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ART THERAPY





Who can Art Therapy help?

Art Therapy is beneficial for treating a wide range of issues and conditions and is used with every population imaginable. Anyone (and everyone!) can benefit from Art Therapy and no skill or experience with art is needed.

Art Therapy can be helpful for anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, ptsd and issues around perfectionism, over-functioning, worrying, shame, negative self-talk, feelings of worthlessness/ low self-esteem, body image issues, obsessive behaviors and for stress during life transitions. Many clients I work with have trauma of some kind and need help to heal and change the way this history has affected their nervous system and coping behaviors.
 FAQs about Art Therapy

How does Art Therapy help?

As Art Therapy involves both verbal and non-verbal expression, it allows for a fuller expression and release of emotions. When you connect to yourself, through the use of color, symbols, metaphor (and your physical body through motor activity), to express and create representations of inner states, this allows for a more direct connection to your subconscious (where unresolved issues live). This process can help release pent up feelings, provide clarity and deeper insight, ease suffering and heal old wounds. 

We all have an innate creativity within us, some people have just lost touch with this and don't feel they are "creative." For many people Art Therapy can provide a new, and often much needed avenue of expression and can lead to a re-discovery of parts of the self that may have not been active since childhood. This often results in an increase in playfulness, curiosity, inspiration and a feeling of aliveness.  

What happens in an Art Therapy session?

  A typical session will generally include talking, art making, and discussion of art work. However because sessions are catered to each client's treatment needs they can look different for each person and may include different forms of art making and materials. For instance I might ask you to engage in a dialogue through line, work with colors in paint, or explore the physical quality of clay. The focus is not on the end product. It's about how the art lets you express emotions and connect with parts of yourself. 

I also often integrate other useful tools into a session that allow for expression and reflection such as writing, guided visualization and nervous system regulation exercises.

At the end of our session I may ask you to do some journaling, practice mindfulness techniques or do some art between sessions if this seems helpful to your progress. 
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Details about starting Art Therapy:

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Rates and other details:

Therapy is an investment of time, money, effort, hope and trust.

Starting with a consultation call allows us to determine if we are the right fit. Requesting a consultation call is easy, just click on the Schedule a Consultation button above or on the Contact Page.

Rates: 
  • 20 min Therapy Consultation: Free  
  • ​Intake Session (90 min): $150
  • 60 min session= $100
  • 75 min session = $125
  • 90 min session = $ 150
  • Additional Time: $25 /15 min

Art Therapy Packages*:
When you pre-pay for 12 sessions at once you also get a free Lounge Membership during the timeframe of these sessions, value of $37 per month)
12 sessions (60 min each) $1200
12 sessions (75 min each) $1500
12 sessions (90 min each) $1800
* packages are non-refundable but unused sessions may be gifted to another person or to my scholarship fund for low income women and BIPOC women. 

Sliding Scale Rates: Currently I offer a sliding scale only for 60 minute sessions of Art Therapy.  I also offer a select number of scholarship spots for Support Groups and Art Lounge Memberships. These spots are reserved for women who are under financial duress and for women who are BIPOC.

All fees are private pay via credit card, cash, or HSA card. When you complete the intake paperwork in my HIPAA compliant client portal, your card of choice will be stored. Your card will be automatically charged following your session. 
   
Please Note: sessions are available in-person or virtually through a confidential Telehealth Platform. Once you are scheduled, and have completed intake paperwork, a link will be shared with you.

Scheduling:
During our initial consultation, we will select a weekly day and time that will be your spot throughout therapy.

Time in Session:
We will meet for 60, 75 or 90 minute sessions. (75 + min is ideal*)
 
Why I don't offer the standard 55 minute therapy session and suggest 75 min sessions. 
Most people find that an hour long session can feel tight. The longer session time allows for ample time for talking, art making, review and wrapping up the session.

Frequency: I recommend weekly sessions because I know this is the frequency and consistency needed for clients to experience lasting change and break patterns/beliefs that have been present since childhood. If bi-weekly and monthly sessions are your preference I will try to accommodate this.

Duration of Treatment :
The duration of therapy is tailored to each individual client. Most of my clients are in therapy for at least six months. Therapy ends when you feel you've reached your goals (or when I gently nudge you that you're ready).

Art Materials

Art Therapy does not require a lot of materials and can be done with very basic supplies you likely already own.  As you get comfortable expressing yourself through art you may want to incorporate more creative practices into your life. At this point you may want to invest in some new, or different, materials for use at home.

For appointments via Telehealth you will use your own materials and a basic supply list will be provided to you after the introductory consultation.

In-Person Appointments: All supplies will be provided for in-person sessions.