Arts Consulting
As an artist and a practicing psychotherapist, I bring a unique perspective to the intersection of creativity and mental health. I collaborate with organizations, artists, and communities to foster awareness and build spaces for healing and transformation through artistic expression. My work emphasizes dialogue around the role of art in shaping and healing our collective experiences. Focusing on more than individual growth, I explore the potential for creativity to transform personal and societal narratives.
Working with Organizations & Institutions
I guide institutions towards integrating mental health and psychological awareness into their programming and strategy. Art reflects our cultural values and anxieties, so understanding the mental health implications of the work presented is crucial for supporting artists, staff, and audiences alike.
Why Psychological Awareness Matters
By looking at programming through a mental health lens, I help institutions become more thoughtful and intentional about the work they support, including considering how exhibitions or performances might engage with trauma, evoke healing, or open conversations about societal issues. I guide institutions in developing frameworks that enhance their ability to support artists' mental health and emotional well-being, creating a nurturing environment for creative risk-taking and exploration. I also provide workshops for staff and stakeholders to help them understand the psychological dynamics of the creative process and how to foster supportive, empathetic environments.
The Role of Institutions as Cultural Leaders
Art institutions have the potential to serve as leaders in the conversation around mental health and emotional well-being. As curators of cultural narratives, these organizations hold immense power in shaping how the public understands and processes societal struggles. My work with institutions seeks to bridge the gap between mental health awareness and cultural programming, ensuring that the work presented is creatively engaging and emotionally and psychologically informed.
I offer consulting services that include curriculum development, program audits, and the creation of therapeutic experiences within artistic programming. I also collaborate with organizations to devise outreach strategies that engage the broader community, ensuring that art serves as a bridge to healing for individuals and society.
Working with Artists
I offer artists a space to explore the intersection of their personal experiences and their creative output. I help artists delve into their inner worlds, using depth, somatic experience, and expressive arts therapy to guide them through emotional barriers and discover new creative pathways.
I assist artists in understanding how personal experiences of trauma, joy, and transformation can inform their work. Whether an artist is developing a new piece or seeking to further understand the psychological implications of their work, I provide a therapeutic framework that supports both artistic and emotional well-being.
Working with Communities
I work with communities to create opportunities for individuals to engage with their own stories through artistic expression. This work, rooted in expressive arts therapy, empowers participants to transform their emotions into creative works that foster connection, healing, and self-awareness.
Expressive Arts Therapy in Communities
Expressive arts therapy combines visual arts, music, movement, and writing to help individuals explore their inner worlds and process collective experiences. By bringing this modality to communities, I offer workshops and group facilitation that allow participants to engage with art as a form of healing. These sessions provide a safe space for people to process emotions, build resilience, and create new narratives in response to personal or societal challenges.
At its core, my work with communities is about using art as a tool to create environments where individuals can share their stories, listen to others, and build a sense of belonging through the act of creating together.