Art Therapy in Morrison, CO

Hi! It takes a lot to ask for help, and I am glad that you are here. Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you feel like you have lost sight of your goals and who you are? Are you having trouble communicating? Is the pain from your past pervading your current relationships? Do you feel like you “should” be happy, but you just don’t have the energy anymore? You are not alone. In the confidential, judgment-free space of therapy, we can embark together on your authentic journey of self-discovery. All are welcome. Bring the whole of who you are—your culture, beliefs, and dreams—into the room with you.

I know that it takes bravery to reach out and ask for help. I provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental environment to decrease stress and anxiety in the therapeutic process. During our initial session, I will work with you to determine your specific goals and how I can assist in reaching these goals. I believe that you are the expert of your own life and mental health. My job as a clinician is to guide you towards the wisdom that already exists within you. I am honored each and every time a client chooses to tell me their story.

I obtained my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University. I specialize in youth and family therapy, in Lakewood, CO. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I hold certificates in systemic Art, Play, and Sandplay therapy. I earned my Bachelor's in Human Services with an emphasis in Rehabilitative Counseling and minors in Art and Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado. I have a passion for providing an outlet for individuals to have a safe place to grow and reach their full potential.

Having practiced as a transpersonal art psychotherapist since 2005, I now step fully into a new role as a coach/mentor/guide or as I like to say, a modern-day alchemist. Into the alchemical vessel of my new practice, I carry to you a cauldron of swirling offerings - a combination of deep, tender-hearted conversation, curiosity-led soul-stalking, dreamwork using both waking and nighttime symbols and images, an invitation to experience art making as a way of tapping into your truest-knowing, guidance to woo and connect with plant allies, inspiration for taking on the World as your Lover, support for self-designing ceremonies and more.

Art has the amazing power to release the areas of the mind that have been locked up due to previous traumas and experiences. I truly believe in the inherent healing nature that art provides, allowing us an avenue to reach our clients in a different way and create deeper connections through active engagement in art practices. I utilize mindfulness practices in my therapeutic approach and always encourage clients to look inward to find their own personal strengths to promote their healing. In order to be successful in the art therapy setting, creating a safe space for clients to grow, share, and heal is always priority.

I can help you heal and move forward. I became an art therapist because I am passionate about reaching teens and young adults to provide a creative outlet in a brave space to explore life’s challenges. Flourishing during adolescence is difficult and overwhelming. This defining part of life is full of transitions, experimentation, and milestones galore!

As your therapist, I can provide you with a safe and comfortable space for approaching challenges and developing creative solutions. I will become your guide as you work your way out of feeling "stuck" within situations or thoughts that may have become too difficult to manage. I use an experiential, trauma-informed, and strengths-based treatment approach that combines action-oriented and reflective techniques based in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Psychotherapy (including EMDR), Expressive Arts Therapy, Nature-Based & Wilderness Therapy, and Mindfulness practices.

My expertise includes working with kids, teenagers and their families in such a manner that helps them cope with issues of their daily life I fee content and happy working with them. I provide early intervention; restoring, rehabilitating, and supporting the effect of the child's diagnosis while reestablishing daily functioning skills. During sessions I believe in utilizing a person centered approach, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, play therapy, art and crafts, outdoors community integrations and usage of technology (games, internet) in a way that is productive for individuals.

I support adolescents, adults, couples and groups in Texas and Colorado who are seeking relief with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, ptsd, trauma, including generational trauma, Parts work, phobias and somatic issues. My focus is to collaborate with my clients to reach their goals of overcoming obstacles, finding comfort and peace in their lives, and relationships.

Hi name is Justien, she/her/hers, and I am the owner of Soothing Sands Therapy, LLC. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am fascinated with how the brain works finding ways to make the growth process go as smoothly as possible. It is because of my interest in brain development that I have found alternative ways to do therapy other than talking. When we think about adolescent and adolescent years, we just want to survive it but my passion is to help others not only get through it, but thrive through those years. I am also available to provide supervision to individuals in candidacy.

Welcome! It takes courage to take the first step towards looking for help, and you seem to be well on your way! In our practice, you will find a warm and safe environment that is well in tune with your needs. We see children through adults with everyday challenges. We specialize in working with children and youth with Autism and other developmental challenges while also supporting the family. We offer horse assisted therapy and art therapy as well as groups such as sibling and parent support, social skills, anxiety and others as needed. No problem is too big and we look forward to meeting you soon!

My goal is to empower clients to take steps towards a life they desire by building awareness and resiliency. I wish to create a supportive space to explore what is no longer working in your life. My focus is with young adult women and adolescents who might be struggling to love themselves, who want to understand how emotional wounds impact our connection with those closest to us, are seeking to heal relationships, increase trust in themselves and their own inner wisdom.

I've always wanted to help children and families thrive. This passion is what drove me to become a therapist and it's what guides my commitment to delivering a positive therapy experience to each family I see. More than anything, I believe that families have unique strengths that will guide them through life's challenging times. I believe in the process of therapy - play therapy and EMDR in particular - as tools to cultivate resiliency, attachment, and problem-solving skills for children and their families.