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The American Art Therapy Assocation defines art therapy as therapy facilitated by a professional art therapist, that effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals as well as community concerns. Art therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change.”
American Association of Play Therapy defines play therapy as "the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development."
Gardening techniques can be employed to assist individuals learn new skills or regain those that are lost, help improve memory, cognitive abilities, task initiation, language skills, and socialization. Gardening therapy can help strengthen muscles and improve coordination, balance, and endurance as well as help people learn to work independently, problem solve, and follow directions.
Services Provided:
Art therapy, play therapy, and gardening therapy
Life is challenging with many ebbs and flows. I recognize this and would love to help you on your journey.
We can all use a little support from time to time. Relationships can be difficult to manage. Setting (and keeping) boundaries at home, at work, or within relationships is hard work.
I specialize in providing support with issues such as anxiety, depression,
domestic violence, abuse, eating disorders, and trauma.
I use creative therapy techniques with a person-centered approach
in-person and via tele-health to support you in your journey toward healing.
Art, play, and gardening therapy use a variety of techniques to help address these issues and many others. Art therapy can utilize creative means of expression such as bookmaking, collage, poetry, painting, and drawing while play therapy can utilize sand tray, books and board games to help clients learn techniques to manage their anger, anxiety and other issues. Gardening therapy utilizes time in nature, work with edible and ornamental plants, and nature based imagery to support clients in their struggles.
Art Therapy
Art therapy utilizes creativity and a variety of art materials to support children and adults to process their feelings and experiences. No art experience is required and it differs from art classes as there are no specific requirements or expectations for creative processing.
Play Therapy
Play therapy is especially important for children as they communicate through play; however it is also effective with teenagers and adults. Many adults never had the chance to be a child and play therapy can support inner child exploration. Play can also serve as a helpful way to build connection and attachment between children and caregivers.
Gardening Therapy
Gardening therapy can support individuals of all ages to connect to the earth and engage in new sensory experiences. Mindfulness increases through activities in the garden- planting, sowing, weeding, watering harvesting, and observing pollinators. Watching and participating in the natural evolution of growth can be transformative for individuals.
Currently offering telehealth and in-person services in the St. Louis area. Conveniently located in Benton Park West near Highways 44 and 55 at 2929 S. Jefferson Ave, St. Louis MO 63118
Call 314-328-0808 for a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if this is a good fit for you!
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Create Play Grow
Therapy Services
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(314) 328-0808
