Art Therapy in Milwaukee, WI
I offer a safe, creative space to explore your story, reconnect with meaning, and begin the process of healing and integration through art and mindfulness-based therapy.
I specialize in trauma recovery through art therapy and EMDR. Art-making accesses the parts of the brain beyond words—where memories and emotions live—and supports transformation and resilience. This holistic, mindful approach can reduce PTSD symptoms, foster self-awareness, and gently reshape painful experiences. No artistic skill is required.
I offer a safe, creative space to explore your story, reconnect with meaning, and begin the process of healing and integration through art and mindfulness-based therapy.
I specialize in trauma recovery through art therapy and EMDR. Art-making accesses the parts of the brain beyond words—where memories and emotions live—and supports transformation and resilience. This holistic, mindful approach can reduce PTSD symptoms, foster self-awareness, and gently reshape painful experiences. No artistic skill is required.
Blanche C Brown -- Your Best Self Therapy LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC, ATRL
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
I am also a licensed professional counselor and art therapist and hold a certification in Family Mediation.
What concerns are you struggling with that have negatively impacted your life? Have feelings of anxiety and depression become too overwhelming to manage? Or, are you a couple facing challenges causing you to question your commitment to each other? The person you are most intimate with may not know what you need in the relationship. Does your family fail to realize the unique connection they have with one another? Is there blaming and resentment because of unresolved conflicts? I am a compassionate professional who is invested in you and here to support you during your healing process
I am also a licensed professional counselor and art therapist and hold a certification in Family Mediation.
What concerns are you struggling with that have negatively impacted your life? Have feelings of anxiety and depression become too overwhelming to manage? Or, are you a couple facing challenges causing you to question your commitment to each other? The person you are most intimate with may not know what you need in the relationship. Does your family fail to realize the unique connection they have with one another? Is there blaming and resentment because of unresolved conflicts? I am a compassionate professional who is invested in you and here to support you during your healing process
I particularly enjoy working with adults who are navigating recovery from addiction, managing chronic illness or pain, or healing from trauma — especially those from Black, Latinx, or Christian backgrounds who want culturally informed and compassionate care.
I particularly enjoy working with adults who are navigating recovery from addiction, managing chronic illness or pain, or healing from trauma — especially those from Black, Latinx, or Christian backgrounds who want culturally informed and compassionate care.
Using art, play, and storytelling, I guide clients in exploring their emotions, developing coping skills, and building resilience.
I specialize in helping children and teens who struggle with anxiety, trauma, big emotions, or life changes. I have expertise in unique family dynamics including working with foster and adoptive youth or family systems. I am an adoptive parent and work within the child welfare system.
Using art, play, and storytelling, I guide clients in exploring their emotions, developing coping skills, and building resilience.
I specialize in helping children and teens who struggle with anxiety, trauma, big emotions, or life changes. I have expertise in unique family dynamics including working with foster and adoptive youth or family systems. I am an adoptive parent and work within the child welfare system.
I’m Erica, an Art Therapist and Mental Health Therapist.
Interwoven within art and play, I find that these creative forms of engagement are conduits for safety, non-verbal and verbal communication, wellness, and intuitive connections. My approach is collaborative and organic, following your lead, while integrating somatic experiences, art, and cultural sensitivity to navigate life’s experiences.
I’m Erica, an Art Therapist and Mental Health Therapist.
Interwoven within art and play, I find that these creative forms of engagement are conduits for safety, non-verbal and verbal communication, wellness, and intuitive connections. My approach is collaborative and organic, following your lead, while integrating somatic experiences, art, and cultural sensitivity to navigate life’s experiences.
It's not easy to decide to start therapy, and it's not easy to find the right therapist for you. I'm proud of you for being here and taking this first step! I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, where we will work together on your unique needs and goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify and change thought and behavior patterns and allow you to set the pace. This approach gives you tools to manage thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I also use mindfulness techniques like grounding exercises and deep breathing, as well as meditation, and even moving and stretching to begin the session.
It's not easy to decide to start therapy, and it's not easy to find the right therapist for you. I'm proud of you for being here and taking this first step! I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, where we will work together on your unique needs and goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify and change thought and behavior patterns and allow you to set the pace. This approach gives you tools to manage thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I also use mindfulness techniques like grounding exercises and deep breathing, as well as meditation, and even moving and stretching to begin the session.
I work with individuals of all ages as well as couples and families. I primarily work with trauma, anxiety, depression, family reunification and gender identity, but am here to help with whatever may be troubling you. I am also a LGBTQIA+ affirming and multiculturally sensitive practitioner.
I work with individuals of all ages as well as couples and families. I primarily work with trauma, anxiety, depression, family reunification and gender identity, but am here to help with whatever may be troubling you. I am also a LGBTQIA+ affirming and multiculturally sensitive practitioner.
I am a Licensed Professional Art Therapist in Kentucky, a nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin.
I believe most problems stem from traumas of varying degrees. Awareness of how trauma impacts the mind and body allows it to be healed rather than avoided or channeled into destructive behaviors. I have experience working with trauma, eating disorders, mood disorders, addiction, personality disorders, grief and loss, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Professional Art Therapist in Kentucky, a nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin.
I believe most problems stem from traumas of varying degrees. Awareness of how trauma impacts the mind and body allows it to be healed rather than avoided or channeled into destructive behaviors. I have experience working with trauma, eating disorders, mood disorders, addiction, personality disorders, grief and loss, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative with a holistic approach to exploring solutions to issues experienced in creative ways, such as using art/crafts, meditataion, breathwork, and movement that can make the process of healing not just impactful, but also enjoyable.
My goal is to assist on identifying & to better understand life challenges, find ways to cope with personal issues by building a strong therapeutic alliance for processing & implementation of therapuetic skills. Experienced working with Neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, HSP) individuals, families and couples.
My approach is collaborative with a holistic approach to exploring solutions to issues experienced in creative ways, such as using art/crafts, meditataion, breathwork, and movement that can make the process of healing not just impactful, but also enjoyable.
My goal is to assist on identifying & to better understand life challenges, find ways to cope with personal issues by building a strong therapeutic alliance for processing & implementation of therapuetic skills. Experienced working with Neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, HSP) individuals, families and couples.
Everyone needs HOPE. Whether it is hope for a career, a happy family, overcoming a life challenge, an addiction, or surviving a traumatic event, we all need something to hang on to until things get better. You are on this page today because you need Help. I commit to allowing you to explore the options, consider the choices, and find the resources to make an informed decision. I will give you Praise for having the courage to make the phone call and show up ready to make your life better, and I will encourage you to keep working, keep trying, keep changing, and to never give up. All these together will give you HOPE.
Everyone needs HOPE. Whether it is hope for a career, a happy family, overcoming a life challenge, an addiction, or surviving a traumatic event, we all need something to hang on to until things get better. You are on this page today because you need Help. I commit to allowing you to explore the options, consider the choices, and find the resources to make an informed decision. I will give you Praise for having the courage to make the phone call and show up ready to make your life better, and I will encourage you to keep working, keep trying, keep changing, and to never give up. All these together will give you HOPE.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my journey into the field of mental health has been personal and shaped by my belief in the inherent worth and potential of individuals. I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment where my clients feel truly heard and valued. Rooted in person-centered therapy, I understand that each person’s experience is unique, and my role is not to impose solutions but to walk alongside them as they discover their own path toward healing and growth. For me, counseling is not about being the expert, rather being an active and supportive presence in my clients' lives.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my journey into the field of mental health has been personal and shaped by my belief in the inherent worth and potential of individuals. I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment where my clients feel truly heard and valued. Rooted in person-centered therapy, I understand that each person’s experience is unique, and my role is not to impose solutions but to walk alongside them as they discover their own path toward healing and growth. For me, counseling is not about being the expert, rather being an active and supportive presence in my clients' lives.
Feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for support and ways to cope? Whether you are going through recent stressors or had past challenges, there is a path to a better tomorrow. Through exploration of your unique self, we can work together to guide you to your goals.
Feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for support and ways to cope? Whether you are going through recent stressors or had past challenges, there is a path to a better tomorrow. Through exploration of your unique self, we can work together to guide you to your goals.
Taking that first step into counseling can be a daunting task. At Shoreside we will make those first steps as smooth as possible. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, life adjustments or any other issues that are challenging our goal is promote your health and well being in a way that suits you. We have seasoned compassionate professionals that treat clients of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations. We will meet you on your journey to better health exactly where you are and work together to provide you with the necessary tools to reach your goals.
Taking that first step into counseling can be a daunting task. At Shoreside we will make those first steps as smooth as possible. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, marital issues, life adjustments or any other issues that are challenging our goal is promote your health and well being in a way that suits you. We have seasoned compassionate professionals that treat clients of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations. We will meet you on your journey to better health exactly where you are and work together to provide you with the necessary tools to reach your goals.
My practice utilizes a mixture of techniques including talk therapy, art therapy, humor, integrative writing, creative mindfulness and sensory processing.
Normal is a setting on a dryer. We are all unique and valid with vast minds. We all have different situations and I believe in using those pieces to heal and build strength. While I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, addiction, and mood, our struggles are usually not that one note or simple. I focus on all aspects of who you and where you want to be, building a strong relationship based on empathy, trust and non judgement. Life is rough, we lose sight of our way, stop seeing the beauty, forget who we are, feel stuck or changed. It takes courage to be vulnerable and reality is we are imperfectly perfect.
My practice utilizes a mixture of techniques including talk therapy, art therapy, humor, integrative writing, creative mindfulness and sensory processing.
Normal is a setting on a dryer. We are all unique and valid with vast minds. We all have different situations and I believe in using those pieces to heal and build strength. While I specialize in trauma, neurodivergence, addiction, and mood, our struggles are usually not that one note or simple. I focus on all aspects of who you and where you want to be, building a strong relationship based on empathy, trust and non judgement. Life is rough, we lose sight of our way, stop seeing the beauty, forget who we are, feel stuck or changed. It takes courage to be vulnerable and reality is we are imperfectly perfect.
I am a licensed professional counselor and am a registered Art therapist in the state of Wisconsin.
When working with clients, I find it extremely important to develop a strong therapeutic relationship and create a feeling of open and judgement free dialogue with my clients. I work to incorporate a number of approaches from CBT, strengths based, solutions, focused, and so on to meet my clients where they are at.
I am a licensed professional counselor and am a registered Art therapist in the state of Wisconsin.
When working with clients, I find it extremely important to develop a strong therapeutic relationship and create a feeling of open and judgement free dialogue with my clients. I work to incorporate a number of approaches from CBT, strengths based, solutions, focused, and so on to meet my clients where they are at.
Welcome to Four Trees Counseling & Art Therapy!
My training includes somatic techniques including Art Therapy & Brief Solution Oriented Trauma Resolution, which can help alleviate symptoms from traumatic experiences & increase your internal resources.
I'm also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor & enjoy working through topics like dissatisfaction with your relationship to food, your body, or movement.
Welcome to Four Trees Counseling & Art Therapy!
My training includes somatic techniques including Art Therapy & Brief Solution Oriented Trauma Resolution, which can help alleviate symptoms from traumatic experiences & increase your internal resources.
I'm also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor & enjoy working through topics like dissatisfaction with your relationship to food, your body, or movement.
I am a Master's level trained and licensed Psychotherapist and Art Therapist and specialize in Art Therapy clinical services as an alternative form of healing and emotional expression.
Talk therapy allows for an open and communicative dialogue, while Art Therapy encourages emotional recognition, communication and healing through creative expression.
I am a Master's level trained and licensed Psychotherapist and Art Therapist and specialize in Art Therapy clinical services as an alternative form of healing and emotional expression.
Talk therapy allows for an open and communicative dialogue, while Art Therapy encourages emotional recognition, communication and healing through creative expression.
I like to incorporate art and play therapy techniques when appropriate.
In nearly 20 years of clinical practice I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. I have given special focus to adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem, and self-identity issues. I am always learning to increase my specialized focus on concerns related to anxiety, depression, and emerging adulthood. I enjoy working with the 10-25 year old age group but work with children as young as 5 and adults as young as 65. I hope to help clients find satisfaction in life through improved coping and positive thinking.
I like to incorporate art and play therapy techniques when appropriate.
In nearly 20 years of clinical practice I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. I have given special focus to adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem, and self-identity issues. I am always learning to increase my specialized focus on concerns related to anxiety, depression, and emerging adulthood. I enjoy working with the 10-25 year old age group but work with children as young as 5 and adults as young as 65. I hope to help clients find satisfaction in life through improved coping and positive thinking.
As a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor and AT Therapist my goal is to be a witness to my participant's personal growth by engaging them in an adaptive and creative path of self-exploration. My therapeutic focus is a multicultural connection between an artistic and therapeutic approach to a self-integrative healing according to the participant's needs. I'm experienced working with a wide range of diverse populations, ages, and mental health issues.
As a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor and AT Therapist my goal is to be a witness to my participant's personal growth by engaging them in an adaptive and creative path of self-exploration. My therapeutic focus is a multicultural connection between an artistic and therapeutic approach to a self-integrative healing according to the participant's needs. I'm experienced working with a wide range of diverse populations, ages, and mental health issues.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or relationship struggles? I help women men and parents heal old wounds, navigate postpartum, parenting children with autism, life and relationship challenges, offering support, practical tools, and guidance for personal growth, emotional resilience, and stronger connections.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or relationship struggles? I help women men and parents heal old wounds, navigate postpartum, parenting children with autism, life and relationship challenges, offering support, practical tools, and guidance for personal growth, emotional resilience, and stronger connections.
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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.