Art Therapy in Towson, MD
I use client-centered, proven therapeutic techniques such as active listening, EMDR, motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, play and art therapy, to produce measurable results.
Hello, you can call me Jennifer. I am in practice with my husband, Michael Serene, LCSW-C, in a family owned and oriented practice with over 30 years of combined experience. My goal is to be your confidential listener and help you achieve satisfaction and power in your life on your terms. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, large hospitals, child welfare, and correctional institutions. My experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges us humans face. I am accepting new virtual and in person clients at this time.
I use client-centered, proven therapeutic techniques such as active listening, EMDR, motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, play and art therapy, to produce measurable results.
Hello, you can call me Jennifer. I am in practice with my husband, Michael Serene, LCSW-C, in a family owned and oriented practice with over 30 years of combined experience. My goal is to be your confidential listener and help you achieve satisfaction and power in your life on your terms. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, large hospitals, child welfare, and correctional institutions. My experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges us humans face. I am accepting new virtual and in person clients at this time.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Art Therapist (ATR-P), I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy.
In our work together, I hold space for both deep exploration and practical tools, helping clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, heal past wounds, and move toward greater authenticity and empowerment. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, or a desire for deeper meaning, I bring presence, creativity, and curiosity to the therapeutic process.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Art Therapist (ATR-P), I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy.
In our work together, I hold space for both deep exploration and practical tools, helping clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, heal past wounds, and move toward greater authenticity and empowerment. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, or a desire for deeper meaning, I bring presence, creativity, and curiosity to the therapeutic process.
Lauren believes that trust and respect are the keys to developing the kind of relationships that allow her to reach and help her clients through therapy. Throughout her career as a therapist, Lauren has fostered these dynamics with clients across the age and socio-economic spectrum, tailoring her therapeutic style and techniques to the needs of each individual. She digs deep with her clients to engage with the issues underlying their struggles, and she works with them to develop the tools that they need to live healthier, more productive, and self-actualized lives.
Lauren believes that trust and respect are the keys to developing the kind of relationships that allow her to reach and help her clients through therapy. Throughout her career as a therapist, Lauren has fostered these dynamics with clients across the age and socio-economic spectrum, tailoring her therapeutic style and techniques to the needs of each individual. She digs deep with her clients to engage with the issues underlying their struggles, and she works with them to develop the tools that they need to live healthier, more productive, and self-actualized lives.
Global Healthcare Systems, Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic with 5 psychiatric nurse practitioners (CRNP-PMH), 7 licensed clinical social workers (LCSW-C), 1 Phd clinical psychologist(LCPC-S, PhD), 1 clinical art therapist (ATR, LCPAT) and many licensed therapists.
Our services include: Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Suboxone Clinic, DUI/DWI Alcohol education program, Standard and intensive outpatient treatment programs and primary care clinic.
Global Healthcare Systems, Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic with 5 psychiatric nurse practitioners (CRNP-PMH), 7 licensed clinical social workers (LCSW-C), 1 Phd clinical psychologist(LCPC-S, PhD), 1 clinical art therapist (ATR, LCPAT) and many licensed therapists.
Our services include: Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Suboxone Clinic, DUI/DWI Alcohol education program, Standard and intensive outpatient treatment programs and primary care clinic.
I primarily use a Person Centered approach to therapy, and also specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brainspotting, Sand Tray therapy, Art therapy and Nature Informed Therapy.
Do you or your child feel anxious, stressed or overwhelmed? Or have days where you feel sad, depressed or isolated from the world? Do you struggle with friendships or relationships in your life where you feel unheard or misunderstood? Navigating through an ever changing world that's filled with constant stressors can be very difficult for most. It helps to have a safe space where you can process your feelings and emotions openly with no judgement. I pride myself in being a safe person for children, teens and adults to speak freely about their fears, challenges and worries. Support and guidance are my goals for our work together.
I primarily use a Person Centered approach to therapy, and also specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brainspotting, Sand Tray therapy, Art therapy and Nature Informed Therapy.
Do you or your child feel anxious, stressed or overwhelmed? Or have days where you feel sad, depressed or isolated from the world? Do you struggle with friendships or relationships in your life where you feel unheard or misunderstood? Navigating through an ever changing world that's filled with constant stressors can be very difficult for most. It helps to have a safe space where you can process your feelings and emotions openly with no judgement. I pride myself in being a safe person for children, teens and adults to speak freely about their fears, challenges and worries. Support and guidance are my goals for our work together.
You've landed here because you're searching for something: a spark of creativity, improvement in that difficult relationship, a safe place to process what's happening in the world, a deeper relationship with your true self, a way to move through hurt and pain. Therapy that works goes beyond just chatting. You're looking for therapy that leads to change and helps you learn to be in your emotions so that you can move through them. Because, therapy that heals often shifts something inside of us, whether or not the situation changes too.
You've landed here because you're searching for something: a spark of creativity, improvement in that difficult relationship, a safe place to process what's happening in the world, a deeper relationship with your true self, a way to move through hurt and pain. Therapy that works goes beyond just chatting. You're looking for therapy that leads to change and helps you learn to be in your emotions so that you can move through them. Because, therapy that heals often shifts something inside of us, whether or not the situation changes too.
Everyone can benefit from being heard, validated, and supported during life transitions and challenges. I am skilled at building a therapeutic alliance with a focus on your goals and needs. I can also provide a framework for addressing your concerns and tools for managing depression, anxiety, and life challenges. If you are wondering whether to give therapy a try I encourage you to take the first step!
Everyone can benefit from being heard, validated, and supported during life transitions and challenges. I am skilled at building a therapeutic alliance with a focus on your goals and needs. I can also provide a framework for addressing your concerns and tools for managing depression, anxiety, and life challenges. If you are wondering whether to give therapy a try I encourage you to take the first step!
This sometimes also includes the integration of elements found in art, bibliotherapy, movement/yoga, & horticultural therapies depending on their relevance.
Providing her clients with a space to safely explore their thoughts, feelings, and needs is at the forefront of every session with Ally. She assists humans in developing a deeper connection to themselves and greater nature, empowering them with knowledge and relational presence. A belief in the empirically supported transformational experiences that nature can provide and the innately spiritual human-nature bond is the bedrock for healing in her work. If this is something that inspires curiosity within you on your mental health journey, you are in the right place.
This sometimes also includes the integration of elements found in art, bibliotherapy, movement/yoga, & horticultural therapies depending on their relevance.
Providing her clients with a space to safely explore their thoughts, feelings, and needs is at the forefront of every session with Ally. She assists humans in developing a deeper connection to themselves and greater nature, empowering them with knowledge and relational presence. A belief in the empirically supported transformational experiences that nature can provide and the innately spiritual human-nature bond is the bedrock for healing in her work. If this is something that inspires curiosity within you on your mental health journey, you are in the right place.
I'm creative and happy to add art, writing, music, or other expressive outlets for clients.
I use somatic therapy and psychoeducation to promote awareness of the close relationship between physical and mental health, usually through a meditative modality called Brainspotting. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients become comfortable facing their fears and building resilience.
I'm creative and happy to add art, writing, music, or other expressive outlets for clients.
I use somatic therapy and psychoeducation to promote awareness of the close relationship between physical and mental health, usually through a meditative modality called Brainspotting. I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients become comfortable facing their fears and building resilience.
Kathryn DeRaffele
Art Therapist, MPS, LCPAT, ATR-BC, CIMHP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Art therapy and the creative process is utilized for self-expression, insight and healing.
There's no time like the present to address what's weighing heavily on your mind. Feeling supported in a safe and affirming environment is the first step to healing and empowerment. It is my goal to help clients feel comfortable from the start, whether this is your first experience in therapy or you are ready to start with someone new.
Art therapy and the creative process is utilized for self-expression, insight and healing.
There's no time like the present to address what's weighing heavily on your mind. Feeling supported in a safe and affirming environment is the first step to healing and empowerment. It is my goal to help clients feel comfortable from the start, whether this is your first experience in therapy or you are ready to start with someone new.
As a talk & art therapist, I help clients address mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma and difficulty adjusting to change.
I specialize in nature-informed art therapy. This includes the use of ethically sourced natural materials in therapy either indoors or outside. In the past, I have worked as a professional artist & professor in higher education. I am well informed about visual art materials/processes. I am sensitive to diverse populations and practice cultural humility.
As a talk & art therapist, I help clients address mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma and difficulty adjusting to change.
I specialize in nature-informed art therapy. This includes the use of ethically sourced natural materials in therapy either indoors or outside. In the past, I have worked as a professional artist & professor in higher education. I am well informed about visual art materials/processes. I am sensitive to diverse populations and practice cultural humility.
I am a board certified, licensed clinical therapist, and board approved supervisor with a Master’s in Art Therapy from George Washington University.
I offer individual and family therapy services in a private office setting in Towson, MD. I use a blended approach based on clients’ needs by integrating evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I am trained in providing traditional talk therapy and can also help clients understand how artmaking can promote insight and connections to help achieve therapeutic goals. I offer clinical supervision for therapists seeking licensure (LCPAT). I am an experienced supervisor, training new therapist colleagues at work as well as interns from universities such as GWU and NDMU.
I am a board certified, licensed clinical therapist, and board approved supervisor with a Master’s in Art Therapy from George Washington University.
I offer individual and family therapy services in a private office setting in Towson, MD. I use a blended approach based on clients’ needs by integrating evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I am trained in providing traditional talk therapy and can also help clients understand how artmaking can promote insight and connections to help achieve therapeutic goals. I offer clinical supervision for therapists seeking licensure (LCPAT). I am an experienced supervisor, training new therapist colleagues at work as well as interns from universities such as GWU and NDMU.
An ideal client would have clear communication needs, a desire for accurate information, and a willingness to engage in meaningful conversations. Some clients maybe dealing with such conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or PTSD, seeking help to manage and alleviate their symptoms. Clients might be interested in therapy to develop healthier ways to cope with stress, work or major life changes. Clients want therapy to relieve distress, improve relationships, enhance well-being, personal growth, trauma recovery, coping skills and empowerment.
An ideal client would have clear communication needs, a desire for accurate information, and a willingness to engage in meaningful conversations. Some clients maybe dealing with such conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or PTSD, seeking help to manage and alleviate their symptoms. Clients might be interested in therapy to develop healthier ways to cope with stress, work or major life changes. Clients want therapy to relieve distress, improve relationships, enhance well-being, personal growth, trauma recovery, coping skills and empowerment.
I have experience working with diverse clientele from a wide range of different ages, races, cultures, and problematic types with a variety of different mental health concerns. I seek to help individuals who feel stuck and want to change unhealthy patterns of behavior. I am here to support and empower individuals to embrace change and promote inner peace. I provide a safe nonjudgmental, compassionate environment that invites you to be open and share your story. I meet client’s where they are, honoring the importance of the therapeutic relationship and recognizing that it is a privilege to be invited into your story.
I have experience working with diverse clientele from a wide range of different ages, races, cultures, and problematic types with a variety of different mental health concerns. I seek to help individuals who feel stuck and want to change unhealthy patterns of behavior. I am here to support and empower individuals to embrace change and promote inner peace. I provide a safe nonjudgmental, compassionate environment that invites you to be open and share your story. I meet client’s where they are, honoring the importance of the therapeutic relationship and recognizing that it is a privilege to be invited into your story.
Life can be overwhelming, and you may feel like you're carrying more than you can manage on your own. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life changes, or challenges with substance use, you deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, helping you build on your strengths, develop healthier ways of coping, and create meaningful, lasting change—one step at a time.
Life can be overwhelming, and you may feel like you're carrying more than you can manage on your own. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life changes, or challenges with substance use, you deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, helping you build on your strengths, develop healthier ways of coping, and create meaningful, lasting change—one step at a time.
Whether we talk things through, explore through art, or use other creative, mindful practices, I’ll meet you with compassion and curiosity.
Together, we’ll build tools to manage whatever symptoms or challenges you’re facing, while also exploring the deeper threads that may be shaping your story. Therapy can be a place of insight, relief, growth—and even a few unexpected laughs along the way. I've been an art therapist for over 20 years, working with people of all ages and walks of life.
Whether we talk things through, explore through art, or use other creative, mindful practices, I’ll meet you with compassion and curiosity.
Together, we’ll build tools to manage whatever symptoms or challenges you’re facing, while also exploring the deeper threads that may be shaping your story. Therapy can be a place of insight, relief, growth—and even a few unexpected laughs along the way. I've been an art therapist for over 20 years, working with people of all ages and walks of life.
Our office provides Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, and Art Therapy for children and adults, as well as Couples Counseling.
Guided Hope is dedicated to providing exceptional quality and highly accessible trauma-informed outpatient mental health care. At Guided Hope, we have therapists who specialize in the treatment of mental health issues such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Postpartum disorders, and more. Guided Hope also offers support and solutions for families working on marital issues, blended families, managing challenging behaviors in children, and supporting loved ones through challenging life transitions. We support all varieties of families and are sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our office provides Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, and Art Therapy for children and adults, as well as Couples Counseling.
Guided Hope is dedicated to providing exceptional quality and highly accessible trauma-informed outpatient mental health care. At Guided Hope, we have therapists who specialize in the treatment of mental health issues such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Postpartum disorders, and more. Guided Hope also offers support and solutions for families working on marital issues, blended families, managing challenging behaviors in children, and supporting loved ones through challenging life transitions. We support all varieties of families and are sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
As a nonbinary, queer art therapist, artist, and outdoor walk-and-talk therapy enthusiast, I specialize in guiding all ages with my extensive training in art therapy, exposure and response prevention, somatic regulation, and parts work to help your garden heal and grow!
My pride and joy is working with overthinkers who think, feel, and see the world differently. I love supporting those with OCD, anxiety, insomnia, neurodivergence, trouble making decisions, autism, or body-focused repetitive behaviors. My practice was built to be trans, queer, and neurodivergent affirming!
As a nonbinary, queer art therapist, artist, and outdoor walk-and-talk therapy enthusiast, I specialize in guiding all ages with my extensive training in art therapy, exposure and response prevention, somatic regulation, and parts work to help your garden heal and grow!
My pride and joy is working with overthinkers who think, feel, and see the world differently. I love supporting those with OCD, anxiety, insomnia, neurodivergence, trouble making decisions, autism, or body-focused repetitive behaviors. My practice was built to be trans, queer, and neurodivergent affirming!
I integrate talk, art, and body based approaches to help you process what words alone can't reach.
You can feel yourself getting overwhelmed and reactive, and you don’t know how to stop it.
On the outside, you look like you have it together. You’re capable, responsible, and people rely on you. You might be holding a lot—work, motherhood, and relationships— and you’re used to being the one who keeps everything running. But inside, you’re on edge and close to snapping, and you don’t fully understand why.
You’ve thought about it, maybe even talked about it. You know your patterns. But in the moment, none of that seems to help. You still react in ways that don’t feel like you, and then wonder, “why am I like this right now?”
I integrate talk, art, and body based approaches to help you process what words alone can't reach.
You can feel yourself getting overwhelmed and reactive, and you don’t know how to stop it.
On the outside, you look like you have it together. You’re capable, responsible, and people rely on you. You might be holding a lot—work, motherhood, and relationships— and you’re used to being the one who keeps everything running. But inside, you’re on edge and close to snapping, and you don’t fully understand why.
You’ve thought about it, maybe even talked about it. You know your patterns. But in the moment, none of that seems to help. You still react in ways that don’t feel like you, and then wonder, “why am I like this right now?”
Hello there! I know sometimes the idea of therapy can be daunting, and my role is to be your guide through the journey of self-discovery and growth. I use a variety of techniques in my practice, as I believe each patient deserves a unique approach to yield the most fruitful results. A typical session with me usually contains open dialogue, psychoeducation, and a bit of humor. I help my clients with self awareness, identifying their strengths, and finding their voice.
Hello there! I know sometimes the idea of therapy can be daunting, and my role is to be your guide through the journey of self-discovery and growth. I use a variety of techniques in my practice, as I believe each patient deserves a unique approach to yield the most fruitful results. A typical session with me usually contains open dialogue, psychoeducation, and a bit of humor. I help my clients with self awareness, identifying their strengths, and finding their voice.
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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.