Art Therapy
Express what’s hard to say in words and feel clarity.
In person counseling in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and virtual online psychotherapy throughout Wisconsin & Colorado.
Are you looking for alternative therapy that is more than talking?
Perhaps you've explored counseling or talk therapy previously, or maybe you struggle to verbalize your emotions. You might feel overwhelmed and stressed by high expectations or uncertain about your identity. You could even feel downright confused and lost. One things for sure, you are at a point where managing your mental health feels impossible.
Is any of this familiar?
Overwhelmed with panic, anxiety or worry
Disconnected from yourself and loved ones
Struggling to say what you feel in words
Stuck in the past and wondering how it impacts your relationships today
Art Therapy can help.
Art Therapy helps you:
Have a safe space to express yourself
Be present and focused
Use images and other creative ways to “say” what’s needed
Break overwhelming concerns into smaller pieces
Visualize new perspectives
Manage challenging emotions effectively
Learn and use daily tools
It may feel impossible now, but there is a pathway to relief. You have the ability to envision and articulate your emotions. You can discover the resources that provide guidance and foster a stronger connection with both yourself and those around you.
As your art therapist, I can help you get there.
My approach to art therapy comes from a place of curiosity and catharsis: so you can express yourself in a safe space, explore what’s happening deep down, and find relief.
I offer Art Therapy for:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Stress Relief
LBGTQ+ and Sexuality Identity
What to Expect: Art Therapy
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Book a Free Consultation
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me by clicking the link below. During this time I will ask about concerns that are bringing you to art therapy, what you would like to see changed when you are done with therapy, talk about logistics such as scheduling and answer any questions that you have about art therapy, myself or the treatment process. If we agree we are a good fit, we will schedule your first art therapy session.
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Start Art Therapy
Attend the first session. During this time, we will reflect upon what is bringing you into art therapy, what you have experienced, and create a plan that visualises and breaks down the layers that are causing you to feel lost and overwhelmed.
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Attend Art Therapy Sessions
During weekly sessions, we will explore and discover tools that you can use in very specific moments of your day when you notice feeling overwhelmed and unable to express your emotions. Through our work together, you’ll experience an internal shift that creates space for yourself and loved ones around you. Art making will happen in sessions, as well as outside of sessions. We will gradually move to bi-weekly and then monthly sessions based on your progress.
Why Fresh Therapy LLC?
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Compassionate Approach
As your art therapist, I offer a fresh start. I meet you where you are, easing the confusion of where to begin when you feel lost. My goal is to create a comfortable, judgement-free space where you can address your greatest concerns, whether we meet online or in person. Yes, it might feel uncomfortable at times, but together, we can navigate through it.
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Sustainable Change
Art therapy extends beyond feeling heard and validated; its about creating sustainable change. Throughout your art therapy sessions, we focus on change through goal-setting and practical tools to manage self confidence. By creating new patterns and behaviors, I guide you to channel your energy effectively. Using the innovative healing method of art therapy, I prioritize your feedback to ensure our approach suits your needs.
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Confident Self Awareness
As one of the first steps toward change, self-awareness forms the bedrock of confidence. By understanding our inner dynamics, we gain agency over desired changes and build the confidence to do it. Navigating moments of anxiety, low self esteem or overwhelm becomes manageable and empowers us to live authentically. We start making decisions aligned with our values. We recognize the human need for support which reminding us that we are not alone in our journey. Confident self awareness extends throughout art therapy and into daily life.
FAQs about Art Therapy
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Art therapy is a form of therapy that uses the creative process and art making to dive deeper into concepts that brought you to therapy. So often we struggle to say what we feel in words. Art gives us another way to “say” or express feelings or experiences we have been through. Art gives us a way to work through what is needed during and between therapy sessions. For more information and videos about art therapy visit American Art Therapy Association.
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Anyone! I have worked with clients who haven’t made art since elementary school or who make art everyday. If you are looking for a way to express yourself or be creative, art therapy is for you.
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We will start an art therapy session with a check in to see where you are at and what’s been coming up in relation to your therapeutic goals. We may start with a warm up, such as a scribble drawing to express your current mood. Next, I will provide a direction of focus for art making or creating. For example, if your anxiety is high I may have you play with modelling clay while having a conversation or draw what your anxiety looks like in your body. You will learn how to make artwork for the process of making it, rather than the final outcome. You will also be encouraged to let go of judgement. Art work can be messy, ugly, or even ripped up after your done. As a trained art therapist, I will encourage you to reflect upon your insight and experience during art making. At the end of your art therapy session, we will create a plan to work on until your next session.
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Feeling lost about where to start? Describing your emotions can be challenging. As an experience art therapist, I help you visualize your therapy journey. Together we create a safe place for self expression, uncovering your true self, and find relief without judgment. Scribbles and stick figures are welcome!
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Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me by clicking the link below. During this time I will ask you what is bringing you to art therapy, what you would like to see changed when you are completely done with therapy. We will talk about logistics such as scheduling, and answer any questions that you have about art therapy, myself or the process. If we agree we are a good fit, we will schedule your first session.
