Art Therapy in Kirkland, WA
Amy has a Master of Arts degree in Marriage & Family Therapy & Art Therapy, a license in Marriage & Family Therapy (Lic.
With compassion, an open heart, & inclusivity, Amy helps people expand their potential by creating a personal roadmap to their emotional health & wellbeing. Listening, acknowledgement, & building trust are key ingredients to her approach. Amy tunes into the client in each moment of every session to understand what they are experiencing to help them get their needs met. Attachment wounding can be a part of many people's childhoods and those experiences often present now. Many times, reparenting occurs through the therapy process and results in a corrective experience, bringing peacefulness & healing...to feel whole again.
Amy has a Master of Arts degree in Marriage & Family Therapy & Art Therapy, a license in Marriage & Family Therapy (Lic.
With compassion, an open heart, & inclusivity, Amy helps people expand their potential by creating a personal roadmap to their emotional health & wellbeing. Listening, acknowledgement, & building trust are key ingredients to her approach. Amy tunes into the client in each moment of every session to understand what they are experiencing to help them get their needs met. Attachment wounding can be a part of many people's childhoods and those experiences often present now. Many times, reparenting occurs through the therapy process and results in a corrective experience, bringing peacefulness & healing...to feel whole again.
While working with me, you may note I borrow techniques from CBT, Narrative, Play & Art Therapies, what many refer to as talk therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, Sand Tray, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and more.
I believe that all persons have the basic right to be heard. We all have experiences that make us who we are, some of which we may need or wish to explore further or heal from. Together in counseling we can create a safe place to work toward agreed upon goals.
While working with me, you may note I borrow techniques from CBT, Narrative, Play & Art Therapies, what many refer to as talk therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, Sand Tray, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and more.
I believe that all persons have the basic right to be heard. We all have experiences that make us who we are, some of which we may need or wish to explore further or heal from. Together in counseling we can create a safe place to work toward agreed upon goals.
Traverse Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LICSW-S, MHP, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033
From Play and Attachment Therapy with children and their families, to Art Therapy with teens and Trauma Therapy and Bibliotherapy with adults - I explore different interventions to find the best way to connect with you so that you can heal, blossom and thrive!.
Hello, we are accepting new patients! Whether you're feeling down or anxious, struggling with hurtful and dysfunctional familial dynamics, having difficulty achieving a healthy work-life balance and/or enduring or wanting to heal from past or current traumas, you have found an ally. Developmental, relational and attachment trauma disconnects us from ourselves, our loved ones and even our spirituality. These types of traumas can leave us feeling isolated, unfulfilled and despondent. We all deserve to feel at peace - and that begins by learning how to heal.
From Play and Attachment Therapy with children and their families, to Art Therapy with teens and Trauma Therapy and Bibliotherapy with adults - I explore different interventions to find the best way to connect with you so that you can heal, blossom and thrive!.
Hello, we are accepting new patients! Whether you're feeling down or anxious, struggling with hurtful and dysfunctional familial dynamics, having difficulty achieving a healthy work-life balance and/or enduring or wanting to heal from past or current traumas, you have found an ally. Developmental, relational and attachment trauma disconnects us from ourselves, our loved ones and even our spirituality. These types of traumas can leave us feeling isolated, unfulfilled and despondent. We all deserve to feel at peace - and that begins by learning how to heal.
Lauren Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, LICSW, NET III, ART
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98034
ART 1 &2.
I create a nurturing and safe environment for you and loved ones to explore ways to reconnect with yourself and show up in relationships. I provide high quality integrative psychotherapy, Coaching, and application of Neuro-Emotional Technique, Applied Kinesiology, and bioenergetic healing to encourage healing at the unconscious level, releasing inherited emotional and intergenerational DNA. This allows for results in a shorter time frame. Together, we will tailor your path to healing and living the life you desire. I work with children, teens, and adults in the context of individual, family, and couples therapy, and groups.
ART 1 &2.
I create a nurturing and safe environment for you and loved ones to explore ways to reconnect with yourself and show up in relationships. I provide high quality integrative psychotherapy, Coaching, and application of Neuro-Emotional Technique, Applied Kinesiology, and bioenergetic healing to encourage healing at the unconscious level, releasing inherited emotional and intergenerational DNA. This allows for results in a shorter time frame. Together, we will tailor your path to healing and living the life you desire. I work with children, teens, and adults in the context of individual, family, and couples therapy, and groups.
Orliyah Finnegan Licensed Mft-Art Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AT-R, CCATP
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034 (Online Only)
In treatment, I use a solution-focused and cognitive behavioral approach. As a psychotherapist with over 17 years experience, I treat individuals, couples, and families. I also treat depression and anxiety disorders as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. As a nationally registered Art Therapist, I treat trauma-related disorders. I work with individuals, families and couples. I'm available to help clients who reside in NY, CA and the state of WA.
In treatment, I use a solution-focused and cognitive behavioral approach. As a psychotherapist with over 17 years experience, I treat individuals, couples, and families. I also treat depression and anxiety disorders as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. As a nationally registered Art Therapist, I treat trauma-related disorders. I work with individuals, families and couples. I'm available to help clients who reside in NY, CA and the state of WA.
Elizabeth Amaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033 (Online Only)
I am trained in Gottman Couples Therapy, EMDR, Art Therapy and Mindfulness-based Therapy.
Are you feeling trapped or flooded by the thoughts of past or ongoing trauma? Are you experiencing relationship issues? Do you have other mental health needs and learn best through art therapy? Life can bring about a number of painful and challenging experiences, often leaving us deeply impacted. While these moments can have a lasting effect on our relationships, therapy can help us find new ways of understanding our experiences and can help us rediscover our strengths as we move toward healing. Together, we can work to identify and meet your goals, and give you the resources to develop new insights.
I am trained in Gottman Couples Therapy, EMDR, Art Therapy and Mindfulness-based Therapy.
Are you feeling trapped or flooded by the thoughts of past or ongoing trauma? Are you experiencing relationship issues? Do you have other mental health needs and learn best through art therapy? Life can bring about a number of painful and challenging experiences, often leaving us deeply impacted. While these moments can have a lasting effect on our relationships, therapy can help us find new ways of understanding our experiences and can help us rediscover our strengths as we move toward healing. Together, we can work to identify and meet your goals, and give you the resources to develop new insights.
I specialize in somatic-body awareness and art therapy techniques and interventions.
Do you feel isolated? Are you facing difficult situations and life decisions Alone and don't know where to turn? Are you getting sucked into negativity and drama around you? Do you need support navigating the new challenges that are happening in your life and everywhere around you? You deserve to get the support you need moving past your obstacles. Give yourself some breathing room, calm down, and let me help you help yourself. Reaching out is a healthy step in caring for yourself. It is time to get past your challenges in a better way to handle life.
I specialize in somatic-body awareness and art therapy techniques and interventions.
Do you feel isolated? Are you facing difficult situations and life decisions Alone and don't know where to turn? Are you getting sucked into negativity and drama around you? Do you need support navigating the new challenges that are happening in your life and everywhere around you? You deserve to get the support you need moving past your obstacles. Give yourself some breathing room, calm down, and let me help you help yourself. Reaching out is a healthy step in caring for yourself. It is time to get past your challenges in a better way to handle life.
In my practice, we use play, art, movement, and educational games to help children learn and grow.
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing my clients overcome challenges and grow confidently. I love helping children, adolescents, and their families feel a sense of belonging and encouragement through strength-based approaches. I am dedicated to supporting children as they navigate complex feelings, identities, anxiety, school, trauma, and other challenges. I specialize in trauma-informed neurodivergent, sensory, and gender-affirmative care. By connecting with children through fun and trusted methods, I work towards making a lasting, positive impact on their lives.
In my practice, we use play, art, movement, and educational games to help children learn and grow.
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing my clients overcome challenges and grow confidently. I love helping children, adolescents, and their families feel a sense of belonging and encouragement through strength-based approaches. I am dedicated to supporting children as they navigate complex feelings, identities, anxiety, school, trauma, and other challenges. I specialize in trauma-informed neurodivergent, sensory, and gender-affirmative care. By connecting with children through fun and trusted methods, I work towards making a lasting, positive impact on their lives.
Soul Perseverance Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98034
Whether it's through art therapy, online sessions, or nature-based therapy, I offer different ways to connect and heal.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist, I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, medical trauma, and those experiencing grief and loss. My unique approach includes nature-based therapy, where I meet clients outdoors to foster healing in a natural environment. My greatest strength is my ability to connect deeply with clients, meeting them where they're at. With lived experience in the areas I specialize in, I bring empathy and understanding to my practice. As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I am familiar with the unique challenges families face.
Whether it's through art therapy, online sessions, or nature-based therapy, I offer different ways to connect and heal.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist, I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, medical trauma, and those experiencing grief and loss. My unique approach includes nature-based therapy, where I meet clients outdoors to foster healing in a natural environment. My greatest strength is my ability to connect deeply with clients, meeting them where they're at. With lived experience in the areas I specialize in, I bring empathy and understanding to my practice. As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I am familiar with the unique challenges families face.
I would love to guide you in the process of art making to promote your own personal healing.
Hello, my name is Kelly Kaderlik. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to find a counselor and the feelings that come with starting therapy. The fact that you are looking at this page now shows that you are ready and willing to make a change in your life, therapy is hard work, and the progress can feel slow sometimes but I will point out your strengths and accomplishments on our journey together. I would like to provide you some more information about who I am and my professional experience so you can make an informed decision about working together. You can always call me too if you would like to know more.
I would love to guide you in the process of art making to promote your own personal healing.
Hello, my name is Kelly Kaderlik. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to find a counselor and the feelings that come with starting therapy. The fact that you are looking at this page now shows that you are ready and willing to make a change in your life, therapy is hard work, and the progress can feel slow sometimes but I will point out your strengths and accomplishments on our journey together. I would like to provide you some more information about who I am and my professional experience so you can make an informed decision about working together. You can always call me too if you would like to know more.
Andrea Jensen
Mental Health Counselor Associate , MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033 (Online Only)
My goal is to help rehabilitate and uplift 1,000 people through therapeutic treatment, online psychoeducation, and my workbooks. Yogananda said it best, “A person who has reformed themselves will reform thousands.” Currently, I am working in private practice treating kids as young as 8 to adult clients for trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. I use many modalities in treatment including CBT, DBT, attachment theory, interpersonal outcomes method, boundaries, mindfulness, meditation, art therapy, and lifespan integration.
My goal is to help rehabilitate and uplift 1,000 people through therapeutic treatment, online psychoeducation, and my workbooks. Yogananda said it best, “A person who has reformed themselves will reform thousands.” Currently, I am working in private practice treating kids as young as 8 to adult clients for trauma, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. I use many modalities in treatment including CBT, DBT, attachment theory, interpersonal outcomes method, boundaries, mindfulness, meditation, art therapy, and lifespan integration.
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Deborah Jean Nielsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033
Art Therapy, EMDR Therapy and my own approach to Integrative Bridging are my main therapeutic modalities.
Do you have a history of traumatic or unsettling experiences ? Have you experienced relationship challenges ?
Art Therapy, EMDR Therapy and my own approach to Integrative Bridging are my main therapeutic modalities.
Do you have a history of traumatic or unsettling experiences ? Have you experienced relationship challenges ?
I offer a blend of behavior therapy (ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP) and expressive therapy ( art therapy, writing / narrative therapy).
Taking new clients! Hello, welcome to my profile! I specialize in treating OCD, eating disorders, trauma / PTSD, and anxiety disorders. I also support those exploring their LGBTQ+ identity. I have experience working with kids and adults, in person and virtually. My goal is to create a safe, trauma informed, space for you to process and heal.
I offer a blend of behavior therapy (ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP) and expressive therapy ( art therapy, writing / narrative therapy).
Taking new clients! Hello, welcome to my profile! I specialize in treating OCD, eating disorders, trauma / PTSD, and anxiety disorders. I also support those exploring their LGBTQ+ identity. I have experience working with kids and adults, in person and virtually. My goal is to create a safe, trauma informed, space for you to process and heal.
I see therapy as a safe, comforting space where people can dive into an exploration of themselves. Each person shows up with an understanding of their own story. Together, led by curiosity and intuition, we pick up the many pieces that make up your story, and uncover different perspectives or new truths. Often, this results in clients crafting a richer, more nuanced, more compassionate narrative that allows them to move through places they feel stuck. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to make change in their lives, and we will work together as we explore what those changes look like and how we get there.
I see therapy as a safe, comforting space where people can dive into an exploration of themselves. Each person shows up with an understanding of their own story. Together, led by curiosity and intuition, we pick up the many pieces that make up your story, and uncover different perspectives or new truths. Often, this results in clients crafting a richer, more nuanced, more compassionate narrative that allows them to move through places they feel stuck. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to make change in their lives, and we will work together as we explore what those changes look like and how we get there.
I work with youth, adults, and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, and intense relationship dynamics. Changes in environment, health, or life experiences can bring powerful and unexpected shifts, or leaving individuals feeling overwhelmed. People seek therapy for various reasons, including managing emotional pain, loneliness, past traumas, or simply a desire for personal growth. In my experience, therapy can significantly reduce these difficulties, making life feel richer and more manageable.
I work with youth, adults, and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, and intense relationship dynamics. Changes in environment, health, or life experiences can bring powerful and unexpected shifts, or leaving individuals feeling overwhelmed. People seek therapy for various reasons, including managing emotional pain, loneliness, past traumas, or simply a desire for personal growth. In my experience, therapy can significantly reduce these difficulties, making life feel richer and more manageable.
I see you as the expert of your own life, and I am here to be present and be with you as you move forward towards greater awareness, connection, authenticity, and wholeness. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, a big life transition? Maybe you are grappling with trauma or moving through grief? I am here to offer you support. So often our experience of the world can make us feel alone and overwhelmed. My aim is to provide compassionate and relational care, creating a space where you can come as you are and move towards healing, however that looks like for you
I see you as the expert of your own life, and I am here to be present and be with you as you move forward towards greater awareness, connection, authenticity, and wholeness. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, a big life transition? Maybe you are grappling with trauma or moving through grief? I am here to offer you support. So often our experience of the world can make us feel alone and overwhelmed. My aim is to provide compassionate and relational care, creating a space where you can come as you are and move towards healing, however that looks like for you
Are relationship issues, anxiety and/or depression keeping you up at night? The counselors at ECC will work with you to help you improve the quality of your your life and your relationships. Our dynamic team of counselors seek to understand and resolve the real-life, everyday challenges many of us face. We work with a wide range of issues and have a diverse team of therapists trained in a variety of specialties. This allows us to create a personalized treatment plan to meet your individual needs.
Are relationship issues, anxiety and/or depression keeping you up at night? The counselors at ECC will work with you to help you improve the quality of your your life and your relationships. Our dynamic team of counselors seek to understand and resolve the real-life, everyday challenges many of us face. We work with a wide range of issues and have a diverse team of therapists trained in a variety of specialties. This allows us to create a personalized treatment plan to meet your individual needs.
Are you at a crossroads in life? I support adults as they work through present struggles and past painful experiences like divorce (see my Men's Divorce Support Group info below), career issues, chronic pain, grief, parenting concerns, and other stressors. Another focus area of my practice is on processing religious abuse, deconstruction, and spiritual exploration. It is common to experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and a host of other symptoms in response to traumatic experiences, but healing is possible no matter what you are facing.
Are you at a crossroads in life? I support adults as they work through present struggles and past painful experiences like divorce (see my Men's Divorce Support Group info below), career issues, chronic pain, grief, parenting concerns, and other stressors. Another focus area of my practice is on processing religious abuse, deconstruction, and spiritual exploration. It is common to experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and a host of other symptoms in response to traumatic experiences, but healing is possible no matter what you are facing.
Life is unpredictable with many ups and downs. No matter how much we want life to move in a linear fashion it often goes unplanned causing us to feel off balance. I believe therapy is a safe place to begin your own personal journey and learning to be present in your life. It allows you to rediscover who you are. Therapy is different for every individual and/or couple. I have an EMDR, existential & integrative approach to helping clients create healthy, fulfilling and rewarding lives. I integrate therapeutic styles depending on the best fit for client and situation.
Life is unpredictable with many ups and downs. No matter how much we want life to move in a linear fashion it often goes unplanned causing us to feel off balance. I believe therapy is a safe place to begin your own personal journey and learning to be present in your life. It allows you to rediscover who you are. Therapy is different for every individual and/or couple. I have an EMDR, existential & integrative approach to helping clients create healthy, fulfilling and rewarding lives. I integrate therapeutic styles depending on the best fit for client and situation.
Hello! I am a client-centered therapist who believes we all have the tools and qualities to reach our goals. My role is to facilitate a safe space to share and experience your authentic self while exploring together the barriers towards healing. I have an eclectic approach, utilizing theory and interventions based on each client's individual needs including psychodynamic, systems, expressive arts, and narrative approaches.
Hello! I am a client-centered therapist who believes we all have the tools and qualities to reach our goals. My role is to facilitate a safe space to share and experience your authentic self while exploring together the barriers towards healing. I have an eclectic approach, utilizing theory and interventions based on each client's individual needs including psychodynamic, systems, expressive arts, and narrative approaches.
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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.