Expressive Arts Therapists in 91007
Aliss C. C. Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91007
As a leader in your field, someone who seeks to support everyone and everything is your calling. Even so, stressors, anxiety, depression, burnout, imposter syndrome, and navigating challenging life transitions is no stranger to you. Perhaps deep wounds or traumas are (re)surfacing for processing. Today marks an important step towards prioritizing yourself. I will support you through the journey of your wellbeing. Allow me to hold your process and difficulties with compassion, support your balancing of life's chaos, reinstate healthy boundaries, embrace positive transformations, and reignite your aliveness.
As a leader in your field, someone who seeks to support everyone and everything is your calling. Even so, stressors, anxiety, depression, burnout, imposter syndrome, and navigating challenging life transitions is no stranger to you. Perhaps deep wounds or traumas are (re)surfacing for processing. Today marks an important step towards prioritizing yourself. I will support you through the journey of your wellbeing. Allow me to hold your process and difficulties with compassion, support your balancing of life's chaos, reinstate healthy boundaries, embrace positive transformations, and reignite your aliveness.
Amee Velasco
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91007
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to your Journey! Like any expedition, your Journey is unique to you. The motivation to start this particular leg of your journey may differ from someone else's. Whatever life springs your way, you deserve a pat on the back for taking one of the most difficult steps: seeking help. With a compassionate, culturally sensitive and professional hand, I am honored to guide you on your path toward mental and emotional wellness.
Welcome to your Journey! Like any expedition, your Journey is unique to you. The motivation to start this particular leg of your journey may differ from someone else's. Whatever life springs your way, you deserve a pat on the back for taking one of the most difficult steps: seeking help. With a compassionate, culturally sensitive and professional hand, I am honored to guide you on your path toward mental and emotional wellness.
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Expressive Arts Therapists
What happens in expressive arts therapy?
In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.
How long does expressive arts therapy take?
An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.
How does expressive arts therapy help children?
Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.
What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?
Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.