Art Therapy in Los Altos Hills, CA
You may look like you are holding it all together, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected. I serve first responders, trauma survivors, and women who are carrying too muc find steadiness, relief, and a clearer way forward. Whether you are dealing with burnout, compassion fatigue, PTSD, anxiety, grief, or a major life transition, therapy can give space to breathe, process, and heal. For four decades, I've worked with trauma, grief, stress injuries, and life transitions. I have trained professionals, supervised, taught at university-level, and helped hundreds of people recover from overwhelming life experiences.
You may look like you are holding it all together, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected. I serve first responders, trauma survivors, and women who are carrying too muc find steadiness, relief, and a clearer way forward. Whether you are dealing with burnout, compassion fatigue, PTSD, anxiety, grief, or a major life transition, therapy can give space to breathe, process, and heal. For four decades, I've worked with trauma, grief, stress injuries, and life transitions. I have trained professionals, supervised, taught at university-level, and helped hundreds of people recover from overwhelming life experiences.
Are you a busy professional, navigating the complexities of career and personal life? Struggling with dating issues? Unresolved family conflicts, emotional toll of trauma or divorce? Perhaps you are facing the added pressure of court-ordered family/ therapy for your child; or trying to balance the demands of legal and professional responsibilities?
Since I am certified in EMDR for trauma, Domestic Violence, and eating disorders, I am a compassionate and skilled therapist who can provide support through the challenges you face. Reconnect with your true self /individuality & set clear boundaries to protect your well-being..
Are you a busy professional, navigating the complexities of career and personal life? Struggling with dating issues? Unresolved family conflicts, emotional toll of trauma or divorce? Perhaps you are facing the added pressure of court-ordered family/ therapy for your child; or trying to balance the demands of legal and professional responsibilities?
Since I am certified in EMDR for trauma, Domestic Violence, and eating disorders, I am a compassionate and skilled therapist who can provide support through the challenges you face. Reconnect with your true self /individuality & set clear boundaries to protect your well-being..
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Art Therapist, I offer a genuine and non judgmental approach to helping individuals who are seeking to improve their relational and emotional well being.
Art therapy isn't about creating beautiful art. It is about healing clients, of any age, who may want to explore and express themselves and communicate in a more indirect and non verbal way. Art therapy materials include pencils, oil pastels, paint, and collage. Art therapy is entirely optional if just talk therapy is preferred.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Art Therapist, I offer a genuine and non judgmental approach to helping individuals who are seeking to improve their relational and emotional well being.
Art therapy isn't about creating beautiful art. It is about healing clients, of any age, who may want to explore and express themselves and communicate in a more indirect and non verbal way. Art therapy materials include pencils, oil pastels, paint, and collage. Art therapy is entirely optional if just talk therapy is preferred.
I work with teens, parents, and adults to support meaningful change and personal growth. My approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, with a strong commitment to empowering my clients—especially adolescents navigating a wide range of challenges. I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulties with medication adherence, and chronic medical conditions. When working with minors, I collaborate closely with parents and external providers to ensure a seamless and coordinated continuum of care.
I work with teens, parents, and adults to support meaningful change and personal growth. My approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, with a strong commitment to empowering my clients—especially adolescents navigating a wide range of challenges. I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulties with medication adherence, and chronic medical conditions. When working with minors, I collaborate closely with parents and external providers to ensure a seamless and coordinated continuum of care.
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Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Are you interested in straightening your path and gaining clarity? If so, please consider reaching out. It is important to understand that throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you feeling off balance or uncomfortable with the emotions you are experiencing. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life. I believe in utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Are you interested in straightening your path and gaining clarity? If so, please consider reaching out. It is important to understand that throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you feeling off balance or uncomfortable with the emotions you are experiencing. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life. I believe in utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
As a caring and dedicated therapist, I’m here to provide a supportive space for you to navigate the challenges you’re facing. Whether you’re grappling with relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, or any other issues, know that you’re not alone in this journey. In our sessions, I prioritize your unique experiences and needs, ensuring that our therapy is centered around you as an individual. Drawing from my diverse background as an immigrant and an engineer in the corporate world, I bring a unique perspective to our conversations, allowing me to better understand the complexities of the challenges you’re encountering.
As a caring and dedicated therapist, I’m here to provide a supportive space for you to navigate the challenges you’re facing. Whether you’re grappling with relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, depression, or any other issues, know that you’re not alone in this journey. In our sessions, I prioritize your unique experiences and needs, ensuring that our therapy is centered around you as an individual. Drawing from my diverse background as an immigrant and an engineer in the corporate world, I bring a unique perspective to our conversations, allowing me to better understand the complexities of the challenges you’re encountering.
Specializing in psycho educational assessment for a variety of needs; including, Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Emotional Disturbance, and other specific learning disabilities. An honest, culturally responsive professional committed to understanding my client's unique needs to develop an appropriate action plan.
Specializing in psycho educational assessment for a variety of needs; including, Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Emotional Disturbance, and other specific learning disabilities. An honest, culturally responsive professional committed to understanding my client's unique needs to develop an appropriate action plan.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I provide therapy for adults, teenagers, and children. I work with individuals who have a history of trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. My approach is to meet you where you are, have a laid-back approach, and at times will be candid. I typically utilize strength-based approach, solution focus intervention, client-centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience with people from diverse cultures and families that have gone through adoption process.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I provide therapy for adults, teenagers, and children. I work with individuals who have a history of trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. My approach is to meet you where you are, have a laid-back approach, and at times will be candid. I typically utilize strength-based approach, solution focus intervention, client-centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience with people from diverse cultures and families that have gone through adoption process.
My name is Kelisha LaGrone and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both CA and TX. My approach to therapy includes meeting my clients where they are at and co- creating and collaborating with my clients to tailor a treatment plan that meets their individual and very unique needs. My focus area includes, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity integration and consolidation, family or relationship conflict, and trauma.
My name is Kelisha LaGrone and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both CA and TX. My approach to therapy includes meeting my clients where they are at and co- creating and collaborating with my clients to tailor a treatment plan that meets their individual and very unique needs. My focus area includes, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity integration and consolidation, family or relationship conflict, and 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.
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 Dayna Hunt and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in the State of California. I was born and raised in Northern California, specifically Marin County. I have lived in Southern California and also Seattle, Washington. I have traveled across the United States as well as to Europe and lived a short time in Australia. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, spending time in nature and with family. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, CA and my Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology at Dominican University in San Rafael, California
Hello, my name is Dayna Hunt and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in the State of California. I was born and raised in Northern California, specifically Marin County. I have lived in Southern California and also Seattle, Washington. I have traveled across the United States as well as to Europe and lived a short time in Australia. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, spending time in nature and with family. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, CA and my Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology at Dominican University in San Rafael, California
Hello! I offer my clients extensive experience and specialized training to assist them in their healing journey. I am strengths-based, client-centered, trauma-focused, culturally curious and humble, and knowledgeable about how oppression operates. Having worked for many years with thousands of different people in settings such as individual, community, and hospital levels of care, my practice is grounded in evidence-based paradigms, including neuroscience, sensory-motor therapies, Mindful Self-Compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction.
Hello! I offer my clients extensive experience and specialized training to assist them in their healing journey. I am strengths-based, client-centered, trauma-focused, culturally curious and humble, and knowledgeable about how oppression operates. Having worked for many years with thousands of different people in settings such as individual, community, and hospital levels of care, my practice is grounded in evidence-based paradigms, including neuroscience, sensory-motor therapies, Mindful Self-Compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction.
You are someone who cares deeply, works hard, and strives to do your best in your relationships, career, and daily life. At times, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout or stress can make it difficult to slow down, trust yourself, or feel fully present. You might find yourself overthinking, putting pressure on yourself, or focusing so much on others' needs that your own needs get pushed aside. I specialize in working with adults who feel held back by self-doubt in their relationships, family roles, and life ambitions. Together, we'll work to quiet the inner critic, build self-confidence, and help you trust yourself more fully.
You are someone who cares deeply, works hard, and strives to do your best in your relationships, career, and daily life. At times, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout or stress can make it difficult to slow down, trust yourself, or feel fully present. You might find yourself overthinking, putting pressure on yourself, or focusing so much on others' needs that your own needs get pushed aside. I specialize in working with adults who feel held back by self-doubt in their relationships, family roles, and life ambitions. Together, we'll work to quiet the inner critic, build self-confidence, and help you trust yourself more fully.
Are you tired of trying to prove that you deserve to be believed, loved, and heard? If you are carrying the silent weight of walking on eggshells, please take a deep breath: you are not broken, and you don’t have to do this alone anymore. Whether you are healing from an unsafe childhood, untangling yourself from a painful relationship, or stepping away from a religious environment that traded love for fear, I am here to offer a safe, gentle space for you to land. Together, we will help your nervous system rest so you can finally begin to trust your own voice again.
Are you tired of trying to prove that you deserve to be believed, loved, and heard? If you are carrying the silent weight of walking on eggshells, please take a deep breath: you are not broken, and you don’t have to do this alone anymore. Whether you are healing from an unsafe childhood, untangling yourself from a painful relationship, or stepping away from a religious environment that traded love for fear, I am here to offer a safe, gentle space for you to land. Together, we will help your nervous system rest so you can finally begin to trust your own voice again.
Hi, I'm Kisha! I have my master's in clinical and School Counseling as well as a Ph.D. in Family Studies. I'm very dedicated to learning about my client's needs and providing the best support to them. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, including mental health clinics, urgent care, foster family agencies, schools, colleges, and shelters. I've used both therapeutic techniques and the arts to bring wholeness to others. I believe in finding new ways to grow, and I'd be honored to be your therapist.
Hi, I'm Kisha! I have my master's in clinical and School Counseling as well as a Ph.D. in Family Studies. I'm very dedicated to learning about my client's needs and providing the best support to them. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, including mental health clinics, urgent care, foster family agencies, schools, colleges, and shelters. I've used both therapeutic techniques and the arts to bring wholeness to others. I believe in finding new ways to grow, and I'd be honored to be your therapist.
I am also a board-certified art therapist.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic and strength-based, drawing from DBT and CBT to build skills, increase insight, and support emotional regulation. I can also integrate art therapy when helpful, offering creative ways to explore experiences, express emotions, and promote healing.
I am also a board-certified art therapist.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic and strength-based, drawing from DBT and CBT to build skills, increase insight, and support emotional regulation. I can also integrate art therapy when helpful, offering creative ways to explore experiences, express emotions, and promote healing.
I believe we all have abilities to transform, heal, and move towards a greater level of wellness in our lives. Each person is unique with their own challenges and experiences that may later manifest as roadblocks that can impact their capacity to be fully present in life. These can hold us back from achieving our full potential.
I believe we all have abilities to transform, heal, and move towards a greater level of wellness in our lives. Each person is unique with their own challenges and experiences that may later manifest as roadblocks that can impact their capacity to be fully present in life. These can hold us back from achieving our full potential.
You may appear capable on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected within. I offer warm, high-quality, trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, relationships, and major life transitions. Alongside private practice, I work in a boutique residential treatment setting, providing individualized care for complex emotional and behavioral concerns. I integrate IFS, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, ACT, expressive arts, energy psychology, and family systems to support meaningful, lasting change.
You may appear capable on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected within. I offer warm, high-quality, trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, relationships, and major life transitions. Alongside private practice, I work in a boutique residential treatment setting, providing individualized care for complex emotional and behavioral concerns. I integrate IFS, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, ACT, expressive arts, energy psychology, and family systems to support meaningful, lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to support you through life’s toughest moments, whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or navigating the complexities of psychosis.Together, we’ll explore the patterns and challenges that are holding you back, while also building on your strengths.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to support you through life’s toughest moments, whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or navigating the complexities of psychosis.Together, we’ll explore the patterns and challenges that are holding you back, while also building on your strengths.
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.
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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.