Art Therapy in Daly City, CA
Hello! My name is Destinie Hoffmann, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a passion to work with clients who experience PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and/or bipolar disorder. I am driven to assist clients in building stronger self-esteem/self-love and more coping skills to add to their toolbox. I am focused on validating my client's life experiences and providing a safe and non-judgmental space to share. Thank You! I prefer to work with anyone who is experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorders. I have a specialty for treating anyone who experienced childhood trauma.
Hello! My name is Destinie Hoffmann, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a passion to work with clients who experience PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and/or bipolar disorder. I am driven to assist clients in building stronger self-esteem/self-love and more coping skills to add to their toolbox. I am focused on validating my client's life experiences and providing a safe and non-judgmental space to share. Thank You! I prefer to work with anyone who is experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorders. I have a specialty for treating anyone who experienced childhood trauma.
Hi, my name is Kathleen Vang and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Fresno, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma using a Client-Centered Approach with interventions from CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness. I aim to support my clients in learning more about themselves, making progress, and increasing their mental wellness. My communication style is calm, personable, and understanding in order to create a judgment-free zone and have my clients feel safe and comfortable sharing with me.
Hi, my name is Kathleen Vang and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Fresno, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma using a Client-Centered Approach with interventions from CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness. I aim to support my clients in learning more about themselves, making progress, and increasing their mental wellness. My communication style is calm, personable, and understanding in order to create a judgment-free zone and have my clients feel safe and comfortable sharing with me.
My Name is Ekaterini Angelis and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I work with clients statewide via telehealth in California and Missouri. I primarily work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, domestic violence, relationship conflict, self-esteem, grief & loss, perfectionism, adult children of narcissistic parents, spiritual abuse, and religious trauma.
My Name is Ekaterini Angelis and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I work with clients statewide via telehealth in California and Missouri. I primarily work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, domestic violence, relationship conflict, self-esteem, grief & loss, perfectionism, adult children of narcissistic parents, spiritual abuse, and religious trauma.
I understand the complex feelings that are a part of beginning therapy and commend the strength needed to take the first step. I help people struggling with anxiety or relationship stress. I also have extensive training in child development and parenting and offer support to families, parents, or children. I will always see you as the expert on yourself and value collaboration and feedback throughout the process. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
I understand the complex feelings that are a part of beginning therapy and commend the strength needed to take the first step. I help people struggling with anxiety or relationship stress. I also have extensive training in child development and parenting and offer support to families, parents, or children. I will always see you as the expert on yourself and value collaboration and feedback throughout the process. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
My name is Susan Spehling. I am an LCSW in CA, AZ, NV & OR. I am a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. I have special certifications in Trauma (CCTP-II) and ADHD (ADHD-CCSP), specializing in trauma/depression/anxiety & amp; marital problems. I typically work with a wide range of clients, from children, generally around age 10, to adults of varied ages and stages in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, with a specialty focus on trauma, depression, resistant depression, anxiety, marital issues, and parenting.
My name is Susan Spehling. I am an LCSW in CA, AZ, NV & OR. I am a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. I have special certifications in Trauma (CCTP-II) and ADHD (ADHD-CCSP), specializing in trauma/depression/anxiety & amp; marital problems. I typically work with a wide range of clients, from children, generally around age 10, to adults of varied ages and stages in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, with a specialty focus on trauma, depression, resistant depression, anxiety, marital issues, and parenting.
I have been licensed since 2006, and my background includes extensive experience in addiction treatment in inpatient, outpatient, and detox settings. That clinical experience gives me a strong foundation, but what matters most in my work is tailoring therapy to the individuals. I especially enjoy working with professionals, both individuals and couples, who want a thoughtful, high-quality therapeutic experience. My approach is both depth-oriented and practical. I use evidence-based, eclectic, and psychodynamic therapies. The goal is not simply to manage symptoms, but to understand what is driving them and create change.
I have been licensed since 2006, and my background includes extensive experience in addiction treatment in inpatient, outpatient, and detox settings. That clinical experience gives me a strong foundation, but what matters most in my work is tailoring therapy to the individuals. I especially enjoy working with professionals, both individuals and couples, who want a thoughtful, high-quality therapeutic experience. My approach is both depth-oriented and practical. I use evidence-based, eclectic, and psychodynamic therapies. The goal is not simply to manage symptoms, but to understand what is driving them and create change.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I’ve had the joy of working with individuals for the past 7 years. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges, including anxiety, depression, relational challenges, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. I genuinely believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, enhance self-awareness, develop tools to overcome obstacles, develop coping strategies, and empower you to embrace the changes you want to see in your life.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I’ve had the joy of working with individuals for the past 7 years. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges, including anxiety, depression, relational challenges, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. I genuinely believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, enhance self-awareness, develop tools to overcome obstacles, develop coping strategies, and empower you to embrace the changes you want to see in your life.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults with trauma histories, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, body and self-esteem issues, life and family transitions. I also work with clients who are dealing with immigration and acculturation issues and support them with exploring and resolving intergenerational conflicts and cultural differences within their families and communities. I strive to create a safe space that includes collaboration, reflective curiosity, opportunities for change, creativity and humor.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults with trauma histories, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, body and self-esteem issues, life and family transitions. I also work with clients who are dealing with immigration and acculturation issues and support them with exploring and resolving intergenerational conflicts and cultural differences within their families and communities. I strive to create a safe space that includes collaboration, reflective curiosity, opportunities for change, creativity and humor.
I am a culturally sensitive licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy and psychological testing. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space to help you and/or your child discuss and explore your current and previous stressors and work towards your own personal goals. I have a patient-centered, collaborative and strengths-based approach to treatment and I tailor each session based on your unique goals for treatment. I utilize a blend of relational, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches to treatment. I specialize in both individual (with children, adolescents and adults) and family therapy.
I am a culturally sensitive licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy and psychological testing. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space to help you and/or your child discuss and explore your current and previous stressors and work towards your own personal goals. I have a patient-centered, collaborative and strengths-based approach to treatment and I tailor each session based on your unique goals for treatment. I utilize a blend of relational, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches to treatment. I specialize in both individual (with children, adolescents and adults) and family therapy.
Do you find yourself falling into unhelpful patterns, without knowing why or how to change them? I am Francisca Ammerman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help clients gain clarity around what needs to shift and provide the support to try out new ways of being in the world. Ensuring a safe, comfortable, and calming environment, I utilized different theoretical approaches to match my client's needs. This can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Solution Focused.
Do you find yourself falling into unhelpful patterns, without knowing why or how to change them? I am Francisca Ammerman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help clients gain clarity around what needs to shift and provide the support to try out new ways of being in the world. Ensuring a safe, comfortable, and calming environment, I utilized different theoretical approaches to match my client's needs. This can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Solution Focused.
Hello, I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, registered artist, and certified Equine Assisted Therapist. The therapy process requires caring, commitment, and hard work. I will meet you in each of these areas of responsibility; I am able to carry additional responsibility at those times when you are less capable. My role as your therapist is to offer clear listening with empathetic reflection, allowing clients to choose what they feel confident in to meet their goals and needs.
Hello, I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, registered artist, and certified Equine Assisted Therapist. The therapy process requires caring, commitment, and hard work. I will meet you in each of these areas of responsibility; I am able to carry additional responsibility at those times when you are less capable. My role as your therapist is to offer clear listening with empathetic reflection, allowing clients to choose what they feel confident in to meet their goals and needs.
My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating art therapy, CBT, IFS, and optional walk and talk sessions to support emotional regulation, confidence, and a greater sense of calm, connection, and security.
You may notice your child or teen is deeply aware of others’ feelings, sensitive to their surroundings, or experiences the world more intensely than those around them. They are often empathetic and thoughtful, yet may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, overwhelm, or feeling misunderstood at home, at school, or with friends. At times, they may try to keep the peace by shrinking themselves, taking on others’ emotions, or holding things inside. You may recognize these same tendencies within yourself. Therapy can help make sense of patterns like holding feelings in, over-adjusting, or balancing care for others with care for yourself.
My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating art therapy, CBT, IFS, and optional walk and talk sessions to support emotional regulation, confidence, and a greater sense of calm, connection, and security.
You may notice your child or teen is deeply aware of others’ feelings, sensitive to their surroundings, or experiences the world more intensely than those around them. They are often empathetic and thoughtful, yet may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, overwhelm, or feeling misunderstood at home, at school, or with friends. At times, they may try to keep the peace by shrinking themselves, taking on others’ emotions, or holding things inside. You may recognize these same tendencies within yourself. Therapy can help make sense of patterns like holding feelings in, over-adjusting, or balancing care for others with care for yourself.
I build rapport by using play, art, humor, and warm interactions.
Life is full of transitions, whether in childhood or adulthood. They are part of life and can be positive or negative. Life will always throw something your way. I'd like to help you through these transitional periods and make the journey smooth and comfortable. Seeking treatment can be a difficult choice but in the end is a rewarding part of life. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, or ADHD. I also offer parenting support around children and teen issues. I also also work with women struggling with pregnancy or postpartum challenges, as well as clients who may be struggling with job/school/relationship issues.
I build rapport by using play, art, humor, and warm interactions.
Life is full of transitions, whether in childhood or adulthood. They are part of life and can be positive or negative. Life will always throw something your way. I'd like to help you through these transitional periods and make the journey smooth and comfortable. Seeking treatment can be a difficult choice but in the end is a rewarding part of life. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, or ADHD. I also offer parenting support around children and teen issues. I also also work with women struggling with pregnancy or postpartum challenges, as well as clients who may be struggling with job/school/relationship issues.
My goal is to help people regain balance in their lives, deepen their understanding of self and achieve a level of awareness that alleviates helplessness and creates choice and ultimate change.
My goal is to help people regain balance in their lives, deepen their understanding of self and achieve a level of awareness that alleviates helplessness and creates choice and ultimate change.
I am also an art therapist and offer art and sand tray therapy when my clients are drawn to these modalities.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist offering psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children. My training focuses on helping my clients improve their relationships with themselves and others, navigate life transitions, and heal from traumatic experiences. My overall approach seeks to provide a warm, trusting, nonjudgemental relationship in which you are deeply listened to and can safely and freely discuss your challenges, concerns, and vulnerabilities.
I am also an art therapist and offer art and sand tray therapy when my clients are drawn to these modalities.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist offering psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children. My training focuses on helping my clients improve their relationships with themselves and others, navigate life transitions, and heal from traumatic experiences. My overall approach seeks to provide a warm, trusting, nonjudgemental relationship in which you are deeply listened to and can safely and freely discuss your challenges, concerns, and vulnerabilities.
I have a particular expertise in working with clients who have diverse cultural backgrounds (e.g. ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation.) I also have a deep association working with artistic/creative type individuals and can address particular issues that arise being an artist confined to a conventional/mainstream worldview.
I have a particular expertise in working with clients who have diverse cultural backgrounds (e.g. ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation.) I also have a deep association working with artistic/creative type individuals and can address particular issues that arise being an artist confined to a conventional/mainstream worldview.
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Life is challenging and can sometimes feel out of our control. How we find our way to a place of healing is an individual process for each of us. My goal is to help you find a greater sense wellbeing in a way that feels right for you. I utilize ideas and techniques from an attachment-based, depth-oriented perspective, pulling from therapies like Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Psychodynamic Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. Together, we can create a treatment plan that's works best for you.
We will formulate a style that fits your personality and what you're hoping to achieve.
Life is challenging and can sometimes feel out of our control. How we find our way to a place of healing is an individual process for each of us. My goal is to help you find a greater sense wellbeing in a way that feels right for you. I utilize ideas and techniques from an attachment-based, depth-oriented perspective, pulling from therapies like Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Psychodynamic Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. Together, we can create a treatment plan that's works best for you.
We will formulate a style that fits your personality and what you're hoping to achieve.
I do my best to create a warm, supportive environment to explore and process what is on your mind, and I like to bring in art therapy, narrative therapy, CBT, solutions-focused, and other strategies, depending on what feels right for you.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I love collaborating with people on ways to explore their feelings, approach their goals, and face the various challenges of life. I believe that therapy works best when you find the therapist who is the right fit for you and your unique experiences and life path. I want to create a safe space where you can lead the way and advocate for the approach that fits best for you and your goals for therapy, and I am open to feedback to help us find a good groove and make the most of our time together.
I do my best to create a warm, supportive environment to explore and process what is on your mind, and I like to bring in art therapy, narrative therapy, CBT, solutions-focused, and other strategies, depending on what feels right for you.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I love collaborating with people on ways to explore their feelings, approach their goals, and face the various challenges of life. I believe that therapy works best when you find the therapist who is the right fit for you and your unique experiences and life path. I want to create a safe space where you can lead the way and advocate for the approach that fits best for you and your goals for therapy, and I am open to feedback to help us find a good groove and make the most of our time together.
Practices empowerment and the healing arts of psychotherapy for adults, couples, families, and groups. Experienced in supporting parenthood through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting education, coaching, and support. Treats multiple and co-occurring disorders. Experienced in supporting mood disorders and symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and compulsions. Trauma specialist. Grief and loss. Experienced treating first responders. Provides LGBTQIA safe and affirming space and is experienced and trained in transgender and non-heteronormative support. Works to strengthen families and partners with their goals and values.
Practices empowerment and the healing arts of psychotherapy for adults, couples, families, and groups. Experienced in supporting parenthood through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting education, coaching, and support. Treats multiple and co-occurring disorders. Experienced in supporting mood disorders and symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and compulsions. Trauma specialist. Grief and loss. Experienced treating first responders. Provides LGBTQIA safe and affirming space and is experienced and trained in transgender and non-heteronormative support. Works to strengthen families and partners with their goals and values.
I engage clients in modalities that shift and awaken their connection with their inner wisdom, such as art, sound, dream exploration, and somatics.
Are you carrying family patterns that feel older than your own life? You may feel trapped in repeating relationship cycles, chronic anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or a persistent sense that you are responsible for holding others together. Many of my clients are navigating intergenerational trauma, unspoken family wounds, or the quiet grief of not belonging within their own lineage. I specialize in ancestral psychotherapy — supporting clients in healing inherited patterns, restoring inner authority, and reclaiming a grounded, self-led life rooted in clarity, connection, and choice.
I engage clients in modalities that shift and awaken their connection with their inner wisdom, such as art, sound, dream exploration, and somatics.
Are you carrying family patterns that feel older than your own life? You may feel trapped in repeating relationship cycles, chronic anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or a persistent sense that you are responsible for holding others together. Many of my clients are navigating intergenerational trauma, unspoken family wounds, or the quiet grief of not belonging within their own lineage. I specialize in ancestral psychotherapy — supporting clients in healing inherited patterns, restoring inner authority, and reclaiming a grounded, self-led life rooted in clarity, connection, and choice.
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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.