About

Using a blend of psychotherapy and art therapy techniques, I work with you in an empowerment and strength-based style to provide opportunities and skill-building for your well-being, growth, healing, and change. Using the power of creativity can shine a light on your own abilities in order to live your life with a new enhanced perspective.

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About Emily

I have been a practicing art therapist since 1998. For over twenty five years, I have had the honor and pleasure of working towards empowered goals with many different people in all stages of life, from surviving to thriving, growing in their understanding of themselves, and finding improved ways to cope through different techniques and strategies that uniquely meet their needs. In addition to providing art and expressive arts therapies techniques, I also offer skills practice using additional foundational and trauma-informed elements of CBT, EMDR, DBT, CPP, MBSR, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, and anxiety-reduction.

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The Art Therapy Process

Art therapy is a transformative approach that harnesses the power of creativity to facilitate healing and self-expression for individuals facing emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges. By combining traditional psychotherapy techniques with the creative process, art therapy empowers people to explore and communicate their thoughts and emotions in a unique, nonverbal way.

In art therapy, people are encouraged to engage in various artistic activities such as painting, drawing, sculpting, or collage-making, under the guidance of a trained art therapist. Through this process, art becomes a safe and open channel for individuals to connect with their inner selves, allowing their subconscious emotions and experiences to emerge and take shape.

Let’s work together on your healing journey…

Questions to ask your insurance provider

Here are some questions to ask your insurance company about coverage for art therapy.

  • What are my out-of-network mental health benefits?

  • Do my mental health benefits cover art therapists/art psychotherapists? (Important to emphasize that art therapy is a form of psychotherapy)

  • What is the coverage amount per psychotherapy session?

  • How many psychotherapy sessions does my plan cover per calendar year?

  • What is the out-of-pocket payment before I reach my deductible?

  • Is approval required from my primary care physician?