Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is art therapy and how does it work?

Art therapy combines traditional talk therapy with in-session artmaking. It helps you access emotions through creative expression and encourages healing beyond words.

Learn more: About Art Therapy

2. Who can benefit from art therapy?

Art therapy supports individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, insomnia, relationship stress, and trauma. No artistic experience is required.

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3. How do you treat perfectionism and chronic guilt?

We work together to understand anxious perfectionism—patterns of overdrive, guilt, and self-criticism—using art therapy, parts work, and other evidence-based approaches to build self-compassion.

Read more: Perfectionism Therapy & Counseling

4. What issues do you specialize in?

I specialize in helping clients with perfectionism, anxiety, chronic guilt, insomnia, relationship stress, and body-focused repetitive behaviors like hair-pulling or skin-picking.

See the full list of specializations: Home

5. Where do you offer therapy?

I offer in-person therapy in Hudson, Ohio, and virtual therapy for residents of Ohio, California, and Utah.

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6. What does therapy cost, and do you offer sliding scale options?

Individual sessions are $195 and couples sessions are $245. A limited number of sliding scale slots are available. Payment is accepted by credit card or HSA.

Full details: Therapy and Counseling Cost

7. How do I schedule a free consultation?

You can schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to ask questions and see if we’re a good fit.

Schedule here: Contact

8. Do you work with LGBTQ+ clients or clients from specific backgrounds?

Yes. My practice is LGBTQ-affirming, trauma-informed, and welcoming to clients from a variety of identities and life experiences, including those processing religious stress.

More about my approach: Home

9. What experience and credentials do you have?

I hold a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University and am licensed in Ohio, California, and Utah as both a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Art Therapist. I have over eight years of clinical experience.

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10. What if I live outside of Ohio, California, or Utah?

If you live in another state, I offer coaching and anti-perfectionism resources through my sister site, AlreadyGood.org.

Visit the coaching site: AlreadyGood.org