"We are in process, creatively healing,
and changing the narrative."
and changing the narrative."
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a different kind of healing
If our life experiences are different, we need a different kind of healing.
We need space to rest, recharge, cry, be angry, laugh, and emote all the emotions our ancestors held. We need time to process the wounds and weights we carry.
Art-making provides an opportunity for self-expression and emotional release. The creative process gets us into a flow and activates our brain. Art transforms our thoughts and feelings into something tangible we can explore with all of our senses.
We need space to rest, recharge, cry, be angry, laugh, and emote all the emotions our ancestors held. We need time to process the wounds and weights we carry.
Art-making provides an opportunity for self-expression and emotional release. The creative process gets us into a flow and activates our brain. Art transforms our thoughts and feelings into something tangible we can explore with all of our senses.
As we move through creative process and create art, we begin to view our challenges from a new perspective.
Through art, we can expand how we view ourselves, how we view the world, and how the world views us. We can heal deep wounds, create new ways of being, and creatively change the narrative.
Through art, we can expand how we view ourselves, how we view the world, and how the world views us. We can heal deep wounds, create new ways of being, and creatively change the narrative.
art therapy sessions
Space and time for creativity and healing "differently"
Online sessions = $85
In-office sessions = $125
Reduced-fee Rates* = $30-$80
*Reduced-fee services are available for individuals with financial hardship. Click here to learn more.
In-office sessions = $125
Reduced-fee Rates* = $30-$80
*Reduced-fee services are available for individuals with financial hardship. Click here to learn more.
The first few sessions will focus on what brought you to therapy. We will explore various aspects of your life, identify your strengths, get comfortable with the art materials, and develop a game plan for the rest of our time together.
During sessions, I will guide you through art-making as we work through the concerns of your choice. If you are not in the mood to talk in detail, that's okay too. The art can be your voice. At times, difficult feelings may come up. I will be there to help you make sense of them.
Art therapy does not require you to be good at art and may include drawing, painting, collage, mind-mapping, visual journaling, sewing, photography, creative writing, or working with wood, clay, textiles, or natural/found objects.
During sessions, I will guide you through art-making as we work through the concerns of your choice. If you are not in the mood to talk in detail, that's okay too. The art can be your voice. At times, difficult feelings may come up. I will be there to help you make sense of them.
Art therapy does not require you to be good at art and may include drawing, painting, collage, mind-mapping, visual journaling, sewing, photography, creative writing, or working with wood, clay, textiles, or natural/found objects.
I offer online sessions through Doxy.Me, a safe and secure telemed video conferencing platform that's HIPAA-compliant. Doxy.Me can be accessed on any device with audio and video capabilities (i.e. a smartphone, laptop, tablet, or computer). You do not need to download an app or have special software.
Learn more about Doxy.Me
You pick the time and a place that's convenient for you and I'll see you online!
Schedule a session
Don't have art materials? No worries!
If you see me in-office, materials are provided. And if seeing me online, we'll get creative! Art can be made with just about anything. We will make use of the materials and supplies you have access to. I will also provide a list of recommended art materials you can purchase along with a convenient Amazon shopping list.
Learn more about Doxy.Me
You pick the time and a place that's convenient for you and I'll see you online!
Schedule a session
Don't have art materials? No worries!
If you see me in-office, materials are provided. And if seeing me online, we'll get creative! Art can be made with just about anything. We will make use of the materials and supplies you have access to. I will also provide a list of recommended art materials you can purchase along with a convenient Amazon shopping list.
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Have questions about services?
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Deanna Barton, MA, ATR-BC
Founder of Artspiration LLC & Board Certified Art Therapist
Throughout my life, art has been one of the few constants. Dance and music were there when friends weren't or when family just couldn't understand. Ceramics was there when I felt invisible to my peers and got lost in the darkness of my emotions. Painting taught me how to hope and pushed me to make my visions real. Art is my lifelong teacher, my inspiration, and a space where I can just be. I want to share this space with you.
I believe all human beings are intrinsically creative and need to express this creativity to live a balanced and fulfilling life. As the founder of Artspiration, LLC, my mission is to provide my clients with art experiences that help them tap into their most authentic selves and to provide spaces for healing.
I am a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist with the Art Therapy Credentials Board, and I received a Master's of Art degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University. I am actively involved in the Florida Art Therapy Association. I serve as their the Website Chair and sit on the Multicultural Committee. I have presented on the topics of self-care and emotional wellness through art-making at the various symposiums.
Over the past 10 years, I have worked in various settings including schools, shelters, psychiatric facilities, court programs, community outreach programs, and in private practice. My diverse work and life experiences have taught me the benefits of artistic creativity as an integral part our lives and our world. I have witnessed and experienced first-hand how authentic transparency through self-revelation and self-expression can lead to personal growth, emotional wellness, and resilience.
I believe all human beings are intrinsically creative and need to express this creativity to live a balanced and fulfilling life. As the founder of Artspiration, LLC, my mission is to provide my clients with art experiences that help them tap into their most authentic selves and to provide spaces for healing.
I am a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist with the Art Therapy Credentials Board, and I received a Master's of Art degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University. I am actively involved in the Florida Art Therapy Association. I serve as their the Website Chair and sit on the Multicultural Committee. I have presented on the topics of self-care and emotional wellness through art-making at the various symposiums.
Over the past 10 years, I have worked in various settings including schools, shelters, psychiatric facilities, court programs, community outreach programs, and in private practice. My diverse work and life experiences have taught me the benefits of artistic creativity as an integral part our lives and our world. I have witnessed and experienced first-hand how authentic transparency through self-revelation and self-expression can lead to personal growth, emotional wellness, and resilience.
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For speaking engagement and workshop requests,
email Deanna at deanna@getartspired.com
email Deanna at deanna@getartspired.com