Art Therapy in Chanhassen, MN
Kari Vacinek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chanhassen, MN 55317
I see clients of all ages, including individuals and families. My areas of interest include; anxiety and depression, ADD and ADHD, adjustment disorders, recovery from trauma, grief and loss, and disenfranchised grief. I have training in various modalities of therapy such a play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network, and trauma systems therapy.
I see clients of all ages, including individuals and families. My areas of interest include; anxiety and depression, ADD and ADHD, adjustment disorders, recovery from trauma, grief and loss, and disenfranchised grief. I have training in various modalities of therapy such a play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network, and trauma systems therapy.
Equilibrium Brain Body Balance
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Equilibrium Brain Body Balance is all about helping you find balance in your life. Meeting you where you are in your mental health journey. We offer approaches that engage you in traditional therapies or interactive therapies; talk, art therapies, with physical activities and interactive spaces. Available Services; psychiatry, psychotherapy, diagnosis. Equilibrium offers zen zones, meditation areas, physical engagement spaces. Our mission is to provide high-quality mental health services that will help you see a reduction in your mental health symptoms, while aiding to create balance in your life. www.eq-b3.com
Equilibrium Brain Body Balance is all about helping you find balance in your life. Meeting you where you are in your mental health journey. We offer approaches that engage you in traditional therapies or interactive therapies; talk, art therapies, with physical activities and interactive spaces. Available Services; psychiatry, psychotherapy, diagnosis. Equilibrium offers zen zones, meditation areas, physical engagement spaces. Our mission is to provide high-quality mental health services that will help you see a reduction in your mental health symptoms, while aiding to create balance in your life. www.eq-b3.com
Susan Devine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Susan is a registered Art Therapist.
My mission is to empower individuals to grow and reach their full potential by working through life's challenges in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Sessions are client-focused, allowing room for the individual to create personal goals. The therapeutic relationship is a safe place to explore the self and process problematic or stressful issues. By sharing thoughts and feelings, core beliefs unfold, allowing for greater insight. In therapy, we can work to diminish turmoil, restore our connections to others and reduce feelings of anxiety, sadness and frustration.
Susan is a registered Art Therapist.
My mission is to empower individuals to grow and reach their full potential by working through life's challenges in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Sessions are client-focused, allowing room for the individual to create personal goals. The therapeutic relationship is a safe place to explore the self and process problematic or stressful issues. By sharing thoughts and feelings, core beliefs unfold, allowing for greater insight. In therapy, we can work to diminish turmoil, restore our connections to others and reduce feelings of anxiety, sadness and frustration.
Clinical & Developmental Services (CDS) Chanhassen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
Choices Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Choices Psychotherapy offers psychotherapy and psychiatry services for adults and children located throughout the Twin Cities. We're located in St. Louis Park and Chanhassen. Established in 1993 by Susan Davis, LICSW, Choices Psychotherapy has grown into a thriving mental health practice offering a diverse clinical team of Masters & Doctorate level therapists along with Psychiatrists who provide comprehensive therapeutic services for a multitude of concerns to clients from age 5 to senior adults. Two of our psychiatrists specializes in working with children & adolescents while the other three work with adults from age 18.
Choices Psychotherapy offers psychotherapy and psychiatry services for adults and children located throughout the Twin Cities. We're located in St. Louis Park and Chanhassen. Established in 1993 by Susan Davis, LICSW, Choices Psychotherapy has grown into a thriving mental health practice offering a diverse clinical team of Masters & Doctorate level therapists along with Psychiatrists who provide comprehensive therapeutic services for a multitude of concerns to clients from age 5 to senior adults. Two of our psychiatrists specializes in working with children & adolescents while the other three work with adults from age 18.
More Therapists Nearby
Estefania Alvarez-Zumarraga
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55343 (Online Only)
Creating art promotes emotional awareness, reflection and processing of the human experience, and the beauty of using art therapeutically is that previous art experience is not required. I'm glad to work with clients who have never made art, or make it every day. Whether you want to work on processing experience and emotion, need mental health support, want to use an integrative mental health approach or just need some time to experience mindfulness and stress management tools, I am here to help you utilize art therapy.
Creating art promotes emotional awareness, reflection and processing of the human experience, and the beauty of using art therapeutically is that previous art experience is not required. I'm glad to work with clients who have never made art, or make it every day. Whether you want to work on processing experience and emotion, need mental health support, want to use an integrative mental health approach or just need some time to experience mindfulness and stress management tools, I am here to help you utilize art therapy.
Jocelyn Thoemke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Art therapy allows for expression and processing of feelings and experiences without having to put things into words, and can make talking about difficult things easier.
Jocelyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Certified Art Therapist with 13 years of experience supporting clients through talk and art therapy. Her practice is focused on working with individuals who identify as neurodivergent and seek support exploring this as well as those seeking support with challenges like sensory processing differences, self-esteem, general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and difficulty with social relationships. Jocelyn will support you in harnessing your creativity to feel more empowered, confident, to find more ease in life.
Art therapy allows for expression and processing of feelings and experiences without having to put things into words, and can make talking about difficult things easier.
Jocelyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board-Certified Art Therapist with 13 years of experience supporting clients through talk and art therapy. Her practice is focused on working with individuals who identify as neurodivergent and seek support exploring this as well as those seeking support with challenges like sensory processing differences, self-esteem, general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and difficulty with social relationships. Jocelyn will support you in harnessing your creativity to feel more empowered, confident, to find more ease in life.
Britta J Svihel
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayzata, MN 55391
I am passionate about my family and find balance through art, music, gardening and crafting.
Are you looking for someone who can help you or your child with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, who understands addiction and mental health and can help in a non-judgmental way, and can allow you or your child to make your own goals for change? Are you a parent who needs help, support or therapy in order to be the parent you want to be? Want to be able to change your thinking and perspective to have a more fulfilling life that you are in the drivers seat of?
I am passionate about my family and find balance through art, music, gardening and crafting.
Are you looking for someone who can help you or your child with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, who understands addiction and mental health and can help in a non-judgmental way, and can allow you or your child to make your own goals for change? Are you a parent who needs help, support or therapy in order to be the parent you want to be? Want to be able to change your thinking and perspective to have a more fulfilling life that you are in the drivers seat of?
Elizabeth Nash
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Edina, MN 55435
Art Therapy gives the right brain/nonverbal side of us a way to express feelings through creative images.
I work with all ages, individuals, couples and families using experiential therapies (Art, Biofeedback and Qeeg guided Neurofeedback) and more traditional talk therapies (Cognitive Behavioral Methods) so that you can learn more about yourself and others, live well, feel content and achieve what you desire. My clients describe me as having a creative, easy going and gentle style.
Art Therapy gives the right brain/nonverbal side of us a way to express feelings through creative images.
I work with all ages, individuals, couples and families using experiential therapies (Art, Biofeedback and Qeeg guided Neurofeedback) and more traditional talk therapies (Cognitive Behavioral Methods) so that you can learn more about yourself and others, live well, feel content and achieve what you desire. My clients describe me as having a creative, easy going and gentle style.
Michelle Finley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, DMFTABD
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
I also incorporate experiential exercises such as art, journaling, and mindfulness into sessions when it is requested and beneficial to clients.
Have you lost someone or something that is important to you? Is life presenting you with changes that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships hard for you? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Does your family need help? Are you a helper or therapist and need your own support? I am here, to connect with you and help you feel better.
I also incorporate experiential exercises such as art, journaling, and mindfulness into sessions when it is requested and beneficial to clients.
Have you lost someone or something that is important to you? Is life presenting you with changes that are difficult to navigate? Are relationships hard for you? Has your past created difficulties that you just can't seem to separate from? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise perfect kids and meet the needs of everyone around you? Does your family need help? Are you a helper or therapist and need your own support? I am here, to connect with you and help you feel better.
Rebecca Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Plymouth, MN 55441
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in my home office in Plymouth. I was Initially trained in the Bay Area and I've been practicing in the Twin Cities since 2000, a sole practitioner since 2002. At this time I specialize in working with individuals working through grief, complex trauma, & Anxiety. I work with many artists from different disciplines. I earned a certification from UC Berkley in Art Therapy. I also specialize in working with highly sensitive individuals. Although it is not my current focus, I have much experience with couples work, children and anger management.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in my home office in Plymouth. I was Initially trained in the Bay Area and I've been practicing in the Twin Cities since 2000, a sole practitioner since 2002. At this time I specialize in working with individuals working through grief, complex trauma, & Anxiety. I work with many artists from different disciplines. I earned a certification from UC Berkley in Art Therapy. I also specialize in working with highly sensitive individuals. Although it is not my current focus, I have much experience with couples work, children and anger management.
Melissa Erickson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wayzata, MN 55391
Treatment modalities/ techniques utilized are: ART Therapy (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Discernment Counseling, Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Art & Play Therapy for children.
I specialize in working with clients 9 - 65+ years old. Clinical expertise includes 20+ years of experience working with clients who have concerns related to: grief & bereavement, depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic abuse, relationship conflict, family conflict due to: separation or divorce, parenting issues, boundaries, unemployment & financial problems, illness or disability of a family member, taking on a caretaker role for a child, and/or parent, or both. Sudden death, long term illness of a family member, and dealing with mental illness within the family system.
Treatment modalities/ techniques utilized are: ART Therapy (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Discernment Counseling, Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Art & Play Therapy for children.
I specialize in working with clients 9 - 65+ years old. Clinical expertise includes 20+ years of experience working with clients who have concerns related to: grief & bereavement, depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic abuse, relationship conflict, family conflict due to: separation or divorce, parenting issues, boundaries, unemployment & financial problems, illness or disability of a family member, taking on a caretaker role for a child, and/or parent, or both. Sudden death, long term illness of a family member, and dealing with mental illness within the family system.
Deb Goggins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55305 (Online Only)
I have a BA in Psychology and Studio Art Double Majors from Augsburg College and an MA in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler Graduate School.
Do you need help managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, toxic behavior, focus/cognitive function, emotions, goal setting, motivation, achievement, career, grief, trauma, self-identity, work-life balance, or finding calm and happiness? I provide encouragement and guidance toward joy and hope with a focus on body, mind, and spirit to achieve wellness. I collaborate with you, and help you focus on yourself, so you find solutions that work for you. You will learn how to enrich yourself with positivity and purpose, and learn how to empower yourself to live authentically in peace.
I have a BA in Psychology and Studio Art Double Majors from Augsburg College and an MA in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler Graduate School.
Do you need help managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, toxic behavior, focus/cognitive function, emotions, goal setting, motivation, achievement, career, grief, trauma, self-identity, work-life balance, or finding calm and happiness? I provide encouragement and guidance toward joy and hope with a focus on body, mind, and spirit to achieve wellness. I collaborate with you, and help you focus on yourself, so you find solutions that work for you. You will learn how to enrich yourself with positivity and purpose, and learn how to empower yourself to live authentically in peace.
Karie Amstutz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55426
My experiences with scribbling, doodling, art making, and writing, both personally and working with others, continually shows me how beneficial the expressive arts is in communicating and processing hard experiences.
Do your ADHD symptoms cause you to experience chaos at work or school, put stress on relationships, or make you feel inferior or disappointed in life? I am an ADHD expert and will help you unpack the challenges of ADHD or other major life transitions that leave you questioning your identity and life purpose. My style is to be compassionate and direct. I collaborate with my clients to be their best selves and to achieve better mental and emotional well-being.
My experiences with scribbling, doodling, art making, and writing, both personally and working with others, continually shows me how beneficial the expressive arts is in communicating and processing hard experiences.
Do your ADHD symptoms cause you to experience chaos at work or school, put stress on relationships, or make you feel inferior or disappointed in life? I am an ADHD expert and will help you unpack the challenges of ADHD or other major life transitions that leave you questioning your identity and life purpose. My style is to be compassionate and direct. I collaborate with my clients to be their best selves and to achieve better mental and emotional well-being.
Rebecca Manthe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hopkins, MN 55305
If you are unsure if nature-based, art, or expressive arts therapy is right for you, please reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
I work with clients' strengths, providing treatment for relationship issues, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, grief and loss, life transitions, conflict resolution, self-compassion, mindfulness, communication skills, nonviolent communication (NVC), trauma, self-regulation, stress management, codependency, and climate anxiety, grief, and resiliency. I work with people indoors, outdoors, and through telehealth.
If you are unsure if nature-based, art, or expressive arts therapy is right for you, please reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
I work with clients' strengths, providing treatment for relationship issues, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, grief and loss, life transitions, conflict resolution, self-compassion, mindfulness, communication skills, nonviolent communication (NVC), trauma, self-regulation, stress management, codependency, and climate anxiety, grief, and resiliency. I work with people indoors, outdoors, and through telehealth.
Cathy Rupnow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Cathy is a Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy Clinician (ART) and EMDR.
Cathy Rupnow is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She brings valuable experience to work with trauma, all types of abuse, and healing of past and present emotional wounds. Her non-judgmental approach helps her clients deal with family conflict, isolation, and loneliness.
Cathy is a Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy Clinician (ART) and EMDR.
Cathy Rupnow is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She brings valuable experience to work with trauma, all types of abuse, and healing of past and present emotional wounds. Her non-judgmental approach helps her clients deal with family conflict, isolation, and loneliness.
Kristin Kane Art Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
I am a healing-centered and trauma-informed Art Therapist trained in both EMDR and AIR (Adaptive Internal Relational) Network Therapy.
I offer a collaborative holistic and strengths based approach that empowers clients. I provide a supportive environment for self-expression to help return clients to a sense of wellness and health. I believe that through embracing creativity client's can find relief from emotional pain, gain self-awareness and insight, and heal from trauma. I help others empower themselves to heal through compassionate presence.
I am a healing-centered and trauma-informed Art Therapist trained in both EMDR and AIR (Adaptive Internal Relational) Network Therapy.
I offer a collaborative holistic and strengths based approach that empowers clients. I provide a supportive environment for self-expression to help return clients to a sense of wellness and health. I believe that through embracing creativity client's can find relief from emotional pain, gain self-awareness and insight, and heal from trauma. I help others empower themselves to heal through compassionate presence.
The Art of Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55435
At The Art of Healing, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality therapy services, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability status, or any other aspect of their identity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, and valued. We understand that each individual brings their own unique experiences and perspectives, and we strive to create a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship that honors your values, preferences, and goals.
At The Art of Healing, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality therapy services, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability status, or any other aspect of their identity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, and valued. We understand that each individual brings their own unique experiences and perspectives, and we strive to create a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship that honors your values, preferences, and goals.
Marguerite Ohrtman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdD, LPCC, NCC, LSC, ACS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions.
My hope is to help you through the journey by coaching, encouraging, challenging, and supporting you through your next transition. I believe in having an open, authentic, and genuine relationship with you. I want to help you regain control, build trust in yourself, and help you make the changes that you want. We all lead busy lives and it is important that you take care of yourself. I want to support you make changes that make your life not just good but better. I also offer telehealth sessions so you don't need to leave the comfort of your home or office!
I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions.
My hope is to help you through the journey by coaching, encouraging, challenging, and supporting you through your next transition. I believe in having an open, authentic, and genuine relationship with you. I want to help you regain control, build trust in yourself, and help you make the changes that you want. We all lead busy lives and it is important that you take care of yourself. I want to support you make changes that make your life not just good but better. I also offer telehealth sessions so you don't need to leave the comfort of your home or office!
Emily Taylor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55343
I work with clients interested in using creativity to explore and tell their story in an empowered way using neurology-based art therapy in a cozy art studio. You have done therapy or self discovery work before, you’ve got the basic skills, and are ready to dig deeper or wider with some complexity and nuance to build richness, wholeness and meaning. In sessions, I give my clients and students opportunities to explore and find what art and crafting materials they like to work and play with. I will follow your lead on subject matter, as we tell your story in a new way, exploring what feels important to you at this time.
I work with clients interested in using creativity to explore and tell their story in an empowered way using neurology-based art therapy in a cozy art studio. You have done therapy or self discovery work before, you’ve got the basic skills, and are ready to dig deeper or wider with some complexity and nuance to build richness, wholeness and meaning. In sessions, I give my clients and students opportunities to explore and find what art and crafting materials they like to work and play with. I will follow your lead on subject matter, as we tell your story in a new way, exploring what feels important to you at this time.
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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.