Nature-based Art therapy

All sessions are held during class hours at the Riveredge Nature Center on Tuesdays.

Sessions are 30-45 minutes in duration and your child will have the ability to express and explore their thoughts and feelings through nature-based materials and activities. All sessions will be held outdoors, weather permitting.

Artwork is kept private and at times there may not be a physical product to keep or share, but rather lines in the dirt or rows of pebbles. Whether or not artwork is brought home, kept with me, or thrown away depends on whether the artwork is complete and what your child decides they are comfortable doing.

I always encourage your child to share and discuss topics covered in therapy with their caregivers. I also allow them to determine when and how they do this. If it is something I feel needs to be addressed in a timely manner, I give them the option of sharing on their own or having me help them share. I assure them that what is said in our sessions is private and I will always ask their permission first before sharing with their caregivers.

Private pay, sliding scale

I do not accept insurance in order to retain my autonomy as a professional as well as to protect you and your child’s privacy.

All information collected is private and protected by HIPAA law. As a private pay client, I am not required to diagnose or share you or your child’s private health information with any one or any entity unless mandated by child protective services.

Sessions are billed on a sliding scale basis of $50.00, $75.00, and $100.00 per session. Payments are due at the time of session. Debit, Credit, and HSA accepted. Vouchers may be available in certain circumstances. Please inquiry if necessary.

If you desire, a Superbill is available, upon request, for your use to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

purpose of counseling

Under no circumstances will I participate in court proceedings or mediate co-parenting disputes. My role is to provide your child a safe environment to express themselves and find meaning in their experiences. If I am put in a position of using their thoughts or feelings against them or one of their caregivers, their trust in me and all future therapists will be greatly diminished to the point of possibly not seeking help in the future.

That said, as a mandated reporter, any reports of neglect, sexual or physical abuse will be reported immediately to authorities with a follow-up to guardians on file.

If you feel you are in need of parenting or co-parenting support, please reach out to schedule an individual appointment. Adult sessions are virtual and follow the same private pay, sliding scale as your child’s sessions.