Service

Creative art therapy.

For women and teens ages 15 and up: clay and ceramics, canvas painting, decorated rocks, memory and grief boxes, and creative journaling — a hands-on path toward healing, chosen to match your interests and goals.


Ann Marie Godines, MS LPC
Women & Teens 15+Creative Art Therapy
How This Helps

Sometimes healing begins with making something, not just talking.

Creative art approaches give women and teens a way to process feelings they don't yet have words for. Clay, painting, and hands-on projects create a natural bridge into conversation, without the pressure of sitting and talking directly about hard things.

Every project is chosen to match your interests and specific goals — there's no one-size-fits-all activity list. Grief, life transitions, big emotions, and family changes are all things creative work can help you move through, and it can be a gentle way to rediscover your voice and encourage healing.

  • Women & Teens, Ages 15 and Up
  • Individually Tailored Projects
  • Grief & Memory Work
  • Christian Integration, On Request
Who This Is For

Women and teens working through big feelings.

Women and teens processing grief or loss, adjusting to a divorce or family change, navigating anxiety or stress, rebuilding confidence, or simply needing a creative outlet for difficult emotions all benefit from this approach.

What A Session Looks Like

Sessions happen in a warm, welcoming space where you can choose from hands-on projects like clay, painting, or journaling. For teens, parents are kept informed as appropriate in a way that respects the teen's process and privacy.

Christian elements can be woven in on request, but the focus stays on what helps you feel safe, understood, and encouraged in your healing.

Project Types

Creative approaches we use

Chosen individually based on your interests and goals.

1

Clay & Ceramics

Hands-on sculpting that gives feelings a physical shape.

2

Canvas Painting

Open-ended painting projects for self-expression.

3

Memory & Grief Boxes

A tangible way to hold onto and process a loss.

4

Creative Journaling

Writing and drawing prompts for those who process best on the page.

Also offered: decorated rocks, seasonal and seashell art, and wood painting projects — whatever best fits you.
Why Choose This Practice

A gentle, tailored approach to healing through creativity.

Tailored to you

Projects are chosen around your specific interests and goals, not a fixed curriculum.

A gentle entry point

Making something together often opens the door to conversation more easily than talk therapy alone.

Warm, welcoming space

A quaint, cozy setting designed to put you at ease, not a clinical office.

Common Questions

Before your first session

What age range do you work with?

Women and teens ages 15 and up, through creative art approaches tailored to your interests and goals.

What if I don't like to talk about my feelings?

That's exactly what this approach is for. Creative projects give you a way to process and express what's going on without needing to talk directly about it right away.

Will I know what's happening in sessions?

For teens, parents are kept informed on progress in a way that still respects the teen's privacy and process. Adult clients' sessions are confidential.

Do you accept insurance for creative art therapy sessions?

Yes — United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and TriCare are accepted, along with credit card, Cash App, and a $75 private-pay rate.

Ready to get started?

Reach out to schedule an intake, or call directly if you have questions first.