Art Therapy in Redwood City, CA
Hi, I’m Madi. I believe deeply in meeting you where you are and creating a safe and supportive space for whatever you may be carrying. Whether you are in crisis, navigating trauma, adjusting to a life change, or seeking greater self-understanding, I can be there. I work with children aged 5-11, teens, adults, couples, and families. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relational problems, low self-esteem, identity exploration, life transitions, and the symptoms these issues cause. I have extensive experience in working with neurodivergent individuals, and I provide LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally competent care.
Hi, I’m Madi. I believe deeply in meeting you where you are and creating a safe and supportive space for whatever you may be carrying. Whether you are in crisis, navigating trauma, adjusting to a life change, or seeking greater self-understanding, I can be there. I work with children aged 5-11, teens, adults, couples, and families. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relational problems, low self-esteem, identity exploration, life transitions, and the symptoms these issues cause. I have extensive experience in working with neurodivergent individuals, and I provide LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally competent care.
My ideal clients are adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Many come to therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship stress, or crisis. At Riva Mental Health, we offer a safe, grounded, and compassionate space to feel understood, make sense of painful experiences, build insight and coping skills, and reconnect with steadiness, resilience, and hope.
My ideal clients are adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Many come to therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship stress, or crisis. At Riva Mental Health, we offer a safe, grounded, and compassionate space to feel understood, make sense of painful experiences, build insight and coping skills, and reconnect with steadiness, resilience, and hope.
As a board certified art therapist, I use art media, the creative process, and resulting artwork to help individuals, couples and families process trauma, reduce anxiety and depression, manage addictions, develop self-awareness, address unresolved emotional conflicts, improve social skills, and build self-esteem.
Whether you've been in therapy before, or this will be your first time; it is important to feel safe and comfortable enough to talk about things that are causing you distress. Are you experiencing life changes, decisions, challenges, trauma, illness, or disabilities? Are you looking for a way to cope with anxiety or depression? Do you have nightmares or trouble sleeping? Maybe you have experienced the loss of someone close to you, or a job, or a beloved pet. Or you are just plain stressed out. All the time. Talk can help, but so can non-verbal expressive therapies, in a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment.
As a board certified art therapist, I use art media, the creative process, and resulting artwork to help individuals, couples and families process trauma, reduce anxiety and depression, manage addictions, develop self-awareness, address unresolved emotional conflicts, improve social skills, and build self-esteem.
Whether you've been in therapy before, or this will be your first time; it is important to feel safe and comfortable enough to talk about things that are causing you distress. Are you experiencing life changes, decisions, challenges, trauma, illness, or disabilities? Are you looking for a way to cope with anxiety or depression? Do you have nightmares or trouble sleeping? Maybe you have experienced the loss of someone close to you, or a job, or a beloved pet. Or you are just plain stressed out. All the time. Talk can help, but so can non-verbal expressive therapies, in a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment.
I work with children, teens, and adults, and have experience supporting clients in both school and community mental health settings. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, self-esteem challenges, school stress, family dynamics, relationship issues, and anger management. I ’m deeply committed to creating a space where you feel genuinely seen—not just for what you’re going through, but for who you are at your core—and supported as you reconnect with your sense of self and inner strength.
I work with children, teens, and adults, and have experience supporting clients in both school and community mental health settings. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, self-esteem challenges, school stress, family dynamics, relationship issues, and anger management. I ’m deeply committed to creating a space where you feel genuinely seen—not just for what you’re going through, but for who you are at your core—and supported as you reconnect with your sense of self and inner strength.
I have also used other methods of therapy such as Art Therapy as well as Interpersonal Process when either the clients dislike the experience of CBT or if they prefer a more indirect and connection-based therapy.
My ideal client is someone who's interested in addressing and working on whatever their struggling with directly and openly. Perhaps you are no longer enjoying things you used to, or experiencing nervousness or tension in your work. Maybe you're worried all the time or you only have negative thoughts. My ideal client could be anyone, younger or older and ideally in California as I can only work in this state.
I have also used other methods of therapy such as Art Therapy as well as Interpersonal Process when either the clients dislike the experience of CBT or if they prefer a more indirect and connection-based therapy.
My ideal client is someone who's interested in addressing and working on whatever their struggling with directly and openly. Perhaps you are no longer enjoying things you used to, or experiencing nervousness or tension in your work. Maybe you're worried all the time or you only have negative thoughts. My ideal client could be anyone, younger or older and ideally in California as I can only work in this state.
Hi, my name is Cindy Wolfrom. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We all go through difficulties, and sometimes it's hard to reach out for help. I believe in taking a chance. And I believe in the process of therapy! I am well-versed in working with clients who struggle with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and those struggling with self-esteem or life transitional issues. I enjoy working with adult clients of all ages, from all cultures and all walks of life.
Hi, my name is Cindy Wolfrom. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We all go through difficulties, and sometimes it's hard to reach out for help. I believe in taking a chance. And I believe in the process of therapy! I am well-versed in working with clients who struggle with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and those struggling with self-esteem or life transitional issues. I enjoy working with adult clients of all ages, from all cultures and all walks of life.
I work with adults, seniors, and adolescents who are navigating emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. I am open to individual treatment, couples, and families. My goal is to help clients develop insight, self-understanding, and tools for managing daily life with greater confidence and self-compassion.
I work with adults, seniors, and adolescents who are navigating emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. I am open to individual treatment, couples, and families. My goal is to help clients develop insight, self-understanding, and tools for managing daily life with greater confidence and self-compassion.
When coping styles or life experiences challenge our ability to navigate the world, we often need a guide to help get a different perspective and learn new skills. Chronic distressful emotions/stress, burnout, negative inner dialogue, communication and relationship problems, problematic conflict styles, unmet needs/desires, trauma symptoms, and other difficulties lead to emotional distress and disease. Decode your emotions, manage stress/anxiety, cultivate wisdom, move from depression to finding your passion, resolve grief/trauma and help reclaim your joy, transform unhealthy habits, improve relationships while focusing on what's meaningful for a lifetime of self-awareness and acceptance.
When coping styles or life experiences challenge our ability to navigate the world, we often need a guide to help get a different perspective and learn new skills. Chronic distressful emotions/stress, burnout, negative inner dialogue, communication and relationship problems, problematic conflict styles, unmet needs/desires, trauma symptoms, and other difficulties lead to emotional distress and disease. Decode your emotions, manage stress/anxiety, cultivate wisdom, move from depression to finding your passion, resolve grief/trauma and help reclaim your joy, transform unhealthy habits, improve relationships while focusing on what's meaningful for a lifetime of self-awareness and acceptance.
Sheryl is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is dedicated to helping adults, adolescents and families recover from trauma, loss and thrive while coping with chronic medical conditions. Trained in transpersonal psychology, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, she uses a holistic approach and is skilled in individualizing the care she offers. Serving in local nonprofit agencies and private practice, Sheryl has offered extensive support to foster and adoptive families and to individuals ready to deepen their personal relationships. Sheryl is able to help individuals reduce anxiety, improve their mood, restore hope, and reconnect with their community.
Sheryl is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is dedicated to helping adults, adolescents and families recover from trauma, loss and thrive while coping with chronic medical conditions. Trained in transpersonal psychology, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, she uses a holistic approach and is skilled in individualizing the care she offers. Serving in local nonprofit agencies and private practice, Sheryl has offered extensive support to foster and adoptive families and to individuals ready to deepen their personal relationships. Sheryl is able to help individuals reduce anxiety, improve their mood, restore hope, and reconnect with their community.
Hi I’m Caroline. I work with kids (ages 10+), adults, and couples, offering a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space to explore what’s bringing you here. My work is trauma-informed and rooted in social justice, with care for how identity and culture shape our sense of safety and belonging. My approach is integrative and grounded in relational and experiential therapies. I aim to offer a space where all parts of you are welcome. I love working with people across identities and experiences, including the queer community, creatives, activists, teachers, neurodivergent folks, and those who are late- or self-diagnosed.
Hi I’m Caroline. I work with kids (ages 10+), adults, and couples, offering a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space to explore what’s bringing you here. My work is trauma-informed and rooted in social justice, with care for how identity and culture shape our sense of safety and belonging. My approach is integrative and grounded in relational and experiential therapies. I aim to offer a space where all parts of you are welcome. I love working with people across identities and experiences, including the queer community, creatives, activists, teachers, neurodivergent folks, and those who are late- or self-diagnosed.
Every session is unique to the individual, but may include working through emotions with body awareness, observing beliefs and thoughts and learning to master reframing of the stories we tell ourselves, learning to listen to the messages of the body and your higher self, allowing nature to reveal insights, art therapy, dreamwork, or practicing Presence - a form of mindfulness.
Feeling stressed out, anxious? Life doesn’t have to be so overwhelming, upsetting, and discouraging. You may feel like it’s not safe to be your “True Self”, or that you’re not even sure what that means. But you know it’s calling to you. Under the worry, loneliness, anxiety, or sadness, there’s an inkling of what it would be like to be happy, peaceful, and fulfilled – but it’s elusive. Perhaps you’ve even tried all the “right” things to heal and discover yourself, like self-help books, mindfulness, meditation, yoga – years of personal growth work – and they haven’t been enough.
Every session is unique to the individual, but may include working through emotions with body awareness, observing beliefs and thoughts and learning to master reframing of the stories we tell ourselves, learning to listen to the messages of the body and your higher self, allowing nature to reveal insights, art therapy, dreamwork, or practicing Presence - a form of mindfulness.
Feeling stressed out, anxious? Life doesn’t have to be so overwhelming, upsetting, and discouraging. You may feel like it’s not safe to be your “True Self”, or that you’re not even sure what that means. But you know it’s calling to you. Under the worry, loneliness, anxiety, or sadness, there’s an inkling of what it would be like to be happy, peaceful, and fulfilled – but it’s elusive. Perhaps you’ve even tried all the “right” things to heal and discover yourself, like self-help books, mindfulness, meditation, yoga – years of personal growth work – and they haven’t been enough.
Hello, I hope this message finds you in a moment of peace amidst the challenges you may be facing. As your therapist with a background in trauma, working with adolescents, young adult and adults, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the bravery and strength it takes to confront the difficulties you are experiencing. I understand that navigating through life challenges and trauma can feel like an overwhelming journey. However, please know that you are not alone in this process. Together, we will work through the pain, unpack the emotions, and pave the path towards healing and resilience.
Hello, I hope this message finds you in a moment of peace amidst the challenges you may be facing. As your therapist with a background in trauma, working with adolescents, young adult and adults, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the bravery and strength it takes to confront the difficulties you are experiencing. I understand that navigating through life challenges and trauma can feel like an overwhelming journey. However, please know that you are not alone in this process. Together, we will work through the pain, unpack the emotions, and pave the path towards healing and resilience.
I am a therapist who provides culturally responsive care to individuals, adolescents, and their families. I bring twenty-five years of experience in special education, supporting students and their families. I also bring six years of clinical experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate trauma, abandonment, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, social anxiety, parent–teen relationship challenges, ADHD, and immigration-related stressors.
I am a therapist who provides culturally responsive care to individuals, adolescents, and their families. I bring twenty-five years of experience in special education, supporting students and their families. I also bring six years of clinical experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate trauma, abandonment, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, social anxiety, parent–teen relationship challenges, ADHD, and immigration-related stressors.
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.
I’m passionate about working with people of all ages and walks of life, meeting every client with empathy and non-judgement. I work from a strengths-based foundation, embracing and building on the resources and tools you already possess. I truly believe that my clients are experts on themselves, and that informs the collaborative work we will do together.
Whether you are brand new to therapy or returning after some time away, together we’ll explore what brings you to this work, getting to the root of the issues you face with the ultimate goal of decreasing distress and becoming your most authentic self.
I’m passionate about working with people of all ages and walks of life, meeting every client with empathy and non-judgement. I work from a strengths-based foundation, embracing and building on the resources and tools you already possess. I truly believe that my clients are experts on themselves, and that informs the collaborative work we will do together.
Whether you are brand new to therapy or returning after some time away, together we’ll explore what brings you to this work, getting to the root of the issues you face with the ultimate goal of decreasing distress and becoming your most authentic self.
Drawing from the transformative power of art and talk therapy, I aim to facilitate healing and growth, modeling for my client authentic curiousity and compassionate acceptance for the journey to healing.
I recognize that every person carries their own set of strengths, values, and experiences, and I am committed to meeting clients wherever they are on their journey, honoring their individualistic needs. Clients are empowered to discover new insights, build a deeper self compassion and flow with, not against, life's transitions.
Drawing from the transformative power of art and talk therapy, I aim to facilitate healing and growth, modeling for my client authentic curiousity and compassionate acceptance for the journey to healing.
I recognize that every person carries their own set of strengths, values, and experiences, and I am committed to meeting clients wherever they are on their journey, honoring their individualistic needs. Clients are empowered to discover new insights, build a deeper self compassion and flow with, not against, life's transitions.
Our aspiration for a wholesome and fulfilling life often leads us towards the path of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a powerful medium for this transformation. In my practice, I strive to create a safe and confidential environment for deep reflection on the self and on relationships. This serves as a catalyst for changes including alleviation of stress, anxiety and depression as well as bettered connections with others. Collaborating with you, I customize and teach a tool box of techniques for you to use at home, work and play.
Our aspiration for a wholesome and fulfilling life often leads us towards the path of healing and growth. Psychotherapy is a powerful medium for this transformation. In my practice, I strive to create a safe and confidential environment for deep reflection on the self and on relationships. This serves as a catalyst for changes including alleviation of stress, anxiety and depression as well as bettered connections with others. Collaborating with you, I customize and teach a tool box of techniques for you to use at home, work and play.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with training in Art Therapy and Mindfulness Practices, I offer a person-centered, strength-based approach that integrates traditional talk therapy with mind-body awareness and creative exploration when helpful.
I support clients in working through trauma and life experiences that may continue to impact emotions, relationships, and sense of self. As a trauma-informed therapist, I help individuals develop greater self-awareness and deepen their understanding of their experiences.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with training in Art Therapy and Mindfulness Practices, I offer a person-centered, strength-based approach that integrates traditional talk therapy with mind-body awareness and creative exploration when helpful.
I support clients in working through trauma and life experiences that may continue to impact emotions, relationships, and sense of self. As a trauma-informed therapist, I help individuals develop greater self-awareness and deepen their understanding of their experiences.
My priority as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, express, and connect with your most authentic self. My hope is that this is a space where you feel heard, known, and truly seen.
My priority as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, express, and connect with your most authentic self. My hope is that this is a space where you feel heard, known, and truly seen.
Hi, I’m Hyun A Lee (pronounced Hee-oh-Na), and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a first-generation immigrant and a parent, I understand how challenging it can be to balance different parts of your life, from cultural expectations to major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and friendly. I love helping people find new ways of looking at things and discovering their own path to growth. I believe healing is a creative process, and I'm here to support you with compassion and care.
Hi, I’m Hyun A Lee (pronounced Hee-oh-Na), and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a first-generation immigrant and a parent, I understand how challenging it can be to balance different parts of your life, from cultural expectations to major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and friendly. I love helping people find new ways of looking at things and discovering their own path to growth. I believe healing is a creative process, and I'm here to support you with compassion and care.
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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.