Art Therapy in Canton, TX

I plan to work and incorporate holistic and integrative care with individuals, couples, and families by assessing and addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. I am a genuine counselor meeting clients where they are and moving them forward towards growth and healing. I believe there is strength in human connections and encourage others towards the goals set in counseling.

Greetings! Life can be overwhelming and hard to navigate sometimes, especially for our younger population. Working with children and teens is my passion. I desire to partner, not only with your child or teen, but to partner with the parents and/or caregivers to navigate life's challenges and empower the whole family towards growth and healing. I have 34 years of experience both in social work and counseling. I graduated from Tarleton State University with my Masters in Guidance and Counseling in 1998, and obtained my LPC License in 2003. I have worked in an agency setting, school setting, and private practice.

You are unique, and I am here to hold a space for you to have the healing journey you need to have. You are in charge. We go as deeply as you need to go. Your ultimate happiness is what I am here to support. I offer a wide range of proven tools and have worked successfully with a very diverse group of clients over my 25 years' experience in the mental health field. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, Certified Yoga and Meditation teacher and coach.

Life can be difficult—full of struggles, challenges, changes, and the unexpected. We keep these events in our minds, whether at the front to consciously influence all of our decisions, or packed away in a box in a corner, to be dealt with ‘in the future’. When your box begins to overflow or you realize that it is time to open it, I’m here to help you unpack, sort, and re-pack the box. My goal is to help you regain control of the box, so that the box no longer controls you.

You have been wondering if maybe you are neurodivergent but don’t know where to start exploring this new identity. You have recently become a parent and realize you are having a hard time with the sensory aspects of parenthood. You are a new college student and realize that you have been masking, or hiding your authentic self, due to societal expectations. I am here to help, whether this is a new diagnosis, a self-diagnosis, or if you were diagnosed long ago and dealing with the potential trauma and affects related to a medicalized diagnosis.

Hi there! As a queer person, I know how hard it is to find a therapist you feel safe to open up to. My role is to provide quality therapy in a safe, judgement-free zone. My clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or different and struggle with depression, anxiety, perfectionism, life stress, and trauma. Although I specialize in LGBTQ+ affirming therapy (especially with lesser-known identities such as asexual, aromantic, nonbinary, genderfluid, etc), I work with all kinds of people who simply want a better life.

Welcome to Heart Works Therapy! We offer a wide range of therapeutic modalities including Art Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Executive Functioning Skills Coaching, Affective Psychology, CBT, Nature Therapy, and Animal Assisted Therapy. Our offices are located in the heart of the River District of Fort Worth, which accommodates Walk and Talk Therapy with Layla our Registered Therapy Dog. We offer services for all ages, children 5 and up, adolescents, and adults. We invite clients to step into a safe space for healing and growth to take place. We look forward to partnering with our clients and their unique journey towards well-being.

Welcome! My name is Vanessa Saenz, and I am excited that you have allowed me the opportunity to help you on your journey. My goal is to walk with you through these life challenges and help with providing a safe place where you can feel accepted and understood. I understand that every person is not the same or has the same experience; therefore, my goal is for my clients to leave each session feeling heard and supported.

My ideal client is between the ages of 4 and 18 who is struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders. Children and adolescents need a safe space to express their emotions and develop coping strategies in order to reduce symptoms, improve functioning in daily life, and achieve long-term emotional well-being. I also love working with families who want to be involved in the therapeutic process. I am a big believer that most of the work is done in between sessions, and I am here to help you and your family find something that works best for you.

I'm a Jungian-oriented Board Certified Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor & Registered Art Therapist in the states of CT, IL, NY, PA, TX. I specialize in relationships, adult attachment anxiety, codependency, childhood trauma (emotional neglect, alcoholism, narcissistic parenting), and major life transitions (times in a person's life which call for deep self-evaluation). I use humor, empathy, and alternative methods of healing to help you find your own path in life! While life is at times a Tragi-Comedy, we can walk through the fire and free ourselves from the grips of anxiety, inner criticism and fear of loss.

I am a non-judgmental, open-minded, friendly, & respectful practitioner with a genuine passion to help all people be their best selves! I understand that coming to therapy is a personal choice, so I take a person-centered approach when building rapport with my clients. I believe you are the expert on your life. I am here to help you identify the roadblocks that you need to address so that you can continue down the path that is best for you.

Working with Essence and her team at Aura Art Space PLLC, you can expect to make art every single session. We have a structure to support intention setting, creative flow, and reflection to help individuals (pre-teens, teens, young adults, and older adults) process their art making experience. You can expect to utilize art making as a mindfulness tool, as well as to develop a coping skill rooted in self-expression. Art therapy is a sector in the mental health profession that taps in to processes to support self-discovery and healing.

Through the process of traditional therapy and/or the making and creating of artwork individuals are encouraged to explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behaviors, develop social skills/communications, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety, promote relaxation and increase self-esteem. I believe that you will find in working together a sense of support, encouragement, challenge and empowerment which promotes and fosters personal growth, an assistance in healing your mind and body, and an enhanced quality of life. I invite you to join me in creative discoveries of self!

Are you LOST and HOPELESS in life? Call today to book your free 15 min consultation. Please leave a message, and we'll return your call ASAP. Top three strengths of my therapy approach are : 1. I try to get to the bottom of your issues, and target the root cause of your problem 2. I am creative in my treatment planning to fit your unique wants and needs 3. I organize a practical plan for you to meet your expectations and budget. It is tough when you see yourself in the dark and dead ends of your life; that meant to open new doors on you, with a supportive and passionate professional.

Both children and adults have the ability to learn, grow and heal. It's my honor to hear your story through verbal communication, art or play therapy. My goal is to come along side of you and/or your child to facilitate the healing process through creative methods.

I am an Art Psychotherapist/LPC who services clients from ages 5 and up, presenting with a variety of diagnoses or needs. My experience has been working with eating disorder latency and teen patients, trauma patients, gender identity, and exposure to sexual abuse and bipolar disorder clients.

Do you miss the ability to make decisions without overthinking? Do you miss being able to get out of bed with a focused and positive mindset? Do you miss feeling like you are in control of your life and all life has to offer? I am a licensed professional counselor and I help adolescents and adults overcome anxiety and depression and find ways to discover balance in the midst of chaos. I enjoy utilizing CBT, person-centered, and art therapy together to get you to a place of feeling whole again. Whether you are on the journey to find healing, balance, establishing boundaries, and desire to find your inner peace.

I believe in each client’s potential and unique creativity. Your mind and body are designed to heal. I seek to help clients connect and return to the natural and healthy design of rest and digest and grow coping tools when faced with being in a fight or flight mode. Hope is a critical force in the healing process. “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness,” Desmond Tutu. Being able to connect to the present with honesty, transparency, and non-judgment is a key ingredient to understanding oneself and embracing the healing journey.