ART THERAPY & THE THERAPEUTIC PROCESS
"The importance of art therapy is that you can begin to see and touch what's inside you and make a relationship with it." ~ Bernie Marek
ART THERAPY provides a container which can help to organize our experiences so that a wide range of expression can be accessed. Through exposing deeper parts of ourselves, a resiliency in one's spirit and sense of self can emerge. The art making process can act like a third voice in the room. As the more literal mind has a chance to sit back, the unconscious comes forward. As inner states or impulses are externalized in to an image or sculpture, or even a photograph, there are fresh opportunities to relate to oneself differently.
THE THERAPEUTIC PROCESS is rewarding but not always easy. While therapy may influence positive changes, such as a reduction of specific problems or concerns, therapy may also bring up distressing thoughts and uncomfortable emotions. Change can surely render a level of discomfort that may feel impossible to sit with alone. In therapy you have the opportunity to feel held through your struggles, be witnessed in your breakthroughs, and know there is a safe container to share whatever might need to come through. I truly celebrate the capacity my clients have to sit in the fire of their process, however uncomfortable. I am committed to supporting clients through all stages of their process. Together, we find the way through.
"Fear of fear may lead you to hang back, living a lesser life than you are capable. Fear of fear may lead you to push ahead, living a false life, off-center, tense and missing the moment. But the capacity to feel this moment, including your fear, without trying to escape it, creates a state of alive and humble spontaneity. You are ready for the unknown as it unfolds.." ~ David Deida
SESSION INFORMATION
I offer a free 30 minute consult for prospective clients. This can happen in person, on the phone, or via video call.
My rate for individual psychotherapy is $150 per 50 minute session.
I work with clients in person at my art studio and office space in Lyons, Colorado, as well as via video calls or phone.
I ask that if you need to cancel you let me know at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise my full rate will be charged. Exceptions may be made for illness or emergencies.
If you have been exposed to COVID or have had any symptoms of COVID within 5 days of our session, before or after, please let me know as soon as possible.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: No client information is ever shared with any third party vendors, including any information shared via text, should a client choose to use text as a way to communicate. The information provided by, and to, a client during therapy sessions is legally confidential and cannot be released without the client’s signed consent. There are exceptions to this confidentiality, some of which are listed in section 12-43-218 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as well as other exceptions in Colorado and Federal Law. For example, mental health professionals are required to report suspected child abuse to authorities. If a legal exception arises during therapy, you will be informed accordingly. More information on privacy and confidentiality will be shared via my counselor disclosure statement once we begin working together.
I offer a free 30 minute consult for prospective clients. This can happen in person, on the phone, or via video call.
My rate for individual psychotherapy is $150 per 50 minute session.
I work with clients in person at my art studio and office space in Lyons, Colorado, as well as via video calls or phone.
I ask that if you need to cancel you let me know at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise my full rate will be charged. Exceptions may be made for illness or emergencies.
If you have been exposed to COVID or have had any symptoms of COVID within 5 days of our session, before or after, please let me know as soon as possible.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: No client information is ever shared with any third party vendors, including any information shared via text, should a client choose to use text as a way to communicate. The information provided by, and to, a client during therapy sessions is legally confidential and cannot be released without the client’s signed consent. There are exceptions to this confidentiality, some of which are listed in section 12-43-218 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as well as other exceptions in Colorado and Federal Law. For example, mental health professionals are required to report suspected child abuse to authorities. If a legal exception arises during therapy, you will be informed accordingly. More information on privacy and confidentiality will be shared via my counselor disclosure statement once we begin working together.