Art Therapy uses various art forms to help you with specific concerns. Art therapy could include drawing, painting, sculpting, coloring, writing, music, drama, or dance, among others. The therapist will encourage you to connect your art with your inner experience. This process allows you to release emotions.
The basis of Art Therapy is that creativity is a way for people to express feelings and thoughts that they might have difficulty communicating in a conversation. Creating art can also help you engage in self-expression, which is key to therapeutic change and growth.
You don’t need to be artistic to benefit from Art Therapy. Research shows that people benefit from engaging in the creative process, regardless of ability.
Art Therapy is particularly beneficial for those who experience trauma. But it can help people with a wide range of mental health concerns or stress.
Welcome to Sunflower Art Therapy. I believe each individual is the expert of their experience, but that when life presents challenges like loss, mental illness, trauma, or major change it can become hard to see the way forward. In my collaboration with individuals I strive to help break down life challenges and empower a person's confidence in their own wisdom and strengths. Together we will pu...
**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME** Making a decision to start therapy changes your life. Whether you are facing challenges, coping with depression, grieving over the loss of a loved one or going through a transition, therapy can help. Therapy is time set aside just for you and your inner struggles. Our society sets you up to focus on everything except your sense of peace and emotional...
With 8 years of experience working with all ages, I specialize in codependency, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, perfectionism, relationship issues, self-esteem, aging, and women’s issues. I particularly enjoy individuals who are open-minded, motivated, and willing to do the work while trusting the counseling process. It is so important to be willing to try new things by venturi...
"Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself"- G. Shaw. Need help tapping into that creative side? Maybe you are going through life hoping that things get better. Let's make that thought creative and make it a reality. You can count on every session to be a growing experience. I offer my knowledge, honesty, and encouragement so that you can make choices, changes and...
Life has many challenges that we struggle with, many coming internally from our own minds. I can help navigate you through your journey to overcome intrusive, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and self-worth, trauma, and to assist with changing that inner voice that tells you, “you have to be perfect.” Using art therapy as well as CBT techniques, I work with students and professionals who are...
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I am a Board Certified Art Therapist. I received a masters degree in counseling and Art Therapy from University of Louisville in 2012. I have worked in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings with children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. I have worked with individuals who struggle with substance abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, grief and trauma. In my...
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Welcome! I'm so glad you've found yourself here. When complex trauma and PTSD symptoms interrupt the rhythm of your life, establishing a safe connection is the first and foremost goal of treatment. With warmth, creativity, a sharp diagnostic mind, and proven effective treatments, I offer a soft place to land and share your story. I enjoy using a natural curiosity to help clients understand...
*Not accepting new clients* Making the choice to start therapy is not an easy one. I'm here to help you take that first step. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of mental health settings, and facilitate individual, family, and couples therapy sessions. My primary experience is with eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, life transitions,...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Over the course of my career I have worked in a variety of settings including home, residential, and clinic based counseling. The variety of settings have helped me learn to adapt my methods to best suit each individual, couple or family I work with. I believe in meeting a client where they are while also challenging them to take positive steps toward...
Teen Therapy Group for Girls (Art Therapy). Do you need help with self-esteem, managing stress, depression, or anxiety? Are you looking for a fun, creative outlet for self-expression? This group provides a safe space and support where you can practice ways to cope with stress and learn resilience. Art Therapy can help teens explore emotions and increase self worth. This group is led by a traine...
As you embark on the courageous path of self-discovery and healing, connecting with a caring, collaborative, skillful therapist is a crucial first step. With years of experience, I offer a warm, reflective, and compassionate safe space that will enable you gain clarity, a greater sense of freedom and authenticity by exploring your unconscious and limited thought patterns/beliefs and experientia...
It’s ok to not be ok. When you’re a new parent, a parent with a child who has experienced a trauma, or if you’re just in need of support, you’ve come to the right place. Sometimes a little direction, education, support, validation— or just an unbiased perspective—can point us in the direction of the answers we already have within ourselves. Early intervention provides the best results for child...
When making the decision to start therapy, I believe it needs to be the right fit. Life can be incredibly difficult and complicated, and sometimes you need additional support to help cope with the challenges that life can bring. As your therapist, I will draw on various psychological approaches and interventions that will help you grow and thrive based on your personal needs. I have worked...
