Individual or Family Art Therapy?
Individual Therapy
When we first meet, we talk about your issues and problems that you want to resolve. If you want your child/teen to receive therapy, during this first meeting, you are included together with your child or sometimes separately. Frequently this first meeting is 90 minutes long. Depending on your goal, we will meet individually or with family members. For example, if you feel depressed and have some unresolved issues impacting you, you may want to have individual therapy. The ongoing individual therapy is 50 minutes long. However, if you feel depressed and want to have more support from your family members, you may choose to have Family Therapy.
Family Therapy
This is a good way to work on your relational problems. You are likely trapped by ongoing and unproductive interaction with your family members. You will learn how to communicate better with your spouse, parents and children through Art Therapy. In Art Therapy, we can do individual art works within the family therapy or you can make joint projects, such as Family murals and sculptures, during which you will work on your issues. After resolving your relational problems, you will take a joint project to decorate your house, symbolizing your family unity and love. The family art therapy sessions are 50 or 90 minutes long. See the Counseling Page, if you are more interested in Family Counseling using your medical insurance.
Groups
Bring one or more of your friends with similar interests and issues to the studio. We can create a small group to have a group Art Therapy experience. The group session is 90 minutes long.
Several Art Therapy groups are now being formed such as:
- Asperger’s Friendship Groups
- Relaxing with Clay
- Youth Group Projects
- Open Art Therapy Workshop
- Anger Management
Cost
The cost of an Art Therapy session differs depending on the type of session. If you need to cancel, please contact me by phone at least 24 hours before the cancellation. Basic materials are included, but those will be shared by everybody else and restrictions are applied. You may also bring your own supplies. Several art supply stores are listed on the Links page. I accept checks and cash. Medical insurance is accepted for Counseling approach in both locations.I am a net work provider for Regence. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Premera, Life Wise, MSN and First Choice Health.
- Individual Art Therapy Sessions in Ballard Art Therapy Studio are $80 for 60 minutes and $110 for 90minutes. If you prefer art therapy/counseling in Ballard Art Therpay Studio using your insurance, I charge the fee of the counseling sessions.
- Group Sessions are $35 per person for 2 to 6 people and for 60 minutes. Minimum of one month (4 sessions).
- Family Art Therapy Sessions in Ballard Art therapy Studio are $110.00 per family for 90 minutes.
- The cost of Counseling Sessions in the North Gate Counseling Office and Ballard Art Therapy Studio is $105 for 50 minutes and $135 for 90 minutes sessions and is affected by your insurance coverage.
- Workshops will be developed according the group’s needs, usually a half day or full day. Mental health workers who use art in sessions can take an Art Therapy workshop to increase skills and confidence. Contact me to organize an Art Therapy workshop for school professionals, too.
Other Services and Fees
- Kiln Clay Firing – Bring your finished clay works and I will fire them for you. $50.00 per one firing. It takes up to 14 hours plus cooling down.
- Children’s Birthday Party – Up to six children may attend. Choose from tile making, pottery, painting a cup, and tempera painting. Activity is 60 minutes long. Please bring your own cakes, food, cups, and trays. You can use my studio another 60 minutes. Pricing starts at $150.
