About Us

Statement: Joan (she/her) believes in providing a safe and healing therapeutic space that encourages her clients to move forward confidently and enjoy their life’s journey. She embarks on this journey with her clients so they may look forward to moving on with their life being confident they that they will thrive and enjoy their life… Continue reading Joan Balcome

Cynthia Phaerion, BA Arts-based Mental Health Practitioner, Art Therapy Intern, DBT Trained Cynthia (she/they) became an art therapist because she has both experienced for herself and witnessed in others the immense power of creative work in a person’s journey of healing, self-discovery, and transformation. She strives to offer support, validation, and guidance to those embarking… Continue reading Cynthia Phaerion

Molly Em Swenson, MA LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I have worked in private practice for over 10 years serving clients ages 6 to 76 in my outpatient office, as well as providing intensive… Continue reading Molly Em Swenson

Maureen Springer, MA, LPCC, ATR   Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Art Therapist. Maureen (she/her) brings a relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach to the therapy process.  She works to develop a collaborative and supportive partnership with you and is committed to honoring the unique knowledge and lived experience each person brings to therapy. Maureen’s style… Continue reading Maureen Springer

Dana Erickson, MA, LPCC, LADC, ATR. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Registered Art Therapist. AIR Network Certified and DBT Intensive Training (Behavioral Tech). “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way, things I had no words for.”   ~Georgia O’Keefe~ Dana’s (she/her) core… Continue reading Dana Erickson

Lenaya Kerlin, MA, LPCC, ATR Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, School-based Art Therapy Coordinator, AIR Network Certified, DBT Intensive Training (Behavioral Tech), State Board Approved LPCC Supervision, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy trained. Lenaya (she/they) found her career of choice in Art Therapy after an off-hand comment by an instructor in undergrad whom, after hearing… Continue reading Lenaya Kerlin

Nick Howard, MA Mental Health Practitioner, Marriage and Family Therapist, DBT Trained Nick is passionate about creating a collaborative space of healing for individuals, couples, and families. He believes that his clients know the most about the struggles they are facing and that through dialogue, clients can uncover creative solutions and an understanding of their… Continue reading Nick Howard

Tara (she/her) joined the team in 2019 and is now the office manager at Art of Counseling.She provides office support to both therapists and clients: assisting with new client referrals, billing and insurance inquiries, and other administrative tasks.For new clients or referrals, contact Tara at the front desk and she will be happy to help… Continue reading Tara Livesay

Heather Matson, MA, LMFT, ATCS, ATR-BC. Owner, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Board Certified Registered Art Therapist. Board-approved LMFT, LPCC and Art Therapy Supervisor, AAMFT Supervisor, Certified Adaptive Internal Relational Network (AIR) Therapist and EMDR Trained. DBT Intensive Training (Behavioral Tech). Certificate for TeleMental Health from Zur Institute. El Duende Process Painting for Supervision Trained.… Continue reading Heather Matson

Juliana Thrall, MPS, LPCC, ATR-BC, CCTP. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Board Certified Registered Art Therapist and ATR Supervisor, Certified, Clinical Trauma Professional Board Certified, and Trained Adaptive Internal Relational Network (AIR) Therapist. Statement: Juliana incorporates art therapy, narrative techniques, and trauma informed practices into her therapeutic approach to facilitate a safe and trusting dynamic with her clients.… Continue reading Juliana Thrall

Anna Goldman, MA Mental Health Practitioner, Marriage and Family Therapist, DBT Trained “Art is to console those who are broken by life.” Vincent van Gogh Statement: Anna (she/her) works with individuals, families, and couples. She is passionate about holding a safe space for people to be their authentic selves and partnering on issues with a… Continue reading Anna Goldman

Taylor Osterud, MA, LPCC, ATR.     Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Register Art Therapist, Psychotherapist, Adaptive Internal Relation (AIR) Network trained therapist, and DBT Trained. Through the creative process, clients can gently uncover their truths. Taylor’s approach as a therapist is to promote insights that allow for self-compassion, confidence, and healing.  Taylor’s approach to therapy is… Continue reading Taylor Osterud

Nikki Witt, MA, LPCC, ATR-BC, ATCS Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Board Certified Registered Art Therapist. Board-approved LPCC Supervisor, Art Therapy Clinical Supervisor, Certified Adaptive Internal Relational Network (AIR) Therapist and EMDR Trained. Statement: Nikki (she/her) started making art to tell her story before she could talk. Most people did. She believes that everyone is an… Continue reading Nikki Witt

Merica (she/her) engages clients in a relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach to the therapy process.  She works to develop a collaborative and supportive partnership with her clients and is committed to honoring the knowledge and lived experience each person brings to therapy. Rooted in curiosity, Merica connects with people where they are using art therapy… Continue reading Merica Overcash-Thom

Keagan Van Eperen. MA. Arts-based Mental Health Practitioner, DBT trained Keagan (she/they) navigates her therapeutic approach around the Adlerian concept of, “every behavior has a purpose”- especially when working with the youth population. She predominantly works with youth and adolescents and believes in holding an authentic space for individuals to explore their own perspectives and… Continue reading Keagan Van Eperen

Heather Digolo, MA Arts-based Mental Health Practitioner and Life Coach. Heather is passionate about incorporating elements of nature, art and animals in her healing work with adolescents and adults. She believes that people are creative, resourceful and strive to be their best selves within the contexts that they interact with. Heather meets her clients where… Continue reading Heather Digolo