Expressive Art Therapy

In addition to traditional art therapy, I also use other forms of expressive therapies including narrative, geek therapy, comic therapy, and use gamification to help clients achieve their goals.

Expressive Art Therapy, utilizing creative modalities such as drawing, painting, music, movement, and storytelling to help individuals explore and process their emotions. My experience includes working with diverse clients, including those struggling with anxiety, by integrating artistic expression as a therapeutic tool for self-discovery and healing. I have a deep understanding of how creative expression bypasses verbal limitations, allowing individuals to connect with their inner experiences.

I utilize Expressive Arts Therapy to aid clients in identity exploration, emotional processing, and creativity building. Incorporating drawing, painting, sculpture, and writing into the therapeutic process can help folks discuss things they may not have the words to express.

While I work remotely I do a great deal of art therapy with clients who are interested. I send materials to clients homes, as well as do art therapy with material individuals have at home.

Over 20 years of practice developing and implementing expressive arts therapy programs and activities with children, adolescents, and adults. Systems aware and trauma-informed care that is scientifically proven to relieve feelings.

Certified in Healing Trauma with Guided Drawing: A Sensorimotor Art Therapy Approach to Bilateral Body Mapping by Dr. Cornelia Elbrecht’s Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy (2019) Certified in Level 1 & 2 Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy with Dr. Cathy Malchiodi’s Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute (2018-19)

I am trained in expressive arts techniques which provide people with opportunities to connect with themselves through different mediums and in more abstract ways. I use a technique called PeaceLove to help people safely create an understanding of what brings them peace of mind by reaching that state through artistic expressions.

Certified in Healing Trauma with Guided Drawing: A Sensorimotor Art Therapy Approach to Bilateral Body Mapping by Dr. Cornelia Elbrecht’s Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy (2019) Certified in Level 1 & 2 Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy with Dr. Cathy Malchiodi’s Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute (2018-19)

Think of me as your personal guide in finding your inner creative muse. We use the process of art makings and markings to explore and provide outlets for what gets trapped inside, smothered and stepped on. I want to help you tap into flexing, stretching, and growing these expressive muscles. You need no special skills to engage in this process, you have them already.

Art is a way to express your inner self without the limitations of words. Colors, sounds, flavors, and all other sensory experiences are information that can be communicated through various mediums of art. Art leads to connection where there may be isolation. In all shapes and forms, connection and communication is the purpose of art, and connection and communication are the foundations of healing. No level of artistic ability required

I am honored to have earned a 2022-2023 Dissertation with Distinction Award from Saybrook University for my doctoral dissertation titled, “Online Person-Centered Expressive Arts for Helping Professionals During COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Case Study Exploring Professional Stress and Resilience.” This work reflects my commitment to the intersections of research and applied psychology and of using creativity and a safe, supportive environment to engage, uplift, and empower others.

My training in the practice of mental health counseling is through the lens of the Expressive Arts Therapies. My degree is in the use of Expressive Arts Therapies in the practice of Mental Health Counseling. This is the foundation of how I interact with clients and the work we do together, and it is my belief that the arts offer powerful tools that can help us crystalize and communicate our thoughts and feelings.

I like incorporating art, music, and writing into therapy in the ways that my clients enjoy.

Unlock Healing Through Expressive Arts From the U.S. to Africa, I’ve helped clients transform trauma through the arts—moving from stuck to free, numb to fully feeling. My approach shifts the focus from “what’s wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?”—empowering you to heal with compassion. Whether through movement, music, or visual arts, I guide high-achieving women toward deep emotional release and lasting change. Ready to reclaim your joy? Let’s connect.

As an artist myself combined with my undergraduate concentration in the psychology of art and artists, I recognize art as being a powerful tool for positive mental health changes. I enjoy the process of exploring and discovering artistic voices and how to tell your story through expression.

Further, I often use the expressive arts in my practice with clients particularly bibliotherapy. Clients have also found the use of sand play to be helpful at understanding patterns and increasing resiliency. I value authenticity, integrity, and transparency. You are invited to show up as your full self, authentically, unapologetically, and without hesitation. We ground in mutual practices of affirmation. I expect integrity and offer that to you without reservation. The only way to grow is by

DBT and ACT can feel like a lot of science. I believe in balancing both science and art. Emotional processing is done in many different ways, and healing looks different for everyone. I encourage the clients I work with to find creative outlets to engage in while in therapy and beyond. This could include: creative writing, painting, drawing, sculpture, graphic design, improv, etc. If you have found art to be a creative outlet please let me know so we can utilize this as a part of your process.

I am trained in expressive art therapy, a creative therapeutic approach that uses various art forms, such as drawing, painting, and movement, to explore emotions and promote healing. This modality helps clients express feelings that are difficult to put into words, fostering self-discovery and emotional release. Expressive art therapy is particularly effective for individuals working through trauma, grief, or anxiety, allowing them to process experiences in a safe, non-verbal manner.

My degree is in counseling psychology with a focus on expressive arts therapy. I studied and practice; dance/movement therapy, somatic experiencing, poetry therapy, art therapy, music therapy, play therapy, and drama therapy. Creativity is a fotce for healing.

As a trained drama therapist, I have experience using other modalities that fall under the expressive art umbrella including, primarily, art therapy. My training positions me to use creative thinking to tailor any mode of artistic expression to fit therapeutic goals. So whatever you feel competent and confident in, be it visual art, music, theatre, or anything like cooking or crafting, we will be able to utilize it as a strength and go from there.