Healing Arts Sessions

Explore your creative interests in an emotionally supportive and relaxing space. These sessions provide an opportunity to process emotions and trauma, practice mindfulness, identify personally relevant coping skills, and learn how to benefit from regularly engaging with the creative arts.  Check out the FAQ section below to learn more.

Some elements of Art & Soul’s approach:

  • Trauma-informed - Each individual has ownership over their healing. No forced decisions or disclosures. The in-person/virtual space is intentional, flexible, and welcoming.

  • Unconditional positive regard - Come as you are. We create a judgement-free and validating space with room for challenge and growth.

  • Transparency - Make informed decisions about your healthcare. Art & Soul Clinic welcomes all feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Attend a one time session or schedule multiple sessions - our services are available to you on an as needed basis.

We are committed to making our services financially accessible. Art & Soul Clinic offers sliding scale rates for 60 minute sessions based on state income limits in Boston, MA and self-reported personal income.

A statement regarding licensure: I’ve chosen to work outside of the traditional mental health licensing system to practice in a way that is more aligned with my values and the radical healing work that our communities truly need. The mental health system in the US is founded on racist and ableist ideals that lead to prolonged harm for both the patients and providers. I practice transparently with access to regular supervision and mentorship, and I am committed to providing care that is respectful of each person’s lived experience.

To book a healing arts session:

  1. Contact us to schedule a free 30-minute consultation call to get acquainted, discuss payment options, and determine if our services are a good fit for your needs. Email us at artandsoulclinic@gmail.com or use the contact form below.

  2. Attend the consultation call, review the introductory paperwork, and schedule your first healing arts session!

  3. Enjoy your 60 minute healing arts session, with the option to continue meeting regularly.

Learn more about our sliding scale rates

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 FAQs

  • “The expressive arts combine the visual arts, movement, drama, music, writing and other creative processes to foster deep personal growth and community development. Expressive arts therapy incorporates an evolving multimodal approach within psychology, organizational development, community arts and education. By integrating the arts processes and allowing one to flow into another, we gain access to our inner resources for healing, clarity, illumination and creativity.”

    Learn more at IEATA’s website. The International Expressive Arts Therapy Association® (IEATA®) is a non-profit, professional organization founded in 1994 to encourage the creative spirit.

  • Sessions last up to an hour and incorporate a creative arts activity tailored to your interests and therapy goals. You are welcome to share as much as you feel comfortable to and engage with the arts in any way that feels right to you. You can attend sessions at a consistent rate (monthly, bi-weekly) or every so often when you need some creative healing time.

  • No! Anyone and everyone has the capacity to create. The creative process of experimentation and play is the driving force of healing. You do not have to identify as an artist in order to reap the benefits of expressive arts therapy.

  • You may be a good fit for an individual session if:

    • You experience moderate mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, poor body image, low self-esteem, or struggling with work/life balance

    • You are open to exploring past or current trauma that affects your daily life

    • You want to learn more about using the arts to cope with stress

    • You are not actively in a crisis that requires a higher level of care. For example, if you currently hospitalized or experiencing psychosis

  • No, Art & Soul Clinic does not accept health insurance at this time. However, sliding-scale and bartering options are available for low-income, uninsured, or undocumented people.

    If you are located in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, or New York consider signing up with Art Pharmacy to access free sessions and other cultural events in your city! » https://www.artpharmacy.co

  • We are open to discuss partnerships and opportunities for collaboration, please email us at artandsoulclinic@gmail.com