Lisa Headings

Lisa Headings (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA, NCC, registered associate

Supervisor: Lisa Aasheim, PhD

Expressive arts therapy for burned-out women & misfits ready to reconnect with who they are—no art skills needed.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-703-5186

Teletherapy Sessions

Portland, 97239

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $180

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2020

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket

My Ideal Client

My clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. Many are women in midlife who’ve spent years putting others first and are now wondering, “What about me?” If you crave self-expression, clarity, or confidence, expressive arts therapy helps you break old patterns and reconnect with who you truly are.

How I Can Help You

Words are powerful—but sometimes they’re not enough. Expressive arts therapy blends visual art, movement, writing, and creative exploration to help you reduce stress, process emotions, and rediscover joy. No art skills required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore. Sessions are deep, playful, and intuitive. We quiet the overthinking brain, tap into creativity, and gently shift what’s been keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll create a supportive, non-clinical space where you can reconnect with your voice, your body, and your sense of possibility.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

I know what it’s like to feel like you don’t quite belong—I’m a lifelong card-carrying member of the Island of Misfit Toys. That’s why I create space for honest, imperfect expression—where you can show up fully and feel seen. If talk therapy hasn’t clicked, expressive arts therapy offers a creative, embodied path to healing. You don’t have to be “good at art”—just open to exploring. I work best with deep feelers, creatives, and those ready to find their way back to themselves.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Expressive Art Therapy External link

    Sometimes words aren’t enough. Expressive arts therapy weaves together visual art, movement, music, storytelling, and creative play to help you process emotions, release stress, and gain clarity. You don’t need to be an artist—just open to exploring new ways to heal and grow.

  • Experiential External link

    Growth happens when you experience something new, not just talk about it. Experiential therapy helps you break old patterns through hands-on, interactive techniques like art, movement, role-play, and creative expression, allowing for deep emotional shifts.

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    Feeling overwhelmed? Mindfulness-based therapy helps you reconnect with the present moment, shifting your focus from constant thinking to embodied awareness. Using breathwork, movement, and creative expression, I’ll help you find ways to feel more grounded and at ease.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Anxiety External link

    Your mind won’t stop spinning, your shoulders are tense, and you’re tired of overthinking everything. Expressive arts therapy helps you shift out of your head and into the present moment—through movement, art, and creative exploration that brings more calm and clarity.

  • Self-Esteem External link

    Tired of shrinking, people-pleasing, or second-guessing yourself? I help women break free from self-doubt and reconnect with self-trust, confidence, and joy—without pressure to get it “right.”

  • Women's Issues External link

    You’ve always been the “strong one”—but it’s taken a toll. I support women navigating midlife burnout, identity shifts, and the emotional labor of caregiving and overfunctioning.

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