My approach
The Expressive Art Therapy Process
Expressive Arts Therapy offers a unique opportunity to slow down, drop in, and access deep, visceral, non-verbal ways of knowing.
Using movement, paint, sculpture, voice, drawing, and play, we open doorways to rich self-discovery and profound healing. As we curiously explore our inner landscapes, we move beyond comfort zones, release inner judgements, and engage with conscious awareness of body sensation.
The magic of this exploration is that no prior art experience is required. In fact, sessions may involve shifting abilities—such as using your non-dominant hand or closing your eyes—to loosen judgment and allow authentic expressions to emerge.
Both the process of art creation and our engagement with the finished product provide deep insights, allowing us to shift narratives that no longer serve us while illuminating our truest desires.
The Power of Play
Healing Doesn’t Have To Be So Serious!
As humans, we are wired to play.
No matter your age, PLAY is a natural avenue for healing, expressing, self-discovery, and well-being.
In fact, studies show that when adults engage in play, they can enhance creativity, reduce stress and burnout, increase brain plasticity, and nurture happiness and well-being.
In therapy, play allows us to explore deep, dark, and even scary topics gently, navigating inner shadows with curiosity while avoiding trauma activation.
Let’s RECLAIM PLAY and connect to joy, laughter, & creativity on this healing journey together!
Reclaim play at any age
Nervous System & Trauma Informed
Restore balance and resilience from the inside out
Let’s face it - our modern, fast paced lives can overwhelm our nervous systems, leading to burnout, and exhaustion.
The good news is there are effective strategies to restore balance.
By engaging with our nervous systems, we can calm our bodies, return to regulation, and foster coherence between brain, body, and heart.
My practice integrates nervous system regulation techniques rooted in polyvagal theory, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and a body-based approach to trauma.
We use techniques like sensorimotor art practices, grounding, deep breathing, attunement, and mindful movement to reconnect to our center, build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and foster a sense of safety within ourselves and others.
Body Based
I believe that our body is our most powerful gateway to our inner world, a direct pathway to our deepest truths and insights.
As we learn to engage more fully with our body’s language, we unlock doorways to deep self-discovery while building a sense of safety and ease within.
Through the body we are able to release stored trauma, clear old patterns and emotional blocks, deepen our internal sense of safety, strengthen intuition, and open new pathways for healing.
Whether you readily connect with your body’s sensations, or find it challenging or even scary to do so, we work at your own pace, using a trauma-informed approach to meet you where you are at.