Art Therapy in Sacramento, CA
I’m here to walk alongside you with warmth, empathy, and proven tools like EMDR, mindfulness, art and play therapy, KAP.
Do you feel alone, caught in a cycle of anxious thoughts, or weighed down by past hurts? Perhaps you’ve tried to push through on your own, but it’s hard—and you deserve understanding and care. You want to ease the heaviness of worry, find steady ground amidst change, and heal old wounds. Deep down, you long for a safe, compassionate place to be heard and supported, where you can gently explore what’s holding you back. You’re ready to nurture hope, build new skills, and feel more calm, confident, and at peace in your daily life.
I’m here to walk alongside you with warmth, empathy, and proven tools like EMDR, mindfulness, art and play therapy, KAP.
Do you feel alone, caught in a cycle of anxious thoughts, or weighed down by past hurts? Perhaps you’ve tried to push through on your own, but it’s hard—and you deserve understanding and care. You want to ease the heaviness of worry, find steady ground amidst change, and heal old wounds. Deep down, you long for a safe, compassionate place to be heard and supported, where you can gently explore what’s holding you back. You’re ready to nurture hope, build new skills, and feel more calm, confident, and at peace in your daily life.
By engaging traditional approaches of psychotherapy, art, and culture, he works with clients to identify their strengths as determined by the health of their social, cultural, family, spiritual and behavioral cycles.
While in the position of questioning and identifying certain challenges, there is often a strength or tool that is forgotten or even abandoned. In offering an empathetic, supportive, and safe place to share your truth, Mr. Sanchez offers methods to support you in recognizing your tenacity, and empowers you to forge a practice to meet your goals.
By engaging traditional approaches of psychotherapy, art, and culture, he works with clients to identify their strengths as determined by the health of their social, cultural, family, spiritual and behavioral cycles.
While in the position of questioning and identifying certain challenges, there is often a strength or tool that is forgotten or even abandoned. In offering an empathetic, supportive, and safe place to share your truth, Mr. Sanchez offers methods to support you in recognizing your tenacity, and empowers you to forge a practice to meet your goals.
I have post-graduate training and experience in Art Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, and Psychoanalysis.
My greatest passion and inspiration is walking alongside individuals during their journey of self-discovery and improvement. This passion for helping others set me on my path of obtaining a Master's in Social Work, with a concentration in Health and Aging, and subsequently becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
I have post-graduate training and experience in Art Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, and Psychoanalysis.
My greatest passion and inspiration is walking alongside individuals during their journey of self-discovery and improvement. This passion for helping others set me on my path of obtaining a Master's in Social Work, with a concentration in Health and Aging, and subsequently becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Art Therapist, Board Certified.
I view my clients from a compassionate, interactive and nonjudgemental perspective. I highlight my client's strengths and resilience and support them in moving through challenges as they take baby steps towards their goals.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Art Therapist, Board Certified.
I view my clients from a compassionate, interactive and nonjudgemental perspective. I highlight my client's strengths and resilience and support them in moving through challenges as they take baby steps towards their goals.
Shelly Ann Palmer Phd Candidate
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, AT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
I offer a safe nonjudgmental space in which you can explore options to cope with life challenges through the process of art.
I love working with individuals to overcome challenging times. Challenging times include navigating life during a pandemic, life transitions, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, criminal proceedings and dealing with stress. Saturday appointments available. I have extensive experience working with both men and women involved in Federal Pretrial Services and probation. I am supervised by Trisha A. Mendez LMFT 43520.
I offer a safe nonjudgmental space in which you can explore options to cope with life challenges through the process of art.
I love working with individuals to overcome challenging times. Challenging times include navigating life during a pandemic, life transitions, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, criminal proceedings and dealing with stress. Saturday appointments available. I have extensive experience working with both men and women involved in Federal Pretrial Services and probation. I am supervised by Trisha A. Mendez LMFT 43520.
If you’re interested in integrating art, play, movement, music, sand tray, or spiritual practices into our work - let’s do it!.
I am EMDR-trained & use an approach tailored to your needs & who you are as a person. While I have experience working with all ages, my true passion is working with teens & young adults in the following areas: self-esteem, food and body image issues, boundaries, and life transitions. I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, anti-diet, and fat-accepting.
If you’re interested in integrating art, play, movement, music, sand tray, or spiritual practices into our work - let’s do it!.
I am EMDR-trained & use an approach tailored to your needs & who you are as a person. While I have experience working with all ages, my true passion is working with teens & young adults in the following areas: self-esteem, food and body image issues, boundaries, and life transitions. I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, anti-diet, and fat-accepting.
Courtney Kim Morgan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, ATR
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
I am also a Licensed Art Therapist and we may choose to utilize making, viewing, and engaging with art - in all its many forms - on our journey.
Audre Lorde wrote, “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives”. I believe and practice from this framework. We are relational beings connected to each other and society. At the intersections of ourselves and community, we may meet Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and complex Relationships. Getting to know these Problems helps us to understand their origins and find solutions.
I am also a Licensed Art Therapist and we may choose to utilize making, viewing, and engaging with art - in all its many forms - on our journey.
Audre Lorde wrote, “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives”. I believe and practice from this framework. We are relational beings connected to each other and society. At the intersections of ourselves and community, we may meet Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and complex Relationships. Getting to know these Problems helps us to understand their origins and find solutions.
As a credentialed art therapist, I often use art and play therapy when working with children, adolescents and families.
I have been a therapist for over thirty years and have had the opportunity to work with many different clients and circumstances along the way. I provide therapy for adults, adolescents, children, and families. I am constantly amazed by the strength and perseverance of my clients and I greatly appreciate that they allow me into their lives so that we may work through their challenges together. In particular, I have worked extensively with children and parents, many of divorced families. My adult clients are often dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and childhood issues.
As a credentialed art therapist, I often use art and play therapy when working with children, adolescents and families.
I have been a therapist for over thirty years and have had the opportunity to work with many different clients and circumstances along the way. I provide therapy for adults, adolescents, children, and families. I am constantly amazed by the strength and perseverance of my clients and I greatly appreciate that they allow me into their lives so that we may work through their challenges together. In particular, I have worked extensively with children and parents, many of divorced families. My adult clients are often dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and childhood issues.
Majica Alba
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I am also an art & movement therapist.
I can help you rekindle your love! Are you and your partner struggling to maintain a deep connection and overcome negative communication patterns? You may be fed up with constant arguments, feelings of distance, or the inability to express your emotions effectively. It might be hard to remember a time when your relationship didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for a change. You're ready to rekindle the love and understanding that once defined your partnership. You're ready to foster a supportive, harmonious, and lasting bond.
I am also an art & movement therapist.
I can help you rekindle your love! Are you and your partner struggling to maintain a deep connection and overcome negative communication patterns? You may be fed up with constant arguments, feelings of distance, or the inability to express your emotions effectively. It might be hard to remember a time when your relationship didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for a change. You're ready to rekindle the love and understanding that once defined your partnership. You're ready to foster a supportive, harmonious, and lasting bond.
Clay Collaborative Therapy Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814
We offer individual talk and art therapy for kids, teens, and adults, as well as supportive coaching sessions for parents.
We see you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and disconnected from your emotions. You're simultaneously worried about the state of the world and paralyzed from information overload. We see our kids struggling with feelings of insecurity and perfectionism, compounded by the stress of social media and looming fears about the future. We want to help you find more calm and greater peace through a deeper understanding of yourself.
We offer individual talk and art therapy for kids, teens, and adults, as well as supportive coaching sessions for parents.
We see you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and disconnected from your emotions. You're simultaneously worried about the state of the world and paralyzed from information overload. We see our kids struggling with feelings of insecurity and perfectionism, compounded by the stress of social media and looming fears about the future. We want to help you find more calm and greater peace through a deeper understanding of yourself.
For children, play and art are a vital part of the therapy process.
The search for a therapist often begins at the point when the pain and struggle outweigh the capacity to cope on your own. Whether the search for a therapist is for yourself or your child, to work on a specific challenge or to work through years of challenges, finding relief from the pain and struggle and a path for growth is often the end goal. My intention is to function as a compassionate guide to find the answers within you, perhaps buried under stress and trauma responses which allowed you to survive to this point in your journey.
For children, play and art are a vital part of the therapy process.
The search for a therapist often begins at the point when the pain and struggle outweigh the capacity to cope on your own. Whether the search for a therapist is for yourself or your child, to work on a specific challenge or to work through years of challenges, finding relief from the pain and struggle and a path for growth is often the end goal. My intention is to function as a compassionate guide to find the answers within you, perhaps buried under stress and trauma responses which allowed you to survive to this point in your journey.
Meet Our Art Therapy
Having a specialty in art therapy, I typically use art and creative modalities to support clients towards self reflection and deeper insight into themselves and discover their own wisdom throughout their treatment.
I have had the honor and privilege to serve and support a wide array of people across the developmental lifespan, but have the most experience with young children and adolescents, from neurodiverse children and teens who are impacted by trauma and/or struggling with depression and anxiety.
Having a specialty in art therapy, I typically use art and creative modalities to support clients towards self reflection and deeper insight into themselves and discover their own wisdom throughout their treatment.
I have had the honor and privilege to serve and support a wide array of people across the developmental lifespan, but have the most experience with young children and adolescents, from neurodiverse children and teens who are impacted by trauma and/or struggling with depression and anxiety.
Laurie Beth Richardson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
I allow individuals to see themselves with compassion and art.
The idea that one learns by experiencing and is truly capable of making the necessary shifts in their lives is a mantra I live by. When one person mirrors another with gentle listening, others are able to clearly see what no longer works in their lives. Ingrained habits coming from difficult childhoods could be the very source of havoc, that with conscious awareness, can shift. Perhaps the way one communicates is keeping love from flowing in your life. Maybe parenting a child who reminds you of yourself means confronting yourself on a deeply personal level. Or perhaps it is simply a life transition that is simply too much.
I allow individuals to see themselves with compassion and art.
The idea that one learns by experiencing and is truly capable of making the necessary shifts in their lives is a mantra I live by. When one person mirrors another with gentle listening, others are able to clearly see what no longer works in their lives. Ingrained habits coming from difficult childhoods could be the very source of havoc, that with conscious awareness, can shift. Perhaps the way one communicates is keeping love from flowing in your life. Maybe parenting a child who reminds you of yourself means confronting yourself on a deeply personal level. Or perhaps it is simply a life transition that is simply too much.
Together we will use a variety of techniques to facilitate healing such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming exercises, Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other methods that may apply.
For the past 30 years I have worked closely with children and parents from diverse backgrounds in a teaching capacity. My specializations are in grief counseling, couples, family relationships, children, and coping skills related to anxiety and depression.
Together we will use a variety of techniques to facilitate healing such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming exercises, Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other methods that may apply.
For the past 30 years I have worked closely with children and parents from diverse backgrounds in a teaching capacity. My specializations are in grief counseling, couples, family relationships, children, and coping skills related to anxiety and depression.
I use evidence based practices; Art therapy, Narrative therapy, CBT, Gestalt and more.
My focus is on working with youth and adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style, that embodies more of humanistic and holistic approaches, has proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.
I use evidence based practices; Art therapy, Narrative therapy, CBT, Gestalt and more.
My focus is on working with youth and adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style, that embodies more of humanistic and holistic approaches, has proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.
Kamaria Erin Wells
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
In addition to talk therapy, art, writing, somatic attunement, breathwork, and sound healing will be available.
I practice holistically, providing psycho-education about the impacts of nutrition, hydration, sleep, and movement on mental health and wellness. I encourage utilizing creativity to tap into the unconscious and subconscious that may not be accessible with verbal processing. I also provide guided breath work and somatic support infusing sound healing.
In addition to talk therapy, art, writing, somatic attunement, breathwork, and sound healing will be available.
I practice holistically, providing psycho-education about the impacts of nutrition, hydration, sleep, and movement on mental health and wellness. I encourage utilizing creativity to tap into the unconscious and subconscious that may not be accessible with verbal processing. I also provide guided breath work and somatic support infusing sound healing.
Michael Thaden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, ATR-BC, CHT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95821
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist, a Certified EMDR Therapist, an IFS Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.
I believe we come to our most difficult passages in life at opportune times in order to grow toward our true capacity and purpose. I respect that my clients possess the seeds of awareness and expertise to find answers and solutions to their own problems. My role is to facilitate a compassionate perspective to assist in working through difficult emotions, reactive defenses, or protective habits, and open attention back to fruitful areas. I am an advocate for personal development, collaborating in finding useful vantage points for expanding visibility, encouraging resolution, and resumption of the innate growth process.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist, a Certified EMDR Therapist, an IFS Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.
I believe we come to our most difficult passages in life at opportune times in order to grow toward our true capacity and purpose. I respect that my clients possess the seeds of awareness and expertise to find answers and solutions to their own problems. My role is to facilitate a compassionate perspective to assist in working through difficult emotions, reactive defenses, or protective habits, and open attention back to fruitful areas. I am an advocate for personal development, collaborating in finding useful vantage points for expanding visibility, encouraging resolution, and resumption of the innate growth process.
Lindsay Kay Parkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Talk therapy using Narrative & CBT methods is a primary focus while Art Therapy is a specialty offered to those who have interest in combining art and creativity with the traditional approach.
I am passionate and dedicated to creating a trusting relationship and safe space for the process of narrating your personal story. Over 10 years I've worked in community-based programs with both teens and adults. I especially enjoy working with young people ages 16 to 25 (Transitional Aged Youth) a population that’s often overlooked and underserved. Having personally struggled myself during that time, I know how to identify with that challenging life transition and sometimes overwhelming decisions of "What's next?" let alone the bigger question of "Who am I?".
Talk therapy using Narrative & CBT methods is a primary focus while Art Therapy is a specialty offered to those who have interest in combining art and creativity with the traditional approach.
I am passionate and dedicated to creating a trusting relationship and safe space for the process of narrating your personal story. Over 10 years I've worked in community-based programs with both teens and adults. I especially enjoy working with young people ages 16 to 25 (Transitional Aged Youth) a population that’s often overlooked and underserved. Having personally struggled myself during that time, I know how to identify with that challenging life transition and sometimes overwhelming decisions of "What's next?" let alone the bigger question of "Who am I?".
Caitlin Carnegie
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT , ATR-P
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
Whether you're curious about Art Therapy or seeking new ways to process your experiences, I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space for self-discovery.
I combine Art Therapy with CBT, Gestalt, Narrative, and Attachment approaches to help you explore emotions, build self-awareness, and develop coping skills. In a safe, supportive space, we can work through anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, and identity concerns—fostering personal growth and resilience.
Whether you're curious about Art Therapy or seeking new ways to process your experiences, I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space for self-discovery.
I combine Art Therapy with CBT, Gestalt, Narrative, and Attachment approaches to help you explore emotions, build self-awareness, and develop coping skills. In a safe, supportive space, we can work through anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, grief, and identity concerns—fostering personal growth and resilience.
Candace Childers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I use a trauma-informed approach when working with clients, and specialize in body-based and psychosensory techniques, including brainspotting, safe and sound protocol, nurturing touch technique, and expressive art therapies.
Wouldn’t it be nice if life felt like taking a well-traveled path – full of signs, directions and even tour guides to help us when we get lost? For many of us, life does not feel that way; it can even feel like we took a wrong turn along the way, and suddenly we are on a cliff-edged trail that is getting narrower and narrower. When we experience chronic stress – whether it be from trauma, relational issues, anxiety, depression or even sensitivity – life can feel hard. As pressure mounts, we can find ourselves reacting to daily experiences through outbursts of emotion, impulsivity, agitation or even numbing out.
I use a trauma-informed approach when working with clients, and specialize in body-based and psychosensory techniques, including brainspotting, safe and sound protocol, nurturing touch technique, and expressive art therapies.
Wouldn’t it be nice if life felt like taking a well-traveled path – full of signs, directions and even tour guides to help us when we get lost? For many of us, life does not feel that way; it can even feel like we took a wrong turn along the way, and suddenly we are on a cliff-edged trail that is getting narrower and narrower. When we experience chronic stress – whether it be from trauma, relational issues, anxiety, depression or even sensitivity – life can feel hard. As pressure mounts, we can find ourselves reacting to daily experiences through outbursts of emotion, impulsivity, agitation or even numbing out.
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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.