FAQ

Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative processes, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.

According to research, art therapy helps people feel more in control of their own lives and helps relieve anxiety and depression, including among cancer patients, tuberculosis patients in isolation, and military veterans with PTSD. In addition, art therapy assists in treating issues facing neurodivergent individuals by encouraging and facilitating alternative functioning styles.

Absolutely not! Art therapy is for everyone, and no technique or skill is required, just an open mind.

Finding the right therapist is essential but can be a journey. There are lots of things to consider when looking for a therapist: Training, theoretical orientation, experience with certain populations, and number of years in practice are all relevant. However, insight and change can only happen when you feel comfortable, and most clients report that the connection they feel with their therapist is the biggest marker of success. In my sessions, I tailor treatment to you and your identified needs. I may be the expert in the room in terms of mental health treatment, but you are the expert on you, cultivating an expectation of co-treatment between us to facilitate your success.

My typical response time is 48 hours or less, and I am usually able to schedule an initial appointment within 3-5 business days.

Every client is different, and my approach is carefully constructed according to your specific needs. Throughout our time together we will make the decision mutually based on your goals.

I ask new clients to commit to at least one month of weekly meetings to help establish a rapport, develop trust, and lay a solid foundation from which we will work towards your personal goals. After the first month, we will decide together how to continue our course of treatment, but most clients benefit most by coming in at least once a week.

If you are here for ADHD treatment and are under the age of 18 years old, there may be an additional commitment from your family to address therapeutic work done at home.

Individual sessions range from 50-55 minutes. I often recommend that families plan to spend 90 minutes in session to address both social/emotional work and psychoeducational work.

A credit card will be held on file as payment is due at the time of each session.

I understand that things come up and sometimes you can’t make your appointment. I require 24-hour notice to avoid being billed for the full session.