Art Therapy
Art therapy has the curious job of doing several things at once. It’s both activating to the senses but also can be soothing, depending on the activity and materials, making it ideal for processing experiences that were too much for us. We do activities that are activating to encourage growth, learning, exploring, while staying grounded to process what has been unexplored.
There are many different approaches to art therapy, and I have loved that I chose this profession to see how people learn about themselves with the art process. It is truly amazing to see clients reach a deeper understanding of themselves and the different aspects of themselves through the art making process.
Art therapy is not something you need to have any skill level or knowledge of to start and is quite integrative to the rest of therapy and life in general.
“Art is an experience, not an object.”
Email me
kelley@mendarttherapy.com
Finding a trustworthy therapist that is a good match is hard to do. We can schedule a zoom consultation to talk or I am glad to answer any questions through email about concerns you have before getting started.
Kelley Collins M.A.,LPC,ATR, NCC,CCTP-II
Education
Southwestern College
M.A. Counseling/Art Therapy 2015
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
B.F.A. 2001
Activities & Affiliations
• American Art Therapy Association, Registered Art Therapist
• American Counseling Association
LPC
• Tennessee and Georgia