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Absolutely not! Whether you love art, can take it or leave it, or haven’t thought much about it since grade school, it can be a great way to encourage emotional growth and healing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1539241301210-2N4KCK2CID2TIVJ39ST8/hello.jpg FAQ - What sort of training do you have, will my insurance be accepted and what are your fees? Art therapists are graduate level clinicians trained in psychology, psychotherapy, and art. We complete internships and earn licenses in most states similar to other disciplines in the mental health field such as clinical social workers, psychologists, and mental health counselors. We are also required to engage in continuing education to maintain our credentials. I am a nationally registered and board certified art therapist (ATR-BC), and licensed by the state of NY and the state of NJ. My session rates range from $150 -$180. I am an out-of-network provider- most insurance plans with out-of-network benefits will cover my services except unfortunately for the Anthem/BCBS family of plans who will not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1539525423171-C8Z0XHH7AG4MY63FF6Z1/phone+cancellation.jpg FAQ - What if I need to cancel? Please note I have a 48-Hour Cancellation Policy. I request payment for sessions cancelled in less than this window of time. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1539240380057-57JZSYAHQWSN4KXAJVU3/think+outside+of+the+box.jpg FAQ - What should I expect when getting started? Together we will create a space of trust and connection. My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive and non-judgmental. I bring a spirit of creativity to our work, and see the client/therapist relationship as the primary vehicle for change. I view each person I work with as a unique individual, and after our initial sessions, I will tailor the work we do to your exact needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1539522795997-DLF869Q7DBBYCYN8UQCA/chalk+pastels.jpg FAQ - Will you be analyzing me through my art work? Your art work will serve a lot of purposes, including being a vehicle to support you in finding meaning and increasing your understanding of yourself. Any analyzing that will take place will happen as a collaborative effort between us based on your own experiences and associations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1539240638767-XAJ6ZVDB2MXSYZH7R6C6/do+something+great%21.jpg FAQ - How often will I make Art? This will depend completely on your interests and needs overall and throughout your treatment. For some people, art will be created at each session (or in between sessions), and for others, art will be created more sporadically. https://www.creativeartspsychotherapyofwestwood.com/how-we-can-work-together daily 0.75 2022-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1539527833607-1U9O7QMCS34IKTCK51W5/hope+illuminated.jpg how we can work together Adults and Older Adults:Often times in life, we can feel overwhelmed, depressed, or stuck. You might notice that old patterns are holding you back. We all have parts of ourselves that we fear are unacceptable, and growing up we may have felt ashamed for expressing our vulnerabilities, needs and true feelings. Over time we may have buried or lost connection to those parts of ourselves and maybe even developed a harsh critic who judges them. On top of that, we are faced with a variety of losses, relationship challenges, and perhaps even physical illnesses that are aggravated by the stresses we are under. Together, we will connect to your inner strengths, develop creative ways to grow in the face of these challenges, and create new ways to lead your life more fully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1539537483504-2YUWMRKNVHBP12VZVMBM/image.png how we can work together Child and Teen Individual Therapy: Children and teens have a lot more going on than they can easily express with words. Children naturally express themselves through art and play, and I use both of these in sessions to support them in better identifying, understanding, and expressing their feelings. Art can promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and help children to increase their self esteem and navigate challenges that they may face such as divorce, grief, bullying and other social difficulties, as well as identity exploration during adolescence. https://www.creativeartspsychotherapyofwestwood.com/about-alisa-1 daily 0.75 2024-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/f825af6d-4a40-48bc-98db-a3591f1d0074/IMG_9990.jpg About Alisa Alisa Lindenbaum, MPS, LCAT, LPAT, ATR-BC https://www.creativeartspsychotherapyofwestwood.com/welcome-the-benefits-of-art-therapy daily 1.0 2019-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1555173432302-YKPC7HMYFR66TERQF66K/sakura-623540-unsplash.jpg Welcome/art therapy benefits https://www.creativeartspsychotherapyofwestwood.com/links daily 0.75 2018-11-02 https://www.creativeartspsychotherapyofwestwood.com/conditions-treated daily 0.75 2022-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1545063965102-ODC6XVAKRZWQ3LYOQZV1/chalk+pastels.jpg Areas of Specialization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1545063681776-4OYJ1VE8AETLJD9AG49U/image-asset.jpeg Areas of Specialization https://www.creativeartspsychotherapyofwestwood.com/art-therapy-with-kids daily 0.75 2022-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1544132563083-OC38NIQHK8EBTRXO7OTO/image-asset.jpeg KIDS! 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You do not need to be an artist, the creative process can inspire profound awareness, healing, and growth. All of the work we do together can be applied to your professional work, parenting, relationships, and the other important areas of your life. Whether you have a strong interest in art, have not made art since childhood, or are somewhere in between, art therapy can facilitate healing and inspire change and is not about creating “masterpieces”, although you may be surprised at the beautiful images that you create. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1583114769260-FGLLPY1CJT74W1FVU4EW/office.jpg Adults https://www.creativeartspsychotherapyofwestwood.com/teens daily 0.75 2019-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1557178381191-KQ37IV6BOXTPQ1LL5Y0H/spray+hearts.jpg Teens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1557177130467-OLPX3AZLG83N9E2CGA86/wallpainting.jpg Teens https://www.creativeartspsychotherapyofwestwood.com/teletherapytelehealth daily 0.75 2020-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1589478984368-4HW52QP9HFJI4ZEAS11S/image-asset.jpeg Teletherapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1589479223353-PS2BQDRUX98YOI4ETB7D/image-asset.jpeg Teletherapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1589479306157-98QSLG6FG09PQF0VQWO8/image-asset.jpeg Teletherapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bbe4434d86cc92dc67a3efb/1589479366637-8U7USFRP591VLGFMDP71/image-asset.jpeg Teletherapy