Contemporary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has captured the public eye due, in part, to her frank approach to her trauma history, intrusive thoughts, and hallucinations, which she makes visible to all through her work. She said, “Every time I have had a problem, I have confronted it with the ax of art.”

When we approach our own problems through art, we are joining her in this crusade.

Art therapy can get you to your goals faster and more clearly than traditional talk therapy formats. I employ a scope of materials that range from pencils and markers, to folk craft supply, and includes clay, fabric, or video and light installation. Art therapy uses non-verbal processing to connect areas of the brain responsible for visual, spatial, verbal, and conceptual reasoning.

Access the deepest parts of yourself, where words fail and emotions flow freely, to develop lasting insights and achieve clear growth toward your goals.

You are tired of fighting, and feel lost, wondering what happened to the easy and joyful relationship you once had. You still feel love for your partner, but wonder why staying in your relationship hurts so badly. Maybe you are working to fall in love again in order to save your family. You may have experienced rejection, betrayal, or feelings of insecurity in your relationship.

I know how scary it is to seek help. You may want to solve your problems on your own or keep things behind closed doors. You might feel like diving into the issues will end up with the whole thing falling apart. Life within your relationship has gotten stressful, and you feel trapped.

I can help. By guiding you and your partner to a more intimate connection, I will help you rediscover what brought you together in the first place. Using a combination of art therapy and EFT-C (Emotionally focused therapy for couples), we explore your patterns of interaction to reveal unmet attachment needs. After revealing your roles in the relationship, we create unique outcomes to the same old problems. By discovering what lies underneath the feelings of fear and hurt, we heal old wounds and strengthen your relationship to a level of care that goes deeper and feels more secure than anything you have ever known.

Couples who complete EFT-C therapy report lasting benefits for years after their final session. Combining the power of EFT-C with the fun and joy of art therapy creates a unique experience that both partners will appreciate. My clients report immediate improvement in their communication and long-term change in the way that they feel with their partner.

All of this is available to you, too! Let’s get started today.

Are you sick of living in fear about what might happen today, tomorrow, or the next day? Ready to work one-on-one with a trained professional to improve your life and increase your well-being? Tired of feeling tired? Done with stress and anxiety ruling over your mood?

Whether you are new to therapy or a long-time client with many different therapy experiences, my services might be just the cure you have been seeking. I have extensive experience providing evidence-based and effective therapy to individuals living with anxiety, depression, Autism/ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, and other mental illness. I can move with you through the ups and downs, all while maintaining a clear and hopeful focus on your goals.

Sessions can include art interventions, meditation, TRM (Trauma Resiliency Model) activities, or behavioral therapies. It all depends on what you need most in the moment! I have a unique talent for weaving interventions together, and each session will be customized to you. My clients report feeling seen, heard, and valued in our work together.

You can feel better and break out of the patterns that are making life hard. Things will change, and no possibility is off the table once you begin to grow. Reach out today for a free consultation, and let’s get started!

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