, and you 'should ' be happy. The truth is, you've gotten so good at faking it that you feel like an imposter in your own life.
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Melissa Kate McIntosh
Art Therapist, PhD, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
26 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
I am licensed as a creative art therapist with a Ph.
I work with individuals in a supportive and creative environment to open dialogue and explore life's challenges. The opportunity to engage in verbal or non-verbal expression can support to reframe the past, their thoughts, emotions, life patterns, and to discover a deeper awareness of themselves.
I am licensed as a creative art therapist with a Ph.
I work with individuals in a supportive and creative environment to open dialogue and explore life's challenges. The opportunity to engage in verbal or non-verbal expression can support to reframe the past, their thoughts, emotions, life patterns, and to discover a deeper awareness of themselves.
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I am a licensed art therapist, integrating psychotherapy, somatic awareness and art therapy into sessions, depending on your needs. Art therapy does not require any art skills, but can provide a path to connecting thoughts with emotions, providing insight into problems, and discovering solutions. Whether you are more comfortable talking through issues or utilizing art therapy, I can provide you with interventions that help you tap into your emotional self, working on integration without re-experiencing traumatic events.
I am a licensed art therapist, integrating psychotherapy, somatic awareness and art therapy into sessions, depending on your needs. Art therapy does not require any art skills, but can provide a path to connecting thoughts with emotions, providing insight into problems, and discovering solutions. Whether you are more comfortable talking through issues or utilizing art therapy, I can provide you with interventions that help you tap into your emotional self, working on integration without re-experiencing traumatic events.
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Ashley Weaver-Unadkat
Counselor, LCAT, LMHC, BC-DMT, CMA
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
I offer immersive movement and creative art sessions, as well as choreographic healing or coaching in a studio setting.
A desire for change and growth is a sign of health. Sometimes we get stuck and face a multitude of external and internal barriers to becoming the person we want to be-whether is be personally, professionally, or relationally. If you are like many of my clients, you have tried a variety of traditional approaches to therapy and hit a plateau. We will work together as you pursue deeper healing and more meaningful growth that will move you towards your higher, most authentic self.
I offer immersive movement and creative art sessions, as well as choreographic healing or coaching in a studio setting.
A desire for change and growth is a sign of health. Sometimes we get stuck and face a multitude of external and internal barriers to becoming the person we want to be-whether is be personally, professionally, or relationally. If you are like many of my clients, you have tried a variety of traditional approaches to therapy and hit a plateau. We will work together as you pursue deeper healing and more meaningful growth that will move you towards your higher, most authentic self.
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Michelle Castillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Astoria, NY 11105
I use a trauma informed approach and am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and art therapy.
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs. Learning to get through life's anxieties, whether it be relationship issues, work stress, or any other life transition can feel daunting but reaching out for help can also feel scary. It takes a lot of courage to show up and take this step towards a healing path. I believe that forging a compassionate and non-judgemental relationship is crucial for growth to take place. Each individual is different so I try to tailor my approach to fit a persons needs drawing from the various techniques I have been trained in.
I use a trauma informed approach and am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and art therapy.
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs. Learning to get through life's anxieties, whether it be relationship issues, work stress, or any other life transition can feel daunting but reaching out for help can also feel scary. It takes a lot of courage to show up and take this step towards a healing path. I believe that forging a compassionate and non-judgemental relationship is crucial for growth to take place. Each individual is different so I try to tailor my approach to fit a persons needs drawing from the various techniques I have been trained in.
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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.