Sometimes words don't cut it. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking a safe space to explore your inner world? Art therapy uses tools that make traditional talk therapy an embodied experience. If you are seeking space to work through an issue you're having, improve self-esteem, manage stress, deal with relationship or parenting issues, process trauma, explore boundaries or identity, I have over a decade of clinical practice to help you navigate these themes.
The heart of my practice is believing people are their own experts. You are the ONLY you with your unique values, experiences, routines, heartaches, and desires. I want you to feel seen, foster a deeper understanding of your journey, and find answers and solace through your own innate intuition. Please view my Psychology Today profile for more specific information on how I practice art therapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erika-molina-poling-boulder-co/1168121
If you're new to art therapy you may not know how creativity can open new doors of understanding. Sometimes we get stuck on a judgmental message from 1st grade that we aren’t “good” at artmaking. Well, I say forget that! You ARE inherently creative and it’s okay to explore your whys and hows using the logical AND intuitive sides of your brain. You get to lead at your comfort level and I will authentically support you using tools and techniques (whether open-ended or structured) to guide you.
