Expressive Arts Therapists in 85283

Does your cup feel empty? Are you surviving and not really thriving? As an artist, art therapist, and counselor these questions are instrumental to my work. I'm most passionate about using vulnerability as a strength to foster a brave therapeutic space that recognizes healing beyond mere coping and symptom reduction. I truly believe in the power of therapy and creative self-expression in helping individuals develop greater self-awareness and meaning-making to meet their holistic needs (mind, body, and spirit). Using an array of expressive arts and traditional therapy tools post-traumatic growth and healing can become more tangible.

Do you spend most of your day distracted by how your body looks? Obsessing over food choices and fears of weight gain? Blaming yourself for being too much or not enough? Many of us receive damaging messages every day that lead to self-objectification, poor body image, and disordered eating that are normalized in our culture. In a world that teaches us that our bodies are flawed, I encourage you to shift your focus from external fixation to internal peace.

I am Accepting New Clients for both In-Person & Telehealth appointments. I am ready and willing to provide a safe space, to help you and/or your loved one face and take on any life stressors or challenges. This can include issues contributing to anxiety, depression, relational problems, trauma, unhealthy coping skills, self-esteem issues, stress and much more. Services are offered for Couples, families, teens, young adults, and adults. I’d be happy to answer any questions/ concerns- Please reach out!

You can break free of things like worry, bad relationships, or regrets. You don't need to keep living without hope... claim a dream for your future! There are solutions! Together, we can name those thoughts and memories that bother, hurt, or worry you the most. Make room for new thoughts! Living with anxiety, depression, or obsessions, often causes us to relieve that stress in very powerful, sometimes heartbreaking ways. Wouldn't it be great to feel peaceful, or strong, or in love, or powerful, or... Contact me now for your free consultation!

(The next start date for Adolescent DBT Skills Group is 5/30/24!) Therapy can be intimidating and overwhelming; my goal is to ease those worries by providing an empathetic, non-judgmental, and empowering environment. I value the relationship I build with clients and pride myself on using a strengths-based perspective to help you navigate challenges.

Choosing a therapist can be tough, and helping you get started is a passion of mine, even if not with me. In my experience, the difference between feeling stuck and feeling free is profound and essential. For my part, I can share my experience and an overview of therapy paths and effective care patterns, or we can just talk. The paths that worked for me were active, engaging, and experiential - we do things more than just talk about them. What if you could shift your life and perspective, to get beyond coping all the way to stability and confidence? Those places are real and available, let's go there together.

I am a owner and founder of Stories Counseling, PLLC and an approved Clinical Supervisor. As a therapist and former pastor, my personal motto is that EVERY.STORY.MATTERS. I truly believe that we are not defined by our wounds and that there is true healing through refinement, redemption, and reconciliation to the self. No matter where you are in this life journey, it is the hope that you can see that the story isn't over yet and you can write the future chapters that you need your life story to be. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families and hope that I can be a safe place for you.

I believe all of us have been designed with what we need to heal from our past hurts/traumas. However, we all can sometimes get stuck. This is where therapy can help by guiding you in developing and utilizing the strengths and resources you were designed with. You do not need to have a “major disorder” to benefit from seeing a therapist. Whether it is stress, family/parenting problems, past trauma(s), anxiety, depression, and/or something else, your story matters. Our bodies and brains are wonderfully made to heal, grow, and change so we can live our story today with intentionality, resilience, and healthy relationships.

I'm a Licensed Therapist and a Certified Family Trauma Professional, and I'm here to offer you a safe haven for your journey towards well-being. My passion lies in guiding individuals through complex trauma, including relational trauma, developmental/attachment trauma, sexual trauma, and religious trauma. I employ a trauma-informed lens and a holistic approach, nurturing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. My core mission is to empower those who have endured childhood trauma to break free from the cycles and embark on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, reshaping your path toward a brighter future.

An important indicator of success in therapy is the therapeutic relationship and the key is the art of listening - to what you are saying, but also within the silence. I believe that you already have the answers you seek and in collaboration with me, you can begin your journey of healing and find the sense of peace you desire. I have extensive experience serving individuals who have been struggling with co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental illness symptoms occurring together). My expertise also includes mood disorders, disordered eating, pornography and sex addiction; and enjoy working with adolescents.

Not Currently Accepting New Clients... I am the Clinical Director and Founder at Center for Compassion. Have you experienced trauma, grief, or loss? Perhaps now you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and misunderstood? Or, you may be struggling with anxiety and stress, and have difficulty simply making it through each day. You do not have to walk this journey alone. At Center for Compassion, we help our clients survive their most painful moments and find meaning in their lives again. Here your pain will be heard and held. With time and kindness, the world may begin to unfold with glimpses of beauty.

My passion includes helping with issues related to LGBTQ+, marital and premarital, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, abuse and depression in all age groups. I also work with those suffering from eating disorders, dissociative disorders, impulse control, and personality, and thinking disorders. I enjoy helping clients learn coping skills, how to deal with school or work stress, and improving peer and intimate relationships. So whether you need life coaching, self-esteem building, guidance through life transitions or just a friendly face on your side, I’d love to meet you and help with your next breakthrough!

Are you feeling burnout from motherhood? Are you finding it hard to cope with body changes, emotions, or thoughts during pregnancy and postpartum? Is this impacting the way you eat or view food? Have you experienced a pregnancy loss and feel like no one understands what you are going through? You are not alone in what your are feeling or going through. Entering pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood can be an amazing journey while filled with challenging obstacles that no one ever prepared you for.