Art Therapy in Lafayette, CA
We use talk therapy modalities, play therapy, sand tray, art, music, movement/action oriented therapies, empirically supportive therapies, somatic work, mindfulness, and more.
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional intensity, high sensitivity, loneliness, insomnia, or relationship problems, or if your child or teen struggles with excessive worry, moodiness or sadness, you don't need to manage alone. We are a group of authentic and interactive therapists who are strengths-based in our approach. Let us help you (or your child, teen, family member) gain insight and understanding, learn emotional regulation, improve your relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve satisfaction at work/school, and experience well-being and empowerment. www.TheraThrive.com
We use talk therapy modalities, play therapy, sand tray, art, music, movement/action oriented therapies, empirically supportive therapies, somatic work, mindfulness, and more.
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional intensity, high sensitivity, loneliness, insomnia, or relationship problems, or if your child or teen struggles with excessive worry, moodiness or sadness, you don't need to manage alone. We are a group of authentic and interactive therapists who are strengths-based in our approach. Let us help you (or your child, teen, family member) gain insight and understanding, learn emotional regulation, improve your relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve satisfaction at work/school, and experience well-being and empowerment. www.TheraThrive.com
Misunderstood? Anxious? Angry? Lost?
Therapy is a space for exploration through empathy, curiosity, and reflection. You are not meant to be fixed, but to be better understood while gaining new skills. In an ever-changing and overwhelming world, navigating relationships, identity, life transitions, and the lingering impacts of stress or trauma can feel difficult and isolating. You may feel stuck at times, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
I welcome individuals from all backgrounds. I often work with women and adolescents experiencing attachment and relational issues, anxiety/depression, self-esteem, and emotional expression.
Misunderstood? Anxious? Angry? Lost?
Therapy is a space for exploration through empathy, curiosity, and reflection. You are not meant to be fixed, but to be better understood while gaining new skills. In an ever-changing and overwhelming world, navigating relationships, identity, life transitions, and the lingering impacts of stress or trauma can feel difficult and isolating. You may feel stuck at times, but you do not have to navigate it alone.
I welcome individuals from all backgrounds. I often work with women and adolescents experiencing attachment and relational issues, anxiety/depression, self-esteem, and emotional expression.
Katie Malone, TheraThrive Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
5 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
Do you, or your child, struggle with intense emotions? Do either of you spend time feeling alone and searching for meaning? Maybe you find it difficult to increase your sense of self-worth, and wonder what to do? If any of these questions resonate with you, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (99859) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (4606), and I genuinely enjoy and feel honored to work with each of my clients, and provide them with the support they need to meet their goals.
Do you, or your child, struggle with intense emotions? Do either of you spend time feeling alone and searching for meaning? Maybe you find it difficult to increase your sense of self-worth, and wonder what to do? If any of these questions resonate with you, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (99859) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (4606), and I genuinely enjoy and feel honored to work with each of my clients, and provide them with the support they need to meet their goals.
Welcome. I'm here to help you embrace and navigate the complexity of who you are. I offer comprehensive neuropsychological assessments that provide clarity about daily challenges, and that explore diagnoses such as ADHD and Autism spectrum. After a clinical interview, I design a battery of tests that explore cognitive functioning, memory, attention, processing speed, executive functioning, personality, mood, and relationship patterns. To gain a broader perspective, I consult with a spouse, parent, or teacher. I have evaluated hundreds of neurodivergent adults, adolescents, and children, and I honor each unique story.
Welcome. I'm here to help you embrace and navigate the complexity of who you are. I offer comprehensive neuropsychological assessments that provide clarity about daily challenges, and that explore diagnoses such as ADHD and Autism spectrum. After a clinical interview, I design a battery of tests that explore cognitive functioning, memory, attention, processing speed, executive functioning, personality, mood, and relationship patterns. To gain a broader perspective, I consult with a spouse, parent, or teacher. I have evaluated hundreds of neurodivergent adults, adolescents, and children, and I honor each unique story.
For eleven years I have had hands-on experience working with individuals, children, couples and families, and have helped my clients deal with the various challenges life brought them. Diversity and inclusion are core beliefs of mine. I feel that every person has value that can be enriched and strengthened.
For eleven years I have had hands-on experience working with individuals, children, couples and families, and have helped my clients deal with the various challenges life brought them. Diversity and inclusion are core beliefs of mine. I feel that every person has value that can be enriched and strengthened.
By the time a child with ADHD reaches the age of ten years old they have received over 20,000 additional messages of criticism than their non-ADHD counterparts. These stressors stack up over time and can build to a state of complex trauma by the time we reach young adulthood. What have these stressors done to dim your light?
Living with neurocomplexities like ADHD can cause us to expend massive amounts of emotional energy. Coping mechanisms crop up to try to shield us from shame and failure, and then end up becoming a trap that makes it difficult to imagine a future where your true personality can exist too.
By the time a child with ADHD reaches the age of ten years old they have received over 20,000 additional messages of criticism than their non-ADHD counterparts. These stressors stack up over time and can build to a state of complex trauma by the time we reach young adulthood. What have these stressors done to dim your light?
Living with neurocomplexities like ADHD can cause us to expend massive amounts of emotional energy. Coping mechanisms crop up to try to shield us from shame and failure, and then end up becoming a trap that makes it difficult to imagine a future where your true personality can exist too.
Everyone has challenges and battles to fight. A pain-free life is not always possible. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s difficulties. Whether you struggle with depression, grief, anxiety, or other issues, you should know there is hope for better tomorrows.
Everyone has challenges and battles to fight. A pain-free life is not always possible. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s difficulties. Whether you struggle with depression, grief, anxiety, or other issues, you should know there is hope for better tomorrows.
I specialize in working with queer identified people, ADHD, HSP, OCD, and Autism. Being in our bodies, and being in our world can be very difficult. This is especially true when you're a highly sensitive person.
My typical client often hears they’re “being too much" while also dreading the feeling of “not being enough".
I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like you’re "too much". I’m here to support you in connecting with your inherent worth.
Typically, my client's goals are to improve emotional regulation, improve relationships, and feel more in control of their neurodivergence.
I specialize in working with queer identified people, ADHD, HSP, OCD, and Autism. Being in our bodies, and being in our world can be very difficult. This is especially true when you're a highly sensitive person.
My typical client often hears they’re “being too much" while also dreading the feeling of “not being enough".
I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like you’re "too much". I’m here to support you in connecting with your inherent worth.
Typically, my client's goals are to improve emotional regulation, improve relationships, and feel more in control of their neurodivergence.
If you or your child are struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. We work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, big emotions, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many of the families we see are looking for support not just for their child, but for how to feel more confident and effective as parents. We help make sense of what’s going on and create a clear, supportive path forward.
If you or your child are struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. We work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, big emotions, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Many of the families we see are looking for support not just for their child, but for how to feel more confident and effective as parents. We help make sense of what’s going on and create a clear, supportive path forward.
Life is full of unexpected events and struggles, which are sometimes overwhelming. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable to explore ways to achieve their goals. Having a person who listens with no judgment, who cares, and who can help you gain some perspective and insight is extremely valuable. Together we will create a plan that will allow you to regain a sense of empowerment, purpose, and happiness in your life.
Life is full of unexpected events and struggles, which are sometimes overwhelming. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable to explore ways to achieve their goals. Having a person who listens with no judgment, who cares, and who can help you gain some perspective and insight is extremely valuable. Together we will create a plan that will allow you to regain a sense of empowerment, purpose, and happiness in your life.
I also have a background in art therapy and sandtray.
I believe patients come to us because they feel grief, anxiety, depression and traumatized or alienated from themselves and others. The suffering you experience comes in many forms and you do not always have the words to say what you feel. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents whom have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, ADHD, chronic somatic pains and/or are experiencing grief and loss. I also work with couples and families. I have a specialization in expressive arts therapy and sandtray for those who may have difficulty expressing their feelings, memories and experiences through verbal means.
I also have a background in art therapy and sandtray.
I believe patients come to us because they feel grief, anxiety, depression and traumatized or alienated from themselves and others. The suffering you experience comes in many forms and you do not always have the words to say what you feel. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents whom have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, ADHD, chronic somatic pains and/or are experiencing grief and loss. I also work with couples and families. I have a specialization in expressive arts therapy and sandtray for those who may have difficulty expressing their feelings, memories and experiences through verbal means.
You are taking an important step by seeking out therapy. Life can be intense and unpredictable and we all need support! I primarily work with children, young adults, couples, and individuals through all developmental stages in life. I love supporting young adults in their transition into adulthood. I am here to be with you in your process of growth and change as you reconnect to your essence and joy.
You are taking an important step by seeking out therapy. Life can be intense and unpredictable and we all need support! I primarily work with children, young adults, couples, and individuals through all developmental stages in life. I love supporting young adults in their transition into adulthood. I am here to be with you in your process of growth and change as you reconnect to your essence and joy.
Change isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither is therapy. I blend evidence-based practices and practical tools to meet you where you are. Whether you're carrying the weight of burnout, trauma, depression,identity shifts—or simply feeling lost—we’ll co-create a flexible path that honors your lived experience and unique rhythm. In our sessions, you'll find warmth, attunement, curiosity, and space to feel, grow and rediscover yourself. If you've felt stuck in therapy approaches that don’t fully reflect who you are—or if you’re longing for something more flexible, integrative, and heart-centered—let’s explore this together.
Change isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither is therapy. I blend evidence-based practices and practical tools to meet you where you are. Whether you're carrying the weight of burnout, trauma, depression,identity shifts—or simply feeling lost—we’ll co-create a flexible path that honors your lived experience and unique rhythm. In our sessions, you'll find warmth, attunement, curiosity, and space to feel, grow and rediscover yourself. If you've felt stuck in therapy approaches that don’t fully reflect who you are—or if you’re longing for something more flexible, integrative, and heart-centered—let’s explore this together.
Hello and welcome! I am glad to share with you a little bit about myself. I enjoy bringing creativity, humor, sensitivity, and curiosity into the therapeutic process. I work with many people that are highly sensitive for a variety of reasons, including neurodivergence, autoimmune disorders, and trauma. I support parents with the rich and unique experience of raising humans, some with highly sensitive and/or neurodivergent children. I also specialize in single parenting support.
Hello and welcome! I am glad to share with you a little bit about myself. I enjoy bringing creativity, humor, sensitivity, and curiosity into the therapeutic process. I work with many people that are highly sensitive for a variety of reasons, including neurodivergence, autoimmune disorders, and trauma. I support parents with the rich and unique experience of raising humans, some with highly sensitive and/or neurodivergent children. I also specialize in single parenting support.
Dads matter. Dads matter as involved, responsible, and caring fathers. Furthermore, dads matter as people: in addition to being positive impacts on children, fathers have inherent human value. Dads deserve support, resources, and self curiosity and knowledge; and children deserve secure and healthy caregivers. Experiential therapy encourages deep exploration, authentic impact, and sustainable change. As fathers, this intersects with themes of male caregiver identity and healing for future generations. Therapy promotes internal connection, and corrective emotional experiences can mend the mind to create transformational growth.
Dads matter. Dads matter as involved, responsible, and caring fathers. Furthermore, dads matter as people: in addition to being positive impacts on children, fathers have inherent human value. Dads deserve support, resources, and self curiosity and knowledge; and children deserve secure and healthy caregivers. Experiential therapy encourages deep exploration, authentic impact, and sustainable change. As fathers, this intersects with themes of male caregiver identity and healing for future generations. Therapy promotes internal connection, and corrective emotional experiences can mend the mind to create transformational growth.
Are you struggling with any of the following: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, Autism, hoarding, organizational issues, and parenting issues? I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life when taking the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you on this new journey. I am looking for highly motivated individuals that are ready for the challenge, whom are dedicated and motivated to make a positive change in their life. I believe everyone deserves quality care.
Are you struggling with any of the following: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, Autism, hoarding, organizational issues, and parenting issues? I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life when taking the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you on this new journey. I am looking for highly motivated individuals that are ready for the challenge, whom are dedicated and motivated to make a positive change in their life. I believe everyone deserves quality care.
Your child is bright, thoughtful, and capable, but school feels harder than it should. Homework takes hours, small tasks derail the evening, and emotions seem to go from zero to 100 instantly. The inconsistency is what confuses you most. You’ve seen what they can do, which makes the struggles harder to understand. You’re not looking for excuses or quick fixes. You want clarity. You want to understand how your child’s brain works so you can support them in a way that actually helps and protects their confidence.
Your child is bright, thoughtful, and capable, but school feels harder than it should. Homework takes hours, small tasks derail the evening, and emotions seem to go from zero to 100 instantly. The inconsistency is what confuses you most. You’ve seen what they can do, which makes the struggles harder to understand. You’re not looking for excuses or quick fixes. You want clarity. You want to understand how your child’s brain works so you can support them in a way that actually helps and protects their confidence.
As a therapist my focus is your (and your family's) emotional health and happiness. Therapy can offer strategies and coping skills as well as guidance to access your own wisdom for solving the challenges you are currently facing. My approach has been to unitlize a compassionate, creative and flexible approach to the complexities of life's struggles that is tailored to your needs. My experience lies in my work with individuals, children, families and couples with a wide range of issues and life transitions. Specifically treating PTSD, Complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression.
As a therapist my focus is your (and your family's) emotional health and happiness. Therapy can offer strategies and coping skills as well as guidance to access your own wisdom for solving the challenges you are currently facing. My approach has been to unitlize a compassionate, creative and flexible approach to the complexities of life's struggles that is tailored to your needs. My experience lies in my work with individuals, children, families and couples with a wide range of issues and life transitions. Specifically treating PTSD, Complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression.
I consider it an honor to walk with you as you navigate the challenges and obstacles that life has thrown your way. My passion is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, feel stressed, are having relationship problems, or are experiencing depression. Working with adults, I am able to support you with life challenges in your relationship or work, coping with loss, aging, parenting, and any number of events that might be causing you to feel anxious, worried, or at a crossroads in life.
I consider it an honor to walk with you as you navigate the challenges and obstacles that life has thrown your way. My passion is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, struggle with anxiety, feel stressed, are having relationship problems, or are experiencing depression. Working with adults, I am able to support you with life challenges in your relationship or work, coping with loss, aging, parenting, and any number of events that might be causing you to feel anxious, worried, or at a crossroads in life.
I am a clinical psychologist based in Walnut Creek, CA. My graduate and postgraduate training included most major approaches to psychotherapy. When I begin psychotherapy with someone, my intent is to work in partnership with you. My style is one of active collaboration. Only with both of us involved, sharing our thoughts and ideas, can a safe and effective working environment develop. Change isn't easy. If it was, you might not be thinking about therapy.
I am a clinical psychologist based in Walnut Creek, CA. My graduate and postgraduate training included most major approaches to psychotherapy. When I begin psychotherapy with someone, my intent is to work in partnership with you. My style is one of active collaboration. Only with both of us involved, sharing our thoughts and ideas, can a safe and effective working environment develop. Change isn't easy. If it was, you might not be thinking about therapy.
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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.