Art Therapy in 98685
Counselor, Preparation and Integration Specialist
MA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Pam has offered her depth of heart and clarity of soul in the therapeutic realm as a clinical therapist and in other therapeutic roles for over thirty years. Her impassioned career has been focused on frontline work with children, adolescents and families. Pam’s service to the emotional, mental and spiritual health of others has shifted towards guiding and coaching adults seeking meaningful transformations in their lives.
Pam has offered her depth of heart and clarity of soul in the therapeutic realm as a clinical therapist and in other therapeutic roles for over thirty years. Her impassioned career has been focused on frontline work with children, adolescents and families. Pam’s service to the emotional, mental and spiritual health of others has shifted towards guiding and coaching adults seeking meaningful transformations in their lives.
Ellen Bass
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685 (Online Only)
Taking new clients! I love helping clients who are experiencing low self-esteem, low self-confidence, imposter syndrome, negative body image concerns, anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Many of my clients also have ADHD. I am also interested in helping people navigate career explorations and decision-making. My style is warm, inviting, and down-to-earth. I am passionate about empowering people to discover their innate strength, power, and resilience even when faced with hardship, loss, and suffering.
Taking new clients! I love helping clients who are experiencing low self-esteem, low self-confidence, imposter syndrome, negative body image concerns, anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Many of my clients also have ADHD. I am also interested in helping people navigate career explorations and decision-making. My style is warm, inviting, and down-to-earth. I am passionate about empowering people to discover their innate strength, power, and resilience even when faced with hardship, loss, and suffering.
Littles Therapeutic Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LISCW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Parents and children have incredibly tough jobs. Parents are supposed to love, support, teach, protect...while children are supposed to explore, learn, push boundaries, and scare the living daylights out of the adults in their lives. Sounds easy right? What happens when our job as parents is made even more difficult by life circumstances? Now the hardest thing we'll ever do raising our children is made even more challenging with a child struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma. What do you do then?
Parents and children have incredibly tough jobs. Parents are supposed to love, support, teach, protect...while children are supposed to explore, learn, push boundaries, and scare the living daylights out of the adults in their lives. Sounds easy right? What happens when our job as parents is made even more difficult by life circumstances? Now the hardest thing we'll ever do raising our children is made even more challenging with a child struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma. What do you do then?
Michelle Tobin
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, PMP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
If you're unsatisfied with the status quo, then let's find your sublime. Adults looking for a creative outlet, a place to vent, or support for hard times are my ideal clients. I specialize in anxiety and depression, work stress and career goals, identity or relationship issues, life changes or traumatic events. Unusual tales and winding paths are welcome—there is no judgment for any stories you bring. You are accepted wholeheartedly with caring curiosity. We'll talk, feel, brainstorm, problem solve, or use a creative process if you can't find the words. Together, we'll help you find freedom of expression and the potential to grow.
If you're unsatisfied with the status quo, then let's find your sublime. Adults looking for a creative outlet, a place to vent, or support for hard times are my ideal clients. I specialize in anxiety and depression, work stress and career goals, identity or relationship issues, life changes or traumatic events. Unusual tales and winding paths are welcome—there is no judgment for any stories you bring. You are accepted wholeheartedly with caring curiosity. We'll talk, feel, brainstorm, problem solve, or use a creative process if you can't find the words. Together, we'll help you find freedom of expression and the potential to grow.
Jenna Paulsen
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
Do you feel like you can't get away from spiraling thoughts and never ending emotional turmoil? You may feel confused, anxious, tired and disappointed with life. Whether you are a child, adolescent or young adult struggling to find connection, grieving a loss, facing isolation, or bombarded by thoughts of anxiousness, I am here to help. These feelings and thoughts may show up in various areas in life including academia, relationships, physical symptoms, and emotional distress.
Do you feel like you can't get away from spiraling thoughts and never ending emotional turmoil? You may feel confused, anxious, tired and disappointed with life. Whether you are a child, adolescent or young adult struggling to find connection, grieving a loss, facing isolation, or bombarded by thoughts of anxiousness, I am here to help. These feelings and thoughts may show up in various areas in life including academia, relationships, physical symptoms, and emotional distress.
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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.