Art of Counseling

SoulCollage® & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Retreat - May 2026
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
You’re Invited!
We invite you into a space of healing, creativity, and connection. This group Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) retreat—hosted by Art of Counseling in collaboration with Dr. Becca Lenz, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-BC, PAT-C of Merkaba Integrative Psychiatry—is designed to help you slow down, tune inward, and experience the restorative power of community.
At Art of Counseling, we believe healing happens when we feel seen, supported, and connected. Alongside Becca’s clinical expertise and compassionate presence, this retreat combines the medicine of ketamine with grounding practices, creative exploration, and shared reflection. Together, we create space for insight, release, and renewal.
Whether you are a caregiver, therapist, healer, or simply someone longing for deeper self-understanding, this retreat offers a chance to pause, reconnect with yourself, and carry that clarity forward into your everyday life.
*this is a NON-RESIDENTIAL event
What you can expect:

SoulCollage® practices to support intention setting and integration.
Art therapy practices that support both preparation and integration of your experience.
Mind-body awareness through gentle movement, meditation, and somatic practices.
A supportive medicine session held within the safety of the community and skilled facilitation.
Opportunities for reflection through journaling, creative expression, and group dialogue.
Continued integration during an online circle the week after the retreat.

Schedule
Friday, May 15th @ 8:30 am–4:30 PM | In-person at Art of Counseling (group room 325)

Welcome and orientation
Introduction to SoulCollage®
Ancestral Archetypical Cards
Seasons Archetype Cards
Lunch Break (on own)
Card-making and Card readings
Preparation for medicine day
Community sharing

Saturday, May 16th @ 8:30 AM–3:30 PM | In-person at Art of Counseling (Gathering Ground Collective room 360)

Medical check-in
Morning grounding practices & community circle
Medicine session
Lunch break (provided)
Creative integration & movement activities
Closing circle

Thursday, May 21st @ 6 PM–7:30 PM | Virtual

Virtual integration circle

Cost & Registration
Retreat Cost
$650 per person (Early bird discount of $600 EXTENDED to April 16th!)
How to Register
To reserve your spot in the retreat, we invite you to purchase your ticket first. Once your ticket is secured, we’ll guide you through the remaining steps to prepare for the experience with care and intention.
After registering, please complete both of the following forms (linked below):

Retreat Registration Form
Medical Screening Questionnaire

These forms help our team and our medical partners ensure that Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is a supportive and appropriate fit, and allow us to prepare thoughtfully for your participation.
Once your forms are submitted:

A member of our team and Dr. Lenz with Merkaba Integrative Psychiatry will review them
If anything needs clarification or follow-up, we’ll reach out directly
Regardless, you’ll hear from us to connect about scheduling your medical intake with Dr. Lenz at Merkaba Integrative Psychiatry, which is the next step in the process

You’re welcome to complete the forms before or after purchasing your ticket, but we recommend completing them as soon as possible to keep things moving smoothly. If forms aren’t completed after registration, we will follow up with a gentle reminder.
We’re here to support you each step of the way.

Spring 2026 – Double Holotropic Breathwork™ Workshop
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
**Early Registration Discount ended on March 20th**
Join Midwest Breathwork and Art of Counseling for a Double Holotropic Breathwork™ workshop right here in St. Paul, MN, from the afternoon on Friday, April 17th, through the afternoon on Sunday, April 19th.
This non-residential workshop contains 4 breathwork sessions, allowing each participant the opportunity to experience ‘breathing’ and ‘sitting’ twice.
This transformative weekend offers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of your consciousness through supported breathwork sessions. Whether you’re new to Holotropic Breathwork™ or have previous experience, this workshop will provide you with the opportunity and space for deep self-exploration and healing. Don’t miss this chance to connect with yourself and others on a profound level in the heart of St. Paul.
Register for the event by visiting Midwest Breathwork’s website here: https://www.midwestbreathwork.com/events

This workshop fulfills virtual module requirements, for Holotropic Breathwork™ certification.

Below is the tentative schedule for the weekend:
Friday, April 17th

Opening Community Circle and Intro Talk
Breathwork Session # 1
Dinner Provided – Mandala Creation

Saturday, April 18th

Breathwork Session # 2
Lunch Provided – Mandala Creation
Breathwork Session # 3
Dinner Provided – Mandala Creation
Community Circle & Sharing

Sunday, April 19th

Breathwork Session # 4
Lunch Provided – Mandala Creation
Integration Practice & Closing Community Share

Process Painting Seminar – March 2026
2026-03-20 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
(Previously scheduled for 2/20/26, has since been rescheduled for 3/20/26)
When applying the concepts of El Duende Process Painting and Anchored Relational Method of Relational Autonomy and Relational Cohesion to self-as-therapist clinical practice, the vehicle for learning becomes the therapist’s relationship to a single canvas over time. The sequential layering of art materials fosters ongoing self-reflexivity through aesthetic attunement, Relational Resonance, and clinical intuition. This process provides a direct experience with internal reflective processing, aesthetically focused curiosity, and opportunities to explore internal and external relationships, often activating deep layers of professional and personal identity material and helping us fine-tune how we attune and attend to ourselves and clients.
The structure of process painting has three main activities:

Spontaneous painting
Complex reflective processing
Aesthetically focused attention to imagery appearing in the painting that parallels the clinical experience

This process offers numerous benefits including enhanced self-reflexivity, improved clinical intuition, and a deeper understanding of internal and external relationships. Engagement from Active Imagination, practicing and applying “neurology, development, dignity, resilience, and vulnerability inherent in all human beings.. supporting life-giving actions in line with values.” (Miller and Solon 2024)
Seminar Schedule:

8:30AM – 9AM: Orientate self to space & sign in
9AM: Seminar begins
12PM – 12:45PM: Lunch break (food not provided)
4PM: Seminar ends

Winter 2026 – Double Holotropic Breathwork™ Workshop
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
**Early Registration Discount ended January 1st**
Join Midwest Breathwork and Art of Counseling for a Double Holotropic Breathwork™ workshop right here in St. Paul, MN, from the afternoon on Friday, January 30th, through the afternoon on Sunday, February 1st.
This non-residential workshop contains 4 breathwork sessions, allowing each participant the opportunity to experience ‘breathing’ and ‘sitting’ twice.
This transformative weekend offers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of your consciousness through supported breathwork sessions. Whether you’re new to Holotropic Breathwork™ or have previous experience, this workshop will provide you with the opportunity and space for deep self-exploration and healing. Don’t miss this chance to connect with yourself and others on a profound level in the heart of St. Paul.
Register for the event by visiting Midwest Breathwork’s website here: https://www.midwestbreathwork.com/events

This workshop fulfills virtual module requirements, for Holotropic Breathwork™ certification.

Below is the tentative schedule for the weekend:
Friday, January 30th

Opening Community Circle and Intro Talk
Breathwork Session # 1
Dinner Provided – Mandala Creation

Saturday, January 31st

Breathwork Session # 2
Lunch Provided – Mandala Creation
Breathwork Session # 3
Dinner Provided – Mandala Creation
Community Circle & Sharing

Sunday, February 1st

Breathwork Session # 4
Lunch Provided – Mandala Creation
Integration Practice & Closing Community Share

Group Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Retreat - January 2026 Registration
2026-01-23 17:30 - 2026-01-24 16:30 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
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Group Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Retreat - January 2026
2026-01-23 17:30 - 2026-01-24 16:30 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
You’re invited!
We invite you into a space of healing, creativity, and connection. This group Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) retreat—hosted by Art of Counseling in collaboration with Dr. Becca Lenz, APRN, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AGNP-BC, PAT-C of Merkaba Integrative Psychiatry—is designed to help you slow down, tune inward, and experience the restorative power of community.
At Art of Counseling, we believe healing happens when we feel seen, supported, and connected. Alongside Becca’s clinical expertise and compassionate presence, this retreat combines the medicine of ketamine with grounding practices, creative exploration, and shared reflection. Together, we create space for insight, release, and renewal.
Whether you are a caregiver, therapist, healer, or simply someone longing for deeper self-understanding, this retreat offers a chance to pause, reconnect with yourself, and carry that clarity forward into your everyday life.
*this is a NON-RESIDENTIAL event
What you can expect:

Art therapy practices that support both preparation and integration of your experience.
Mind-body awareness through gentle movement, meditation, and somatic practices.
A supportive medicine session held within the safety of community and skilled facilitation.
Opportunities for reflection through journaling, creative expression, and group dialogue.
Continued integration during an online circle the week after the retreat.

Tentative Schedule
Friday, January 23rd (5:30PM–8:30PM | In-person at Art of Counseling)

Welcome and orientation
Creative intention-setting activity
Community sharing

Saturday, January 24th (8:30AM–4:30PM | In-person at Art of Counseling)

Morning grounding practices & community circle
Medicine session
Lunch break
Creative integration & movement activity
Closing circle

Thursday, January 29th (6:30PM–8:00PM | Online via Zoom)

Virtual integration circle

Registration & Cost
Retreat Cost: $600 per person.
Interested in joining us on this journey?We invite you to start by completing a short screening questionnaire. This allows our team to ensure that Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is a supportive and appropriate fit, and helps us prepare for your experience with care. Once your form is reviewed, we’ll send the link to complete your registration.
Begin Your Journey Here: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Retreat Screening Questionnaire

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film (Where the Wild Things Are) **CANCELLED**
2025-12-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
*EVENT CANCELLED*
Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film
A Monthly Community Event Blending Cinema, Connection, and Reflection
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month for Reel Reflections—a community-centered evening of film, guided conversation, and creative expression. Together, we’ll explore the art of storytelling through cinema and connect more deeply with ourselves and one another through intentional reflection and hands-on art making.
Each month’s screening takes place in our Wellness & Learning Center, just down the hall from our main offices on the 3rd floor of the Northwestern Building.

December Movie: Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
As we wrap up 2025, the next movie in our series is Where the Wild Things Are, a poetic exploration of childhood, imagination, and the aching desire to be seen, understood, and loved for who you really are.
After the movie, stay for a thoughtful group discussion and an open-ended art-making session inspired by the film’s core messages.

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:30 PM

Free popcorn while supplies last!
Tickets & Sliding Scale Pricing
We’re using an economic justice sliding scale inspired by the Green Bottle economic justice model, which encourages equitable access by allowing individuals to choose what they pay based on their resources. If you’re able to contribute more, it helps make this event accessible for others!
Adult Tickets:

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($15): Nurture your own growth while receiving support from the community.
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($20): Choose this rate if it feels comfortable for you. Covers the true cost and helps the event flourish.
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($25): Offers shade and support for others to grow alongside you.

Youth Tickets (for kids aged 12 and under):

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($7.50)
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($10)
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($12.50)

(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Each ticket—adult or youth—includes access to the film screening, guided reflection, and creative art-making session.
If you’re unsure which tier to choose, we invite you to read more about the Green Bottle model and select the option that feels fair based on your circumstances.

What to bring:

Something comfy to sit on (camp chair, cushion, meditation pillow, etc.)
A journal or sketchbook for reflection
Your favorite art materials to creatively respond

Check out the St. Paul Saints home game schedule to plan ahead for event parking and traffic. If there’s a game on the same day as this event, we encourage you to arrive early to make your visit stress-free.
You can also use SpotHero to explore nearby parking options and get an idea of current or future rates based on parking location. It’s a helpful tool if you’re planning ahead.
Explore the upcoming films in our series below:

Process Painting Seminar – November 2025
2025-11-14 08:30 - 16:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
When applying the concepts of El Duende Process Painting and Anchored Relational Method of Relational Autonomy and Relational Cohesion to self-as-therapist clinical practice, the vehicle for learning becomes the therapist’s relationship to a single canvas over time. The sequential layering of art materials fosters ongoing self-reflexivity through aesthetic attunement, Relational Resonance, and clinical intuition. This process provides a direct experience with internal reflective processing, aesthetically focused curiosity, and opportunities to explore internal and external relationships, often activating deep layers of professional and personal identity material and helping us fine-tune how we attune and attend to ourselves and clients.
The structure of process painting has three main activities:

Spontaneous painting
Complex reflective processing
Aesthetically focused attention to imagery appearing in the painting that parallels the clinical experience

This process offers numerous benefits including enhanced self-reflexivity, improved clinical intuition, and a deeper understanding of internal and external relationships. Engagement from Active Imagination, practicing and applying “neurology, development, dignity, resilience, and vulnerability inherent in all human beings.. supporting life-giving actions in line with values.” (Miller and Solon 2024)
Seminar Schedule:

8:30AM – 9AM: Orientate self to space & sign in
9AM: Seminar begins
12PM – 12:45PM: Lunch break (food not provided)
4PM: Seminar ends

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film (The Price of Milk) **CANCELLED**
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
*EVENT CANCELLED*
Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film
A Monthly Community Event Blending Cinema, Connection, and Reflection
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month for Reel Reflections—a community-centered evening of film, guided conversation, and creative expression. Together, we’ll explore the art of storytelling through cinema and connect more deeply with ourselves and one another through intentional reflection and hands-on art making.
Each month’s screening takes place in our Wellness & Learning Center, just down the hall from our main offices on the 3rd floor of the Northwestern Building.

November Movie Screening: The Price of Milk (2000)
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Next in our series is The Price of Milk, a whimsical and emotionally layered tale about love, risk, and the unpredictable logic of the heart.
After the movie, stay for a thoughtful group discussion and an open-ended art-making session inspired by the film’s core messages.

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:30 PM

Free popcorn while supplies last!
Tickets & Sliding Scale Pricing
We’re using an economic justice sliding scale inspired by the Green Bottle economic justice model, which encourages equitable access by allowing individuals to choose what they pay based on their resources. If you’re able to contribute more, it helps make this event accessible for others!

Adult Tickets:

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($15): Nurture your own growth while receiving support from the community.
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($20): Choose this rate if it feels comfortable for you. Covers the true cost and helps the event flourish.
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($25): Offers shade and support for others to grow alongside you.

Youth Tickets (for kids aged 12 and under):

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($7.50)
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($10)
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($12.50)

(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Each ticket—adult or youth—includes access to the film screening, guided reflection, and creative art-making session.
If you’re unsure which tier to choose, we invite you to read more about the Green Bottle model and select the option that feels fair based on your circumstances.

What to bring:

Something comfy to sit on (camp chair, cushion, meditation pillow, etc.)
A journal or sketchbook for reflection
Your favorite art materials to creatively respond

Check out the St. Paul Saints home game schedule to plan ahead for event parking and traffic. If there’s a game on the same day as this event, we encourage you to arrive early to make your visit stress-free.
You can also use SpotHero to explore nearby parking options and get an idea of current or future rates based on parking location. It’s a helpful tool if you’re planning ahead.
Explore the upcoming films in our series below:

Fall 2025 - Double Holotropic Breathwork™ Workshop
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Early Registration Discount Price of $550 ended 9/21/25.
Join Midwest Breathwork and Art of Counseling for a Double Holotropic Breathwork™ workshop right here in St. Paul, MN, from the afternoon on Friday, October 24th, through the afternoon on Sunday October 26th.
This non-residential workshop contains 4 breathwork sessions, allowing each participant the opportunity to experience ‘breathing’ and ‘sitting’ twice.
This transformative weekend offers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of your consciousness through supported breathwork sessions. Whether you’re new to Holotropic Breathwork™ or have previous experience, this workshop will provide you with the opportunity and space for deep self-exploration and healing. Don’t miss this chance to connect with yourself and others on a profound level in the heart of St. Paul.
Register for the event by visiting Midwest Breathwork’s website here: https://www.midwestbreathwork.com/events

This workshop fulfills virtual module requirements, for Holotropic Breathwork™ certification.

Below is the tentative schedule for the weekend:
Friday, October 24th

Opening Community Circle and Intro Talk
Breathwork Session # 1
Dinner Provided – Mandala Creation

Saturday, October 25th

Breathwork Session # 2
Lunch Provided – Mandala Creation
Breathwork Session # 3
Dinner Provided – Mandala Creation
Community Circle & Sharing

Sunday, October 26th

Breathwork Session # 4
Lunch Provided – Mandala Creation
Integration Practice & Closing Community Share

2025 St. Paul Fall Art Crawl: Open Canvas
2025-10-10 17:00 - 2025-10-11 20:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Join us as we participate in the Fall St. Paul Art Crawl!
Celebrate art, creativity, and community with Art of Counseling during the St. Paul Art Crawl!
Step into our space and enjoy a collection of artwork created by our providers, art therapists, and staff. This fall, our theme Open Canvas invites you to experience art as a living, evolving process. Contribute your own creativity to a community art piece that will take shape throughout the weekend, and explore how art connects us all.
In our Wellness and Learning Center, discover the return of the Artist Attic Sale—a rummage sale by artists, for artists. Browse affordable art supplies, books, frames, handmade goods, and unique treasures. Proceeds help support our Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Fund in partnership with Thank You Life, reducing financial barriers to life-changing care.
Reel Reflections Screenings
As part of our Reel Reflections series, we invite you to engage with film as both audience and creator. Creative reflection and art making are encouraged during the screenings — supplies will be available — followed by a reflective discussion to explore the film’s key themes together.

Thursday, October 9 | 6:30–8PM – Mad God (18+ only)A dark and surreal stop-motion masterpiece exploring chaos, destruction, and the shadows of the human psyche. Reflect on themes of dystopia, resilience, and the search for meaning within disorder.→ [Purchase tickets here]
Saturday, October 11 | 6:30PM – The Rocky Horror Picture Show (50th Anniversary)A cult classic celebrating self-expression, transformation, and the freedom to be authentic. Reflect on themes of identity, belonging, and liberation through art, performance, and community.→ This screening is free to attend — a chance to experience what Reel Reflections is all about!

Hours & Location
Friday, October 10 | 5–9PMSaturday, October 11 | 12–8PM275 4th Street E, Suite 301, St. Paul, MN 55101
We invite you to stop by, contribute to our community artwork, shop the attic, and enjoy thought-provoking films as part of this year’s Art Crawl experience. We’d love to see you there!
RSVP is encouraged!

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film (Mad God)
2025-10-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film
A Monthly Community Event Blending Cinema, Connection, and Reflection
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month for Reel Reflections—a community-centered evening of film, guided conversation, and creative expression. Together, we’ll explore the art of storytelling through cinema and connect more deeply with ourselves and one another through intentional reflection and hands-on art making.
Each month’s screening takes place in our Wellness & Learning Center, just down the hall from our main offices on the 3rd floor of the Northwestern Building.

October Movie Screening: Mad God (2021)
** MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Next in our series is Mad God, a haunting visual odyssey that confronts chaos, control, and the darker corners of the subconscious in a world unraveling at the seams.
After the movie, stay for a thoughtful group discussion and an open-ended art-making session inspired by the film’s core messages.

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:30 PM

Free popcorn while supplies last!
Tickets & Sliding Scale Pricing
We’re using an economic justice sliding scale inspired by the Green Bottle economic justice model, which encourages equitable access by allowing individuals to choose what they pay based on their resources. If you’re able to contribute more, it helps make this event accessible for others!

Adult Tickets:

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($15): Nurture your own growth while receiving support from the community.
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($20): Choose this rate if it feels comfortable for you. Covers the true cost and helps the event flourish.
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($25): Offers shade and support for others to grow alongside you.

Each ticket includes access to the film screening, guided reflection, and creative art-making session.
If you’re unsure which tier to choose, we invite you to read more about the Green Bottle model and select the option that feels fair based on your circumstances.

What to bring:

Something comfy to sit on (camp chair, cushion, meditation pillow, etc.)
A journal or sketchbook for reflection
Your favorite art materials to creatively respond

Check out the St. Paul Saints home game schedule to plan ahead for event parking and traffic. If there’s a game on the same day as this event, we encourage you to arrive early to make your visit stress-free.
You can also use SpotHero to explore nearby parking options and get an idea of current or future rates based on parking location. It’s a helpful tool if you’re planning ahead.
Explore the upcoming films in our series below:

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film (Marriage Story)
2025-09-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film
A Monthly Community Event Blending Cinema, Connection, and Reflection
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month for Reel Reflections—a community-centered evening of film, guided conversation, and creative expression. Together, we’ll explore the art of storytelling through cinema and connect more deeply with ourselves and one another through intentional reflection and hands-on art making.
Each month’s screening takes place in our Wellness & Learning Center, just down the hall from our main offices on the 3rd floor of the Northwestern Building.

September Movie Screening: Marriage Story (2019)
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Next in our series is Marriage Story, an intimate and raw portrait of love, loss, and the painful yet beautiful process of rediscovering oneself in the midst of heartbreak.
After the movie, stay for a thoughtful group discussion and an open-ended art-making session inspired by the film’s core messages.

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:30 PM

Free popcorn while supplies last!
Tickets & Sliding Scale Pricing
We’re using an economic justice sliding scale inspired by the Green Bottle economic justice model, which encourages equitable access by allowing individuals to choose what they pay based on their resources. If you’re able to contribute more, it helps make this event accessible for others!
Adult Tickets:

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($15): Nurture your own growth while receiving support from the community.
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($20): Choose this rate if it feels comfortable for you. Covers the true cost and helps the event flourish.
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($25): Offers shade and support for others to grow alongside you.

Youth Tickets (for kids aged 12 and under):

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($7.50)
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($10)
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($12.50)

(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Each ticket—adult or youth—includes access to the film screening, guided reflection, and creative art-making session.
If you’re unsure which tier to choose, we invite you to read more about the Green Bottle model and select the option that feels fair based on your circumstances.

What to bring:

Something comfy to sit on (camp chair, cushion, meditation pillow, etc.)
A journal or sketchbook for reflection
Your favorite art materials to creatively respond

Check out the St. Paul Saints home game schedule to plan ahead for event parking and traffic. If there’s a game on the same day as this event, we encourage you to arrive early to make your visit stress-free.
You can also use SpotHero to explore nearby parking options and get an idea of current or future rates based on parking location. It’s a helpful tool if you’re planning ahead.
Explore the upcoming films in our series below:

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film (Inside Out)
2025-08-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film
A Monthly Community Event Blending Cinema, Connection, and Reflection
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month for Reel Reflections—a community-centered evening of film, guided conversation, and creative expression. Together, we’ll explore the art of storytelling through cinema and connect more deeply with ourselves and one another through intentional reflection and hands-on art making.
Each month’s screening takes place in our Wellness & Learning Center, just down the hall from our main offices on the 3rd floor of the Northwestern Building.

August Movie Screening: Inside Out (2015)
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Next in our series is Inside Out, a family friendly but deeply thoughtful film that explores emotional growth, the importance of embracing all emotions, and the formation of core memories that shape one’s identity.
After the movie, stay for a thoughtful group discussion and an open-ended art-making session inspired by the film’s core messages.

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:30 PM

Free popcorn while supplies last!
Tickets & Sliding Scale Pricing
We’re using an economic justice sliding scale inspired by the Green Bottle economic justice model, which encourages equitable access by allowing individuals to choose what they pay based on their resources. If you’re able to contribute more, it helps make this event accessible for others!
Adult Tickets:

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($15): Nurture your own growth while receiving support from the community.
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($20): Choose this rate if it feels comfortable for you. Covers the true cost and helps the event flourish.
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($25): Offers shade and support for others to grow alongside you.

Youth Tickets (for kids aged 12 and under):

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($7.50)
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($10)
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($12.50)

(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Each ticket—adult or youth—includes access to the film screening, guided reflection, and creative art-making session.
If you’re unsure which tier to choose, we invite you to read more about the Green Bottle model and select the option that feels fair based on your circumstances.

What to bring:

Something comfy to sit on (camp chair, cushion, meditation pillow, etc.)
A journal or sketchbook for reflection
Your favorite art materials to creatively respond

Check out the St. Paul Saints home game schedule to plan ahead for event parking and traffic. If there’s a game on the same day as this event, we encourage you to arrive early to make your visit stress-free.
You can also use SpotHero to explore nearby parking options and get an idea of current or future rates based on parking location. It’s a helpful tool if you’re planning ahead.
Explore the upcoming films in our series below:

Summer 2025 - 3 Day Double Holotropic Breathwork Workshop - Twin Cities, MN
2025-07-25 12:30 - 2025-07-27 14:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Regular registration fee of $600 began July 1st, 2025.
Join Midwest Breathwork and Art of Counseling for a Double Holotropic Breathwork workshop right here in St. Paul, MN, from the afternoon on Friday, July 25th, through the afternoon on Sunday July 27th. This workshop contains 4 breathwork sessions, allowing each participant the opportunity to experience “breathing” and “sitting” twice. This transformative weekend offers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of your consciousness through supported breathwork sessions. Whether you’re new to Holotropic Breathwork or have previous experience, this workshop will provide you with the opportunity and space for deep self-exploration and healing. Don’t miss this chance to connect with yourself and others on a profound level in the heart of St. Paul.
See below for the full schedule:
Friday July 25th:

12:00pm Check-in
12:30pm Opening Circle and Holotropic Breathwork talk
2:45pm Breathwork #1
6:00pm-7:30pm Mandala creation and dinner
7:30pm-9:00pm Sharing circle

Saturday July 26th:

8:30am Arrival and check-in
9:00am-12pm Breathwork #2
12:00pm-1:30pm Mandala creation and lunch
2:00pm-5:00pm Breathwork #3
5:00pm-6:00pm Mandala creation and dinner
6:00pm-8:00pm Sharing circle

Sunday July 27th:

8:15am Arrival and check-in
8:30am Breathwork #4
11:15am-12:15pm Mandala creation and lunch
12:15-2:30pm Integration talk and closing circle

NOTE:
Early bird pricing of $550 was available through June 30th, 2025Standard registration of $600 began July 1st, 2025

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film (Mythic Journeys)
2025-07-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film
A Monthly Community Event Blending Cinema, Connection, and Reflection
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month for Reel Reflections—a community-centered evening of film, guided conversation, and creative expression. Together, we’ll explore the art of storytelling through cinema and connect more deeply with ourselves and one another through intentional reflection and hands-on art making.
Each month’s screening takes place in our Wellness & Learning Center, just down the hall from our main offices on the 3rd floor of the Northwestern Building.

July Movie Screening: Mythic Journeys (2009)
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Next in our series is Mythic Journeys, a thought-provoking documentary that explores the power of myth, the depth of the human psyche, and the timeless quest for meaning and transformation.
After the movie, stay for a thoughtful group discussion and an open-ended art-making session inspired by the film’s core messages.

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:30 PM

Free popcorn while supplies last!
Tickets & Sliding Scale Pricing
We’re using an economic justice sliding scale inspired by the Green Bottle economic justice model, which encourages equitable access by allowing individuals to choose what they pay based on their resources. If you’re able to contribute more, it helps make this event accessible for others!

Adult Tickets:

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($15): Nurture your own growth while receiving support from the community.
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($20): Choose this rate if it feels comfortable for you. Covers the true cost and helps the event flourish.
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($25): Offers shade and support for others to grow alongside you.

Youth Tickets (for kids aged 12 and under):

Tier 1 – Seed Ticket ($7.50)
Tier 2 – Bloom Ticket ($10)
Tier 3 – Canopy Ticket ($12.50)

(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Each ticket—adult or youth—includes access to the film screening, guided reflection, and creative art-making session.
If you’re unsure which tier to choose, we invite you to read more about the Green Bottle model and select the option that feels fair based on your circumstances.

What to bring:

Something comfy to sit on (camp chair, cushion, meditation pillow, etc.)
A journal or sketchbook for reflection
Your favorite art materials to creatively respond

Check out the St. Paul Saints home game schedule to plan ahead for event parking and traffic. If there’s a game on the same day as this event, we encourage you to arrive early to make your visit stress-free.
You can also use SpotHero to explore nearby parking options and get an idea of current or future rates based on parking location. It’s a helpful tool if you’re planning ahead.
Explore the upcoming films in our series below:

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film (Crip Camp)
2025-06-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film
A Monthly Community Event Blending Cinema and Connection
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month for Reel Reflections—a community-centered evening of film, guided conversation, and creative expression. Together, we’ll explore the art of storytelling through cinema and connect more deeply with ourselves and one another through intentional reflection and hands-on art making.
Each month’s screening takes place in our Wellness & Learning Center, just down the hall from our main offices on the 3rd floor of the Northwestern Building.

June Movie Screening: Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (2020) (WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR THE FALL – DATE TO BE DETERMINED)
Next in our series is Crip Camp, a powerful documentary that honors resilience, collective care, and the transformative strength of community.
After the movie, stay for a thoughtful group discussion and an open-ended art-making session inspired by the film’s core messages.

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:30 PM

Free popcorn while supplies last!
Tickets & Sliding Scale Pricing
We’re using an economic justice sliding scale inspired by the Green Bottle economic justice model, which encourages equitable access by allowing individuals to choose what they pay based on their resources. If you’re able to contribute more, it helps make this event accessible for others!
Adult Tickets:

Seed – $15 (Tier 1)

Nurture your own growth while receiving support from the community.

Bloom – $20 (Tier 2)

Choose this rate if it feels comfortable for you. Covers the true cost and helps the event flourish.

Canopy – $25 (Tier 3)

Offers shade and support for others to grow alongside you.

Youth Tickets (for kids under 12):

Seed – $7.50 (Tier 1)
Bloom – $10 (Tier 2)
Canopy – $12.50 (Tier 3)

(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Each ticket—adult or youth—includes access to the film screening, guided reflection, and creative art-making session.
If you’re unsure which tier to choose, we invite you to read more about the Green Bottle model and select the option that feels fair based on your circumstances.

What to bring:

Something comfy to sit on (camp chair, cushion, meditation pillow, etc.)
A journal or sketchbook for reflection
Your favorite art materials to creatively respond

Check out the St. Paul Saints home game schedule to plan ahead for event parking and traffic. If there’s a game on the same day as this event, we encourage you to arrive early to make your visit stress-free.
You can also use SpotHero to explore nearby parking options and get an idea of current or future rates based on parking location. It’s a helpful tool if you’re planning ahead.
Explore the upcoming films in our series below:

We can’t wait to see you!

Together We Game (8 Week Therapy Group)
2025-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Together We Game is a therapy group designed for neurodivergent identifying women and non-binary adults aged 21+. Through play, creative expression, and shared experience, this group offers a supportive and engaging space to ease isolation and build meaningful relationships. Participants will explore expressive arts and collaborative games as tools for connection, self-discovery, and fun.
This group offers the opportunity to:

Explore creativity
Connect with like-minded individuals
Build a sense of belonging and community
Play!

When: Every Monday from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM for 8 weeks (starting June 2nd, 2025)
Where: Art of Counseling, 275 4th St E, Suite 301, St. Paul, MN 55101
Pre-registration is required. If you’re interested in joining, email juliana@artofcounselingstpaul.com
This group will be co-facilitated by Juliana Thrall, MPS, LPCC, ATR-BC, and Shelley Parker, M. Ed.
We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare, and can offer a sliding fee scale for those paying out-of-pocket.

Art of Counseling is in network with the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Plus, UCare, Hennepin Health Plan, Medica, Medicaid of MN (MA), Medicare, South Country Health Alliance, Aetna, Health Partners/Health Partners PMAP, Cigna, PrimeWest, TriWest, and United Healthcare.
Please note that there may be some narrow/limited networks within these insurance companies, and we may not be in-network with those plans. We recommend calling your insurance to make sure Art of Counseling is considered in-network with your particular plan.

Unveiling the Golden Shadow: Active Imagination, Art Therapy, and the Power of Symbolism
2025-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
In this 4-hour workshop, we will explore the interplay between active imagination, art therapy, and the power of symbolism. Drawing from Jungian and post-Jungian art therapy traditions, participants will engage in art-making and writing focusing on symbolism and metaphor to access the unconscious and cultivate a dialogue with the images that emerge. Further integrating Janie Rhyne’s Gestalt-based approach to “dialogue between art and Self,” and James Hillman’s call to “stick with the image,” we will learn to trust the creative process as a path to insight and transformation. Through guided exercises, participants will discover how the “golden shadow” reveals personal mythopoetic identity—our unique, soul-centered place in the web of life. This experiential training invites clinicians to deepen their therapeutic practice by facilitating symbolic exploration, expanding perception, and uncovering the heart of the matter in both art and self.
Participants will be able to:

Identify 2 essential components post-Jungian active imagination work engaged through integrative art therapy.
Apply 2 properties of artistic language, symbolism, and metaphor using visual media and writing.
State 1 or more ways to employ metaphor discovery to build clinical interventions relevant to client needs.

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film (The Wild Robot)
2025-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film
A Monthly Community Event Blending Cinema and Connection
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month for Reel Reflections—a community-centered evening of film, guided conversation, and creative expression. Together, we’ll explore the art of storytelling through cinema and connect more deeply with ourselves and one another through intentional reflection and hands-on art making.
Each month’s screening takes place in our Wellness & Learning Center, just down the hall from our main offices on the 3rd floor of the Northwestern Building.

May Kick-Off Event: The Wild Robot (2024)Thursday, May 8th
Our series begins with The Wild Robot, a heartwarming animated film that explores themes of compassion, belonging, and chosen family.
After the movie, stay for a thoughtful group discussion and an open-ended art-making session inspired by the film’s core messages.

Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Movie Starts: 6:30 PM

Free popcorn while supplies last!
Tickets & Sliding Scale Pricing
We’re using an economic justice sliding scale inspired by the Green Bottle economic justice model, which encourages equitable access by allowing individuals to choose what they pay based on their resources. If you’re able to contribute more, it helps make this event accessible for others!
Adult Tickets:

Seed – $15 (Tier 1)

Nurture your own growth while receiving support from the community.

Bloom – $20 (Tier 2)

Choose this rate if it feels comfortable for you. Covers the true cost and helps the event flourish.

Canopy – $25 (Tier 3)

Offers shade and support for others to grow alongside you.

Youth Tickets (for kids under 12):

Seed – $7.50 (Tier 1)
Bloom – $10 (Tier 2)
Canopy – $12.50 (Tier 3)

(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Each ticket—adult or youth—includes access to the film screening, guided reflection, and creative art-making session.
If you’re unsure which tier to choose, we invite you to read more about the Green Bottle model and select the option that feels fair based on your circumstances.

What to bring:

Something comfy to sit on (camp chair, cushion, meditation pillow, etc.)
A journal or sketchbook for reflection
Your favorite art materials to creatively respond

This is just the beginning—explore the upcoming films in our series below

We can’t wait to see you!

St. Paul Spring Art Crawl, 'Reflections of the Self' Art Show, Artist Attic Sale, and Upcoming Cinema Series Teaser!
2025-04-25 17:00 - 2025-04-26 20:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Join us in admiring the power of art and community during St. Paul’s Spring Art Crawl!
Step into our waiting room and experience a fresh collection of artwork created by members of our staff and Mental Health Professionals, Art Therapists, and Expressive Arts Therapists at Art of Counseling. This new collection, titled Reflections of the Self: Art and Inner Harmony will include artwork that explores the many facets of the self and the internal harmony that comes from embracing each part to better understand one’s inner relationship.
In our Wellness and Learning Center, discover the Artist Attic Sale—a rummage sale by artists, for artists. Browse artwork, handmade goods, art supplies, used studio gear, books, and more. A portion of proceeds supports our Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Fund, created in partnership with Thank You Life, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, to help reduce the financial barrier to life-changing psychedelic-assisted therapy.
PLUS enjoy a teaser of our upcoming “Cinema Series” before our official kick-off on May 8th! Saturday, April 26th, only, join us for a free screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox at 1 PM & 4 PM, followed by an opportunity to reflect and respond through art making and creative expression (supplies will be provided). Bring a comfy seat and enjoy some popcorn while supplies last.
Art of Counseling will be open to visitors during the hours listed below. Come and spend some time with us to contemplate the art in our Reflections of the Self Art Show, find treasures at our Artist Attic Sale, and enjoy the wonderful world of Fantastic Mr. Fox before you go! We’d love to see you there!
*RSVP IS ENCOURAGED*
Art of Counseling Art Crawl Hours
Friday, April 25th: 5pm-10pm
Saturday, April 26th: 12pm-8pm

Process Painting Seminar - April 2025
2025-04-11 08:30 - 16:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
When applying the concepts of El Duende Process Painting and Anchored Relational Method of Relational Autonomy and Relational Cohesion to self-as-therapist clinical practice, the vehicle for learning becomes the therapist’s relationship to a single canvas over time. The sequential layering of art materials fosters ongoing self-reflexivity through aesthetic attunement, Relational Resonance, and clinical intuition. This process provides a direct experience with internal reflective processing, aesthetically focused curiosity, and opportunities to explore internal and external relationships, often activating deep layers of professional and personal identity material and helping us fine-tune how we attune and attend to ourselves and clients.
The structure of process painting has three main activities: (a) spontaneous painting, (b) complex reflective processing, and (c) aesthetically focused attention to imagery appearing in the painting that parallels the clinical experience, which offers numerous benefits. These include enhanced self-reflexivity, improved clinical intuition, and a deeper understanding of internal and external relationships. Engagement from Active Imagination, practicing and applying “neurology, development, dignity, resilience, and vulnerability inherent in all human beings.. supporting life-giving actions in line with values.” (Miller and Solon 2024)
Seminar Schedule:

8:30 – 9 am, Orientate self to space and sign in
9 am, Seminar begins
12 – 12:45, Lunch on your own
3:45, Seminar ends

Spring 2025 - 3 Day Workshop - Twin Cities, MN
2025-03-14 17:30 - 2025-03-16 12:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
Join us for a community-based Holotropic Breathwork workshop in St. Paul, MN, from Friday, March 14th, through Sunday March 16th. This transformative weekend offers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of your consciousness through guided breathwork sessions, set in a supportive and nurturing environment. Whether you’re new to Holotropic Breathwork or have previous experience, this workshop will provide you with the tools and space needed for deep self-exploration and healing. Don’t miss this chance to connect with yourself and others on a profound level in the heart of St. Paul.
This is a non-residential workshop, and below is our tentative schedule:
Friday, March 14th

Registration
Opening Circle and Intro Talk

Saturday, March 15th

Morning Breathwork session & personal integration
Lunch Provided
Afternoon Breathwork session & personal integration
Dinner Provided
Community Circle

Sunday, March 16th

Closing Community Circle
Integration Talk

Expressive Arts Trauma Processing Group
2025-02-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
This 10-session therapy group will create a space for processing the impacts of relational traumas on ourselves and our lives through expressive art-making and supportive reflection. You do not need to be an ‘artist’ to participate, as the creative work we do will center the process, expression, witnessing, and connection that art-making allows us to engage with.

This group is intended for those who have already done some therapeutic work regarding their trauma histories in an individual therapy setting. The focus will be on exploring the ways that past traumas continue to show up in our lives and our relationships, in connection with others with similar experiences.

This iteration of the group is specifically for female-identified adults, to allow for greater shared experiences among participants regarding the impact of particular cultural expectations and dynamics on their unique identities and experiences. Those interested in joining, or wanting to express interest in a similar group catered to different needs or identities, should complete the questionnaire below; we will reach out for a follow-up interview or to offer alternative resources.

Tuesday, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
February 18 – April 22, 2025

Pre-registration is required Click Here

This group will be co-facilitated by art therapists Leah Fargo, MA, and Cynthia Phaerion, MS.
We accept most insurance as well as out-of-pocket payment.

Process Painting Seminar - Jan 2025
2025-01-31 08:30 - 16:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Group Day-long Retreat
2024-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Art of Counseling, 275 4th Street East, St. Paul, 55101, United States
The Institute for Integrative Therapies KAP group retreat offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and expansion, enhanced by the synergy of shared experiences and collective intention. By engaging in this multi-dimensional experience together, we create a supportive environment that fosters deep healing, personal insights, and transformative growth. The group dynamic adds layers of richness to the individual journey, creating a tapestry of shared wisdom and mutual care.
This retreat is particularly well-suited for those in caring professions, such as therapists, coaches, healthcare providers, and wellness professionals.
We look forward to accompanying you!
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Holotropic Breathwork Workshop
2024-11-01 17:00 - 2024-11-03 12:00 | Midwest Breathwork, Lowertown, St Paul, MN, United States
Explore your inner healing wisdom.
Move toward wholeness and transformation.
Integrate with mandala creation and community sharing.

FRIDAY NOV 1
5PM–9PM
SATURDAY NOV 2
8:30AM–8:30PM
SUNDAY NOV 3
9AM-12PM
