Art Therapy in Oak Park, CA
I also provide art therapy.
Are you tired of trying to manage anxiety/OCD symptoms with little to no relief? I am passionate about helping people get unstuck from their mental health symptoms and to be able to reach their full potential. I work with individuals aged 18 and up as well as their families when needed. I am a specialist in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the range of different anxiety disorders as well as the struggles that come along with these disorders. I am able to assist clients in learning new strategies to manage symptoms, meet personal goals, as well as create a fulfilling identity outside of struggling with mental health.
I also provide art therapy.
Are you tired of trying to manage anxiety/OCD symptoms with little to no relief? I am passionate about helping people get unstuck from their mental health symptoms and to be able to reach their full potential. I work with individuals aged 18 and up as well as their families when needed. I am a specialist in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the range of different anxiety disorders as well as the struggles that come along with these disorders. I am able to assist clients in learning new strategies to manage symptoms, meet personal goals, as well as create a fulfilling identity outside of struggling with mental health.
Hello, my name is Eimy Estrada. I believe in creating a warm and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, gain insights and find the tools they need for personal growth and healing. It's my passion to walk alongside individuals on their unique journeys providing guidance and empowering them to live their best lives. Having experienced the transformative power of therapy firsthand, I am deeply passionate about helping others unlock their potential for growth and healing. Witnessing the positive changes in my own life and seeing loved ones thrive through therapy inspired me to dedicate myself to this field.
Hello, my name is Eimy Estrada. I believe in creating a warm and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, gain insights and find the tools they need for personal growth and healing. It's my passion to walk alongside individuals on their unique journeys providing guidance and empowering them to live their best lives. Having experienced the transformative power of therapy firsthand, I am deeply passionate about helping others unlock their potential for growth and healing. Witnessing the positive changes in my own life and seeing loved ones thrive through therapy inspired me to dedicate myself to this field.
I believe therapy should feel like having a cheerleader in your corner, supporting you on your journey to becoming. You may be navigating grief, chronic illness, trauma, or a life transition, longing to feel your spark again to reconnect with it and feel grounded and clear. Your spark is still there, and I’m here to help you uncover it.I work with spiritually and creatively minded people—caregivers, empaths, and artists who want to explore their inner world, process experiences, and live with intention. I am passionate about supporting individuals through matrescence and the perinatal journey, honoring emotional and identity shifts.
I believe therapy should feel like having a cheerleader in your corner, supporting you on your journey to becoming. You may be navigating grief, chronic illness, trauma, or a life transition, longing to feel your spark again to reconnect with it and feel grounded and clear. Your spark is still there, and I’m here to help you uncover it.I work with spiritually and creatively minded people—caregivers, empaths, and artists who want to explore their inner world, process experiences, and live with intention. I am passionate about supporting individuals through matrescence and the perinatal journey, honoring emotional and identity shifts.
BNI Treatment Centers treats a wide range of adolescent conditions including mental health, behavioral issues, learning disabilities, and substance abuse. Our highly experienced clinical teams provide intensive treatment programming to help your teenager thrive. Call today for guidance and help.
BNI Treatment Centers treats a wide range of adolescent conditions including mental health, behavioral issues, learning disabilities, and substance abuse. Our highly experienced clinical teams provide intensive treatment programming to help your teenager thrive. Call today for guidance and help.
Welcome! If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I believe a trusting connection between therapist and client is at the heart of healing. I offer a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space to feel heard, process emotions, gain insight, and develop practical tools for life’s challenges. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and groups, supporting anxiety, depression, grief, identity, relationships, mood concerns, and chronic health challenges. I offer therapy groups too. I’d be honored to walk alongside you toward well-being and a life that feels authentically yours!
Welcome! If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I believe a trusting connection between therapist and client is at the heart of healing. I offer a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space to feel heard, process emotions, gain insight, and develop practical tools for life’s challenges. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and groups, supporting anxiety, depression, grief, identity, relationships, mood concerns, and chronic health challenges. I offer therapy groups too. I’d be honored to walk alongside you toward well-being and a life that feels authentically yours!
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Human beings are complex and unique. We go through challenges that we cannot always see our way though on our own. My experience and interest includes working with children, adolescents, individuals and families on a variety of different issues; including depression, anxiety, OCD, giftedness, multi-cultural families and trauma.
Human beings are complex and unique. We go through challenges that we cannot always see our way though on our own. My experience and interest includes working with children, adolescents, individuals and families on a variety of different issues; including depression, anxiety, OCD, giftedness, multi-cultural families and trauma.
I help individuals reconnect with their creativity, intuition, and inner wisdom so they can move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through a blend of coaching, creative exploration, and intuitive guidance, I help clients break through limiting patterns, rediscover what inspires them, and create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. My approach is personal, transformative, and deeply focused on helping each client unlock the unique potential within them.
I help individuals reconnect with their creativity, intuition, and inner wisdom so they can move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through a blend of coaching, creative exploration, and intuitive guidance, I help clients break through limiting patterns, rediscover what inspires them, and create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. My approach is personal, transformative, and deeply focused on helping each client unlock the unique potential within them.
I have extensive experience in film as a creative professional as well as in the art world.
I offer in-person, outdoor garden sessions (w/ indoor, phone & zoom when needed.) I collaborate with your highest functioning self to support your confused, critical, scared young parts. Your psyche is resilient and thrives on love and therapeutic attention. I laugh a lot with my clients. Though the work of healing can be challenging, my clients usually begin to feel better and keep coming. I work well with creative people and across the spectrums of straight to queer and mono to poly. I have specializations in Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Buddhism and Existential psychotherapy and a background in philosophy.
I have extensive experience in film as a creative professional as well as in the art world.
I offer in-person, outdoor garden sessions (w/ indoor, phone & zoom when needed.) I collaborate with your highest functioning self to support your confused, critical, scared young parts. Your psyche is resilient and thrives on love and therapeutic attention. I laugh a lot with my clients. Though the work of healing can be challenging, my clients usually begin to feel better and keep coming. I work well with creative people and across the spectrums of straight to queer and mono to poly. I have specializations in Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Buddhism and Existential psychotherapy and a background in philosophy.
With kids I incorporate art/mindfulness too.
Hello and welcome! I'm here to support you or your loved ones on the journey towards mental and emotional well-being. Life presents us with challenges that can feel overwhelming, but I believe that with the right support, everyone has the ability to grow, heal, and create a life that feels more fulfilling. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted. Whether someone is navigating personal struggles, seeking to improve relationships, or looking to develop healthier coping strategies, I am committed to walking alongside them with support, warmth, and encouragement.
With kids I incorporate art/mindfulness too.
Hello and welcome! I'm here to support you or your loved ones on the journey towards mental and emotional well-being. Life presents us with challenges that can feel overwhelming, but I believe that with the right support, everyone has the ability to grow, heal, and create a life that feels more fulfilling. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted. Whether someone is navigating personal struggles, seeking to improve relationships, or looking to develop healthier coping strategies, I am committed to walking alongside them with support, warmth, and encouragement.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about supporting teens and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges. I work from a compassionate and collaborative approach, helping clients feel seen, understood, and empowered. My therapeutic style blends Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Narrative Therapy, which allows clients to tap into their strengths, re-author their stories, and discover new possibilities for growth. Additionally, Alex is EMDR trained and is currently in the process of pursuing EMDR certification.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about supporting teens and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges. I work from a compassionate and collaborative approach, helping clients feel seen, understood, and empowered. My therapeutic style blends Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Narrative Therapy, which allows clients to tap into their strengths, re-author their stories, and discover new possibilities for growth. Additionally, Alex is EMDR trained and is currently in the process of pursuing EMDR certification.
Psychotherapy is often misunderstood in the media, yet remains an effective treatment to explore the most hidden parts of oneself. Symptoms reveal internal longing, conflict, grief & survival. They arise from a dormant personal history that is awakened by the professional receptive other—one who stays close without collapsing into advice, fixing, or haste. The weight of depression is a displaced desire for expression & creativity. The alternative to anxiety is actualizing needs. We move together effectively & consciously, so trapped symptoms metabolize into meaning, agency & aliveness. Together, we explore your life challenges.
Psychotherapy is often misunderstood in the media, yet remains an effective treatment to explore the most hidden parts of oneself. Symptoms reveal internal longing, conflict, grief & survival. They arise from a dormant personal history that is awakened by the professional receptive other—one who stays close without collapsing into advice, fixing, or haste. The weight of depression is a displaced desire for expression & creativity. The alternative to anxiety is actualizing needs. We move together effectively & consciously, so trapped symptoms metabolize into meaning, agency & aliveness. Together, we explore your life challenges.
Making the decision to come to therapy is the first step to beginning your personal journey. As your therapist, I am passionate about assisting you in addressing your needs and in overcoming the barriers you face. I love integrating different interventions to meet your needs best. I believe in tailoring each session to each person regardless if you are struggling through a new life transition, working through painful experiences, or attempting to regain your life back from symptoms of depression and anxiety. My hope is that our sessions together will bring insight, stability, and peace within your relationships and life.
Making the decision to come to therapy is the first step to beginning your personal journey. As your therapist, I am passionate about assisting you in addressing your needs and in overcoming the barriers you face. I love integrating different interventions to meet your needs best. I believe in tailoring each session to each person regardless if you are struggling through a new life transition, working through painful experiences, or attempting to regain your life back from symptoms of depression and anxiety. My hope is that our sessions together will bring insight, stability, and peace within your relationships and life.
As a Registered Art Therapist & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have collaborated with incredible clients over the past 13 years of my career.
My therapeutic style is warm, person centered and integrative. Licensed in California and Missouri, I blend traditional talk therapy with creative interventions to support clients in working through challenges collaboratively. I believe in the power of creative expression as a vehicle for reflection, problem solving, self discovery, transformation & healing.
As a Registered Art Therapist & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have collaborated with incredible clients over the past 13 years of my career.
My therapeutic style is warm, person centered and integrative. Licensed in California and Missouri, I blend traditional talk therapy with creative interventions to support clients in working through challenges collaboratively. I believe in the power of creative expression as a vehicle for reflection, problem solving, self discovery, transformation & healing.
I have special training in trauma (PTSD) and addiction, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, depth psychotherapy, Jungian psychology, art therapy, dream work, relationship (attachment) issues, spiritual issues, grief and infertility.
The techniques I have discovered and found useful on my own healing journey have become the foundation for my practice as a holistic psychotherapist. I aim to create a sacred and compassionate space where individuals can embark on a transformative exploration of their inner worlds, healing past trauma or negative beliefs so that they can fully live in the present moment. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, recognizing the uniqueness of each person's experience and honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
I have special training in trauma (PTSD) and addiction, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, depth psychotherapy, Jungian psychology, art therapy, dream work, relationship (attachment) issues, spiritual issues, grief and infertility.
The techniques I have discovered and found useful on my own healing journey have become the foundation for my practice as a holistic psychotherapist. I aim to create a sacred and compassionate space where individuals can embark on a transformative exploration of their inner worlds, healing past trauma or negative beliefs so that they can fully live in the present moment. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, recognizing the uniqueness of each person's experience and honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
I work with children, teens, and adults who have experienced issues with life adjustments, anxiety, depression. I also have extensive experience navigating the hardships of chronic illness, specifically Type 1 Diabetes. I believe in the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel heard and validated. Overall, it is my intent to be a compassionate therapist who is dedicated to helping my clients heal, grow, and thrive. I am committed to providing person-centered care that recognizes the whole person and the importance of the mind-body connection.
I work with children, teens, and adults who have experienced issues with life adjustments, anxiety, depression. I also have extensive experience navigating the hardships of chronic illness, specifically Type 1 Diabetes. I believe in the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel heard and validated. Overall, it is my intent to be a compassionate therapist who is dedicated to helping my clients heal, grow, and thrive. I am committed to providing person-centered care that recognizes the whole person and the importance of the mind-body connection.
“No mud, no lotus”-Thich Nhat Hahn. I love this concept. Life is muddy, but fertile for growth! With warmth, authenticity, & levity, I strive to reduce suffering, assist in building resiliency, & empower clients to unlock their potential. With a whole-person perspective, I help clients develop life balance - using an integrated & eclectic approach, tailored to meet individual needs.
“No mud, no lotus”-Thich Nhat Hahn. I love this concept. Life is muddy, but fertile for growth! With warmth, authenticity, & levity, I strive to reduce suffering, assist in building resiliency, & empower clients to unlock their potential. With a whole-person perspective, I help clients develop life balance - using an integrated & eclectic approach, tailored to meet individual needs.
You’re caught between honoring your family and honoring yourself. You may be questioning inherited beliefs about love, success, or identity while feeling the pull of cultural expectations. You might be navigating anxiety, grief, breakup, trauma, or a major life transition. Perhaps you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or in a non-traditional relationship, ready to stop repeating painful patterns. You want to communicate clearly, make choices that reflect your truth, and feel more grounded in who you are. You’re ready to explore the space between duty and desire and live with authenticity.
You’re caught between honoring your family and honoring yourself. You may be questioning inherited beliefs about love, success, or identity while feeling the pull of cultural expectations. You might be navigating anxiety, grief, breakup, trauma, or a major life transition. Perhaps you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or in a non-traditional relationship, ready to stop repeating painful patterns. You want to communicate clearly, make choices that reflect your truth, and feel more grounded in who you are. You’re ready to explore the space between duty and desire and live with authenticity.
If you are struggling with anxiety or stress I can help you. Whether it's focused on food and body issues, relationship problems or addiction or relates to our current climate, I provide both mental and somatic tools to help you on your journey to a more enjoyable and satisfying life. In a safe and caring environment we can examine your thoughts and behavior patterns and practice tools that shift your thinking and calm your nervous system to heal old wounds. Wherever you find yourself I can help you to develop a compassionate view of yourself and empower you to take steps towards getting your unmet needs fulfilled.
If you are struggling with anxiety or stress I can help you. Whether it's focused on food and body issues, relationship problems or addiction or relates to our current climate, I provide both mental and somatic tools to help you on your journey to a more enjoyable and satisfying life. In a safe and caring environment we can examine your thoughts and behavior patterns and practice tools that shift your thinking and calm your nervous system to heal old wounds. Wherever you find yourself I can help you to develop a compassionate view of yourself and empower you to take steps towards getting your unmet needs fulfilled.
My work is deeply informed by somatic work, cultural sensitivity, and the lived experiences of first-generation, immigrant, and Indigenous communities. In our work together, therapy is both reflective and experiential. Clients can expect a space that honors their full identity, history, and resilience, while challenging what no longer serves them. I often invite exploration around the question: How has your culture helped you, and how has your culture harmed you? This inquiry allows us to hold pride and grief at the same time, creating room for clarity, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
My work is deeply informed by somatic work, cultural sensitivity, and the lived experiences of first-generation, immigrant, and Indigenous communities. In our work together, therapy is both reflective and experiential. Clients can expect a space that honors their full identity, history, and resilience, while challenging what no longer serves them. I often invite exploration around the question: How has your culture helped you, and how has your culture harmed you? This inquiry allows us to hold pride and grief at the same time, creating room for clarity, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
Along this journey, Shannon incorporates CBT, mindfulness, and art therapy techniques.
Shannon Loos-Vankawala, LPC is accepting adult clients online in MO and CA. She uses a person-centered, strength-based approach to help clients organize their thoughts, navigate behavior patterns and obstacles, and clarify steps toward their unique goals. In order to reach those goals, Shannon works with clients to improve: anxiety, depression, adjustment/transitions, burn out, relationships and dating, trauma, self-esteem/confidence, self-care, coping skills, and more. Shannon explores these pieces with clients to really see what may be holding them back, and uncover a way forward that is filled with acceptance and balance.
Along this journey, Shannon incorporates CBT, mindfulness, and art therapy techniques.
Shannon Loos-Vankawala, LPC is accepting adult clients online in MO and CA. She uses a person-centered, strength-based approach to help clients organize their thoughts, navigate behavior patterns and obstacles, and clarify steps toward their unique goals. In order to reach those goals, Shannon works with clients to improve: anxiety, depression, adjustment/transitions, burn out, relationships and dating, trauma, self-esteem/confidence, self-care, coping skills, and more. Shannon explores these pieces with clients to really see what may be holding them back, and uncover a way forward that is filled with acceptance and balance.
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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.