Art Therapy in Owensboro, KY

Looking for someone to talk to in a safe and non-judgmental environment? Life can be overwhelming at times, but I am here to listen and help process some of the challenges life can throw at you. Together, we will explore, identify, and address your needs through an individualized therapy process.

I have a myriad of experience using art therapy, CBT, DBT, and holistic integrative approaches for adults and children that have struggles with trauma, self-awareness, coping skills, mood regulation, parenting, relationships, family and work struggles. I believe that everyone could receive help from having a space dedicated for them to work on emotional issues ranging from minor to extreme emotional stress.

It takes energy to initiate therapy and can sometimes be difficult to find the right fit! I’ve been a trusted guide and healing catalyst for several decades, helping individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families to address a wide range of issues. Clients often tell me they feel at ease our first session and many experience breakthroughs and results they haven’t been able to achieve in therapy previously. I am highly compassionate, present, empathic, and will offer my undivided attention and tap into the vast knowledge, skill, and experience I’ve gained over 30 years to partner with you to get the results you want.

Everyone deserves a safe space to heal from pain. I strive to provide a welcoming environment that is adaptable to my clients’ needs and interests. I am a Licensed Professional Art Therapist who loves utilizing art to communicate and navigate through life’s challenges. It is important to me to provide my clients with tools to build the proper toolbox they require to meet their goals and achieve their highest potential. I work with children and adults facing a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to: depression, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, outbursts/ tantrums, and neurodivergence.

I am an experienced art therapist with a passion for guiding children 5+, teens, and young adults on a journey of self-discovery and healing through art, talk therapy and other expressive modalities such as movement, play, and mindfulness. Clients can expect a safe and nurturing space to explore their emotions, thoughts, and challenges. These clients may be grappling with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-expression, or communication difficulties.

It is our mission to make the world a happier place, one household at a time. Our expert Child and Family Counselors help families turn homes of chaos and pain into homes of happiness and healing by providing safe space to connect in the therapy room, tools to connect better with family at home, and inspiration for a deeper connection with the world around us. Our approach is creative, collaborative, and centered on the belief that every voice matters.

As an Art Therapist, I strive to provide a warm environment where clients feel secure to explore social and emotional concerns. I enjoy working with adolescents and teenagers ages 11 to 18. I highly value working with adolescents from a holistic point of view, aiding to envision the entire image of a person. Additionally I work with clients who are in the emerging adulthood stage of life; between the ages of 19 - 35. I use goal-oriented and solution-focused techniques in order to meet a client's needs. Above all I strive to meet a client where they are offering art therapy as a means of healing.

I am a licensed and board-certified art therapist and a certified grief counselor. I began my career in the field of mental health 30+ years ago. My journey began, and remains, in the area of psycho-oncology working with cancer patients and their family members. Over the years, I have branched grief and loss as it relates to major life changes, traumatic events, and living with mental health diagnoses. I frequently use art therapy as a tool to help clients gain a clearer picture of themselves, their strengths and the areas of themselves and their lives that they want to nurture and grow.

I believe treatment should be navigated delicately and without judgement. We are more than our current situation, which is why I work to understand what it took to get you where you are today, including your strengths. I take a holistic approach to healing, while also utilizing evidence-based methods such as EMDR, art therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, and various talk therapy modalities, helping you process and tap into feelings that you may have struggled to find or articulate. Sometimes our human experience can affect us in ways we wish it didn’t, and I'd like to help you improve in areas that need most attention.

People consult with a therapist for a positive connection and to problem solve troubles. Therapy is a very special journey, and I will help you to be successful with that process. I am a goal-oriented, accepting therapist working from a strength-based perspective focusing on what clients wish to accomplish at their own pace. Many individuals are looking for effective coping/communication skills, as well as understanding of feelings associated with specific life changes. Clients find it beneficial to receive direction identifying their unhelpful beliefs and replace them with healthier ways of thinking to improve their life quality.

Therapy is a process of exploring layers of the self which takes time, compassion, understanding and encouragement. My intention is to meet people where they are in this process and through collaboration establish goals for growth and change. I seek to offer support to those on their journey to personal well being and healing by utilizing an integrative approach. Mindfulness, person centered, strength based, and Expressive Therapy techniques are some of the tools that I like to offer. I am also a certified Havening Techniques practitioner and level II Usui Reiki energy worker.

I am Cadence Gazo, a Licensed Professional Art Therapist Associate and Trained EMDR Therapist dedicated to guiding and supporting people of all ages on their journey toward healing. I believe in the healing power of creative expression and a holistic approach. It can be difficult to put words to our visual experiences and emotions, especially when trauma has occurred. Expressive Therapies and EMDR can help us to connect these and bring fragmented parts of ourselves together. My goal is to facilitate a space in which you can process the difficulties of life, strengthen resiliency skills, overcome and heal from trauma, and thrive.

You are not alone if you have felt more anxious, stressed, and burnt out these past few years. Losses, social isolation, family tensions, work fatigue, and uncertainty have created an imbalance in our lives, decreasing our overall wellness - from depression, anxiety, and poor attention to unhealthy relationships with substances and ourselves.

Are you someone that is constantly striving for perfectionism? Do you struggle with comparison, lack of confidence, lack of motivation? Does your anxiety leave you feeling debilitated and stuck in your current state? Do you feel hopeless and helpless with your anxiety? Through talk therapy and additional ART therapy, I can help you to regain control of your thoughts to live the life you want to live. The most important thing to share about myself for prospective clients is that I want to meet you wherever you are in your mental health journey.