CREATIVE INTEGRATION ART THERAPY

EMILY TRUM ATR-BC, LPC, LCAT

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I believe that art is for everyone. Art making can support an integration of aspects of self for wholeness and healing. Art holds value in the process of creating, the resulting product or any range in between. Art therapy and counseling can provide a client an avenue to move forward towards building self-grown insight aided by an empathetic, nurturing therapeutic relationship. 

I have worked in a day treatment setting for children and teens, ran groups in residential setting for sexually exploited teens, worked in a clinic in two Portland public schools providing therapy to children throughout the school day and engaged in virtual telehealth sessions with children and families in clinic services during the pandemic.

During the pandemic i honed skills in virtual art therapy for ages 3-18 and play therapy with ages 3-10..

I have extensive experience with individual and family therapy with clients utilizing clinical counseling skills of a behavioral and psychodynamic nature depending on whether the client is needing to build skills or process an experience or both.

Aiding clients in the development of coping skills most often around emotional regulation, attention/focus, identification of trauma triggers with resulting reduction/ management of trauma symptoms and adaption of life skills for tasks of daily living.

Support pre-teens and teens in development of identity and self esteem. Additionally, when appropriate, working with family systems to increase positive communication and reduce conflict.

I utilize art therapy to support anxiety and/or depression management, increase or identify attachment, and tap into integrating unresolved experiences. I often use neuroscientific based art therapy techniques to support integration of self. 

anxiety management/reduction

depression management/reduction

play therapy for children

family system communication

increase personal identity 

increase self esteem

identifying life goals

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My Approach

I have a Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Clinical Counseling from Marylhurst University. My major coursework involved a well-rounded education in both clinical diagnostic practice and art therapy methodology based from historic platforms and evidence based practice that stem from neuroscientific development. 

My professional experience includes work at Morrison Child & Family Services for several years while earning my licenses. I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) and board certified art therapist (ATR-BC) 

I specialize in working with children, teens and family systems. 

Personally, I am an artist and animal lover. I create artwork to process my own experiences and engage in continuing to grow as a person on this adventure called life. I truly believe that art is for everyone and feel honored to live in a time where neuroscience and art are able to walk hand in hand. 

I offer both virtual or in person art therapy sessions located at Arte Soleil  5530 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97236.

The connection between client and therapist is an important aspect of what makes therapy effective, which is why I offer a FREE 20-minute phone consultation.

I accept credit cards for sessions with option of cash for in person payments at time of appointment. Super Bill options are available.

I am paneled with OHP insurance

85-minute Initial Intake Appointment - $200

55-minute Individual Therapy Session - $150

85-minute Individual Therapy Session - $200

same pricing for Family Therapy Sessions

$500 per hour for court appearances

If finances are a barrier to seeking support, please reach out. I do reserve availability for sliding scale payments.

Payment is due at the time of your appointment. 

Late cancellation and no-show fees do apply to cancellations within 48 hour range of the scheduled appointment

CONTACT INFORMATION

I am located in Portland, OR  offering virtual therapy and in person therapy in SE on 122nd. If you'd like to inquire about my engaging services please schedule a FREE 20-minute phone/video consultation with me to see if we are a good fit. I will respond to your inquiry within 1-2 business days.

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971-363-5383

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-Heraclitus

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Thank you for stopping by! Please note that I am currently operating with a waitlist for my clinical practice.

*If you are interested in self-paced creative wellness experiences, you may find those offerings her e . *

Portland Art Therapy

Art Therapist &

Licensed  Professional Counselor

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Are you looking for new ways to gain perspective and examine your life, access the healthiest version of yourself, and get in touch with your sources of inspiration and meaning?

If you're struggling to connect with your health, happiness, creativity and motivation, you don't have to go it alone. Life may feel overwhelming, chaotic, and difficult to navigate, but it doesn't have to be this way. 

Together, we can identify and address areas for change and growth while celebrating and nourishing your strengths, so that you feel clear, calm, and empowered.

Services & APproach

I provide individual therapy to those 18 years or older, currently via secure video sessions. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative, and sessions include time for art-making, creative writing, and/or building from any other creative outlets you may have.

While creative approaches are central to my work with clients, it's important to note that the methods I incorporate into my work are trauma-informed and evidence-based. Overall, my style is validating and supportive- I will also gently encourage you to challenge your own assumptions and beliefs when they may be making your life more difficult. 

Mental health is deeply personal and unique for each of us.  Together, we will develop a plan that is specific and unique to your goals, anchored in the latest research, and creates space for the full expression of your experiences. 

I'm available to work with those experiencing a range of strengths and challenges including: 

Major Life Transitions

Parenting Concerns

Caring for an Elderly Family Member

Emotional Toll of Helping & Healthcare Professions

Stress, Anxiety and Burnout

Creative Block/ Low Motivation

Sad Mood and Depression

Low Self-Esteem/ Self-Worth

Personal Empowerment

Career Changes

Competitive Environments & Athletic Performance

Relationship Difficulties & Establishing Boundaries  

What might make us a good fit?

Finding the right therapist for you is a big part of accessing and nourishing your healthiest self, and it's important that you feel empowered and safe in your choice of who you work with.   While there is no magic formula to determine whether a therapist and client will be a good fit, there are some characteristics of how I work that past clients have shared felt particularly helpful to them.

Incorporating art and creativity in the context of therapy is not about creating a masterpiece or finished product, but about engaging in the process as a tool for insight, self-awareness, and catharsis.  Worrying about how "good" the work looks can actually be counterproductive to the goals of therapy. Most of our lives are not perfect. The art doesn't have to be either. Sometimes, talking about painful topics can be overwhelming and disorienting, but externalizing thoughts and feelings through a creative medium allows you to process challenges with the cognitive, emotional, and sensorimotor areas of your brain, all at the same time. In short, things often seem more clear, connected, and contained.  

You don't need to be an artist or identify as creative for us to work well together, although creative process does allow for us to jointly examine aspects of your life in a new way. If you haven't felt that talking about things has been the most helpful, then working with creative elements may provide a fresh and inspiring perspective. Creative process can also bring moments of fun and joy into the the healing process, even and especially if we're working on areas of your life that are painful or challenging. If you have long hoped to bring more creativity into your life as part of your self-care routine, but felt stuck or unsure of how to activate that, my approach may also be particularly helpful. Working in tandem, we'll identify your areas of focus in therapy and breathe healing, creative energy into our work together. 

If you have a creative hobby, profession, or identity (in any medium) you may also feel that my approach feels especially supportive and helpful in comparison with traditional talk therapy approaches.  When you are steeped in creative ways of thinking, applying that approach to your own emotions, challenges, and areas of growth can be extremely powerful. If you are struggling professionally with burnout or other difficulties, then reconnecting with your creative purpose (separate from your work product and income) can help you access personal and professional clarity, calm, and meaning in your life. When you are not feeling your best mentally, emotionally, physically or spiritually, you may also have trouble tapping into your inspiration and creativity, which can be especially difficult if it is also a  source  of health for you. Together, we can revive or harness your creative energy towards empowering the change you want to see in your life.  

I offer free 30 minute consultations to prospective clients.

We'll use this time to discuss your needs, and if my approach might be a good fit. 

A BIT ABOUT ME

Drew Smith (she/her)

I'm a Licensed Certified Art Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. I've worked in many different community and clinical settings over the years, always to connect children, teens, adults, and seniors to the healing and life-giving energy of the creative process. 

I completed my Master's Degree in Art Therapy at The George Washington University, and strongly believe that taking a broad view of creativity as part of the healing process provides powerful and highly individualized opportunities for growth and insight. I have also completed trainings in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.

My work is firmly rooted in the understanding that individual health is deeply influenced by systems of power, oppression, culture, and heritage, which demand our active attention in all spaces, and especially in the context of therapy. 

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FEES & BILLING

45 Minute Individual Therapy Session: $145

55 Minute Individual Therapy Session: $170

75 Minute Individual Therapy Session: $190

All sessions are currently offered through secure video session. 

OHP CareOregon Clients: Please note that the process for covering sessions requires a prior-authorization, which I may request following an initial consultation.

For all other insurance carriers, I can generate a super bill that you may submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

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