Art Therapy

Art Therapy offers a unique avenue to explore and address issues that are sometimes too difficult to verbally articulate. In sessions, we will use art making as a way to explore and view challenges or issues that are impacting you. You don't need to be "artistic" or even have experience with art, to gain healing benefits of art therapy. I will guide you by providing a specific theme or a particular material, that will help us work towards your goals.

Who knew hearing or saying simply “I Got U” carried so much positive affirmation!? Such a statement has helped me overcome many personal and professional obstacles during my lifetime. I even currently say those words to myself as a form of positive self-talk from time to time. With more than 15 years of working in Behavioral Health, I created “I Got U” as a safe space to remind whomever that: I see them, I hear them, and what they say does matter.

We specialize in clay art therapy but can incorporate other art therapies as well. Within the realm of art therapy, clay has been seen to awaken creativity, foster socialization, reduce negative mood and anxiety, and aid in healing from trauma. We partner with Chris, our life coach/therapy assistant who is also a professional ceramics artist. We incorporate the pottery wheel and hand-building exercises. No judgment here, just a space for you to be you.

I have specialized training in art therapy - having used this modality with adults, teenagers, and children.

I generally follows a client-centered orientation, emphasizing the individual strengths & resources of each of my clients.

I love using art as a means of self-expression and connection.

Expressive arts therapy incorporates elements of all forms of creative expression into a multimodal expressive form of integrative psychotherapy (Knill et al., 2005). Often I encourage the use of multiple forms of creative expression to articulate their inner world, including drawing, painting, photography, music, poetry, and role-playing.

Art therapy reveals what words can’t. The creative process mirrors internal patterns—how we start, avoid, or stay stuck. You don’t need to be an artist; it’s not about the final product. It’s about noticing how you show up, and how that plays out in your relationships. With years of immediacy training, I track what's happening now and help shift patterns where it matters most—so change isn’t just talked about, it’s lived.

I hold a Masters of Professional Studies in Art Therapy and Creativity Development, am nationally board-certified and registered as an Art Therapist, and am licensed as a Creative Arts Therapist in New York and as a Professional Art Therapist in New Mexico. I have taught and supervised graduate level students in Art Therapy in renowned programs in New York City, and continue to supervise and consult clinicians in the practice of art psychotherapy today.

Art therapy for children and teens provides a creative outlet to express emotions and process experiences that may be hard to put into words. Through activities like drawing, painting, and sculpture, they can explore feelings of anxiety, grief, or trauma in a safe and supportive space. Art therapy helps build self-awareness, boost confidence, and develop coping skills, offering a unique way for young people to navigate life’s challenges.

Art therapy in an integrative treatment method that blends art-making, psychology, and the healing relationship of therapy. Provided by a Master’s-level clinician, art therapy provides meaningful benefits to youth and adults alike dealing with a wide range of challenges. One way to think about the use of art in therapy, is the fact that sometimes words fail us. It can be easier or make more sense to *show* who we are and what we are going through than it is to talk about these complex things. No ‘talent’ in making art is required —only an openness to explore and express yourself beyond verbal communication alone.

Art therapy for children and teens provides a creative outlet to express emotions and process experiences that may be hard to put into words. Through activities like drawing, painting, and sculpture, they can explore feelings of anxiety, grief, or trauma in a safe and supportive space. Art therapy helps build self-awareness, boost confidence, and develop coping skills, offering a unique way for young people to navigate life’s challenges.

Art therapy in an integrative treatment orientation that blends art-making, psychology, and the healing relationship of therapy. As a Master’s-level art therapist, I provide art materials and the art process to youth and adults alike dealing with a wide range of challenges. One way to think about the use of art in therapy, is the fact that sometimes words fail us. It can be easier or make more sense to *show* who we are and what we are going through with art materials than it is to talk about these complex things. No ‘talent’ in making art is required —only an openness to explore and express yourself beyond verbal communication alone. My use of art therapy does not include diagnosing or interpreting the images you create; rather we look at how you relate with your art, what personal meanings you arrive at yourself, and how art making may become a self-care activity of your own.

Art therapy is a powerful way to express what words can’t always capture. You don’t need to be an artist to benefit—this work is about exploration, not perfection. I use art as a tool to help you connect with emotions, uncover unconscious patterns, and process experiences in a way that feels intuitive and embodied. Creative expression allows you to bypass the analytical mind and tap into deeper wisdom. Art therapy can be especially helpful for processing trauma, grief, and difficult emotions.

Art therapy is the approach in which I have the most training and experience. Art therapy is a way of delivering and processing therapy within the context of creation. I studied at the Drexel Graduate Art Therapy program, and have received my Board Certification.

I'm a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) through the nationally recognized Art Therapy Credentials Board. This is the highest credential you can earn as an art therapist and assures that I have met and upheld rigorous standards and ethics. To receive this credential, I passed the national exam and have a comprehensive knowledge of art therapy theories and clinical skills.

I have a masters degree in Art Therapy and Marriage Family Therapy. I am currently a board certified art therapist with the American Art Therapy Credentialing Board. I taught for over a decade at Notre Dame De Namur university in Art Therapy . I am currently the president of the South Texas Art Therapy Association.

Using creative expression, we'll tap into your emotions and subconscious. Art can serve as a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. You don't need to be an artist; the process is about self-expression, not perfection.