Art Therapy in Corte Madera, CA
For teens: Perhaps you have a hunch that something is not quite right and you’re not feeling like yourself. Maybe something happened recently that is more than you can hold, that is overwhelming, anxiety-provoking, or pushing you toward despair. Maybe there are some big decisions coming up and you want to talk it all out. Maybe you just want a weekly time to check in and ask yourself, “How am I really doing?” Whatever it is you're going through, you don’t have to “go it alone.” Think of me as a relational/emotional coach who would love to walk beside you as you navigate the ups and downs of teen life.
For teens: Perhaps you have a hunch that something is not quite right and you’re not feeling like yourself. Maybe something happened recently that is more than you can hold, that is overwhelming, anxiety-provoking, or pushing you toward despair. Maybe there are some big decisions coming up and you want to talk it all out. Maybe you just want a weekly time to check in and ask yourself, “How am I really doing?” Whatever it is you're going through, you don’t have to “go it alone.” Think of me as a relational/emotional coach who would love to walk beside you as you navigate the ups and downs of teen life.
My name is Dr. R. Austin Heafey - I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, parents and families. While every client is unique, my fundamental aim remains the same: improve self-esteem, build self-confidence and enrich my patient's self-worth. When a person has faith in their abilities and feels comfortable with who they are, they are better able to engage with the world they live in, the family they belong to and the life they deserve to experience. Put simply, my objective is to improve my patient's quality of life.
My name is Dr. R. Austin Heafey - I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, parents and families. While every client is unique, my fundamental aim remains the same: improve self-esteem, build self-confidence and enrich my patient's self-worth. When a person has faith in their abilities and feels comfortable with who they are, they are better able to engage with the world they live in, the family they belong to and the life they deserve to experience. Put simply, my objective is to improve my patient's quality of life.
I am a experienced psychotherapist, facilitator, and transformative coach in my work with individuals, families, couples, and groups. I have extensive experience utilizing trauma informed modalities and establishing trusting relationships with a variety of diverse populations. I integrate years of experience working previously as an HR corporate executive with my current work as a humanistic psychotherapist. I to be able to meet my clients where they are at and support them on their transformative journey.
I am a experienced psychotherapist, facilitator, and transformative coach in my work with individuals, families, couples, and groups. I have extensive experience utilizing trauma informed modalities and establishing trusting relationships with a variety of diverse populations. I integrate years of experience working previously as an HR corporate executive with my current work as a humanistic psychotherapist. I to be able to meet my clients where they are at and support them on their transformative journey.
I'm living my best life as it continually evolves and sharing my experience, knowledge, and skills to promote your best life too. Career/ Life Path: Master Practitioner of NLP, CA Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, EAP Consultant, Coach, Brainspotting clinician, Interventionist, practitioner of Hawaiian Wisdom. Interests: Travel, Music (accordion, piano, guitar, voice, drums), dog showing, canoeing, transformation.
I'm living my best life as it continually evolves and sharing my experience, knowledge, and skills to promote your best life too. Career/ Life Path: Master Practitioner of NLP, CA Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, EAP Consultant, Coach, Brainspotting clinician, Interventionist, practitioner of Hawaiian Wisdom. Interests: Travel, Music (accordion, piano, guitar, voice, drums), dog showing, canoeing, transformation.
Ashley Lynn Simon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
3 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Healing begins with empowering people to recognize their control and individual strengths. We are all humans doing the best we can in our current circumstances. I use a blend of Gottman and EFT, while specializing in working with couples. I believe that any obstacle can be viewed as an opportunity to grow together and individually. For individuals, my approach is integrative, using CBT, psychodynamic, and humanistic existential approaches. I am dedicated to providing a safe space for individuals, couples, and families to feel supported, validated, and heard throughout their therapeutic journeys.
Healing begins with empowering people to recognize their control and individual strengths. We are all humans doing the best we can in our current circumstances. I use a blend of Gottman and EFT, while specializing in working with couples. I believe that any obstacle can be viewed as an opportunity to grow together and individually. For individuals, my approach is integrative, using CBT, psychodynamic, and humanistic existential approaches. I am dedicated to providing a safe space for individuals, couples, and families to feel supported, validated, and heard throughout their therapeutic journeys.
I create developmentally appropriate, customized treatment plans using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies, art and play therapy interventions.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who struggle with emotional dysregulation. I help clients experiencing ADHD/ executive functioning issues, self-harm, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, family changes and behavior issues.
I create developmentally appropriate, customized treatment plans using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies, art and play therapy interventions.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who struggle with emotional dysregulation. I help clients experiencing ADHD/ executive functioning issues, self-harm, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, family changes and behavior issues.
I'm also a board certified art therapist.
Offering EMDR, ketamine assisted therapy, KA-EMDR therapy, and therapy for overthinking minds in the San Francisco Bay Area, along with online therapy throughout California, North Carolina, and Florida.
You find yourself in a constant state of ‘doing’ in order to stay out of your own head. You’re trying to care less about what others think of you, but your mind constantly wanders back to that last interaction. You notice and soak up the feelings and moods of others, even when you try to tune it out. Are you ready to get to the root of what’s been getting in your way? Schedule a free consultation
I'm also a board certified art therapist.
Offering EMDR, ketamine assisted therapy, KA-EMDR therapy, and therapy for overthinking minds in the San Francisco Bay Area, along with online therapy throughout California, North Carolina, and Florida.
You find yourself in a constant state of ‘doing’ in order to stay out of your own head. You’re trying to care less about what others think of you, but your mind constantly wanders back to that last interaction. You notice and soak up the feelings and moods of others, even when you try to tune it out. Are you ready to get to the root of what’s been getting in your way? Schedule a free consultation
I am a registered Art Therapist, my style is warm, collaborative, interactive and trauma informed.
I believe that life’s challenges, whether external or internal, are opportunities for self-discovery and for becoming more aligned with your inner wisdom. My role as a therapist is to create an environment in which you can express yourself, feel deeply heard and connect to your authentic self. I believe that when we can meet ourselves with love and respect, we can heal from many issues. My focus is on supporting you to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, including your resources and strengths, your unique perspective, and your unconscious patterns so you can create the change and healing that you desire.
I am a registered Art Therapist, my style is warm, collaborative, interactive and trauma informed.
I believe that life’s challenges, whether external or internal, are opportunities for self-discovery and for becoming more aligned with your inner wisdom. My role as a therapist is to create an environment in which you can express yourself, feel deeply heard and connect to your authentic self. I believe that when we can meet ourselves with love and respect, we can heal from many issues. My focus is on supporting you to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, including your resources and strengths, your unique perspective, and your unconscious patterns so you can create the change and healing that you desire.
To others, it seems like you have it all. But underneath lives a different story. Despite your outward success, you feel haunted sometimes by feelings of failure, conflict, self-doubt. At certain moments, a gnawing sense overcomes you, telling you: Something is not right. You've made changes but somehow still end up in the same unsatisfying patterns, repeating the same unhelpful behaviors -- feeling more and more alone. You want to understand your patterns and your past so you can create a different future. You want to learn to feel differently about yourself and how you relate with others. You want to find a different way.
To others, it seems like you have it all. But underneath lives a different story. Despite your outward success, you feel haunted sometimes by feelings of failure, conflict, self-doubt. At certain moments, a gnawing sense overcomes you, telling you: Something is not right. You've made changes but somehow still end up in the same unsatisfying patterns, repeating the same unhelpful behaviors -- feeling more and more alone. You want to understand your patterns and your past so you can create a different future. You want to learn to feel differently about yourself and how you relate with others. You want to find a different way.
Family Matters Of Marin is a trauma informed group practice focused on supporting children and families. We help clients create more joy, love, and harmony in their lives. We are deeply interested in learning how our clients would like to change and grow, and supporting them in this process. We work collaboratively with clients to improve their relationships and resolve any trauma from their past that maybe holding them back from living the life they yearn for. We are experienced therapists who use a variety of therapeutic modalities to resolve issues that are hindering our client's ability to be their best selves.
Family Matters Of Marin is a trauma informed group practice focused on supporting children and families. We help clients create more joy, love, and harmony in their lives. We are deeply interested in learning how our clients would like to change and grow, and supporting them in this process. We work collaboratively with clients to improve their relationships and resolve any trauma from their past that maybe holding them back from living the life they yearn for. We are experienced therapists who use a variety of therapeutic modalities to resolve issues that are hindering our client's ability to be their best selves.
This might include trying some art, music, writing, guided imagery or EMDR.
When we first meet, we will start with traditional talk therapy. As a Registered Drama Therapist and a Certified Hakomi Therapist, I often use action-oriented methods when appropriate to support you in finding new ways to grow and heal. This might include role-play, mindfulness, or body wisdom to dissolve fears and blocks.
This might include trying some art, music, writing, guided imagery or EMDR.
When we first meet, we will start with traditional talk therapy. As a Registered Drama Therapist and a Certified Hakomi Therapist, I often use action-oriented methods when appropriate to support you in finding new ways to grow and heal. This might include role-play, mindfulness, or body wisdom to dissolve fears and blocks.
I have discovered that my clients "know" exactly what they need on their path to healing. I provide the safe space - a nonjudgmental, attuned and attentive space - for your unique truth to emerge. I gently meet you in a process of inquiry and acceptance of what is present, without trying to force change. By accepting what is, you inevitably journey into the whole and vibrant person you have been seeking. It sounds strange, yet remarkably, when we stop fighting with our darkness, the light of who we have always been can shine.
I have discovered that my clients "know" exactly what they need on their path to healing. I provide the safe space - a nonjudgmental, attuned and attentive space - for your unique truth to emerge. I gently meet you in a process of inquiry and acceptance of what is present, without trying to force change. By accepting what is, you inevitably journey into the whole and vibrant person you have been seeking. It sounds strange, yet remarkably, when we stop fighting with our darkness, the light of who we have always been can shine.
Developing a deeper awareness of our emotional suffering creates an overall sense of well-being, allowing us to live authentically. With this deeper awareness, we understand the underlying dynamics that keep us stuck. In its very essence, inner work facilitates insight, healing, and transformation, connecting us to our innate wisdom. I work with adults, adolescents, and Highly Sensitive individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties. I am a certified Quantum Energy Healer (similar to Reiki) as well as a certified Highly Sensitive Person Practitioner (Elaine Aron's certification)
Developing a deeper awareness of our emotional suffering creates an overall sense of well-being, allowing us to live authentically. With this deeper awareness, we understand the underlying dynamics that keep us stuck. In its very essence, inner work facilitates insight, healing, and transformation, connecting us to our innate wisdom. I work with adults, adolescents, and Highly Sensitive individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties. I am a certified Quantum Energy Healer (similar to Reiki) as well as a certified Highly Sensitive Person Practitioner (Elaine Aron's certification)
Therapy with me is collaborative, warm, and grounded in a genuine curiosity about who you are. I bring humor when it fits and create space for you to show up authentically—not as someone who needs to be fixed, but as someone navigating real challenges anchored in your life's context. It is your place to drop in and experiment with the possibility of being fully seen while wrestling with life's challenges and questions.
Therapy with me is collaborative, warm, and grounded in a genuine curiosity about who you are. I bring humor when it fits and create space for you to show up authentically—not as someone who needs to be fixed, but as someone navigating real challenges anchored in your life's context. It is your place to drop in and experiment with the possibility of being fully seen while wrestling with life's challenges and questions.
My objective is to make your life better now and into the future. Therapists helped me over the years, taught and inspired me to become one. I pivoted to my career as a therapist 16 years after earning a B.A. in Economics at University of Chicago. I earned my LCSW at Smith College. I'm a mother of two and a first-generation child of immigrants. In my practice I want you to make the most of your time with me. I work with a range of clients, from executives to college students. My office is tucked into hills and trees. Clients are from my town, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Kentfield, Tiburon, San Francisco and the South Bay. I Zoom too.
My objective is to make your life better now and into the future. Therapists helped me over the years, taught and inspired me to become one. I pivoted to my career as a therapist 16 years after earning a B.A. in Economics at University of Chicago. I earned my LCSW at Smith College. I'm a mother of two and a first-generation child of immigrants. In my practice I want you to make the most of your time with me. I work with a range of clients, from executives to college students. My office is tucked into hills and trees. Clients are from my town, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Kentfield, Tiburon, San Francisco and the South Bay. I Zoom too.
We’ll use art-making, mindfulness, dreamwork, and inner listening to dip beneath the surface.
My work will help you to: Navigate the confusion of life’s changes ~ Deepen self-compassion and acceptance ~ Experience solace amidst loss ~ Develop harmony and authenticity in your relationships ~ Enjoy more creativity, imagination and vitality ~ Move towards realizing your dreams.
We’ll use art-making, mindfulness, dreamwork, and inner listening to dip beneath the surface.
My work will help you to: Navigate the confusion of life’s changes ~ Deepen self-compassion and acceptance ~ Experience solace amidst loss ~ Develop harmony and authenticity in your relationships ~ Enjoy more creativity, imagination and vitality ~ Move towards realizing your dreams.
I am also a Board Certified Art Therapist.
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients learn how to effectively manage anxiety and stress, decrease depression, support positive life transitions, improve social connections, and build effective parenting skills. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, combined with Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Client-Centered therapy techniques to help clients navigate the challenges they face. This allows my clients to learn from their life experiences, understand the impacts of their current patterns and decision making, and explore and develop new ways of thinking and acting.
I am also a Board Certified Art Therapist.
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients learn how to effectively manage anxiety and stress, decrease depression, support positive life transitions, improve social connections, and build effective parenting skills. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, combined with Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Client-Centered therapy techniques to help clients navigate the challenges they face. This allows my clients to learn from their life experiences, understand the impacts of their current patterns and decision making, and explore and develop new ways of thinking and acting.
Therapy can help you create a life true to who you are. I help people who are seeking well-being, meaning and vitality by attuning to their authentic selves. We address obstacles and steps to move forward. We can find deeper healing and direction by exploring the symbols in your imagination, symptoms, dreams, and images. In the safe, confidential space of therapy, all feelings are welcomed and addressed. It is an important form of regular self-care.
Therapy can help you create a life true to who you are. I help people who are seeking well-being, meaning and vitality by attuning to their authentic selves. We address obstacles and steps to move forward. We can find deeper healing and direction by exploring the symbols in your imagination, symptoms, dreams, and images. In the safe, confidential space of therapy, all feelings are welcomed and addressed. It is an important form of regular self-care.
Alternatives increase our choices in life.
Alternative psychotherapy considers all aspects of living, including work, lifestyle and spiritual practice, as well as thoughts and feelings, in healing our mind, body and spirit.
Alternatives increase our choices in life.
Alternative psychotherapy considers all aspects of living, including work, lifestyle and spiritual practice, as well as thoughts and feelings, in healing our mind, body and spirit.
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My goal as your therapist is to create a safe space to share your story and be yourself. I believe in growth, change, breaking cycles, and building the best version of yourself. I value supporting diverse clients in all areas of life and meeting them where they are at. I have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety and loss/grief. Therapeutic approaches I use are client centered, CBT, solution focused, mindfulness and trauma informed.
My goal as your therapist is to create a safe space to share your story and be yourself. I believe in growth, change, breaking cycles, and building the best version of yourself. I value supporting diverse clients in all areas of life and meeting them where they are at. I have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety and loss/grief. Therapeutic approaches I use are client centered, CBT, solution focused, mindfulness and trauma informed.
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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.