Expressive Art Therapy
Expressive arts therapy, based on the idea that creative acts can be healing, is a form of psychotherapy that uses art as its primary form of communication. Generally employing multiple types of art in an integrated way (such as imagery, storytelling, drawing, dance, prose, painting, sculpture etc.), expressive arts therapy emphasizes the process of making art rather than the final product. Therapists practicing expressive arts therapy foster a supportive and empathetic relationship with their clients and help them to explore their creativity for its own sake and as a way to nurture personal growth.
Local experts in Expressive Art Therapy
Lisa Headings (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA, NCC, registered associate
Incorporating creativity into one’s life has been shown to positively affect mental health. With intermodal expressive arts, the options of creativity are as open as you need them to be. Movement, sound, visual art, and drama can all be incorporated into sessions and are often used together. I create a safe space for clients to engage in creative expressions and further deepen their understanding
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Katherine Kloud (She/They)
Clinical Social Work Associate
MSW, CSWA
Therapeutic process designed to build skills for grounding, mindfulness, and distress tolerance. A piece of the therapeutic puzzle to help you cope day to day as we dive deeper into your work. It is used to support healing from trauma and coping with grief and loss.
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Amy Altenberger (She/Her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA in Art Therapy
I hold a Masters Degree in Expressive Art Therapy and I was an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Art Therapy Program at Marylhurst University. I incorporate art, movement, breath and mindfulness in our sessions. Talking about trauma can be difficult, art therapy allows you to express yourself and tell your story without using words in a safe non-judgmental space. You don't have to be an artist to use art therapy and we can discuss if this is the right modality for you.
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Jamie Krahulec (she/they)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA, BA, #R7573
I incorporate sensory experiences into sessions to help people process what’s happening in their world using their own language.
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Melissa Yeary (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, LMHC, CHT
My training in Expressive Art Therapy supports your exploration of challenges and dreams with images, music, poetry, or movement. As a SoulCollage® facilitator, I offer groups and workshops at PCC and in private sessions. You are welcome to bring in your creative interests, and we will integrate creative expression into your process of self-exploration and change.
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Jane Flanagan (they/them)
Professional Counselor Associate
Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Steve Hohenboken, LPC, ATR (he/they)
Licensed Professional Counselor
I have a Masters degree in art therapy and am happy to suggest ways that creativity can support a wide range of individual needs. You may find that creative expression helps you to communicate feelings, thoughts, or memories that are hard to express verbally. Creative work frequently provides new, helpful perspectives on troubling issues. Like other approaches to therapy, it can be challenging and it can be fun.
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Desiree Stang (She/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, CADC III
Many times clients are able to expressive themselves more when able to do it in a different way other than words. I like to work with my client to see what works for them and help them to better express themselves.
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Olivia Lewis (She/ Her)
Professional Counselor Associate
Ph.D
Utilize expressive arts in my counseling process if clients are willing
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