Art Therapy for Adults

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I believe that: 

• everyone holds their own key to healing and transformation. 
• we all have innate wisdom. 
• the practices of art-making can be incredibly supportive to healing journeys. 
• the structures in this society: capitalism, colonization and all structures of oppression, are built upon and perpetuate cycles of trauma.
• we live in a time of grief and stress as we face the various ecological and climate crises, the housing crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic, and more.

And I believe that we have all developed coping strategies to manage the stress of our lives, and that sometimes the time comes where these coping strategies no longer serve us. 

Issues I work with include:

• anxiety
• depression
• grief
• questioning sexuality 
• questioning gender
• navigating change 
• stressful life events
• unpacking and navigating oppression
• burnout
• social challenges
• eco-grief and anxiety
• shame and guilt
• self-esteem
• and more...

We will work together to:

• foster a sense of connection and belonging
• listen to your own inner wisdom 
• cultivate self-compassion 
• deepen self-understanding
• find activities that support your nervous system
• work through and integrate challenging life experiences

Often with adults I find embodiment based art-making and dream work to be incredibly supportive. We will start by trying out various art-making activities and see which ones resonate most with you. While my focus is on working with adults in the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, I am open to anyone who feels I am a good fit for them. 

Interested? Email me with any questions you might have

I see you. Your passion. Your heart. I see how hard you care. I see how hard you try. I see your struggles. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

Late stage capitalism is wrecking havoc on this earth. From the housing crisis to the rise of the alt-right to ecological devastation, I am here to support you in doing this work as best as I can. 

Often issues that come up associated with frontline struggle include:

• burnout
• fear and anxiety
• depression
• state repression
• social challenges
• unpacking and navigating oppression
• shame and guilt
• stress management
• eco-grief

Together, we will work through what has come up for you. I will bring various art-making, mindfulness, embodiment, and breathing exercises aimed at:

• listening to your own inner wisdom
• cultivating a sense of belonging and connection
• nervous system regulation  
• working through and integrating challenging life experiences
• deepening self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-understanding

I also want to acknowledge the toxic soup of this society that we all swim in. While therapy can be incredibly supportive in facilitating healing and in nurturing our sense of well-being, the very roots of oppression cannot be made the responsibility of the individual to heal on their own. And yet we can support ourselves and each other. Group work is one way we can cultivate the healing power of community. Click here to email me to request to be on the mailing list for future group offerings.