Art Therapy in Hailey, ID
Hi! I’m Paige Bruce, the owner of Healing Hearts Counseling Services. I work with clients ages 6 through adulthood. My strength-based nature is utilized to build rapport and a trusting relationship with my clients while empowering each client to progress towards their goals. I am a Clinical Certified Trauma Specialist and an LGBTQIA-informed practitioner. I continue to receive ongoing training on subjects such as trauma-informed care and counseling interventions with methods including CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), Person-centered Therapy, and Play Therapy.
Hi! I’m Paige Bruce, the owner of Healing Hearts Counseling Services. I work with clients ages 6 through adulthood. My strength-based nature is utilized to build rapport and a trusting relationship with my clients while empowering each client to progress towards their goals. I am a Clinical Certified Trauma Specialist and an LGBTQIA-informed practitioner. I continue to receive ongoing training on subjects such as trauma-informed care and counseling interventions with methods including CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), Person-centered Therapy, and Play Therapy.
I have been a mental health professional for over 30 years. My clinical experience includes: Encouraging adults and couples to explore the parts of their lives that are difficult to manage and may be inhibiting their growth and potential; helping adolescents navigate their often confusing and emotional journey toward adulthood; treating children who may be experiencing family life difficulties, changes, school issues; and parenting challenges.
I have been a mental health professional for over 30 years. My clinical experience includes: Encouraging adults and couples to explore the parts of their lives that are difficult to manage and may be inhibiting their growth and potential; helping adolescents navigate their often confusing and emotional journey toward adulthood; treating children who may be experiencing family life difficulties, changes, school issues; and parenting challenges.
Alexa’s integrated approach to therapy combines the brain and the body as a comprehensive strategy towards healing. She sees clients dealing with anxiety-related illnesses such as depression, bipolar, OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, ADHD, and eating disorders as well as those suffering from trauma, suicidal ideation, domestic violence, and relationship challenges. She utilizes many therapeutic techniques such as: Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, while emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and nutrition.
Alexa’s integrated approach to therapy combines the brain and the body as a comprehensive strategy towards healing. She sees clients dealing with anxiety-related illnesses such as depression, bipolar, OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, ADHD, and eating disorders as well as those suffering from trauma, suicidal ideation, domestic violence, and relationship challenges. She utilizes many therapeutic techniques such as: Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, while emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and nutrition.
Courtney Loving, LCPC
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Hailey, ID 83333
Not accepting new clients
There are many reasons to come to therapy and the process can feel daunting and confusing. My goal as a therapist is to address the needs, hurts, longings and desires that are bringing you to my office.. My client-centered, experiential and dynamic approach to therapy involves working with individuals of all ages, couples and families who want to explore the barriers and challenges that keep them from living the lives they desire. I believe that all people want to feel connected and safe and that our relational patterns, life experiences and struggles can create distance rather than connection. Therapy can make a difference.
There are many reasons to come to therapy and the process can feel daunting and confusing. My goal as a therapist is to address the needs, hurts, longings and desires that are bringing you to my office.. My client-centered, experiential and dynamic approach to therapy involves working with individuals of all ages, couples and families who want to explore the barriers and challenges that keep them from living the lives they desire. I believe that all people want to feel connected and safe and that our relational patterns, life experiences and struggles can create distance rather than connection. Therapy can make a difference.
Online Therapists
Charis Alderfer-Mumma
Counselor, LCPC, ATR-BC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83706
Waitlist for new clients
While children and teens may be more naturally inclined to use creative expression in a therapeutic setting, many adults also find that the inclusion of creative art expression increases their self-understanding, self-worth, and ability to meet life's challenges.
As a mental health counselor as well as an art therapist, I appreciate the benefits of verbal therapy as well as art therapy, and I use both approaches in my work according to clients' interests, needs, goals and expressive styles. During times when it is difficult to verbally express emotional states, experiences, and thoughts, creative art expression can provide another outlet for communication, self-exploration and problem-solving, especially when paired with therapeutic guidance and support. I use an integrative, creative and person-centered approach with clients of all ages to find the most useful and meaningful way to help.
While children and teens may be more naturally inclined to use creative expression in a therapeutic setting, many adults also find that the inclusion of creative art expression increases their self-understanding, self-worth, and ability to meet life's challenges.
As a mental health counselor as well as an art therapist, I appreciate the benefits of verbal therapy as well as art therapy, and I use both approaches in my work according to clients' interests, needs, goals and expressive styles. During times when it is difficult to verbally express emotional states, experiences, and thoughts, creative art expression can provide another outlet for communication, self-exploration and problem-solving, especially when paired with therapeutic guidance and support. I use an integrative, creative and person-centered approach with clients of all ages to find the most useful and meaningful way to help.
Whether you need to find purpose and value in your own life (my specialty), understand grief, use EMDR, counter anxiety and depression, deal with spiritual distress, pursue a new career, help a child through play therapy, or allow me to guide both children and adults using art and sand therapy, I want to help you.
Stepping into counseling with you is a privilege. As a licensed professional counselor, I find counseling to be an invitation to listen and empathize to what is going on in your he art, your head, and your world. When these don’t align, there is an incongruence that rattles our inner world. My desire is to assist adults, adolescents and children 6 and older, to find peace. I enjoy all ages because of my work with children & adults for 20 years. I served 10 years as a Children’s Pastor, and I continue to believe that every age is important. Therefore, I chose to pursue counseling to help every individual pursue healthy mental health.
Whether you need to find purpose and value in your own life (my specialty), understand grief, use EMDR, counter anxiety and depression, deal with spiritual distress, pursue a new career, help a child through play therapy, or allow me to guide both children and adults using art and sand therapy, I want to help you.
Stepping into counseling with you is a privilege. As a licensed professional counselor, I find counseling to be an invitation to listen and empathize to what is going on in your he art, your head, and your world. When these don’t align, there is an incongruence that rattles our inner world. My desire is to assist adults, adolescents and children 6 and older, to find peace. I enjoy all ages because of my work with children & adults for 20 years. I served 10 years as a Children’s Pastor, and I continue to believe that every age is important. Therefore, I chose to pursue counseling to help every individual pursue healthy mental health.
Samantha Hodge-Tracy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301 (Online Only)
Creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment is at the he art of my therapeutic approach.
Samantha Hodge-Tracy, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) My current focus has been for children aged 5 to 17 and adults ranging from 18 to 30. My current approach is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Creative Art Therapy. I am passionate about empowering clients to overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, and ODD. Through evidence-based techniques and a compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals.
Creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment is at the he art of my therapeutic approach.
Samantha Hodge-Tracy, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) My current focus has been for children aged 5 to 17 and adults ranging from 18 to 30. My current approach is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Creative Art Therapy. I am passionate about empowering clients to overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, and ODD. Through evidence-based techniques and a compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals.
Using Internal Family Systems as the main approach, with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Art therapy, and Somatic Experiencing-informed techniques, I’ll help you reconnect with your emotions and live a life aligned with your values.
As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern specializing in relational trauma, I help individuals who feel stuck reprocess their experiences so they can heal and move forward, living more authentic and fulfilling lives. Do you find yourself weighed down by past events, unable to fully engage with the present? Or perhaps you struggle to connect with your true self and feel disconnected from your body? I make it a priority to provide a safe space for you to explore these challenges and begin your journey toward healing.
Using Internal Family Systems as the main approach, with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Art therapy, and Somatic Experiencing-informed techniques, I’ll help you reconnect with your emotions and live a life aligned with your values.
As a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern specializing in relational trauma, I help individuals who feel stuck reprocess their experiences so they can heal and move forward, living more authentic and fulfilling lives. Do you find yourself weighed down by past events, unable to fully engage with the present? Or perhaps you struggle to connect with your true self and feel disconnected from your body? I make it a priority to provide a safe space for you to explore these challenges and begin your journey toward healing.
Marcy L Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83705
Waitlist for new clients
I use an eclectic style of EMDR, Polyvagal mapping (nervous system education and reshaping), Parts Work (healing fragmented parts of Self), and Motivational Interviewing in combination with various modalities, art, play, and nature therapy to uniquely fit your healing journey.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling stuck in life or wanting to work through unresolved issues that are affecting your ability to move forward? My focus is to help clients accomplish goals and learn to thrive where they have previously struggled, identify and develop their strengths while improving self-esteem issues, and heal unresolved issues along the way.
I use an eclectic style of EMDR, Polyvagal mapping (nervous system education and reshaping), Parts Work (healing fragmented parts of Self), and Motivational Interviewing in combination with various modalities, art, play, and nature therapy to uniquely fit your healing journey.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling stuck in life or wanting to work through unresolved issues that are affecting your ability to move forward? My focus is to help clients accomplish goals and learn to thrive where they have previously struggled, identify and develop their strengths while improving self-esteem issues, and heal unresolved issues along the way.
Brittany Ogata
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83702 (Online Only)
Although I use the common therapeutic modalities, I also enjoy incorporating art and guided imagery.
Currently accepting telehealth only. The moments in life that challenge our belief in ourselves can lead to feeling caught in a loop of frustration and anxiety. We all have the ability to rise from these moments. In our work together you will learn to greet the unknown with curiosity. You will gain trust in yourself that you are capable of moving forward authentically. You will allow yourself to lift into the fullness of your life again.
Although I use the common therapeutic modalities, I also enjoy incorporating art and guided imagery.
Currently accepting telehealth only. The moments in life that challenge our belief in ourselves can lead to feeling caught in a loop of frustration and anxiety. We all have the ability to rise from these moments. In our work together you will learn to greet the unknown with curiosity. You will gain trust in yourself that you are capable of moving forward authentically. You will allow yourself to lift into the fullness of your life again.
Always A Way, LLC Counseling & Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83705
CBT, Mindfulness, Grief & Loss, ACT, Positive Psychology, Sand Tray, Person Centered or Strength Based, Art/Music/Literature Therapy, Bibliotherapy, and EMDR.
We believe in meeting the client where they are at. We believe in choice. We believe in joy. We believe in helping you find the answers not in telling you the answers. We believe in being trained properly to work with children. We believe in working with all ages, races, cultures and gender choice. We believe in utilizing all resources that we have at our fingertips. We believe that if we don't have an answer in finding an answer. We believe in having integrity. We believe in being honest. We believe in having compassion and last but not least we believe in faith, hope and charity.
CBT, Mindfulness, Grief & Loss, ACT, Positive Psychology, Sand Tray, Person Centered or Strength Based, Art/Music/Literature Therapy, Bibliotherapy, and EMDR.
We believe in meeting the client where they are at. We believe in choice. We believe in joy. We believe in helping you find the answers not in telling you the answers. We believe in being trained properly to work with children. We believe in working with all ages, races, cultures and gender choice. We believe in utilizing all resources that we have at our fingertips. We believe that if we don't have an answer in finding an answer. We believe in having integrity. We believe in being honest. We believe in having compassion and last but not least we believe in faith, hope and charity.
Donna L. Graybill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Waitlist for new clients
I use Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, EMDR, Mind-Body approaches, Narrative Therapy, Shame Resiliency Therapy, CBT, Art Therapy, and Solution Focused approaches for brief counseling.
I am passionate about helping people overcome and grow from life's difficulties; whether that is past trauma, unhelpful patterns, self-worth, or a specific challenging situation. I work with individual adults, older children and teens to build on their strengths and resiliency. I am committed to supporting you in your journey, where you are the expert on you and offering my skills and knowledge to help on your way.
I use Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, EMDR, Mind-Body approaches, Narrative Therapy, Shame Resiliency Therapy, CBT, Art Therapy, and Solution Focused approaches for brief counseling.
I am passionate about helping people overcome and grow from life's difficulties; whether that is past trauma, unhelpful patterns, self-worth, or a specific challenging situation. I work with individual adults, older children and teens to build on their strengths and resiliency. I am committed to supporting you in your journey, where you are the expert on you and offering my skills and knowledge to help on your way.
Krystin firmly believes in a person-centered therapy experience while using techniques from other theories such as mindfulness, art, and play.
Krystin (she/her) graduated with her Masters of Arts degree in Counseling from Boise State University. Her many years specializing in early childhood education fueled a passion for working with children and adolescents. This led to the desire to pursue a career in counseling. Krystin has experience working with K-12 youth in schools, LGBTQ+ youth, and young adults, but is interested in working with all ages.
Krystin firmly believes in a person-centered therapy experience while using techniques from other theories such as mindfulness, art, and play.
Krystin (she/her) graduated with her Masters of Arts degree in Counseling from Boise State University. Her many years specializing in early childhood education fueled a passion for working with children and adolescents. This led to the desire to pursue a career in counseling. Krystin has experience working with K-12 youth in schools, LGBTQ+ youth, and young adults, but is interested in working with all ages.
Bonnie J Markham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Home, ID 83647
I enjoy working with children through adults. I like to use creative arts in session including music, creating art, and play therapy. In addition, I bring an extensive knowledge of the disability field to our office. I believes that I will never know everything but will learn something new daily. I uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Techniques, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychoeducation. Within those frameworks I sprinkle in Art, Music, and Play Therapy.
I enjoy working with children through adults. I like to use creative arts in session including music, creating art, and play therapy. In addition, I bring an extensive knowledge of the disability field to our office. I believes that I will never know everything but will learn something new daily. I uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Techniques, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychoeducation. Within those frameworks I sprinkle in Art, Music, and Play Therapy.
We also have an art therapy and sand tray room with a variety of materials for teens and adults to express themselves.
At The Center for Creativity and Healing, we welcome adults, children, and teens to our practice. We work to provide a relationship in which you feel less alone in your struggles and more understood. Together with your provider, you will work to discover your own inner wisdom and passion for living, leading to an authentic relationship with yourself and those around you. At The Center for Creativity and Healing, we believe that human connection and creative expression are the pathways to meaningful change. CCH will match you with a provider that best services your needs.
We also have an art therapy and sand tray room with a variety of materials for teens and adults to express themselves.
At The Center for Creativity and Healing, we welcome adults, children, and teens to our practice. We work to provide a relationship in which you feel less alone in your struggles and more understood. Together with your provider, you will work to discover your own inner wisdom and passion for living, leading to an authentic relationship with yourself and those around you. At The Center for Creativity and Healing, we believe that human connection and creative expression are the pathways to meaningful change. CCH will match you with a provider that best services your needs.
I use a variety of techniques including trauma informed therapy, CBT, attachment, brain-based psycho-education and art therapy.
In an ever-changing world with so many hardships and challenges, I have dedicated my life to helping people make sense out of their struggles and to find more peace. I believe in people, and I believe that in a safe and supportive environment, with a skillful and responsible guide, people are capable of incredible accomplishments, leading to changes that enable more peace and joyful living. I believe that people develop maladaptive patterns of living and relating and that sometimes simple changes in habits, thinking, growing and understanding, can lead to happier, healthier lives and relationships. I'd be happy to receive your call!
I use a variety of techniques including trauma informed therapy, CBT, attachment, brain-based psycho-education and art therapy.
In an ever-changing world with so many hardships and challenges, I have dedicated my life to helping people make sense out of their struggles and to find more peace. I believe in people, and I believe that in a safe and supportive environment, with a skillful and responsible guide, people are capable of incredible accomplishments, leading to changes that enable more peace and joyful living. I believe that people develop maladaptive patterns of living and relating and that sometimes simple changes in habits, thinking, growing and understanding, can lead to happier, healthier lives and relationships. I'd be happy to receive your call!
Children's Home Society
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83712
Children and adolescents ages 3- 18 and family members. Helping clients mental, emotional, and behavioral health care services.
Children and adolescents ages 3- 18 and family members. Helping clients mental, emotional, and behavioral health care services.
I work as a p art of the full time clinical staff at Alpine Behavioral Health, and I am currently accepting new clients.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who are in need of support with life stressors, relationship challenges, emotional concerns and skills training to help manage everyday life challenges. I utilize a client focused approach where my first priority is always to develop a safe and comfortable relationship which serves as the basis to begin exploring the more challenging aspects of life and promote overall wellness. Ultimately, I want to help clients clearly identify specific obstacles, learn how to overcome them, and then move on to accomplish their goals.
I work as a p art of the full time clinical staff at Alpine Behavioral Health, and I am currently accepting new clients.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who are in need of support with life stressors, relationship challenges, emotional concerns and skills training to help manage everyday life challenges. I utilize a client focused approach where my first priority is always to develop a safe and comfortable relationship which serves as the basis to begin exploring the more challenging aspects of life and promote overall wellness. Ultimately, I want to help clients clearly identify specific obstacles, learn how to overcome them, and then move on to accomplish their goals.
Wendy Sedano-Contreras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Starting any type of healing can be scary and intimidating at times. Coming to counseling means you have made a courageous choice to heal. The techniques and treatment approach I use is tailored around each individual’s needs to help build and access inner strength, resilience, and peace that already lies deep within. I do my best of looking at you through a holistic lens where we connect the mind, body, and spirit, to create an astrosphere where you can heal. I collaborate with you to take those first steps in rediscovering your best self. Just surviving is not living. I utilize EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches.
Starting any type of healing can be scary and intimidating at times. Coming to counseling means you have made a courageous choice to heal. The techniques and treatment approach I use is tailored around each individual’s needs to help build and access inner strength, resilience, and peace that already lies deep within. I do my best of looking at you through a holistic lens where we connect the mind, body, and spirit, to create an astrosphere where you can heal. I collaborate with you to take those first steps in rediscovering your best self. Just surviving is not living. I utilize EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches.
As a BIPOC therapist, issues of racial identity and racial experience are dear to my he art and to my practice.
The journey to knowing yourself can seem daunting, but taking the first step is both courageous and worthwhile. As a counselor, I believe that every person on this journey can benefit from some help and support along the way. I practice from a person-centered viewpoint and really believe that each of us is capable of making the choices we need to achieve the life we want. With a solution focused, strengths based approach, I seek to use past and present circumstances to carve a path forward that will result in greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and overall wellbeing.
As a BIPOC therapist, issues of racial identity and racial experience are dear to my he art and to my practice.
The journey to knowing yourself can seem daunting, but taking the first step is both courageous and worthwhile. As a counselor, I believe that every person on this journey can benefit from some help and support along the way. I practice from a person-centered viewpoint and really believe that each of us is capable of making the choices we need to achieve the life we want. With a solution focused, strengths based approach, I seek to use past and present circumstances to carve a path forward that will result in greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and overall wellbeing.
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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.