Art Therapy in Philadelphia, PA
Art therapy supports self-reflection, expression, insight, repair, and meaning making in therapy and more importantly in your life beyond therapy.
I know starting therapy can be hard. I hope sharing about who I am as a therapist helps clarify if I feel like a good fit for you. Therapy is a relationship that centers you. I view connection and authenticity as strengths. I will take you and your needs seriously while celebrating your joy. I center consent and empowerment, depathologize responses to harm (systemic or otherwise), and value lived experience. I am non-judgmental, interested, understanding, and trust your self-knowledge. I show up attentively, with warmth and care. I believe in those I work with and am excited for what you will create for yourself.
Art therapy supports self-reflection, expression, insight, repair, and meaning making in therapy and more importantly in your life beyond therapy.
I know starting therapy can be hard. I hope sharing about who I am as a therapist helps clarify if I feel like a good fit for you. Therapy is a relationship that centers you. I view connection and authenticity as strengths. I will take you and your needs seriously while celebrating your joy. I center consent and empowerment, depathologize responses to harm (systemic or otherwise), and value lived experience. I am non-judgmental, interested, understanding, and trust your self-knowledge. I show up attentively, with warmth and care. I believe in those I work with and am excited for what you will create for yourself.
I specialize in food, eating, and weight concerns, as well as anxiety-related disorders and depression-related disorders. I practice and teach from a body neutrality framework, support health at every size, and encourage intuitive eating practices. I am trained in mindfulness practice and often incorporate this into the therapeutic process.
I specialize in food, eating, and weight concerns, as well as anxiety-related disorders and depression-related disorders. I practice and teach from a body neutrality framework, support health at every size, and encourage intuitive eating practices. I am trained in mindfulness practice and often incorporate this into the therapeutic process.
Hi! I am a medical doctor with a specific background in psychedelic medicine, including working with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (in Oregon and Colorado where it is legal), and with other medicines where they are legal (Peru, Jamaica, etc).
I have particular expertise in ADHD and learning differences, I create individualized treatment plans based on neurotype. These protocols are 6 months long.
I offer one-time consultations for folks to help them make a plan around psychedelics and integrative medicine - or for ongoing clients, I meet weekly or bi-monthly, using psychodynamic methodology.
Hi! I am a medical doctor with a specific background in psychedelic medicine, including working with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (in Oregon and Colorado where it is legal), and with other medicines where they are legal (Peru, Jamaica, etc).
I have particular expertise in ADHD and learning differences, I create individualized treatment plans based on neurotype. These protocols are 6 months long.
I offer one-time consultations for folks to help them make a plan around psychedelics and integrative medicine - or for ongoing clients, I meet weekly or bi-monthly, using psychodynamic methodology.
Do emotions take over and exhaust you? Have people marveled at how resilient you are or mentioned your sensitivity as a liability? Maybe you sometimes wonder if you’re the only one who is seeing the hurt and pain all around. It’s likely you have figured out how to adapt to what the world wants you to be. You present the part of yourself that is widely accepted by your community and our social systems, but what about the rest of YOU? If any of this speaks to you, I relate and I can help. I guide young adults, adolescents, and children to connect to their inherent worth, power, and self-compassion.
Do emotions take over and exhaust you? Have people marveled at how resilient you are or mentioned your sensitivity as a liability? Maybe you sometimes wonder if you’re the only one who is seeing the hurt and pain all around. It’s likely you have figured out how to adapt to what the world wants you to be. You present the part of yourself that is widely accepted by your community and our social systems, but what about the rest of YOU? If any of this speaks to you, I relate and I can help. I guide young adults, adolescents, and children to connect to their inherent worth, power, and self-compassion.
Our providers are experienced in Individual Therapy, Online Therapy, Family Therapy, Grief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Dance and Movement Therapy, and more.
Ellie Mental Health is the perfect practice for someone seeking individual therapy to address personal struggles related to grief, trauma, family conflict, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, as well as those experiencing life transitions or general life stressors at any level. Clients will receive personalized care from clinicians who understand the importance of a treatment plan that’s tailored to their needs, have diverse expertise, and utilize an inclusive approach that integrates multiple therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Our providers are experienced in Individual Therapy, Online Therapy, Family Therapy, Grief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Dance and Movement Therapy, and more.
Ellie Mental Health is the perfect practice for someone seeking individual therapy to address personal struggles related to grief, trauma, family conflict, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, as well as those experiencing life transitions or general life stressors at any level. Clients will receive personalized care from clinicians who understand the importance of a treatment plan that’s tailored to their needs, have diverse expertise, and utilize an inclusive approach that integrates multiple therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Hi, I’m Dana, a counselor and art therapist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
My approach is deeply influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and trauma informed care, helping individuals develop psychological flexibility. I specialize in supporting clients through life transitions and identity shifts, whether related to career, relationships, aging, or gender and personal identity.
Hi, I’m Dana, a counselor and art therapist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
My approach is deeply influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and trauma informed care, helping individuals develop psychological flexibility. I specialize in supporting clients through life transitions and identity shifts, whether related to career, relationships, aging, or gender and personal identity.
YOU matter. Your care matters. Hi, my name is Romain and I am the founder of RDLLC. Here, we make you our top priority because your mental health is important to us. We are here to remind you of the strength that you carry and that you are NOT alone in this journey to a happier, healthier You. Whether it's bouts of anxiety or depression or it’s needing guidance through trauma or ptsd, we are here for You.
YOU matter. Your care matters. Hi, my name is Romain and I am the founder of RDLLC. Here, we make you our top priority because your mental health is important to us. We are here to remind you of the strength that you carry and that you are NOT alone in this journey to a happier, healthier You. Whether it's bouts of anxiety or depression or it’s needing guidance through trauma or ptsd, we are here for You.
My expertise is backed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Widener University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Seton Hill University.
I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Art Therapy to support and guide individuals through their healing journeys. I believe in the power of therapy to transform lives, tailoring sessions to each client’s unique needs and fostering an environment of growth, insight, and meaningful change.
My expertise is backed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Widener University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Seton Hill University.
I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Art Therapy to support and guide individuals through their healing journeys. I believe in the power of therapy to transform lives, tailoring sessions to each client’s unique needs and fostering an environment of growth, insight, and meaningful change.
The decision to seek support and find the right therapist can be quite stressful. The options may be overwhelming and having to be vulnerable with a stranger is uncomfortable to say the least. However, my hope is that I can make the process just a tiny bit easier for you. My style of therapy emphasizes a trusting relationship and taking small steps towards your personal goals. Together, we can reflect upon what you’re needing from yourself, your relationships, and your environment and decide what changes can be made to enhance your overall quality of life.
The decision to seek support and find the right therapist can be quite stressful. The options may be overwhelming and having to be vulnerable with a stranger is uncomfortable to say the least. However, my hope is that I can make the process just a tiny bit easier for you. My style of therapy emphasizes a trusting relationship and taking small steps towards your personal goals. Together, we can reflect upon what you’re needing from yourself, your relationships, and your environment and decide what changes can be made to enhance your overall quality of life.
Psychotherapist, toy analyst, Senior Leadership Strategist, and Diversity and Inclusion Professional in the Greater Philadelphia region. Peter’s research and practice interests are invested in community mental health, theories on adult play and the ways it frames our social interactions, and trauma informed work with clients and artists/creatives. Peter’s clinical approach is rooted in holistic, relational and humanistic theory. Peter’s research and Op-Eds have been featured in the Psychology Today, The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Gay News, The Mighty, and others.
Psychotherapist, toy analyst, Senior Leadership Strategist, and Diversity and Inclusion Professional in the Greater Philadelphia region. Peter’s research and practice interests are invested in community mental health, theories on adult play and the ways it frames our social interactions, and trauma informed work with clients and artists/creatives. Peter’s clinical approach is rooted in holistic, relational and humanistic theory. Peter’s research and Op-Eds have been featured in the Psychology Today, The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Gay News, The Mighty, and others.
Licensed in Texas, NJ, PA -My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, narrative therapy, existential, and psycho-dynamic. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you to thrive now!
Licensed in Texas, NJ, PA -My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, narrative therapy, existential, and psycho-dynamic. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you to thrive now!
Coming from a six year background in health education and medical case management, I have come to understand that our bodies and minds don’t always serve us the way we would like them to. Whether you find yourself confronting relationship difficulties or past trauma, struggling with emotions surrounding major life changes or loss, or bearing the burden of societal pressures on who you should be or how you should look; I offer space to show up bravely.
Coming from a six year background in health education and medical case management, I have come to understand that our bodies and minds don’t always serve us the way we would like them to. Whether you find yourself confronting relationship difficulties or past trauma, struggling with emotions surrounding major life changes or loss, or bearing the burden of societal pressures on who you should be or how you should look; I offer space to show up bravely.
Hi, I’m Mariah (they/she), a queer, neurodivergent eco- art therapist with over 10 years of experience.
This work is not about “fixing” what was never broken. It’s about making space for all of you—your creativity, your grief, your resistance, your joy. My hope is to co-create a healing space that offers access to reclaiming your voice, and moving toward an existence that feels more open, embodied, and whole.
Hi, I’m Mariah (they/she), a queer, neurodivergent eco- art therapist with over 10 years of experience.
This work is not about “fixing” what was never broken. It’s about making space for all of you—your creativity, your grief, your resistance, your joy. My hope is to co-create a healing space that offers access to reclaiming your voice, and moving toward an existence that feels more open, embodied, and whole.
Parenting a child or teen with ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger, or emotional regulation challenges can feel overwhelming. At Heart of Gold Counseling, I provide compassionate support for children, adolescents, and families. With over 10 years of experience, I help kids build coping skills, improve focus, and manage big emotions while supporting parents with tools to strengthen communication and family relationships. Together, we’ll work step by step toward resilience, confidence, and brighter days.
Parenting a child or teen with ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger, or emotional regulation challenges can feel overwhelming. At Heart of Gold Counseling, I provide compassionate support for children, adolescents, and families. With over 10 years of experience, I help kids build coping skills, improve focus, and manage big emotions while supporting parents with tools to strengthen communication and family relationships. Together, we’ll work step by step toward resilience, confidence, and brighter days.
Go with the weird. That’s something I often encourage in therapy. Just giving yourself space to sit with the unexpected, the uncomfortable, and the unknown as you figure out where you’ve been, where you are, and where you want to be. My name is Newton Rogers (they/them). I work with folks navigating challenges and curiosities surrounding identity, substance use, mood/anxiety, trauma, compassion fatigue, wellness/illness paradigms, and burnout.
Go with the weird. That’s something I often encourage in therapy. Just giving yourself space to sit with the unexpected, the uncomfortable, and the unknown as you figure out where you’ve been, where you are, and where you want to be. My name is Newton Rogers (they/them). I work with folks navigating challenges and curiosities surrounding identity, substance use, mood/anxiety, trauma, compassion fatigue, wellness/illness paradigms, and burnout.
As an art therapist, I offer a space where creativity becomes a path to healing, self-understanding, and empowerment.
My approach is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and rooted in the belief that self-expression can be a powerful tool for insight and growth. You don’t need to consider yourself an artist to benefit from art therapy. Together, we use creative processes, drawing, painting, or exploring imagery, as a way to access what words may not fully capture.
As an art therapist, I offer a space where creativity becomes a path to healing, self-understanding, and empowerment.
My approach is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and rooted in the belief that self-expression can be a powerful tool for insight and growth. You don’t need to consider yourself an artist to benefit from art therapy. Together, we use creative processes, drawing, painting, or exploring imagery, as a way to access what words may not fully capture.
My areas of expertise include challenges navigating social life, relationships, and life transitions, coping with traumatic experiences, and understanding complex family dynamics. With advanced training in relational psychodynamic therapy, I specialize in trauma informed mental health treatment based on the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a comfortable and judgment free therapeutic space within which children, youth, and adults can explore, heal, and grow.
My areas of expertise include challenges navigating social life, relationships, and life transitions, coping with traumatic experiences, and understanding complex family dynamics. With advanced training in relational psychodynamic therapy, I specialize in trauma informed mental health treatment based on the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a comfortable and judgment free therapeutic space within which children, youth, and adults can explore, heal, and grow.
Art therapy offers a profound way of transforming and healing images stuck just beneath the surface and this can lead to more satisfying connections, greater confidence, renewed energy, and an ability to thrive in both work and home environments.
My approach is person-centered and holistic; I believe that everyone has a story that deserves to be listened to, honored and understood. I combine mindfulness, cognitive therapy, internal family systems and artistic approaches to improve self-expression, increase confidence, revive interests and explore the possibility of true and permanent healing.
Art therapy offers a profound way of transforming and healing images stuck just beneath the surface and this can lead to more satisfying connections, greater confidence, renewed energy, and an ability to thrive in both work and home environments.
My approach is person-centered and holistic; I believe that everyone has a story that deserves to be listened to, honored and understood. I combine mindfulness, cognitive therapy, internal family systems and artistic approaches to improve self-expression, increase confidence, revive interests and explore the possibility of true and permanent healing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. I specialize in depression, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, mood and personality disorders, and trauma. I work with adolescents, adults, and professionals, offering steady, practical support that helps you feel understood and move forward.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. I specialize in depression, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, mood and personality disorders, and trauma. I work with adolescents, adults, and professionals, offering steady, practical support that helps you feel understood and move forward.
I am a mother, artist, yoga/meditation instructor and an art therapist.
I encourage a growth mindset and solutions! I have several years’ experience with depression, addiction, personality d/o, and anxiety. I have a collaborative approach with my clients. We will work together to set boundaries in your life to promote safety/wellness/stability. I also utilize meditation practices and mindfulness in sessions.
I am a mother, artist, yoga/meditation instructor and an art therapist.
I encourage a growth mindset and solutions! I have several years’ experience with depression, addiction, personality d/o, and anxiety. I have a collaborative approach with my clients. We will work together to set boundaries in your life to promote safety/wellness/stability. I also utilize meditation practices and mindfulness in sessions.
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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.