I am excited to share that I was a featured guest on Season 2 Episode 21, “Using Your Strengths as a Creative Arts Therapist to Build Your Practice,” on the Creative Psychotherapist Podcast! Here is the link to the episode on their website. It can also be found on your favorite podcast player by searching the …
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Interview with Bold Journey Magazine
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Bold Journey magazine. Check out the interview to learn about: How I found my purpose Ways I’ve been expanding into other services and projects besides individual sessions and workshops 3 traits/strengths that have helped me succeed in my career My biggest obstacle and how I have been …
Interview with VoyageBaltimore Magazine
This interview with VoyageBaltimore magazine is a good reason to write my first blog post in a long time! I actually did the interview in August but am just getting around to posting it due to having been busy moving into my new home around that same time. Check out the interview to learn about: …
Podcast Interview: Creative Therapy Umbrella
I recently had the honor of having an interview on the podcast Creative Therapy Umbrella. The podcast is hosted by music therapist Kate Shannon. It focuses on various types of creative therapies, especially the creative arts therapies and play therapy. During the interview, Kate and I talk about the following: My work in private practice …
Creative Arts Therapies: Examples and Interventions
Article Contributors (for consultation about dance, music, and art therapy): Rachel Wagner-Cantine, LCPC, BC-DMT Alyssa Wilkins, MT-BC Eleni S. Liossis, Psy.D., ATR, LPC In a previous post, we explored the umbrella term “creative arts therapies” as well as the six types of creative arts therapies that fall under the term (which will be referred …
Benefits of the Creative Arts Therapies
Mental health professionals, regardless of their particular degree or modality, strive to help clients with symptom relief. Traditional mental health professionals (e.g. counselors, social workers, psychologists, etc.) tend to address symptom relief through talk therapy. Creative arts therapists address symptom relief through both talk therapy and the arts. The creative arts therapies (which will be …
How to Choose a Creative Arts Therapist
Are you curious about working with a creative arts therapist but don’t know how to choose one? Choosing any type of therapist can be overwhelming since there are so many things to consider, but choosing a creative arts therapist often feels even more overwhelming since the work is sometimes confusing and misunderstood. This article will …
Myths About the Creative Arts Therapies
Despite the Creative Arts Therapies being powerful healing tools, they are often misunderstood. This article clarifies some common misperceptions about the Creative Arts Therapy Field. Myth #1: Creative arts therapy sessions are like taking classes in the arts It is true that clients participate in creating artwork (which includes dance, movement, drama, music, and writing …
Interview on “Therapy Jam Session”
My friend and colleague, Karen Helfrich of Avalon Psychotherapy Associates, invited me to be a guest on “Therapy Jam Session.” We had fun geeking out about various mental health topics! Check out the interview if you: Want to learn about drama therapy (including examples of how I use it in sessions) Want to learn about why …
Celebrating My Many Accomplishments in Three Years of Private Practice
This month is my three year anniversary of being in private practice. When I worked at agency jobs full-time, it used to give me intense anxiety to even think about private practice! I used to get overwhelmed just thinking about the business side of it. Therefore, it’s still rather surreal to me that I have …