Expressive Arts Therapists in 23223

At Calm Waters Counseling we believe that where ever you are right now, you have arrived at honestly. Our goal is to help you figure out where you want to go and help you develop the insight, plan, tools and resources so that you can bring out your healthiest best self. We are an inclusive practice and work well with all clients including clients with CPTSD, neurodivergence, the LGBTQIA community, students, and clients from a range of cultures and ethnicities. We take most insurances including Medicaid and have a self-pay fee for those who are out of network or no insurance.

Life is messy. And hard and complicated. It doesn't matter if you are a kid, a parent, a teen, or adult we all thrive when we have relationships to connect us to ourselves, families, and our world during stressful times. What I do best is create a space (physical or emotional) for healing within ourselves and relationships. I work with people of all ages, and especially love working with kids and their caregivers, to focus on healing and understanding.

Leila is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). Leila works with clients of all ages, ranging from children to older adults. She has had a variety of experiences in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings and has been awarded for her service in the field. Leila utilizes art therapy as a way to help clients externalize, self-reflect, and process while providing a safe and cathartic modality to express oneself. Leila specializes in serving people who may have not benefitted from "traditional" therapy and are open to a new approach such as art therapy for healing.

Are you finding it difficult to move past a trauma or a loss? Are you feeling overwhelmed, or stuck in the same negative thought cycles? Are your go-to coping strategies or communication style no longer serving you or your relationships? Do you want to embark on your own personal healing journey, but aren't sure where to begin? If so, you're not alone. I am here to offer an empathetic, non-judgmental space for you to process through whatever you're going through, and to work with you to chart a new path towards positive growth and change. Together, we can build up the skills and resources for a more joyful and fulfilling life.

Hello, my name is Lorena I Gonzalez! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a licensed clinical addictions specialist. I use an eclectic, holistic, person-centered approach to therapy in order to treat the whole person and create balance, health, and growth in all areas of life. I have a long history in the mental health and addictions field, dating back to 2005, when I worked with male juvenile offenders.