Art Therapy in Houston, TX
Art Therapy Houston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77019
Art Therapy Houston provides art therapy and counseling services to children, adults, adolescents, and families. We specialize in assisting individuals as they adjust through transitions. Art therapy applies visual arts and the creative process to support, maintain, and enhance health. Like other forms of psychotherapy, art therapy encourages growth and self-awareness. It provides a safe way of accessing feelings that may be difficult to clearly articulate. Making art is therapeutic and empowering. Anyone seeking a deeper purpose, enhanced creativity, or a better understanding of emotions can benefit.
Art Therapy Houston provides art therapy and counseling services to children, adults, adolescents, and families. We specialize in assisting individuals as they adjust through transitions. Art therapy applies visual arts and the creative process to support, maintain, and enhance health. Like other forms of psychotherapy, art therapy encourages growth and self-awareness. It provides a safe way of accessing feelings that may be difficult to clearly articulate. Making art is therapeutic and empowering. Anyone seeking a deeper purpose, enhanced creativity, or a better understanding of emotions can benefit.
The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77006
We offer therapists and psychoanalysts trained in trauma-informed care, depth psychotherapy, Jungian analysis, EMDR, children’s therapy, couples and family therapy, yoga therapy, musical theory, art therapy, and much more.
The Center is an integrative and holistic Mind + Body + Spirit wellness collaborative. Our mission is to inspire deep psychological growth and empower you to become the potential hidden inside you. We can help you form a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you by integrating the pieces of your inner world - your history, your experiences, your symbols, values, and needs. We don't seek to change the existence of feelings and suffering, we work with you to expand your capacity to hold and experience your suffering.
We offer therapists and psychoanalysts trained in trauma-informed care, depth psychotherapy, Jungian analysis, EMDR, children’s therapy, couples and family therapy, yoga therapy, musical theory, art therapy, and much more.
The Center is an integrative and holistic Mind + Body + Spirit wellness collaborative. Our mission is to inspire deep psychological growth and empower you to become the potential hidden inside you. We can help you form a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you by integrating the pieces of your inner world - your history, your experiences, your symbols, values, and needs. We don't seek to change the existence of feelings and suffering, we work with you to expand your capacity to hold and experience your suffering.
Hi! My name is Margarita Yuri Medina, Ph.D. (c), LPC-S. My approach is humanistic. CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy are used in all counseling and psychology schools. Focus areas of practice are mood disorders, ADHD, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, anger management, parenting, abuse, and trauma. The age range is from 5 to mature adults. Clients that work with me usually want to see some change in their life or in their children's lives. The conditions that I treat are mood disorders, ADHD, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, anger management, parenting, abuse, and trauma.
Hi! My name is Margarita Yuri Medina, Ph.D. (c), LPC-S. My approach is humanistic. CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy are used in all counseling and psychology schools. Focus areas of practice are mood disorders, ADHD, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, anger management, parenting, abuse, and trauma. The age range is from 5 to mature adults. Clients that work with me usually want to see some change in their life or in their children's lives. The conditions that I treat are mood disorders, ADHD, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, anger management, parenting, abuse, and trauma.
Stephanie B Brandt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-AT, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77079
I see adults over 23 and specialize in trauma, addictions, grief work, group, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ+. I deal with the whole person and believe a healthy person takes care of their mind and body. I love working with and helping clients become the best they can be psychologically, creatively, physically, and spiritually. I regularly participate in CEUs so I can continue to learn and grow and pass on my learning. I have been a therapist for over 40 years. I am a Board-Certified Art Therapist, Certified Group Psychotherapist and a Certified Brainspotting therapist.
I see adults over 23 and specialize in trauma, addictions, grief work, group, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and LGBTQ+. I deal with the whole person and believe a healthy person takes care of their mind and body. I love working with and helping clients become the best they can be psychologically, creatively, physically, and spiritually. I regularly participate in CEUs so I can continue to learn and grow and pass on my learning. I have been a therapist for over 40 years. I am a Board-Certified Art Therapist, Certified Group Psychotherapist and a Certified Brainspotting therapist.
Brittney Manuel
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77065
Are you seeking a compassionate guide on your journey towards healing and personal growth? I'm Brittney Manuel, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strength. With 2 years of experience in the field of mental health, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship issues, anger management, self-esteem, and behavior issues. My approach to therapy is rooted in CBT, Art Therapy, Interpersonal, coaching, and evidence-based techniques tailored to meet your unique needs.
Are you seeking a compassionate guide on your journey towards healing and personal growth? I'm Brittney Manuel, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strength. With 2 years of experience in the field of mental health, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship issues, anger management, self-esteem, and behavior issues. My approach to therapy is rooted in CBT, Art Therapy, Interpersonal, coaching, and evidence-based techniques tailored to meet your unique needs.
Dani Patrick
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77018 (Online Only)
If you want, we can dive into writing, art, music, movement, or role-playing to explore your experience and imagine the future you want.
Accepting new clients as of 7/25/24. Whether you’re transgender, non-binary, queer, neurodivergent, kinky or non-monogamous, you deserve a therapist who gets you. Maybe stress or trauma has impacted how you show up to relationships. Maybe creativity plays a big role in your life but you've been feeling disconnected to your creative practice. Maybe despite external success, you struggle to feel good about yourself. As a therapist, I work to support you in bringing curiosity and compassion towards yourself. Together we can unpack your experience, develop deeper self-understanding, and shift patterns that no longer work for you.
If you want, we can dive into writing, art, music, movement, or role-playing to explore your experience and imagine the future you want.
Accepting new clients as of 7/25/24. Whether you’re transgender, non-binary, queer, neurodivergent, kinky or non-monogamous, you deserve a therapist who gets you. Maybe stress or trauma has impacted how you show up to relationships. Maybe creativity plays a big role in your life but you've been feeling disconnected to your creative practice. Maybe despite external success, you struggle to feel good about yourself. As a therapist, I work to support you in bringing curiosity and compassion towards yourself. Together we can unpack your experience, develop deeper self-understanding, and shift patterns that no longer work for you.
Joanna Thielmann Reflecting Light Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77025 (Online Only)
Talk Therapy, Sand Tray, Play Therapy, Bibliotherapy, and Art are just a few of the interventions that we may explore to meet and exceed your needs.
Are you struggling to cope with life's challenges? Or is your child experiencing concerning moods or behaviors? Do you wonder if life could be brighter? Happier? Now more than ever, children and families are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and disconnected making it harder and harder to find joy and harmony. There is hope. We start with a custom approach to your unique troubles that comes directly to you, virtually or to your child's school or camp. We offer a safe, inclusive, and compassionate approach to help you and/or your child step into a hopeful and resilient future.
Talk Therapy, Sand Tray, Play Therapy, Bibliotherapy, and Art are just a few of the interventions that we may explore to meet and exceed your needs.
Are you struggling to cope with life's challenges? Or is your child experiencing concerning moods or behaviors? Do you wonder if life could be brighter? Happier? Now more than ever, children and families are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and disconnected making it harder and harder to find joy and harmony. There is hope. We start with a custom approach to your unique troubles that comes directly to you, virtually or to your child's school or camp. We offer a safe, inclusive, and compassionate approach to help you and/or your child step into a hopeful and resilient future.
Paige Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77008
In addition to talk therapy, I combine aspects of art therapy using the expressive therapies continuum.
I work alongside children, families and adults on transitions, grief, tough behaviors and big feelings. Caregivers seeking support for their child's emotional regulation or behavioral challenges, I am here to support and guide with skill and compassion. I also provide parenting support and more specifically, "SPACE" or "supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions" for parents of children experiencing anxiety, phobias or stress related to OCD. I have worked with clients with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and interpersonal issues.
In addition to talk therapy, I combine aspects of art therapy using the expressive therapies continuum.
I work alongside children, families and adults on transitions, grief, tough behaviors and big feelings. Caregivers seeking support for their child's emotional regulation or behavioral challenges, I am here to support and guide with skill and compassion. I also provide parenting support and more specifically, "SPACE" or "supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions" for parents of children experiencing anxiety, phobias or stress related to OCD. I have worked with clients with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and interpersonal issues.
I also believe it’s difficult sometimes to use words to express themselves so I enjoy using art and sandtray to help you process and better communicate.
Hello, I’m Lillian. Do you ever wonder if you can feel less stuck in life? Is it hard to imagine what thriving could look like for you? I strive to work together to help process your thoughts and feelings to untangle your clouded mind and find balance mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
I also believe it’s difficult sometimes to use words to express themselves so I enjoy using art and sandtray to help you process and better communicate.
Hello, I’m Lillian. Do you ever wonder if you can feel less stuck in life? Is it hard to imagine what thriving could look like for you? I strive to work together to help process your thoughts and feelings to untangle your clouded mind and find balance mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
I use a strengths-based approach, reality therapy and a variety of other approaches (art-therapy, play-therapy, etc.
I have been working with families and children for nearly twenty years. I specialize in relationships, school issues, family conflict, foster and adoptive families, ADHD, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, and other relational issues. I enjoy helping people realize their goals of living a peaceful and confident life. When people are ready to discuss the things that are holding them back, I am here to help them realize their full potential and overcome obstacles they face.
I use a strengths-based approach, reality therapy and a variety of other approaches (art-therapy, play-therapy, etc.
I have been working with families and children for nearly twenty years. I specialize in relationships, school issues, family conflict, foster and adoptive families, ADHD, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, and other relational issues. I enjoy helping people realize their goals of living a peaceful and confident life. When people are ready to discuss the things that are holding them back, I am here to help them realize their full potential and overcome obstacles they face.
Golden Opportunity to Develop PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77056 (Online Only)
My work is rooted in integrity and I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment using CBT, AEDP, CPT, play therapy, mindfulness, trauma informed, art, yoga, Christian based counseling, and spirituality.
Alicia Hicks, LCSW-S helps you with cope with the transitions and troubles that leave you feeling uncertain, lonely and anxious in your everyday life. Whether you are a child or adult, my hope is for you to experience deliverance, peace of mind, and relief instead of letting your problems control you. Imagine having someone you can talk to outside your family or friends who will not only listen but is neutral and confidential. What a relief to get things off your chest, problem solve, or just level up in your personal and spiritual growth.
My work is rooted in integrity and I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment using CBT, AEDP, CPT, play therapy, mindfulness, trauma informed, art, yoga, Christian based counseling, and spirituality.
Alicia Hicks, LCSW-S helps you with cope with the transitions and troubles that leave you feeling uncertain, lonely and anxious in your everyday life. Whether you are a child or adult, my hope is for you to experience deliverance, peace of mind, and relief instead of letting your problems control you. Imagine having someone you can talk to outside your family or friends who will not only listen but is neutral and confidential. What a relief to get things off your chest, problem solve, or just level up in your personal and spiritual growth.
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Alice Payne-Heath
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77084
I specialize in children ages 3 and up and use a variety of therapeutic techniques such as Play Therapy, art, and sand tray.
Alice Payne Heath is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with over 28 years of experience working in a variety of settings with children, teens, and their families.
I specialize in children ages 3 and up and use a variety of therapeutic techniques such as Play Therapy, art, and sand tray.
Alice Payne Heath is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with over 28 years of experience working in a variety of settings with children, teens, and their families.
I often apply Writing Interventions, Music, Art, & Health promotion in treatment.
Psychologist specializing in Men's Mental Health for 15 years in private practice. I posses a wealth of expertise in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, and Addiction. Excellent fit for artists, musicians, athletes, & professionals in the legal, medical, & STEM fields. Individual therapy for men & full psychological evaluations/assessments. Further expertise in health psychology (quit smoking, weight loss), gambling, relationships, suicidality, and life changes. Cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT/DBT) or depth work customized for you. I collaborate to guide course of treatment, often using creative arts & practical techniques.
I often apply Writing Interventions, Music, Art, & Health promotion in treatment.
Psychologist specializing in Men's Mental Health for 15 years in private practice. I posses a wealth of expertise in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, and Addiction. Excellent fit for artists, musicians, athletes, & professionals in the legal, medical, & STEM fields. Individual therapy for men & full psychological evaluations/assessments. Further expertise in health psychology (quit smoking, weight loss), gambling, relationships, suicidality, and life changes. Cognitive-behavioral approach (CBT/DBT) or depth work customized for you. I collaborate to guide course of treatment, often using creative arts & practical techniques.
Megan Torres Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77024
I have experience and training in multiple evidence-based treatment modalities, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Art Therapy to help my clients achieve their goals.
Do you feel as if you are never good enough? I'm here to help you when it all feels like too much. Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and collaboration. I specialize in helping women and trans individuals who are struggling with the challenges of anxiety and trauma become more resilient and empowered to live fulfilling lives.
I have experience and training in multiple evidence-based treatment modalities, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Art Therapy to help my clients achieve their goals.
Do you feel as if you are never good enough? I'm here to help you when it all feels like too much. Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and collaboration. I specialize in helping women and trans individuals who are struggling with the challenges of anxiety and trauma become more resilient and empowered to live fulfilling lives.
Christina M. Calderon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77004
I graduated from Southwestern College in Santa Fe with a MA in Art Therapy and Counseling.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to creating a safe space for sharing, healing, and transformation to occur. I approach this relationship from a client-centered and trauma-informed perspective, and my therapeutic orientation is holistic, intuitive, and integrative. Art therapy and other symbolic communication can be an important component of psychological healing, and I specialize in expressive therapies that encourage self-exploration.
I graduated from Southwestern College in Santa Fe with a MA in Art Therapy and Counseling.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to creating a safe space for sharing, healing, and transformation to occur. I approach this relationship from a client-centered and trauma-informed perspective, and my therapeutic orientation is holistic, intuitive, and integrative. Art therapy and other symbolic communication can be an important component of psychological healing, and I specialize in expressive therapies that encourage self-exploration.
Merilee Minshew
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Art in Art Therapy. I am known for my warm, caring nature that creates an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance which is tempered with my ability to lovingly challenge my clients with tact and compassion. I help adults who've been through sexual/relational trauma and narcissistic abuse, or who struggle with relational difficulties, dissociative identity/OSDD, and codependency.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Art in Art Therapy. I am known for my warm, caring nature that creates an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance which is tempered with my ability to lovingly challenge my clients with tact and compassion. I help adults who've been through sexual/relational trauma and narcissistic abuse, or who struggle with relational difficulties, dissociative identity/OSDD, and codependency.
From, art therapy and reflective processing, to practicing skills and changing behaviors through a cognitive behavioral approach.
Do you feel tired, overwhelmed or maybe burnt out, welcome to the new world we live in. This is the new trend I have witnessed in the last few years. We all could use more skills, compassion and mindfulness to deal. I am motivated to help you reach YOUR goals, and sometimes that starts with merely finding out what your goals are. Then we will make a plan for change in small obtainable steps, this will not only build up your self-confidence in your ability to change but also put you on a path to reach the big goals in a substantiable way, for lifelong improvements.
From, art therapy and reflective processing, to practicing skills and changing behaviors through a cognitive behavioral approach.
Do you feel tired, overwhelmed or maybe burnt out, welcome to the new world we live in. This is the new trend I have witnessed in the last few years. We all could use more skills, compassion and mindfulness to deal. I am motivated to help you reach YOUR goals, and sometimes that starts with merely finding out what your goals are. Then we will make a plan for change in small obtainable steps, this will not only build up your self-confidence in your ability to change but also put you on a path to reach the big goals in a substantiable way, for lifelong improvements.
The Phoenix Rising Centers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77005 (Online Only)
We offer a wide range of eclectic and innovative treatment options such as IFS, EMDR, art therapy, dream analysis and Somatics.
We are a multiethnic and multiracial group practice that centralizes care for BIPoC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Clients who come to us are working though life challenges related to their identities. They are often in a process of self-exploration, working to make sense of their place and identity in the world where they are made to feel like "the other" and have been marginalized, traumatized, and blatantly microaggressed. We recognize the importance of finding providers who get it, from a shared and lived experience. Here, our aim is connect communities of color and queer communities with providers of color and queer providers.
We offer a wide range of eclectic and innovative treatment options such as IFS, EMDR, art therapy, dream analysis and Somatics.
We are a multiethnic and multiracial group practice that centralizes care for BIPoC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Clients who come to us are working though life challenges related to their identities. They are often in a process of self-exploration, working to make sense of their place and identity in the world where they are made to feel like "the other" and have been marginalized, traumatized, and blatantly microaggressed. We recognize the importance of finding providers who get it, from a shared and lived experience. Here, our aim is connect communities of color and queer communities with providers of color and queer providers.
Gina Marie Baiamonte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77063
Gina has a background in sales/marketing, real estate, fine art, professional dance and energy management and owning several business Gina, also enjoys using Walk and Talk therapy, expanding your creativity, releasing creative blocks, Trauma Sensitive Yoga and enhancing business goals & a dynamic coach.
Recognizing you need help is the first step towards healing. Asking for help is the next step that takes courage, strength and vulnerability. I welcome you to opening the door and stepping through the threshold of change and new insight. Together we will uncover long-standing behavior patterns or negative thinking that may be preventing you from experiencing a more satisfying life. I work from a holistic perspective with adults, individuals and couples, specializing in Trauma, PTSD, Panic, Depression, Anxiety, Sexual Abuse, Grief, BiPolar, ADHD, Life-Purpose, Codependency, Business Entrepreneurial Counseling and Creative Population.
Gina has a background in sales/marketing, real estate, fine art, professional dance and energy management and owning several business Gina, also enjoys using Walk and Talk therapy, expanding your creativity, releasing creative blocks, Trauma Sensitive Yoga and enhancing business goals & a dynamic coach.
Recognizing you need help is the first step towards healing. Asking for help is the next step that takes courage, strength and vulnerability. I welcome you to opening the door and stepping through the threshold of change and new insight. Together we will uncover long-standing behavior patterns or negative thinking that may be preventing you from experiencing a more satisfying life. I work from a holistic perspective with adults, individuals and couples, specializing in Trauma, PTSD, Panic, Depression, Anxiety, Sexual Abuse, Grief, BiPolar, ADHD, Life-Purpose, Codependency, Business Entrepreneurial Counseling and Creative Population.
My areas of specialization are Trauma, Suicidality, Crisis Intervention, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Life transitions, Family conflicts, couple therapy; Additional training in SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and referral to treatment), Motivational Interview training, and Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) trained.
“Your mental health is everything — prioritize it. Make the time like your life depends on it because it does.” — Mel Robbins. I believe that I didn't choose to be a mental health professional, the profession chose me. I remember helping my friends in High school with their traumas and life transition issues. The ability to connect and make people feel comfortable talking to me about their personal stories took me on this professional path. What I love the most about being a mental health professional is having the opportunity and privilege of being a part of people’s journeys.
My areas of specialization are Trauma, Suicidality, Crisis Intervention, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Life transitions, Family conflicts, couple therapy; Additional training in SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and referral to treatment), Motivational Interview training, and Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) trained.
“Your mental health is everything — prioritize it. Make the time like your life depends on it because it does.” — Mel Robbins. I believe that I didn't choose to be a mental health professional, the profession chose me. I remember helping my friends in High school with their traumas and life transition issues. The ability to connect and make people feel comfortable talking to me about their personal stories took me on this professional path. What I love the most about being a mental health professional is having the opportunity and privilege of being a part of people’s journeys.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.