Art Therapy in Eau Claire, WI
Healing Art Eau Claire
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Waitlist for new clients
I use art and creativity to help clients heal from difficult experiences and reconnect with life.
I have experience working in school, community and hospital settings using art & play to bridge mental health and wellness and offer an understanding of trauma, attachment, grief, and the brain, body & spirituality. I seek to support holistic growth for those I serve.
I use art and creativity to help clients heal from difficult experiences and reconnect with life.
I have experience working in school, community and hospital settings using art & play to bridge mental health and wellness and offer an understanding of trauma, attachment, grief, and the brain, body & spirituality. I seek to support holistic growth for those I serve.
Often times words fail us and the creative process of making art offers an outlet for appropriate reflection and expression of emotions or experiences.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults coping with anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. With the use of a humanistic and client-centered approach, I assist clients to uncover their emotions and give them resources on how to express themselves in a safe and healthy way. I strive to meet clients where they are at and help build a safe space for each client to grow toward the life they want to live. Utilizing artmaking can help guide the therapeutic process based on the needs of each client.
Often times words fail us and the creative process of making art offers an outlet for appropriate reflection and expression of emotions or experiences.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults coping with anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. With the use of a humanistic and client-centered approach, I assist clients to uncover their emotions and give them resources on how to express themselves in a safe and healthy way. I strive to meet clients where they are at and help build a safe space for each client to grow toward the life they want to live. Utilizing artmaking can help guide the therapeutic process based on the needs of each client.
Being a teenager is tough. You're balancing school, friends, family, and extracurriculars
all while trying to figure out who you are and where you're going. Life is often overwhelming, and it can be incredibly helpful to talk it out with a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental professional. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Wisconsin, I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, and stress related to school or family life.
Being a teenager is tough. You're balancing school, friends, family, and extracurriculars
all while trying to figure out who you are and where you're going. Life is often overwhelming, and it can be incredibly helpful to talk it out with a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental professional. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Wisconsin, I specialize in working with teens and young adults who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, and stress related to school or family life.
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As an artistic individual, I also offer creative expression through art and music, through which to share feelings and facilitate healing.
I aim to create an empathetic, warm, and collaborative environment, in which feelings can be expressed and supported. My experience stems from assisting children, adolescents and their family to navigate the challenges life presents, whether rooted in trauma, life changes, or future goals. Some special areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm behaviors, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
As an artistic individual, I also offer creative expression through art and music, through which to share feelings and facilitate healing.
I aim to create an empathetic, warm, and collaborative environment, in which feelings can be expressed and supported. My experience stems from assisting children, adolescents and their family to navigate the challenges life presents, whether rooted in trauma, life changes, or future goals. Some special areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm behaviors, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I love incorporating creative and unconventional modalities, like play, art, music, and sensory-based techniques, to engage clients in ways that feel natural and effective for them.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from UW-Madison. I take pride in working with people from all walks of life and ensuring an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone.
I love incorporating creative and unconventional modalities, like play, art, music, and sensory-based techniques, to engage clients in ways that feel natural and effective for them.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from UW-Madison. I take pride in working with people from all walks of life and ensuring an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone.
The Caring Tree - Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MSAT
Wausau, WI 54401
We use various play therapy and art materials (paint, clay, pastels, charcoal, etc) to enhance therapy with children.
The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.
We use various play therapy and art materials (paint, clay, pastels, charcoal, etc) to enhance therapy with children.
The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.
Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling/ Art Therapy from Southwestern College (New Earth Inst) Santa Fe, NM .
I offer a unique blend of alternative therapies combining some of the newest discoveries in neuropsychology, mind-body integration and mindfulness. I do my best to work from a place of intuitive, compassionate, heart based support. Working together, we can explore your issues and uncover the root causes of your suffering using the subconscious, breath-work, mind-body awareness and many other transpersonal therapy methods. I believe therapy is the courageous process of exploring and releasing old wounds, discovering the 'greater' self and learning to make conscious choices with compassion and forgiveness.
Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling/ Art Therapy from Southwestern College (New Earth Inst) Santa Fe, NM .
I offer a unique blend of alternative therapies combining some of the newest discoveries in neuropsychology, mind-body integration and mindfulness. I do my best to work from a place of intuitive, compassionate, heart based support. Working together, we can explore your issues and uncover the root causes of your suffering using the subconscious, breath-work, mind-body awareness and many other transpersonal therapy methods. I believe therapy is the courageous process of exploring and releasing old wounds, discovering the 'greater' self and learning to make conscious choices with compassion and forgiveness.
Our therapists have additional specialized training in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy ( ART), Brainspotting, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, The Gottman Method, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Somatic Experience Therapy
Immediate Openings for Telehealth. The world feels a bit chaotic right now and it impacts all of us. We are here to help! We are a collective of highly trained and specialized therapists who love helping people feel empowered to find joy and fulfillment through mental wellness, self confidence, and connected relationships! This is a time to support each other and invest in taking care of yourself so you can focus on your family and your good work to make a positive impact on your world. Give us a call, we want to join you in building a better, healthier, and happier future!
Our therapists have additional specialized training in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy ( ART), Brainspotting, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, The Gottman Method, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Somatic Experience Therapy
Immediate Openings for Telehealth. The world feels a bit chaotic right now and it impacts all of us. We are here to help! We are a collective of highly trained and specialized therapists who love helping people feel empowered to find joy and fulfillment through mental wellness, self confidence, and connected relationships! This is a time to support each other and invest in taking care of yourself so you can focus on your family and your good work to make a positive impact on your world. Give us a call, we want to join you in building a better, healthier, and happier future!
My integrated approach to therapy incorporates elements from traditional talk therapy, with art therapy, narrative therapy, nature-based therapy, and sand tray.
I primarily work with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and complicated grief. Additionally, I like to work with individuals diagnosed with Neurocognitive Diseases such as Dementia/Alzheimer’s and their care givers. I have a special interest in religious trauma and recovery from oppressive systems.
My integrated approach to therapy incorporates elements from traditional talk therapy, with art therapy, narrative therapy, nature-based therapy, and sand tray.
I primarily work with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and complicated grief. Additionally, I like to work with individuals diagnosed with Neurocognitive Diseases such as Dementia/Alzheimer’s and their care givers. I have a special interest in religious trauma and recovery from oppressive systems.
I believe in providing a safe space for clients to feel heard and accepted and to meet each client where they are at on their journey. My goals is for all clients to feel valued and respected. As well, I belief that all people are capable of creating positive change in their lives.
I have experience working with adults & adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to address a wide scope of issues including grief and loss, substance abuse, life transitions, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, stress- and anger-management, and trauma. I also have experience working with impaired professionals.
I believe in providing a safe space for clients to feel heard and accepted and to meet each client where they are at on their journey. My goals is for all clients to feel valued and respected. As well, I belief that all people are capable of creating positive change in their lives.
I have experience working with adults & adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to address a wide scope of issues including grief and loss, substance abuse, life transitions, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, stress- and anger-management, and trauma. I also have experience working with impaired professionals.
What I want for you is what I want for myself, a safe space to work through the day-to-day struggles of life. I use an integrative approach to healing, using many different modalities, along with encouragement and great listening skills. My client's ages vary from 8 years old through the life span. Everyone needs someone to confide in, without judgment, and I would like to be that person for you.
What I want for you is what I want for myself, a safe space to work through the day-to-day struggles of life. I use an integrative approach to healing, using many different modalities, along with encouragement and great listening skills. My client's ages vary from 8 years old through the life span. Everyone needs someone to confide in, without judgment, and I would like to be that person for you.
Janelle Hafermann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ICS, CSAC, NCAC I, SAP
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
I work with all populations specializing in the areas of criminal justice, trauma and adversity, grief and loss, substance use, military veterans, sexual and physical violence along with challenges that face both the young and aging populations. I use an eclectic mix of therapeutic styles and embody a belief that each persons story and journey, is one that I am privileged to know and travel alongside. I seek to understand and support the goals and needs of those I work with, offering a holistic culturally informed team approach to each unique individual.
I work with all populations specializing in the areas of criminal justice, trauma and adversity, grief and loss, substance use, military veterans, sexual and physical violence along with challenges that face both the young and aging populations. I use an eclectic mix of therapeutic styles and embody a belief that each persons story and journey, is one that I am privileged to know and travel alongside. I seek to understand and support the goals and needs of those I work with, offering a holistic culturally informed team approach to each unique individual.
Genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard are at the heart of my person-centered and strength-based approach. At different moments in life, I believe every person may benefit from having an unbiased listener, an objective mediator, an open-minded supporter. This is why I prefer to think of therapy as providing support and generating hope. It is a process where individuals can be empowered to accomplish their goals and dreams in a genuine, trusting, and caring environment. I have seen how lives are changed when people have someone to believe in them, to talk with them, to support them.
Genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard are at the heart of my person-centered and strength-based approach. At different moments in life, I believe every person may benefit from having an unbiased listener, an objective mediator, an open-minded supporter. This is why I prefer to think of therapy as providing support and generating hope. It is a process where individuals can be empowered to accomplish their goals and dreams in a genuine, trusting, and caring environment. I have seen how lives are changed when people have someone to believe in them, to talk with them, to support them.
As a LGBTQ-friendly, STAR-trained military provider, an Internal Family Systems, EFT practitioner & an A-B-C relaxation & meditation trainer, I am uniquely qualified to help you learn to cope with grief, anxiety, PTSD, & women's issues. My approach is eclectic, using interventions from a broad base of solidly grounded, accepted theoretical orientations. Most of my clients are struggling with symptoms of PTSD, Chronic Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and/or symptoms of Depression. I work collaboratively with clients to guide them in setting their therapy goals, then we set out to realize those desires.
As a LGBTQ-friendly, STAR-trained military provider, an Internal Family Systems, EFT practitioner & an A-B-C relaxation & meditation trainer, I am uniquely qualified to help you learn to cope with grief, anxiety, PTSD, & women's issues. My approach is eclectic, using interventions from a broad base of solidly grounded, accepted theoretical orientations. Most of my clients are struggling with symptoms of PTSD, Chronic Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and/or symptoms of Depression. I work collaboratively with clients to guide them in setting their therapy goals, then we set out to realize those desires.
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Starting therapy can cause many emotions to arise. Congratulations on making the first step! I am a relationship and strengths-based therapist who enjoys building confidence in others. I look forward to working together!
Starting therapy can cause many emotions to arise. Congratulations on making the first step! I am a relationship and strengths-based therapist who enjoys building confidence in others. I look forward to working together!
Life is full of surprises and sometimes it is difficult to know how to handle these changes. I am dedicated to providing a professional, caring and respectful environment which encourages clients to collaborate in identifying areas of concern and individualizing goals. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques that are research-based and effective, clients learn ways to cope with those changes that were once viewed as troublesome.
Life is full of surprises and sometimes it is difficult to know how to handle these changes. I am dedicated to providing a professional, caring and respectful environment which encourages clients to collaborate in identifying areas of concern and individualizing goals. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques that are research-based and effective, clients learn ways to cope with those changes that were once viewed as troublesome.
I work with people who are tired of being stuck in their negative thoughts and behaviors and are ready to discover their God-given purpose and start doing it without the use of alcohol or other self-sabotaging behaviors. (it may even be an addiction to food) I specialize in empowering clients to live a spirit-filled life free from addiction. I enjoy doing private retreats with women to help them get unstuck from their life challenges and move forward to a better life.
I work with people who are tired of being stuck in their negative thoughts and behaviors and are ready to discover their God-given purpose and start doing it without the use of alcohol or other self-sabotaging behaviors. (it may even be an addiction to food) I specialize in empowering clients to live a spirit-filled life free from addiction. I enjoy doing private retreats with women to help them get unstuck from their life challenges and move forward to a better life.
If you’re considering therapy, know that you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, working through past trauma, struggling in your relationships, or simply searching for a space to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful step toward healing and clarity. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and work toward meaningful change. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, process what’s holding you back, and create a path forward that aligns with your goals and values.
If you’re considering therapy, know that you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, working through past trauma, struggling in your relationships, or simply searching for a space to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful step toward healing and clarity. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and work toward meaningful change. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, process what’s holding you back, and create a path forward that aligns with your goals and values.
At Pine Valley we believe in treating the whole person; body, mind, and spirit. We believe that the capacity of each person to overcome life challenges and create meaningful change is unlimited. We provide a safe environment to explore and discover yourself. We also bring mental health services to programs in areas where services are needed or access to care is limited. We offer an array of mental health and addiction treatment services to help adults, teens and children to overcome barriers, achieve personal goals and live their best life.
At Pine Valley we believe in treating the whole person; body, mind, and spirit. We believe that the capacity of each person to overcome life challenges and create meaningful change is unlimited. We provide a safe environment to explore and discover yourself. We also bring mental health services to programs in areas where services are needed or access to care is limited. We offer an array of mental health and addiction treatment services to help adults, teens and children to overcome barriers, achieve personal goals and live their best life.
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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.