Maile Sand (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

My therapeutic style is empathetic, honest, collaborative, and creative. I use art directives, reflection, affirmation, encouragement, humor, and observation to help you cultivate your awareness, agency, confidence and healing. My practice primarily involves art therapy, for those clients who choose it—I can assure you that no artistic talent is necessary! I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space for you to explore the things that are causing distress or discomfort in your life. Artmaking is a powerful tool that unlocks areas of ourselves we are unable to access verbally. Whether or not you choose to explore art therapy, all my clients benefit from my experience with evidenced-based practices, including CBT, DBT, IFS, MI and Non-Violent Communication. Change, even from something harmful to something healthy, can be scary. This is where trust comes in; trust in yourself, and trust in me. Together we will cultivate, curiosity, discovery, healing, and beauty.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Seeking help is the first step of a courageous journey toward healing and self-discovery. I use the word courageous intentionally because I know that asking for help is hard, sharing your story with someone new is vulnerable, and change can be scary. But I can tell you from experience, my own and so many others, that it is worth the effort. You are worth the effort! Counseling is an investment you make in yourself, in your relationships and in your future. My career has taken a winding road through child rearing, art education, and fine art. I am returning to counseling with a deeper, broader base of knowledge and experience that will enrich my practice and your experience as a client.