Art Therapy in Loveland, CO
The complexity of humanity is what makes life so beautiful and sometimes quite challenging. Dr. Seuss says it all. Each and every person is a compilation of experiences, feelings, and emotions that result in a masterpiece. Mariah Milne has a profound passion for people and all things human. You will be welcomed into a non-judgmental, safe, and dynamic environment. Mariah’s personality is warm and vivacious, with a dash of humor. No matter where you are in life, Mariah is skilled at meeting you there. She holds the belief that people thrive when they find connection with themselves and others.
The complexity of humanity is what makes life so beautiful and sometimes quite challenging. Dr. Seuss says it all. Each and every person is a compilation of experiences, feelings, and emotions that result in a masterpiece. Mariah Milne has a profound passion for people and all things human. You will be welcomed into a non-judgmental, safe, and dynamic environment. Mariah’s personality is warm and vivacious, with a dash of humor. No matter where you are in life, Mariah is skilled at meeting you there. She holds the belief that people thrive when they find connection with themselves and others.
With expertise in Marriage and Family Counseling, Childhood and Adolescent Issues, Women's Issues, Art Therapy, and trauma, I will walk alongside you through your pain and guide you on your therapeutic journey toward hope and healing.
I assist those individuals suffering from traumatic experiences as well as children, adolescents, and families. My goal is to help you overcome the challenges that life throws at you and allow you to heal, grow, and reconnect with the strength of your inner self.
With expertise in Marriage and Family Counseling, Childhood and Adolescent Issues, Women's Issues, Art Therapy, and trauma, I will walk alongside you through your pain and guide you on your therapeutic journey toward hope and healing.
I assist those individuals suffering from traumatic experiences as well as children, adolescents, and families. My goal is to help you overcome the challenges that life throws at you and allow you to heal, grow, and reconnect with the strength of your inner self.
My ideal client is someone weighed down by anxiety, depression, or trauma, often feeling stuck in cycles of self-criticism and overwhelm. They long for relief from constant tension and want to feel more at ease in their body and relationships. Their needs are safety, clarity, and tools that actually work for their unique patterns. They seek therapy not just to manage symptoms but to understand themselves, heal old wounds, and reclaim their voice. Their goals are to break free from people-pleasing and perfectionism, create healthier boundaries, and live with more authenticity, peace, and hope for the future.
My ideal client is someone weighed down by anxiety, depression, or trauma, often feeling stuck in cycles of self-criticism and overwhelm. They long for relief from constant tension and want to feel more at ease in their body and relationships. Their needs are safety, clarity, and tools that actually work for their unique patterns. They seek therapy not just to manage symptoms but to understand themselves, heal old wounds, and reclaim their voice. Their goals are to break free from people-pleasing and perfectionism, create healthier boundaries, and live with more authenticity, peace, and hope for the future.
I specialize in utilizing creative interventions and approaches that are tailored to each of my clients, such as art, music and experiential activities alongside traditional talk therapy.
Accepting new clients! Do you think you feel things too deeply? Or that whatever normal is, you are next to it? If so, I can relate! My goal is to create a space where those I work with are not labeling themselves as "the problem," or for them to feel powerless in their big feelings and behavior patterns. Instead of asking why you felt too much or did xyz wrong, we should be asking what you have done right to make it this far. I take an interpersonal and strengths-based approach to therapy. We will first create a relationship then explore your experiences and interactions in order to accomplish your goals and celebrate who you are!
I specialize in utilizing creative interventions and approaches that are tailored to each of my clients, such as art, music and experiential activities alongside traditional talk therapy.
Accepting new clients! Do you think you feel things too deeply? Or that whatever normal is, you are next to it? If so, I can relate! My goal is to create a space where those I work with are not labeling themselves as "the problem," or for them to feel powerless in their big feelings and behavior patterns. Instead of asking why you felt too much or did xyz wrong, we should be asking what you have done right to make it this far. I take an interpersonal and strengths-based approach to therapy. We will first create a relationship then explore your experiences and interactions in order to accomplish your goals and celebrate who you are!
“In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity,” – Albert Einstein. Cindy Navarrete believes in providing a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth. With a dash of humor and a genuine desire to help others, Cindy creates a person-centered, strengths-based approach tailored to each person’s life journey. Life can be unpredictable at any stage. Providing a safe and nurturing environment can help you and your loved ones create a path to discover your inner strengths and promote healing. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help them build lasting, meaningful connections.
“In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity,” – Albert Einstein. Cindy Navarrete believes in providing a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth. With a dash of humor and a genuine desire to help others, Cindy creates a person-centered, strengths-based approach tailored to each person’s life journey. Life can be unpredictable at any stage. Providing a safe and nurturing environment can help you and your loved ones create a path to discover your inner strengths and promote healing. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help them build lasting, meaningful connections.
Through counseling, Jamie Smiertelny offers a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental, and nurturing setting where her clients feel safe to explore any issue and have the freedom to grow. She provides an empathetic and safe space for healing. Her approach provides individuals with the tools they need to improve their lives, succeed, and live to their fullest potential. Jamie meets her clients where they are and gives them the tools necessary to move forward.
Through counseling, Jamie Smiertelny offers a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental, and nurturing setting where her clients feel safe to explore any issue and have the freedom to grow. She provides an empathetic and safe space for healing. Her approach provides individuals with the tools they need to improve their lives, succeed, and live to their fullest potential. Jamie meets her clients where they are and gives them the tools necessary to move forward.
In my practice, I take a holistic, person-centered approach that integrates mindfulness, art therapy, and nature-based practices.
Some days, it feels like you’re just holding it together, and everything else is falling apart. You don’t have to face it alone. I work with adolescents (12+) and adults who seem to manage it all on the outside but feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected inside. In therapy, you’ll find a steady, relational, reflective space to slow down, be fully seen, and reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, clarify your goals, cultivate authenticity, encouragement, and empowerment, and create practical ways to move toward a life that feels deeply meaningful, aligned, and fully your own.
In my practice, I take a holistic, person-centered approach that integrates mindfulness, art therapy, and nature-based practices.
Some days, it feels like you’re just holding it together, and everything else is falling apart. You don’t have to face it alone. I work with adolescents (12+) and adults who seem to manage it all on the outside but feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected inside. In therapy, you’ll find a steady, relational, reflective space to slow down, be fully seen, and reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, clarify your goals, cultivate authenticity, encouragement, and empowerment, and create practical ways to move toward a life that feels deeply meaningful, aligned, and fully your own.
Foundations Counseling is the largest and most trusted private counseling organization in Northern Colorado, serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, and surrounding areas. We are a group of highly-trained, expert counselors with multiple specialties. We provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds, using proven, research-based techniques. Our priority is offering the highest quality counseling services in a confidential and dignified atmosphere. When you come to Foundations Counseling, you can rest assured you are getting the very best possible care. We believe you can have the life of your dreams. We are here to help you achieve it.
Foundations Counseling is the largest and most trusted private counseling organization in Northern Colorado, serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, and surrounding areas. We are a group of highly-trained, expert counselors with multiple specialties. We provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds, using proven, research-based techniques. Our priority is offering the highest quality counseling services in a confidential and dignified atmosphere. When you come to Foundations Counseling, you can rest assured you are getting the very best possible care. We believe you can have the life of your dreams. We are here to help you achieve it.
We offer diverse, effective treatments including art and play therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and engaging talk therapy, to name a few.
At KidStuff Child & Family Counseling we specialize in guiding children, families, and adults through all of life's "stuff" - from everyday hurdles to complex issues. Our mission is to enhance overall wellness through creative, compassionate, and multiculturally competent mental health services. Our amazing team of therapists create a collaborative, tailored experience to address your unique needs, and offer a warm, supportive environment for your healing journey. We accept Medicaid, commercial insurance, and offer affordable cash-pay options. In-person and virtual sessions are available.
We offer diverse, effective treatments including art and play therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and engaging talk therapy, to name a few.
At KidStuff Child & Family Counseling we specialize in guiding children, families, and adults through all of life's "stuff" - from everyday hurdles to complex issues. Our mission is to enhance overall wellness through creative, compassionate, and multiculturally competent mental health services. Our amazing team of therapists create a collaborative, tailored experience to address your unique needs, and offer a warm, supportive environment for your healing journey. We accept Medicaid, commercial insurance, and offer affordable cash-pay options. In-person and virtual sessions are available.
As an art therapist and nurse I know that the healing process includes the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of a person all being connected.
Art Therapy: You don't have to be "good at art" in order to grow from it (including stick figures). In creating even the simplest piece of art about your emotions, you have externalized the emotions. From here it is much easier to talk about the emotions as an experience and how to manage them rather than the emotions being seen as permanent or wrong.
As an art therapist and nurse I know that the healing process includes the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of a person all being connected.
Art Therapy: You don't have to be "good at art" in order to grow from it (including stick figures). In creating even the simplest piece of art about your emotions, you have externalized the emotions. From here it is much easier to talk about the emotions as an experience and how to manage them rather than the emotions being seen as permanent or wrong.
Many people come to therapy carrying a sense of pain, disconnection, or unresolved conflict. These struggles can show up in different ways — strained relationships, emotional withdrawal, sudden life changes, or even a subtle but unsettling shift in one’s sense of self. In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, our inner lives can feel increasingly fragmented. The pressures of work, family, and personal expectations often leave little space to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Over time, this disconnection can lead to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, or a painful loss of self-worth.
Many people come to therapy carrying a sense of pain, disconnection, or unresolved conflict. These struggles can show up in different ways — strained relationships, emotional withdrawal, sudden life changes, or even a subtle but unsettling shift in one’s sense of self. In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, our inner lives can feel increasingly fragmented. The pressures of work, family, and personal expectations often leave little space to pause, reflect, and reconnect. Over time, this disconnection can lead to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, or a painful loss of self-worth.
I offer both counseling and Art Therapy using a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
I strongly believe that YOU are the expert on yourself. That being said, at times it is helpful to have a trained professional to support you in exploring places you may feel stuck in life, unhelpful patterns, and strategies for growing and moving forward.
I offer both counseling and Art Therapy using a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
I strongly believe that YOU are the expert on yourself. That being said, at times it is helpful to have a trained professional to support you in exploring places you may feel stuck in life, unhelpful patterns, and strategies for growing and moving forward.
Dawn Chase Barbour
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80538
I offer a person-centered approach incorporating mindfulness, art, and play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Hello, I specialize in individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Those experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress at school, home or the work place, and are seeking healthier boundaries, greater self-trust, reassurance, emotional regulation, strengthened executive functioning skills, or healing from trauma. Navigating difficult life experiences is a shared journey toward well-being within a safe and gentle space.
I offer a person-centered approach incorporating mindfulness, art, and play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Hello, I specialize in individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Those experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress at school, home or the work place, and are seeking healthier boundaries, greater self-trust, reassurance, emotional regulation, strengthened executive functioning skills, or healing from trauma. Navigating difficult life experiences is a shared journey toward well-being within a safe and gentle space.
I am passionate about providing a space where families and couples can feel heard, understood, and empowered to accomplish your goals. I believe in a collaborative approach to address difficult thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to provide a whole-person approach to wellness.
I am passionate about providing a space where families and couples can feel heard, understood, and empowered to accomplish your goals. I believe in a collaborative approach to address difficult thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to provide a whole-person approach to wellness.
At Northpoint Recovery in Loveland, we provide compassionate outpatient care for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. Our team builds personalized treatment plans that address both substance use and underlying mental health challenges. With flexible scheduling and proven therapies, clients can continue their everyday routines, whether that’s work, school, or caring for family, while building the tools for long-term recovery. After treatment, our active alumni community offers ongoing encouragement and connection.
At Northpoint Recovery in Loveland, we provide compassionate outpatient care for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. Our team builds personalized treatment plans that address both substance use and underlying mental health challenges. With flexible scheduling and proven therapies, clients can continue their everyday routines, whether that’s work, school, or caring for family, while building the tools for long-term recovery. After treatment, our active alumni community offers ongoing encouragement and connection.
Catherine M Van Laake
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MS, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Loveland, CO 80538
I focus on art therapy in combination with internal family systems therapy (IFS), coherence therapy, and emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT) as well as DBT and CBT modalities depending upon your individual communication style.
My career has revolved around helping individuals cope with trauma, adjust to disability, and strategize occupational and life transitions while supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, domestic violence and alcohol and substance use disorders. I am a ceramic artist and enjoy engaging your creative aspects through somatic/experiential therapy as well. My approach is all about authenticity and heartfelt guidance that focuses on developing self understanding, self leadership and self agency.
I focus on art therapy in combination with internal family systems therapy (IFS), coherence therapy, and emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT) as well as DBT and CBT modalities depending upon your individual communication style.
My career has revolved around helping individuals cope with trauma, adjust to disability, and strategize occupational and life transitions while supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, domestic violence and alcohol and substance use disorders. I am a ceramic artist and enjoy engaging your creative aspects through somatic/experiential therapy as well. My approach is all about authenticity and heartfelt guidance that focuses on developing self understanding, self leadership and self agency.
I draw from a variety of self-evidence based practices such as play therapy, sand tray and other expressive art therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and trust based relational intervention (TBRI) principles.
If you or your child have been battling with common mental health concerns or displaying various behavioral challenges, I would love to help walk alongside and help you or your loved one reach a greater level of self-awareness and resilience in tackling life's challenges. From teaching communication skills, to navigating trauma, or working through grief, I offer a welcoming therapeutic space that is both collaborative and engaging for you or your loved ones to freely explore their challenges clearly and with no judgement. I currently work with kids and teens, ages 5 all the way up to 21!
I draw from a variety of self-evidence based practices such as play therapy, sand tray and other expressive art therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and trust based relational intervention (TBRI) principles.
If you or your child have been battling with common mental health concerns or displaying various behavioral challenges, I would love to help walk alongside and help you or your loved one reach a greater level of self-awareness and resilience in tackling life's challenges. From teaching communication skills, to navigating trauma, or working through grief, I offer a welcoming therapeutic space that is both collaborative and engaging for you or your loved ones to freely explore their challenges clearly and with no judgement. I currently work with kids and teens, ages 5 all the way up to 21!
Are you tired of traveling down the same road and are looking for a new beginning? Are you not feeling good enough and would like to regain your sense of self? Are you feeling worried? Are you ready to heal your past wounds? We offer a safe, non-judgmental place for all individuals to discover their own path based on our 6 values trust, integrity, respect, professionalism, vulnerability and advocacy.
Are you tired of traveling down the same road and are looking for a new beginning? Are you not feeling good enough and would like to regain your sense of self? Are you feeling worried? Are you ready to heal your past wounds? We offer a safe, non-judgmental place for all individuals to discover their own path based on our 6 values trust, integrity, respect, professionalism, vulnerability and advocacy.
Jaycee works with clients ages 12 and up who are seeking emotional regulation, struggling with self-worth, attachments, or navigating achievement pressures. She specializes in inner child work and supports teens managing anger. Jaycee brings warmth and authenticity to each session, creating a space where clients feel safe exploring all parts of themselves—even those they've been taught to hide.
Jaycee works with clients ages 12 and up who are seeking emotional regulation, struggling with self-worth, attachments, or navigating achievement pressures. She specializes in inner child work and supports teens managing anger. Jaycee brings warmth and authenticity to each session, creating a space where clients feel safe exploring all parts of themselves—even those they've been taught to hide.
She helps clients reduce anxiety, build self-esteem, and explore identity through art, play, and nature-based practices.
Griffin’s ideal clients are children, teens, and adults who feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, or self-doubt, and who are open to exploring creativity as a path to healing. They may struggle with identity, perfectionism, or navigating life transitions. These clients want to feel safe, understood, and encouraged while discovering new ways to express themselves, build resilience, and move toward a more confident and authentic life.
She helps clients reduce anxiety, build self-esteem, and explore identity through art, play, and nature-based practices.
Griffin’s ideal clients are children, teens, and adults who feel weighed down by anxiety, depression, or self-doubt, and who are open to exploring creativity as a path to healing. They may struggle with identity, perfectionism, or navigating life transitions. These clients want to feel safe, understood, and encouraged while discovering new ways to express themselves, build resilience, and move toward a more confident and authentic life.
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How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.