Renee Folzenlogen

“Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that's mentionable can be more manageable..." Fred Rogers, You are Special, 1994, p.115. What is Art Therapy? Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that integrates creative arts with talk therapy to foster physical, mental and emotional well-being for individuals of all ages. Art making within a therapeutic relationship empowers us to make meaning of our experiences, to externalize difficult feelings, and to engage with them safely over time. Because trauma is held in the body, embodied or active modalities like the expressive arts can serve as a catalyst for change, starting with making a single mark on the page, a smudge of charcoal, or the first stroke of your paintbrush. Your work can be a springboard to talk about difficult things, or it can speak for itself. Art therapy typically adopts a process-oriented approach, requires no previous art making experience, and is appropriate for people of all ages. Regular sessions are typically 50 minutes, and materials are provided. To see if art therapy may be a good fit for you, contact me for a free phone consultation. I am a licensed professional counselor, writer, artist, and art therapist with over 25 years of experience in healthcare, arts, and education. Working from a person centered, existentially oriented approach, I'm passionate about supporting each person in their unique healing journey, creating a safe supportive space to tap into your own creativity, inner wisdom, insight, and joy. Focus areas include empowering individuals to cope with grief and loss, race related trauma, early childhood trauma, and life transitions. MA Counseling with art therapy specialization NJ LPC Licensed Professional Counselor NJ LPAT Licensed Professional Art Therapist ATR-BC Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist ATCS Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisor ACS Approved Clinical Supervisor As a cisgender female raised in a mixed heritage, bipartisan, interfaith home, I approach each person with respect for your individual journey and experience.