Expressive Arts Therapist Transformative Arts Educator Arts Program Consultant
In my work, I utilize expressive arts to support and help build strong and healthy communities. My practice focuses on using the power of creativity to create spaces of dialogue and action.
I accompany individuals and communities through various art forms- sewing, painting, acting, writing, music, and movement, so they can share their stories for personal healing and growth.
Current offerings
Online expressive art therapy sessions for individuals
In-person and online expressive arts therapy programs for communities.
What is Expressive Arts Therapy?
Expressive arts therapy combines the visual arts, movement, drama, music, writing, and other creative processes in a supportive setting to facilitate growth and healing of individuals and communities.
In expressive arts therapy the process of creation is emphasized rather than the final product. The expressive therapies accompany people in healing and empowerment through various forms of creative expression.
The therapist facilitates a space for the client to tap into their imagination, so they can examine their body, feelings, emotions, and thought process.
Individual Therapy
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In my individual therapy practice I use an intuitive client-centered approach following the clients’ emotional, cognitive, and somatic cues. I offer a flexible structure believing that the client is their own best expert, and given a safe and supportive environment, will intuitively find their way to their own inner resources.
I guide clients in using multiple senses to explore their inner and outer world through the experience and creation of different art forms. I help them communicate their feelings about the process and accomplishment of art making, and together, we use the creative process to highlight and analyze their struggles and issues. Both creativity and the imagination are essential in helping individuals process, flourish, and heal.
Expressive Arts Therapy Programs for Groups
Expressive Arts Therapy programs can be adapted to specific populations in a community.
I have implemented them in collaboration with schools, social service agencies, nonprofit organizations, community centers, shelters, and jails.
The programs run between 8-15 sessions, depending on the need of the community. They may be temporary or on-going. Please contact me for rates and detail information.
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Inquiries and How to Book
I am based in New York, US. Individual sessions are currently only offered remotely via zoom or google meets. Community expressive arts therapy programs are currently offered remotely and in-person. I am ready, willing, and able to travel in the US and abroad to offer these programs.
For detailed Information about programs, consultancy and rates please contact:
Laura Betancur at info@lauraexpressiveartstherapy.com
US Phone + 1(917) 822-7990
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