Art therapist (ATR-P). with an MA in clinical counseling offering trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care for individuals and groups. I specialize in supporting adults, teens, and children to explore identity, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy. With a background in education and a personal connection to the healing power of creative expression, I invite you into the sometimes messy, often joyful process of art therapy.

Art therapist (ATR-P). with an MA in clinical counseling offering trauma-informed, neurodiversity... Read More

As a practitioner, I am a fellow traveler who provides honest and direct feedback, counseling practices, and education that can help identify behavior patterns in these intersecting areas to influence an observable healthier difference in your life. I think our unique experiences make us who we are. I also recognize the intersection of our physical, mental, relational, and spiritual health, understanding each area as an affected part of our whole self. I focus on supporting clients through life challenges with an awareness of the interconnection between mind, body, and spirit. My approach is strength-based, believing you are the expert in your life. I value honesty, trust, empathy, and non-judgment. Together we use the therapeutic relationship to build on your strengths. By being fully aware and mindful of your needs, you can make conscious, proactive choices to identify your values and what matters to you.

I have a BFA in ceramic sculpture and was a full time sculptor until later in life when I earned my Master’s in Art Therapy and Counseling. My unique life experiences affect my beliefs, including growing up in a small farming town and living my adult life in cities and suburbs. With my husband and children, I have traveled the world, lived in another country, and been intimately involved in other cultures. I am engaged and appreciate the diversity and wisdom that all age and gender groups offer. I regularly require immersion in nature and creative expression, influencing my love of hiking, gardening, sculpting, and other forms of art-making. I believe being creative is a part of being human. Our creativity needs a form of expression not related to perfection but to exploration that sometimes involves accepting and appreciating the imperfection that makes us human.

As a practitioner, I am a fellow traveler who provides honest and direct feedback, counseling pra... Read More

Hi everyone! I am Forrest Babington (he/him) and I am a pre-licensed art therapy intern currently in my last year at PennWest University. I have a background in theatre and fine art, and I worked in film and television for 8 years before going back to school for a Masters in Counseling-Art Therapy. I love to garden and learn about native plants! I love to cook and learn how to make dishes from other cultures. I am a nerd who loves karaoke, drag, old movies, and watching Jeopardy every weekday. In my personal art, I am drawn to a range of subjects like nature, portraiture, pop culture, and abstraction. While I love all media, I tend to gravitate towards 2D materials and combining multiple media in one piece.

While I welcome people from all walks of life, my practice focuses on centering and uplifting queer and marginalized individuals and their lived experiences. I strive to create a safe space where members of these communities feel heard and understood. I am committed to a continuous, lifelong journey of cultural humility in which I actively engage in self-reflection and critique of my own beliefs and biases in order to be a better helper.

I lead with a client-centered approach, meaning I believe the client is the expert in their own life, their problem, and their solution. I view my work as exploring and clarifying a client’s issues they bring to the therapy space and working towards client-constructed goals using a solution-focused therapy lens. I value collaboration through artmaking as a means to investigate identity, life’s problems, and explore self-expression. I firmly believe that the creative process capitalizes on the innate human need to create, communicate, and grow. Coupling art in therapy allows people to process information in many ways that traditional therapy may not easily access.

Hi everyone! I am Forrest Babington (he/him) and I am a pre-licensed art therapy intern currently... Read More

I am committed to offering art therapy resources and techniques to empower individuals and groups as they uncover profound insights about themselves through creative explorations. I firmly believe in fostering outlets for creativity as an integral component to overall well-being.

Some of my areas of experience include anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, fears, grief and loss, trauma, life changes, and self-esteem. I work primarily with young adults and adults. I serve both those who identify as creatives and those who do not.

I have a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from Saint Mary of the Woods College and I am pursuing credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Art Therapist (ATR). I am under the supervision of Nancy Morales, ATR-BC, LPC.

I am committed to offering art therapy resources and techniques to empower individuals and groups... Read More