Art Therapy in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Art Therapist and EMDR Therapist
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, MPS, EMDR Tr
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11222
I work with clients by offering psychotherapy integrated with art-making and/or evidence-based practices (CBT & EMDR Therapy).
My approach includes creative self-expression and mindfulness. I am trained in utilizing the evidence-based practices Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My practice uniquely operates on a spectrum, from verbal to other therapies that don't require discussing traumatic events in order to heal.
I work with clients by offering psychotherapy integrated with art-making and/or evidence-based practices (CBT & EMDR Therapy).
My approach includes creative self-expression and mindfulness. I am trained in utilizing the evidence-based practices Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My practice uniquely operates on a spectrum, from verbal to other therapies that don't require discussing traumatic events in order to heal.
I also have training in somatic therapies such as Trauma Sensitive Yoga and art therapy.
Take a deep breath, you made it here. Good for you for taking the first step to ask for help. I know that it can feel daunting and scary. I am here as a gentle guide to help you understand yourself better and listen to your unique needs. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed by life's stressors or you are going through a big life transition. Maybe you feel unable to set healthy boundaries with family or friends or want to learn better ways to cope with tough emotions or stress. I am here to help you feel more balanced and grounded and use your emotions as helpful information rather than feel at odds with them.
I also have training in somatic therapies such as Trauma Sensitive Yoga and art therapy.
Take a deep breath, you made it here. Good for you for taking the first step to ask for help. I know that it can feel daunting and scary. I am here as a gentle guide to help you understand yourself better and listen to your unique needs. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed by life's stressors or you are going through a big life transition. Maybe you feel unable to set healthy boundaries with family or friends or want to learn better ways to cope with tough emotions or stress. I am here to help you feel more balanced and grounded and use your emotions as helpful information rather than feel at odds with them.
I encourage my clients to safely create art in order to elicit emotional material that may be difficult to express with words alone.
Currently Macarena’s private practice is fully remote and specializes in the following areas of women’s mental health: anxiety, depression, trauma, relational challenges, life transitions such as marriage, divorce, relocation, career changes, retirement, college and more; Maternal mental health (prenatal and postpartum support); and Corporate/Workplace mental health & well-being workshops. Macarena additionally accepts referrals for adolescents, children and couples counseling on a case by case basis.
I encourage my clients to safely create art in order to elicit emotional material that may be difficult to express with words alone.
Currently Macarena’s private practice is fully remote and specializes in the following areas of women’s mental health: anxiety, depression, trauma, relational challenges, life transitions such as marriage, divorce, relocation, career changes, retirement, college and more; Maternal mental health (prenatal and postpartum support); and Corporate/Workplace mental health & well-being workshops. Macarena additionally accepts referrals for adolescents, children and couples counseling on a case by case basis.
Our services include a range of psychotherapy approaches, psychiatry, art therapy.
We take a respectful, non-judgmental and integrative approach to treatment. We fashion a good fit between client and therapist, as well as therapeutic modality. We have some low fee spots to work with student therapists, under supervision. We hold a phone consultation with all incoming clients in order to make a thoughtful referral to one of our therapists.
Our services include a range of psychotherapy approaches, psychiatry, art therapy.
We take a respectful, non-judgmental and integrative approach to treatment. We fashion a good fit between client and therapist, as well as therapeutic modality. We have some low fee spots to work with student therapists, under supervision. We hold a phone consultation with all incoming clients in order to make a thoughtful referral to one of our therapists.
Jules utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a deeply person-centered experience, drawing from her background in psychotherapy and art therapy from Pratt Institute.
In therapy with Jules, you’ll enter a space where curiosity and self-discovery are at the forefront. Here, you are encouraged to explore your true self in a compassionate, creative, and nonjudgmental environment. Whether you are grappling with existential concerns, navigating difficult choices, or seeking to understand your personal narrative, Jules helps guide you through this process of transformation. You’ll gain valuable tools to manage challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles, all while gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world.
Jules utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a deeply person-centered experience, drawing from her background in psychotherapy and art therapy from Pratt Institute.
In therapy with Jules, you’ll enter a space where curiosity and self-discovery are at the forefront. Here, you are encouraged to explore your true self in a compassionate, creative, and nonjudgmental environment. Whether you are grappling with existential concerns, navigating difficult choices, or seeking to understand your personal narrative, Jules helps guide you through this process of transformation. You’ll gain valuable tools to manage challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles, all while gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the world.
I have been trained at various institutes to provide Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis and Art Therapy in New York City.
If you have been experiencing difficult emotions, depression or anxiety relating to work pressures, relationships, loss/grief, trauma, illness (chronic or terminal) or any other challenge (past or present) I can help you. Together, we will find ways to work through the conflicts that have been intruding upon your personal and professional growth and preventing you from living your life the way you desire.
I have been trained at various institutes to provide Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis and Art Therapy in New York City.
If you have been experiencing difficult emotions, depression or anxiety relating to work pressures, relationships, loss/grief, trauma, illness (chronic or terminal) or any other challenge (past or present) I can help you. Together, we will find ways to work through the conflicts that have been intruding upon your personal and professional growth and preventing you from living your life the way you desire.
As a creative arts therapist, I am deeply passionate about using art as a powerful tool for healing and transformation.
I strive to be a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental presence, committed to creating a space where my clients feel safe to be their authentic selves. I believe in the power of humor and play, and I am committed to providing ongoing support and guidance as my clients navigate their journey of growth and self-discovery.
As a creative arts therapist, I am deeply passionate about using art as a powerful tool for healing and transformation.
I strive to be a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental presence, committed to creating a space where my clients feel safe to be their authentic selves. I believe in the power of humor and play, and I am committed to providing ongoing support and guidance as my clients navigate their journey of growth and self-discovery.
Lisette Soini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Art Therapist.
My aim as a therapist is to help you find greater freedom and satisfaction in your relationship to Self and those you care about. My active and emotion-centered approach will bring you to a deeper understanding of your core emotions. This emotional attunement will guide the therapy process and leave you feeling more in-synch with yourself. In sessions, I will steer you away from anxieties and distractions in order to give your mind clarity and to allow for more meaningful therapy.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Art Therapist.
My aim as a therapist is to help you find greater freedom and satisfaction in your relationship to Self and those you care about. My active and emotion-centered approach will bring you to a deeper understanding of your core emotions. This emotional attunement will guide the therapy process and leave you feeling more in-synch with yourself. In sessions, I will steer you away from anxieties and distractions in order to give your mind clarity and to allow for more meaningful therapy.
Felicia is a humanistic based art therapist who is passionate about helping clients create a personal sense of identity within themselves and within society as a whole.
Felicia has worked with teens and adults within a variety of settings including, schools, behavioral health, and correctional settings. Her specialties include but are not limited to; autism, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, personality disorders, sexual trauma, and childhood trauma.
Felicia is a humanistic based art therapist who is passionate about helping clients create a personal sense of identity within themselves and within society as a whole.
Felicia has worked with teens and adults within a variety of settings including, schools, behavioral health, and correctional settings. Her specialties include but are not limited to; autism, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, personality disorders, sexual trauma, and childhood trauma.
Together we will modify a personalized approach using art therapy, authentic movement, breath work, energy work, re-parenting and inner-child, ancestral healing, lighthouse connection, nature and natural rhythms, herbal medicines and plant allies, compassion, intuition, nutrition and sleep awareness.
The changes of our time contain challenges calling for new forms of expression to strengthen the fibers of our social contract. The therapeutic journey is not only about the mind, it includes the full spirit as well as the body, integrating contexts of both past and present realities. This process invites a sense of familiarity that provides relief from suffering in isolation. This space offers a reconditioning of how we process information creating new pathways of understanding to co-construct questions of ethics, empathy, and imagination that include the nuanced fragilities of our shared stories.
Together we will modify a personalized approach using art therapy, authentic movement, breath work, energy work, re-parenting and inner-child, ancestral healing, lighthouse connection, nature and natural rhythms, herbal medicines and plant allies, compassion, intuition, nutrition and sleep awareness.
The changes of our time contain challenges calling for new forms of expression to strengthen the fibers of our social contract. The therapeutic journey is not only about the mind, it includes the full spirit as well as the body, integrating contexts of both past and present realities. This process invites a sense of familiarity that provides relief from suffering in isolation. This space offers a reconditioning of how we process information creating new pathways of understanding to co-construct questions of ethics, empathy, and imagination that include the nuanced fragilities of our shared stories.
I offer psychotherapy & art therapy as modalities for exploration of the self.
Therapy is a complex process. The components of time and commitment are vital for clients in diving into their mental wellbeing. If you feel ready, I invite you with the assisted guidance from myself, to cultivate a deepened relationship with your SELF. Many of my clients have been supported through periods of depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, complex trauma and addiction. There is no judgement in our work together, as every person is different and full of their own unique experiences that has led them to where they are now. I also proudly identify as and work with the chronically ill community.
I offer psychotherapy & art therapy as modalities for exploration of the self.
Therapy is a complex process. The components of time and commitment are vital for clients in diving into their mental wellbeing. If you feel ready, I invite you with the assisted guidance from myself, to cultivate a deepened relationship with your SELF. Many of my clients have been supported through periods of depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, complex trauma and addiction. There is no judgement in our work together, as every person is different and full of their own unique experiences that has led them to where they are now. I also proudly identify as and work with the chronically ill community.
Meet Our Art Therapy
We use the latest evidence-based research to help our clients, using the Art, knowledge of therapeutic process, we utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Gestalt in a serene, and comfortable environment.
We specialize in decreasing and eliminating depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma. We also help couples and families to improve their communication skills, and create more harmonious relationships. We also provide psychological support to individuals, who are going through divorce or dealing with issues of infidelity, or separation, due to partner's neglect or abuse.
We use the latest evidence-based research to help our clients, using the Art, knowledge of therapeutic process, we utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Gestalt in a serene, and comfortable environment.
We specialize in decreasing and eliminating depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma. We also help couples and families to improve their communication skills, and create more harmonious relationships. We also provide psychological support to individuals, who are going through divorce or dealing with issues of infidelity, or separation, due to partner's neglect or abuse.
Irene Maropakis
Art Therapist, LCAT, EMDR, IFS, CSTIP, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Tailoring therapy to your needs, I blend psychodynamic art therapy, somatic parts work, and mindfulness for a harmonious mind-body connection.
I specialize in working with creative highly sensitive people who deal with depression and anxiety. Together we will process your experiences, change unhelpful narratives, and develop harmony and balance within yourself. I work as witness in helping you develop a more nuanced inner dialogue to move from a place of confusion and disconnection towards self compassion and healing. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, Sex Positive, Spiritually affirming, and work from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, multiculturally sensitive, & intersectional approach towards embodied healing and life empowerment.
Tailoring therapy to your needs, I blend psychodynamic art therapy, somatic parts work, and mindfulness for a harmonious mind-body connection.
I specialize in working with creative highly sensitive people who deal with depression and anxiety. Together we will process your experiences, change unhelpful narratives, and develop harmony and balance within yourself. I work as witness in helping you develop a more nuanced inner dialogue to move from a place of confusion and disconnection towards self compassion and healing. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, Sex Positive, Spiritually affirming, and work from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, multiculturally sensitive, & intersectional approach towards embodied healing and life empowerment.
If you are interested in exploring your creativity, my extensive experience with art therapy allows us to access unconscious emotions that may be difficult to express with words.
If you are experiencing feelings of depression, low self-esteem, the misuse of drugs and alcohol, or relationship/intimacy issues, we can examine the underlying thoughts and emotions that are affecting your daily life. Together we can discuss your emotional well-being, limiting belief systems, negative relationship patterns or explore how substances are impacting your life. My specialization is in helping people who are struggling with addictive behaviors in all phases of recovery. This includes alcohol/substance misuse, as well as relational (sex and love) and process (gambling, pornography, shopping, food, internet) addictions.
If you are interested in exploring your creativity, my extensive experience with art therapy allows us to access unconscious emotions that may be difficult to express with words.
If you are experiencing feelings of depression, low self-esteem, the misuse of drugs and alcohol, or relationship/intimacy issues, we can examine the underlying thoughts and emotions that are affecting your daily life. Together we can discuss your emotional well-being, limiting belief systems, negative relationship patterns or explore how substances are impacting your life. My specialization is in helping people who are struggling with addictive behaviors in all phases of recovery. This includes alcohol/substance misuse, as well as relational (sex and love) and process (gambling, pornography, shopping, food, internet) addictions.
As a 1st generation Iranian-American, queer-feminist art therapist, I understand that experience.
You are creative, intelligent, and inquisitive, but feel like you’ve been left to figure life out on your own. You’ve been shamed for your sensitivity and depth of emotion and treated as the odd one out. Early on, you learned to hide parts of yourself to be accepted, connected, and loved. While on some level, this helps you survive, it also leaves you feeling exhausted, depressed, and anxious. You struggle to achieve things that seem to come easily to others, and while you’re trying everything in your power to move forward, you don’t know how to trust yourself or your decisions. You wonder what’s wrong with you!?
As a 1st generation Iranian-American, queer-feminist art therapist, I understand that experience.
You are creative, intelligent, and inquisitive, but feel like you’ve been left to figure life out on your own. You’ve been shamed for your sensitivity and depth of emotion and treated as the odd one out. Early on, you learned to hide parts of yourself to be accepted, connected, and loved. While on some level, this helps you survive, it also leaves you feeling exhausted, depressed, and anxious. You struggle to achieve things that seem to come easily to others, and while you’re trying everything in your power to move forward, you don’t know how to trust yourself or your decisions. You wonder what’s wrong with you!?
Interest in or a willingness to try art therapy and holistic/somatic interventions is a plus.
I aim to support clients in engaging in therapy at their own pace. If you have challenges with anxiety, depression, or are dealing with a new life-challenge, I am here to support through utilizing talk/ art/holistic interventions based on the goals you express. I adjust pace and goal-setting based on client needs and prioritize collaboration.
Interest in or a willingness to try art therapy and holistic/somatic interventions is a plus.
I aim to support clients in engaging in therapy at their own pace. If you have challenges with anxiety, depression, or are dealing with a new life-challenge, I am here to support through utilizing talk/ art/holistic interventions based on the goals you express. I adjust pace and goal-setting based on client needs and prioritize collaboration.
Kimberly Bush
Licensed Psychoanalyst, ATR-BC, LCAT, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Waitlist for new clients
By integrating the creative arts and traditional talk therapy, you have an opportunity to express feelings non-verbally and encourage a connection to personal symbols, while engaging in art making and dialogue.
I have been practicing psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, and children for over 30 years. I am licensed as a Psychoanalyst and Creative Arts Therapist, as well as having certifications as a Child Life Specialist and Sandplay Practitioner. My practice is rooted in building a compassionate and collaborative relationship with my clients while providing a safe space for sharing and working through difficult experiences and feelings. I use a relational and humanistic approach to address issues related to attachment, trauma and recovery, bereavement and grief, depression and anxiety, and the impact of medical or healthcare diagnoses.
By integrating the creative arts and traditional talk therapy, you have an opportunity to express feelings non-verbally and encourage a connection to personal symbols, while engaging in art making and dialogue.
I have been practicing psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, and children for over 30 years. I am licensed as a Psychoanalyst and Creative Arts Therapist, as well as having certifications as a Child Life Specialist and Sandplay Practitioner. My practice is rooted in building a compassionate and collaborative relationship with my clients while providing a safe space for sharing and working through difficult experiences and feelings. I use a relational and humanistic approach to address issues related to attachment, trauma and recovery, bereavement and grief, depression and anxiety, and the impact of medical or healthcare diagnoses.
I’m Ana Cabrera, a bilingual latina Licensed Art Therapist with a passion for helping individuals unlock their inner potential through the healing power of creativity and holistic practices.
My approach is holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed, ensuring that your mind, body, and spirit are all honored in the healing process. I tailor each session to your unique needs. I focus on helping you access your inner strengths, release old patterns, and build emotional resilience.
I’m Ana Cabrera, a bilingual latina Licensed Art Therapist with a passion for helping individuals unlock their inner potential through the healing power of creativity and holistic practices.
My approach is holistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed, ensuring that your mind, body, and spirit are all honored in the healing process. I tailor each session to your unique needs. I focus on helping you access your inner strengths, release old patterns, and build emotional resilience.
As a Psychotherapist/ Art therapist based in Brooklyn, I support individuals and couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and self-esteem issues, as well as life transitions, relationship struggles, and feelings of disconnection.
I work with clients of all ages, including couples and families, specializing in art therapy. I incorporate CBT, DBT, and ACT to address challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, PTSD, depression, and discrimination. My approach integrates cultural and narrative therapies informed by social justice and trauma awareness to foster growth and healing.
As a Psychotherapist/ Art therapist based in Brooklyn, I support individuals and couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and self-esteem issues, as well as life transitions, relationship struggles, and feelings of disconnection.
I work with clients of all ages, including couples and families, specializing in art therapy. I incorporate CBT, DBT, and ACT to address challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, PTSD, depression, and discrimination. My approach integrates cultural and narrative therapies informed by social justice and trauma awareness to foster growth and healing.
Play Therapy, Group Therapy, Creative Art Therapy, Coaching, Behavior Modification Interventions.
Our individual therapies include play, creative arts and talk therapy for children and adolescents struggling with functioning in their families, school, community, and social/interpersonal relationships. Cognitive Behavioral / Behavior Modification interventions are also provided. Hope Services, LLC is located in the Mill Basin section of Brooklyn, New York. We are a dynamic, innovative, pragmatic and professional outpatient mental health service program with a patient-centered treatment model that is geared toward providing services to the multicultural community within which it operates. With a specialty in providing treatment to children and adolescents (ages 5-18), Hope Services, LLC also accepts and treats adults. We are therefore dedicated to the mental and behavioral healthcare of children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. We offer a safe, therapeutic, comfortable, and respectful environment. Additional Languages Spoken: French, Haitian Creole.
Play Therapy, Group Therapy, Creative Art Therapy, Coaching, Behavior Modification Interventions.
Our individual therapies include play, creative arts and talk therapy for children and adolescents struggling with functioning in their families, school, community, and social/interpersonal relationships. Cognitive Behavioral / Behavior Modification interventions are also provided. Hope Services, LLC is located in the Mill Basin section of Brooklyn, New York. We are a dynamic, innovative, pragmatic and professional outpatient mental health service program with a patient-centered treatment model that is geared toward providing services to the multicultural community within which it operates. With a specialty in providing treatment to children and adolescents (ages 5-18), Hope Services, LLC also accepts and treats adults. We are therefore dedicated to the mental and behavioral healthcare of children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. We offer a safe, therapeutic, comfortable, and respectful environment. Additional Languages Spoken: French, Haitian Creole.
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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.