Vanessa Slotterback , Art Therapist, M.A.

My clients describe me as:

Warm and hopeful! My approach is client centered, incorporating CBT strategies, existential therapy, and trauma informed techniques.

Something to know about my approach is:

Art, in and of itself, can be healing, and I enjoy incorporating it into the sessions! I work with a wide range of art materials including colored pencils, crayons, markers, gel pens, charcoal, clay, paints and many more.

Together, we will:

When words elude us, art has the power to encompass an experience holistically. Art can be used in the sessions to enhance awareness, expression, processing, problem solving, well-being, and mindfulness.

I specialize in working with people who:

I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, intimate partner violence, PTSD, substance use, bipolar symptoms, schizophrenia, and memory difficulties at hospitals and outpatient agencies.

I became a therapist because:

I care deeply about how other's feel, think, and experience life. I consider myself to be highly empathic, compassionate, and honest.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I can provide art materials in order to incorporate art therapy into the sessions. The therapy rooms are comfortable, cozy, confidential, and clean.

More about me and my practice:

Art enables a person to tap into their senses, observe the progression of a piece, and witness the emotions and thoughts which arise from the image. If you enjoy being creative, making art, and/or are open to giving it a try, this may be a good fit.