Expressive Arts Therapists in Houston, TX
I specialize in trauma, grief, and expressive arts therapy, offering holistic, counseling tailored to individual needs.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) LPC-A under the supervision of Jennifer Galske Reid, LPC-S, dedicated to providing holistic care tailored to each client's unique values and needs. I work with individuals of all ages, including children over ten, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. My services address various concerns, including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress management, self-esteem, attachment issues, teen and women's issues, parenting, and relationship challenges. I focus on high-quality, client-centered care to foster lasting change and resilience.
I specialize in trauma, grief, and expressive arts therapy, offering holistic, counseling tailored to individual needs.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) LPC-A under the supervision of Jennifer Galske Reid, LPC-S, dedicated to providing holistic care tailored to each client's unique values and needs. I work with individuals of all ages, including children over ten, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. My services address various concerns, including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress management, self-esteem, attachment issues, teen and women's issues, parenting, and relationship challenges. I focus on high-quality, client-centered care to foster lasting change and resilience.
Micah Harrell
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77024
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in integrative therapy, blending person-centered, narrative therapy, play therapy, and expressive arts.
I support clients for various challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, identity issues, and difficulties in managing emotions. I create a safe space to explore these issues and develop coping strategies. Let’s start building upon personal growth, resilience, and self-acceptance. You will find understanding, guidance, and tools to overcome negative thoughts and anxieties, fostering a sense of well-being. Your motivation lies in the pursuit of a happier, more fulfilling life, marked by self-discovery and a positive outlook.
I specialize in integrative therapy, blending person-centered, narrative therapy, play therapy, and expressive arts.
I support clients for various challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, identity issues, and difficulties in managing emotions. I create a safe space to explore these issues and develop coping strategies. Let’s start building upon personal growth, resilience, and self-acceptance. You will find understanding, guidance, and tools to overcome negative thoughts and anxieties, fostering a sense of well-being. Your motivation lies in the pursuit of a happier, more fulfilling life, marked by self-discovery and a positive outlook.
I believe in a comprehensive approach to mental well-being, incorporating holistic therapy and person-centered therapy alongside expressive arts therapy modalities.
Welcome to The Ash Tree, a space I curated for the mental well-being of the whole person. I celebrate individuality and honor the spectrum of neurodiversity. My approach is rooted in empathy, professionalism, and personalization, enabling me to understand and respect the unique journeys of those I serve. I warmly welcome everyone, including neurodiverse individuals, the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, those embracing nontraditional spiritual beliefs, and self-identified loners.
I believe in a comprehensive approach to mental well-being, incorporating holistic therapy and person-centered therapy alongside expressive arts therapy modalities.
Welcome to The Ash Tree, a space I curated for the mental well-being of the whole person. I celebrate individuality and honor the spectrum of neurodiversity. My approach is rooted in empathy, professionalism, and personalization, enabling me to understand and respect the unique journeys of those I serve. I warmly welcome everyone, including neurodiverse individuals, the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, those embracing nontraditional spiritual beliefs, and self-identified loners.
I use cognitive behavior therapy dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, (EMDR), somatic psychotherapy, and expressive arts.
I am Dr. Shyra Jones and have been fully licensed in the state of Texas since 2011. My license number is 66025. I have worked with individuals between the ages of 5 to 80 and inn a variety of settings. I like to work to develop a treatment plan that may include techniques to manage negative self-talk, limit habits that no longer work, identify strengths, and help process trauma in order to put it appropriately behind my clients. This may do through the use of expressive arts, getting in touch with the body, and “talk therapy.”
I use cognitive behavior therapy dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, (EMDR), somatic psychotherapy, and expressive arts.
I am Dr. Shyra Jones and have been fully licensed in the state of Texas since 2011. My license number is 66025. I have worked with individuals between the ages of 5 to 80 and inn a variety of settings. I like to work to develop a treatment plan that may include techniques to manage negative self-talk, limit habits that no longer work, identify strengths, and help process trauma in order to put it appropriately behind my clients. This may do through the use of expressive arts, getting in touch with the body, and “talk therapy.”
Carly Braswell
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
I love combining somatic/body-based interventions with expressive arts in my work with clients.
If you're here it means you are considering starting or continuing your journey towards healing. It can be overwhelming looking for help, not knowing what the process is like, or how to choose therapist that feels right to you. In my office you can bring what you need, whatever that looks like. Get comfortable, maybe you want to kick off your shoes and use the weighted blanket. It's not an overly formal, clinical setting but a place to come as you are as we gently explore how your past and present are interacting and hijacking the future you want.
I love combining somatic/body-based interventions with expressive arts in my work with clients.
If you're here it means you are considering starting or continuing your journey towards healing. It can be overwhelming looking for help, not knowing what the process is like, or how to choose therapist that feels right to you. In my office you can bring what you need, whatever that looks like. Get comfortable, maybe you want to kick off your shoes and use the weighted blanket. It's not an overly formal, clinical setting but a place to come as you are as we gently explore how your past and present are interacting and hijacking the future you want.
Dani Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77018 (Online Only)
As an expressive arts therapist, I often bring play, creative expression, and even silliness into therapy.
Accepting new clients as of 8/26/24. Whether you’re transgender, non-binary, queer, neurodivergent, kinky or non-monogamous, you deserve a therapist who gets you. Maybe stress or trauma has impacted how you show up to relationships. Maybe creativity plays a big role in your life but you've been feeling disconnected to your creative practice. Maybe despite external success, you struggle to feel good about yourself. As a therapist, I work to support you in bringing curiosity and compassion towards yourself. Together we can unpack your experience, develop deeper self-understanding, and shift patterns that no longer work for you.
As an expressive arts therapist, I often bring play, creative expression, and even silliness into therapy.
Accepting new clients as of 8/26/24. Whether you’re transgender, non-binary, queer, neurodivergent, kinky or non-monogamous, you deserve a therapist who gets you. Maybe stress or trauma has impacted how you show up to relationships. Maybe creativity plays a big role in your life but you've been feeling disconnected to your creative practice. Maybe despite external success, you struggle to feel good about yourself. As a therapist, I work to support you in bringing curiosity and compassion towards yourself. Together we can unpack your experience, develop deeper self-understanding, and shift patterns that no longer work for you.
Laura Guerra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LPC, EMDR, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77077
I pull from other theories and modalities such as sand tray or expressive arts based on what is best for my clients.
My main goal as a counselor is to provide a non-judgemental and emotionally supportive space where one feels safe, accepted, and heard. I want to help individuals in their journey through healing, and that process begins with trust, genuineness, and empathy.
I pull from other theories and modalities such as sand tray or expressive arts based on what is best for my clients.
My main goal as a counselor is to provide a non-judgemental and emotionally supportive space where one feels safe, accepted, and heard. I want to help individuals in their journey through healing, and that process begins with trust, genuineness, and empathy.
For me, the opportunity to help others has always been a personal passion and I believe that every person deserves to be heard and seen. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in enjoy working with individuals dealing with chronic pain/illness, adjustment issues, and caregiver burnout. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs and experiences, regardless of their age or background. I use a combination of Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts to help my clients achieve their goals, among a variety of other therapeutic evidence based techniques.
For me, the opportunity to help others has always been a personal passion and I believe that every person deserves to be heard and seen. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in enjoy working with individuals dealing with chronic pain/illness, adjustment issues, and caregiver burnout. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs and experiences, regardless of their age or background. I use a combination of Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts to help my clients achieve their goals, among a variety of other therapeutic evidence based techniques.
Dr. Sinem Akay-Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77001
As a Registered Play Therapist who is also specialized in activity therapy, sandtray therapy and expressive arts, I will provide the optimal environment for your child to achieve treatment goals.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, oppositional behaviors or other emotional and behavioral problems? Is a traumatic experience still following you or your child around? Are you having difficulties to find the best parenting style and discipline methods? With years of experience working with a wide variety of issues, I am here to help you and your loved ones to achieve your goals towards healing, happiness, and balance! I also work with adoptive and foster parents who want to learn better ways to help their children.
As a Registered Play Therapist who is also specialized in activity therapy, sandtray therapy and expressive arts, I will provide the optimal environment for your child to achieve treatment goals.
Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, oppositional behaviors or other emotional and behavioral problems? Is a traumatic experience still following you or your child around? Are you having difficulties to find the best parenting style and discipline methods? With years of experience working with a wide variety of issues, I am here to help you and your loved ones to achieve your goals towards healing, happiness, and balance! I also work with adoptive and foster parents who want to learn better ways to help their children.
Amber Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77003 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use Mindfulness based, Expressive Arts, IFS- informed methods and body-based healing methods in my trauma- focused work.
Healing from trauma is possible. But you don't have to do this alone. People pleasing, family stress, anger, chronic pain, addictions, shame, insecurity; just a few ways trauma tends to show itself in your life. When people decide to get curious about how the wounding moments in life have impacted their self-worth and worldview, then healing can occur. I help people let go of shame, rediscover who they are, and find some reasons to smile again. You deserve to heal. And you deserve support through this process. I would be honored to help discover what healing looks like for you, should you choose to no longer travel that path alone.
I use Mindfulness based, Expressive Arts, IFS- informed methods and body-based healing methods in my trauma- focused work.
Healing from trauma is possible. But you don't have to do this alone. People pleasing, family stress, anger, chronic pain, addictions, shame, insecurity; just a few ways trauma tends to show itself in your life. When people decide to get curious about how the wounding moments in life have impacted their self-worth and worldview, then healing can occur. I help people let go of shame, rediscover who they are, and find some reasons to smile again. You deserve to heal. And you deserve support through this process. I would be honored to help discover what healing looks like for you, should you choose to no longer travel that path alone.
Tami Dinh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77099
Waitlist for new clients
I use expressive arts and EMDR therapy and tarot while also exploring the early events that make us who we are currently.
I love to work with queer, neurodivergent people of color and otherwise marginalized adolescents and adults, because of my interest in our collective liberation. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort and that clients are the experts in their own lives. They have the ability to choose how to resolve their problems. Of course, many issues are systemic, but what choices can we make of the things within our control? I use experiential awareness and expressive arts to create a space to develop insight in order to grow and heal.
I use expressive arts and EMDR therapy and tarot while also exploring the early events that make us who we are currently.
I love to work with queer, neurodivergent people of color and otherwise marginalized adolescents and adults, because of my interest in our collective liberation. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort and that clients are the experts in their own lives. They have the ability to choose how to resolve their problems. Of course, many issues are systemic, but what choices can we make of the things within our control? I use experiential awareness and expressive arts to create a space to develop insight in order to grow and heal.
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Stefanie Thayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77001 (Online Only)
Providing individuals a safe environment that is filled with things of childhood, like toys and expressive arts, decreases their anxieties and resistances, and increases their openness to learning new skills.
Stefanie is a licensed professional counselor, whose goal is to assist those who may be struggling with any kind of trauma or stress, through the power of play and connection. Stefanie utilizes the power of play, the expressive arts, and relationship throughout her therapy. She understands the wide impact that mental health has on the individual and the people that love them. She views all traumas, from the "Big T"s to the "Little T"s, as equally valid and important, and with this understanding, Stefanie provides all her services under the trauma-focused lens of person-centered, and solution oriented.
Providing individuals a safe environment that is filled with things of childhood, like toys and expressive arts, decreases their anxieties and resistances, and increases their openness to learning new skills.
Stefanie is a licensed professional counselor, whose goal is to assist those who may be struggling with any kind of trauma or stress, through the power of play and connection. Stefanie utilizes the power of play, the expressive arts, and relationship throughout her therapy. She understands the wide impact that mental health has on the individual and the people that love them. She views all traumas, from the "Big T"s to the "Little T"s, as equally valid and important, and with this understanding, Stefanie provides all her services under the trauma-focused lens of person-centered, and solution oriented.
Nancy Townsend
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77001 (Online Only)
I practice from a trauma informed, culturally responsive, person-centered approach, while incorporating CBT, mindfulness, and expressive arts based on your needs.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with school, work, children, or just life in general? Has life changed unexpectedly? Is past trauma preventing you from experiencing life to its fullest? Have you been dealing with feelings of sadness or hopelessness that do not seem to go away? Do you feel isolated or misunderstood? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, just know, you are not alone. We all encounter a time when we feel insecure, overwhelmed, scared, or even lost. Sometimes these issues can become unbearable, but with the right tools and a strong ally, we can grow and heal in ways that we never thought possible.
I practice from a trauma informed, culturally responsive, person-centered approach, while incorporating CBT, mindfulness, and expressive arts based on your needs.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with school, work, children, or just life in general? Has life changed unexpectedly? Is past trauma preventing you from experiencing life to its fullest? Have you been dealing with feelings of sadness or hopelessness that do not seem to go away? Do you feel isolated or misunderstood? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, just know, you are not alone. We all encounter a time when we feel insecure, overwhelmed, scared, or even lost. Sometimes these issues can become unbearable, but with the right tools and a strong ally, we can grow and heal in ways that we never thought possible.
I have valuable experience in children and family therapy, expressive arts and supportive play therapy.
Connection, safety and support are what I can immediately offer you. I use evidence-based, effective, therapeutic modalities while also providing a wholistic human relationship. I work to enhance your livelihood mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.
I have valuable experience in children and family therapy, expressive arts and supportive play therapy.
Connection, safety and support are what I can immediately offer you. I use evidence-based, effective, therapeutic modalities while also providing a wholistic human relationship. I work to enhance your livelihood mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.
Barbara L. Haralson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77095
My seasoned journey, lived experiences, and specialty in outpatient psychiatric, clinical services support realistic application, integration of spirituality, and expressive arts options (nature, music, writing, movement, and media).
Going from just being to ‘Being Victorious’ in life is worth the work! Do you want to increase and maintain well-being in motivation, open-mindedness, flexibility, adaptability? How about more introspection, contemplation, consistency, honesty and trust? Being Victorious! Counseling Center PLLC welcomes you to be valorous, valuable, and versatile. With creativity, spirituality, resiliency and growth you are encouraged to attain more fully. Are there more issues and needs which are important for you to process and invest in your desired outcomes?
My seasoned journey, lived experiences, and specialty in outpatient psychiatric, clinical services support realistic application, integration of spirituality, and expressive arts options (nature, music, writing, movement, and media).
Going from just being to ‘Being Victorious’ in life is worth the work! Do you want to increase and maintain well-being in motivation, open-mindedness, flexibility, adaptability? How about more introspection, contemplation, consistency, honesty and trust? Being Victorious! Counseling Center PLLC welcomes you to be valorous, valuable, and versatile. With creativity, spirituality, resiliency and growth you are encouraged to attain more fully. Are there more issues and needs which are important for you to process and invest in your desired outcomes?
Marjorie O'Connor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPsy, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77012 (Online Only)
I have experience in existential psychotherapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive arts therapy, radically open DBT therapy and EMDR.
Hi! I'm Marj and I aim to support clients through compassionate, creative and evidenced-based care. I have been been practicing counseling since 2013 and enjoy helping both adults and adolescents heal. My therapeutic style is direct, compassionate and challenging. I have experience supporting clients with life transitions, eating disorder recovery, OCD, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. My practice is virtual only and for clients based in Texas. I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist and an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.
I have experience in existential psychotherapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive arts therapy, radically open DBT therapy and EMDR.
Hi! I'm Marj and I aim to support clients through compassionate, creative and evidenced-based care. I have been been practicing counseling since 2013 and enjoy helping both adults and adolescents heal. My therapeutic style is direct, compassionate and challenging. I have experience supporting clients with life transitions, eating disorder recovery, OCD, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. My practice is virtual only and for clients based in Texas. I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist and an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Elizabeth Cruz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I can also incorporate dreamwork or/and expressive arts for those interested.
As a queer woman of color, I have a unique perspective that helps me connect with clients from many different backgrounds. As a counselor, I know how comforting it can be to connect with someone who can understand your experiences— and how that type of connection can make you feel less alone. My goal is to provide a safe, flexible space tailored to your specific needs where you feel unconditionally embraced and understood as you work towards your goals.
I can also incorporate dreamwork or/and expressive arts for those interested.
As a queer woman of color, I have a unique perspective that helps me connect with clients from many different backgrounds. As a counselor, I know how comforting it can be to connect with someone who can understand your experiences— and how that type of connection can make you feel less alone. My goal is to provide a safe, flexible space tailored to your specific needs where you feel unconditionally embraced and understood as you work towards your goals.
Diana Dunigan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006 (Online Only)
I bring with me experience from working in an inpatient setting, expressive arts experience, and a variety of counseling techniques.
If you are struggling with feeling as though you are worthless, unvalued, and unloved, you are struggling with your past trauma, or you are an adult with a new ADHD diagnosis, I would love to come along side you and help navigate these experiences and the emotions that come with them. I bring a listening ear, a non-judgmental attitude, and a sprinkling of sarcasm and humor to sessions. All I ask is that you be ready and open to face your struggles.
I bring with me experience from working in an inpatient setting, expressive arts experience, and a variety of counseling techniques.
If you are struggling with feeling as though you are worthless, unvalued, and unloved, you are struggling with your past trauma, or you are an adult with a new ADHD diagnosis, I would love to come along side you and help navigate these experiences and the emotions that come with them. I bring a listening ear, a non-judgmental attitude, and a sprinkling of sarcasm and humor to sessions. All I ask is that you be ready and open to face your struggles.
Laura Rossmurphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77060 (Online Only)
In addition to evidence based approaches, I also use expressive arts in my practice and am proud to be a former art educator (EC-12th grades).
Hello! My name is Laura Rossmurphy and I’m so glad you are reaching out for support! I have focused most of my career working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders, and am currently working towards CEDS (Certified Eating Disorder Specialist) certification. I can also help with anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, life transitions, grief/loss, chronic illness and pain and more. I have a warm, relational and eclectic approach to therapy and am skilled in a multitude of evidence based treatment approaches.
In addition to evidence based approaches, I also use expressive arts in my practice and am proud to be a former art educator (EC-12th grades).
Hello! My name is Laura Rossmurphy and I’m so glad you are reaching out for support! I have focused most of my career working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders, and am currently working towards CEDS (Certified Eating Disorder Specialist) certification. I can also help with anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, life transitions, grief/loss, chronic illness and pain and more. I have a warm, relational and eclectic approach to therapy and am skilled in a multitude of evidence based treatment approaches.
Olivia Arambula
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77064 (Online Only)
Many times I have heard people say, “I want to be happier” or “I want to feel better”, but they are not sure what this looks like, what it feels like, or what it even means. They have been struggling with anxiety, sadness, stress, or other negative emotions and experiences for so long, they feel like they have lost touch with what it means to be happy. If you feel like you can relate to these statements in some way, you may be feeling stuck or hopeless about a better future. I want you to know that the way you are feeling is not permanent, and it is okay to ask for help. I am here to support you and make you feel heard.
Many times I have heard people say, “I want to be happier” or “I want to feel better”, but they are not sure what this looks like, what it feels like, or what it even means. They have been struggling with anxiety, sadness, stress, or other negative emotions and experiences for so long, they feel like they have lost touch with what it means to be happy. If you feel like you can relate to these statements in some way, you may be feeling stuck or hopeless about a better future. I want you to know that the way you are feeling is not permanent, and it is okay to ask for help. I am here to support you and make you feel heard.
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Expressive Arts Therapists
What happens in expressive arts therapy?
In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.
How long does expressive arts therapy take?
An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.
How does expressive arts therapy help children?
Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.
What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?
Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.