Art Therapist, Psychotherapist and Therapist

(ATR)
Maria

Art Therapist, Psychotherapist and Therapist

(ATR)

Sometimes the hardest part of making a change is understanding what’s keeping us stuck. We can recognize our patterns, know what we’d like to do differently, and still find ourselves repeating the same familiar behaviors. That’s where therapy can help.

 

I’m a New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. I’m particularly interested in the ways we get in our own way, whether through overthinking, avoidance, harsh self-criticism, or the expectations we place on ourselves.

 

My approach is collaborative, curious, and compassionate, but also practical. I’m interested in helping you make connections between your experiences, emotions, and behaviors so that meaningful change becomes possible. Therapy with me isn’t about being told what to do or who to become. It’s about developing a deeper understanding of yourself and finding ways to move forward that feel authentic to you.

 

My background in the arts informs how I think and work, and I have a particular affinity for artists and creative people. But you don’t need to be creative, make art, or even have an interest in art to work with me. I offer individual psychotherapy via telehealth throughout New York State, with creative approaches available when they might add something valuable to our work together.

Practice Details
Session Fee
$150 USD
$231825 ARS $217 AUD $828 BRL $212 CAD ¥1001 CNY €134 EUR ₹14058 INR $2790 MXN $267 NZD £112 GBP ₴6833 UAH $150 USD
Languages
English
Therapy Format
Individuals
Age
Adults (20 to 64)
Genders
Men, Women, Transgender and Non-Binary
Faith
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Nonreligious
Sexuality
Hetero, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and LGBTQ+
Communities
Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Queer Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Open Relationships, Single Mother, Transgender Allied, Body Positivity and Veterans
Accepting clients
Online
Free Initial Consultation
Work & Education
Years in Practice
8 years
Education
  • New York University in 2017
License and State
LCAT NY
Specialties
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Expressive Arts
Humanistic
Psychodynamic
Issues
ADHD
Anxiety
Burnout
Codependency
Communication Skills
Coping Skills
Depression
Insight Oriented
Life Transitions
Loneliness
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
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