Accepting New Clients. Offering Video Sessions
408 West State Street
Ithaca, NY
Emily M Walsh, MA, LCAT, ATR
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
I earned my master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. (Naropa is a well-respected Buddhist-inspired university which focuses on contemplative education.) I am a registered Art Therapist and have my license (LCAT) to practice in New York.
In my career, I have worked in a variety of outpatient settings & previously ran the art therapy group at The Nutrition Center, which is The Upstate New York Eating Disorder Service's intensive outpatient program.
My approach is warm and person-centered. In therapy sessions, I actively use a range of techniques such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), mindfulness practices and in-the-moment body wisdom. I love working with a wide variety of people and presenting issues including life transitions, self-growth, anxiety, depression and trauma.
In my career, I have worked in a variety of outpatient settings & previously ran the art therapy group at The Nutrition Center, which is The Upstate New York Eating Disorder Service's intensive outpatient program.
My approach is warm and person-centered. In therapy sessions, I actively use a range of techniques such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), mindfulness practices and in-the-moment body wisdom. I love working with a wide variety of people and presenting issues including life transitions, self-growth, anxiety, depression and trauma.
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Services
Adults
I offer private counseling using talk and/or art therapy.
Curious but wary about using art materials? You have a lot of company.
We have many wounds from the idea that things (we) should look a certain way. Art Therapy isn't about making something nice to hang up: It's about making things that represent the REAL YOU - what you feel, who you are, what you've been through & what you want. The Art Therapy Studio is a place to begin to uncover old limiting beliefs & plot the course of your own unique path. Not being sure and lack of confidence are welcome, here. You can grow your courage by taking courageous steps in a supportive atmosphere.
As a therapist, my first job is to attend to the connection between us, ensuring you feel seen, heard & respected.
I'm a great fit if you are looking to:
Increase your emotional & relational intelligence; Discover authenticity & self-compassion; Get organizational & collaborative support for non-traditional employment; Find meaning through transitions (including grieving); Envision & enact integration of who you are into how you live your life.
*Use of art materials is never required. With a dual degree in counseling psychology and art therapy, I'm experienced and comfortable with a wide range of approaches in either.*
I offer private counseling using talk and/or art therapy.
Curious but wary about using art materials? You have a lot of company.
We have many wounds from the idea that things (we) should look a certain way. Art Therapy isn't about making something nice to hang up: It's about making things that represent the REAL YOU - what you feel, who you are, what you've been through & what you want. The Art Therapy Studio is a place to begin to uncover old limiting beliefs & plot the course of your own unique path. Not being sure and lack of confidence are welcome, here. You can grow your courage by taking courageous steps in a supportive atmosphere.
As a therapist, my first job is to attend to the connection between us, ensuring you feel seen, heard & respected.
I'm a great fit if you are looking to:
Increase your emotional & relational intelligence; Discover authenticity & self-compassion; Get organizational & collaborative support for non-traditional employment; Find meaning through transitions (including grieving); Envision & enact integration of who you are into how you live your life.
*Use of art materials is never required. With a dual degree in counseling psychology and art therapy, I'm experienced and comfortable with a wide range of approaches in either.*
Events
Continuing Education for Counselors. Short-term Skills Groups. Deepen your Creativity.
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Teens and their families
Young people often find it difficult to express themselves in a clinical setting. Making art sparks enthusiasm, feels "cool" ;) and can feel less threatening. The Art Therapy Studio is a colorful, welcoming space that is set up to make expression enticing. This means your teen is met where they feel comfortable and competent; which translates to a bright willingness to engage and a sense of enthusiasm for the task.
Adolescents face a unique set of needs based on the major physical and psychological tasks that take place at this age of growth. Developmentally appropriate self-expression is encouraged to help them understand and explore their behavioral issues and emerging identities through the art making process. Aligning strongly with both you as a parent and your teen, I work as a bridge between the concerns and values you convey and a teen's strong need for expression of independence and self.
I've worked with teens consistently since my very first internship, when I first fell in love with people of that age. That's 14 years of experience overall; 5 of which were specialized in working with only teens. This work is one of my greatest life loves. I am truly honored by building a trusting, working relationship with them.
Young people often find it difficult to express themselves in a clinical setting. Making art sparks enthusiasm, feels "cool" ;) and can feel less threatening. The Art Therapy Studio is a colorful, welcoming space that is set up to make expression enticing. This means your teen is met where they feel comfortable and competent; which translates to a bright willingness to engage and a sense of enthusiasm for the task.
Adolescents face a unique set of needs based on the major physical and psychological tasks that take place at this age of growth. Developmentally appropriate self-expression is encouraged to help them understand and explore their behavioral issues and emerging identities through the art making process. Aligning strongly with both you as a parent and your teen, I work as a bridge between the concerns and values you convey and a teen's strong need for expression of independence and self.
I've worked with teens consistently since my very first internship, when I first fell in love with people of that age. That's 14 years of experience overall; 5 of which were specialized in working with only teens. This work is one of my greatest life loves. I am truly honored by building a trusting, working relationship with them.
Art Therapists are Masters level mental health practitioners who in New York State are licensed under the same umbrella as Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors.
Just like other counselors Art Therapists must pass a board exam and acquire at least 1500 hours of supervised experience after graduating.
Art therapists specialize in the fields of counseling, psychology, human development, visual art and the creative process.