Art Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

I provide a safe and comfortable space for clients and believe that the creative processes can be used in combination with other interventions including psychodynamic psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness - engaging in a collaborative approach to best serve the client. As an art therapist, I have witnessed clients who have been able to process and communicate through art in ways where words may not have done justice to their feelings and experiences. I also understand that art therapy might not be for all and can support clients who wish to engage in talk therapy without including creative interventions.

Hi there! I am a licensed, board-certified psychotherapist and founder of Art Therapy Collective (ATC). I provide therapeutic and professional development services geared towards self-empowerment to overcome the complex challenges of life with a creative approach. I emphasize creative and critical thinking, strength based approaches, and comprehensive cognitive, physical, and emotional healing within the therapeutic process.

I believe understanding the impact of your experiences can help you more deeply connect to the meaning of distressing patterns and symptoms and open space to make change. In being curious together about your inner experience and interpersonal encounters we can identify barriers to your goals, deepen self awareness, and strengthen your internal resources. I specialize in integrating verbal psychotherapy with visual art making and other creative practices and I have experience providing trauma focused therapy.

I am offering support for client's who may have a history of anxiety, young professional stress, immigrant/women's issues, and depression. Also, client's who value exploration of identity and self esteem, and how this may be impacted by race and ethnicity is a plus. I aim to support other BIPOC/POC individuals in navigating their mental health. Interest in or a willingness to try arts and holistic/alternative interventions a plus.

No matter where you are in your life, therapy is a way to alleviate stress and build clarity about your feelings. My goal is to collaborate with you to gain insight, build effective coping skills, and get in touch with your intuition. Whether you've had therapy before, or if you want to try something new, it can be difficult to start. I know many people find it hard to meet a therapist they connect with, but it is important you feel safe in the therapeutic space. I aim to support my clients in better understanding how to break out of cycles, overcome obstacles, and build greater self-assurance.

Art. Can. Heal. Looking for a supportive, meaningful, and freeing space to explore your thoughts, challenges, and emotions using creative expression? Are you interested in connecting with others in a supportive group space using the healing arts? I am a trauma informed, holistic Creative Arts Therapist who uses a range of psychological theory and modalities to meet individual, family and group needs. Please note psychotherapy is always an option.

Anna is an open-minded practitioner who encourages growth through reflection by using both traditional talk therapy and art therapy practices. Previously, they have provided individual and group sessions for adults dealing with depression and anxiety and worked at a special education school with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. They encourage clients to affirm their identities, explore their behaviors, and achieve personal goals without fear or judgment in a safe space created together.

If you are experiencing feelings of depression, low self-esteem, the misuse of drugs and alcohol, or relationship/intimacy issues, we can examine the underlying thoughts and emotions that are affecting your daily life. Together we can discuss your emotional well-being, limiting belief systems, negative relationship patterns or explore how substances are impacting your life. My specialization is in helping people who are struggling with addictive behaviors in all phases of recovery. This includes alcohol/substance misuse, as well as relational (sex and love) and process (gambling, pornography, shopping, food, internet) addictions.

Lisa Prives, ATR-BC, LCAT is an artist and an art therapist with experience working with children and adults in both community based and mental health settings. Her knowledge and skills in the arena of art making and materials is extensive. Although she is trained as a Creative Art Therapist, she has years of experience practicing talk therapy as well. Lisa Prives has a private practice in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, working with individuals and groups.

We offer creative therapy for creative people because sometimes words are not enough. We primarily use verbal psychotherapy practices to treat our clients, and depending on your needs we may take a more active role and offer, music, visual art, poetry, movement, drama, or EMDR to help you move those sticky feelings. Our goal is to help you create a sense of flow in your life. Therapy like our art, can help us gain insight, reduce anxiety, worry, fear and help us increase our consciousness and connection to our innermost self. No experience in the arts is necessary.

If you have been experiencing difficult emotions, depression or anxiety relating to work pressures, relationships, loss/grief, trauma, illness (chronic or terminal) or any other challenge (past or present) I can help you. Together, we will find ways to work through the conflicts that have been intruding upon your personal and professional growth and preventing you from living your life the way you desire.

Everything is unpredictable. The world, both at home and elsewhere might seem chaotic and when not chaotic, dull and repetitive. We can get stuck in ruts and not feel we are moving forward with our lives. You might already have a diagnosis of anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. Or you might just have a sense of unease or dismay at how your hard life is right now. Some also suffer from trauma or PTSD that compounds the misery. Anxiety alone can be distressing and debilitating. And worse, disheartening.

I am a Black Muslim woman from New York. I have a limited permit in Creative Arts Therapy. I have worked with populations such as inpatient psych, geriatrics, families in homeless shelters, rehab patients, and individuals who are victims of domestic violence. I have gained these experiences with various populations through my work as a crisis counselor, mental health worker, and case manager in my past career. I currently work with families recommended by the ACS system as a Child Parent Psychotherapist.

Updated Sept 2023 • Openings in-person in Williamsburg, Brooklyn • Openings for Telehealth • Waitlist for our Cold Spring office • Therapy for Adults, Teens, Children 6-11, Parents and Families. Improve relationships, reduce anxiety, learn to regulate emotions, process traumatic events and reconnect to your own sense of competence and worth. We help people live happier, better connected, productive lives by combining the arts with proven psychotherapy treatment. In business for 16 years, we are licensed to practice psychotherapy and creative arts therapies.

Contemplating change is a first step on the path towards personal growth, healing and freedom. Collaborating with a therapist to build curiosity, witness and provide mirroring could be a vital next step toward transformation. I work from a compassionate, Trauma-Informed framework, to enhance mental wellness through the exploration and connection of the mind, body and behaviors. My passion is working with families, teens and young adults who have experienced traumas, and/or who live with learning challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression and substance use.

I provide a person-centered approach incorporating past experiences, beliefs, and goals. I use a holistic and intuitive framework, offering a safe space for clients to use introspection and to express themselves without fear of judgment. I have three years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and groups to help cope with a variety of issues, such as; depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, low self-esteem and group dynamics. As an art therapist, I have witnessed how clients make meaningful connections through art making when words failed to express their feelings and experiences.

My goal as a therapist is to support you in becoming the person you want to be. I'll work with you towards finding ways to improve your life in the direction you choose. Therapy is a space for you to fully focus on finding what works for you. As a native Spanish speaker, I work bilingually with individuals, couples, families, and other groups.

Mark Harren is a licensed Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience treating patients struggling with a variety of life stressors. As a Program Director at one of New York’s largest Behavioral Health Units, Mark has dedicated experience passionately treating thousands of individuals, helping them in their recovery to a life filled with joy and meaning. His office is a creative nurturing environment, where you will work together to release the effects of past trauma and courageously move forward to a fulfilling healthy future. Please don’t hesitate to call today and ask to schedule a free video consultation.

Are you struggling to feel fulfilled in life? Does waking up and functioning day to day seem unnecessarily difficult? Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, or the lasting effects of grief or trauma? Therapy can help. I utilize and have training in a range of therapeutic modalities including Trauma Focused-CBT, DBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, the Gottman method for couples, as well as EFT. I tailor unique plans for each individual client or couple in order to empower them to better understand themselves, achieve their goals and feel more fulfilled.