Emily describes art therapy as a form of psychotherapy that focuses on participation in different creative processes to foster self-discovery and holistic wellness.

Emily will provide you with creative project ideas tailored to your unique goals in therapy.

The process of art therapy can provide you with the opportunity to explore, identify, and express your thoughts, feelings, emotions, experiences, and needs in a non-judgmental space, learn about mindfulness, explore your identity, explore your subconscious and unconscious mind, connect with your inner child, and so much more.

You will need a device with a camera, microphone, internet connection, and something to get creative with. Art therapy does require the use of creative materials. It will be your decision if you’d like to purchase any specific art materials. Emily will never ask you to purchase expensive art materials, but will provide suggestions for simple art materials to have on hand.

A strong internet connection, a device with a microphone and camera, and privacy are necessary for effective virtual therapy.

Therapy sessions will be conducted through a secure HIPPA-compliant platform provided by Emily. All virtual communications from Emily will be encrypted for your privacy.

Art therapy could be right for you if you have difficulty expressing or verbalizing your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experiences. Art therapy allows people to explore deeper and release more than traditional talk therapy through the experience of creative emotional exploration and self-expression. This process of exploration and self-discovery can help you better understand your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experiences.

No experience with artmaking is needed to participate in art therapy. Emily likes to focus more on the process of creative self-expression than the final product you create. Emily will provide you with different creative and artistic activities tailored to your specific needs and goals in art therapy.

Whatever you want!

Emily loves to enhance your personalized experience in art therapy by exploring your creative interests.

Emily will never require you to purchase expensive or specific art materials, but here are some suggestions for simple art materials to have on hand:

• A sketchbook specifically for art therapy.

• Pencils, colored pencils, pens, markers.

• Charcoal, chalk pastels, oil pastels.

• Watercolors, acrylic paint.

• Glue and scissors.

• Magazines and other collage materials of choice.

• Yarn, string, beads.

• Camera.

Nope!

Emily is also trained in traditional talk therapy.

Even if you’re seeking art therapy, we do not have to make art in every meeting.

Emily is a licensed clinical professional art therapist (LCPAT) and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who specializes in treating anxiety.

Emily has Master’s level training in art psychotherapy and counseling.

Emily has experience working with diverse populations through community-based and outpatient services.

Yes, I am an out-of-network provider.

Because of the systematic restraints associated with being paneled with insurance companies, I choose to prioritize the quality of the care I provide to clients without being bound to the unrealistic restrictions that direct contracts with insurance companies enforce. By being an out-of-network provider, I can provide better quality care to my clients and personalize their treatment plans in effective and realistic ways.

I do not bill insurance directly, but I can offer you the necessary documentation and guidance for you to receive potential reimbursement from your insurance company.

Being an out-of-network provider also allows me to experience a healthier work-life balance and engage in the volunteer and pro-bono work that is needed in our community.

Emily also offers sliding scale for a limited number of clients.

Good faith estimates will be provided for all clients.

Out-of-network benefits refer to the coverage provided by health insurance plans for care received from providers who do not take the plan. Out-of-network providers are not contracted with the insurance company to receive payments at a negotiated rate. PPO plans include out-of-network benefits, but you may pay more of the cost than you would for in-network care. If you have out-of-network benefits, you can see licensed mental health professionals, and your plan will reimburse you for a portion of the cost.

1) Do I have out-of-network mental health insurance benefits for virtual counseling or art therapy?

2) What is my out-of-network deductible?

3) How much of my out-of-network coverage has already been met?

4) What is my reimbursement rate?

5) What is my policy period?

6) Does my plan have limitations on the number of therapy meetings I can attend per calendar year?

7) What is my coinsurance or copay?

8) How do I submit for reimbursement?

9) How long do I have to submit my superbill?

Emily will be happy to walk through this process with you! Emily can also offer you resources to make this process easier for you. Feel free to reach out using the contact form if you have any questions or concerns.

Some people decide to opt out of using their out-of-network benefits for the following reasons.

Insurance companies only pay for services that are “medically necessary”. This means your clinician must submit your documented diagnosis to your insurance company proving that it impacts your health and functionality on a daily basis. This also means that your treatment will become a pre-existing condition on your record.

Not everyone who wants to utilize therapy has a mental health diagnosis, wants a mental health diagnosis, or wants their diagnosis to be on their record.

Emily believes that therapy is for everyone.

Good faith estimates will be provided to those who choose to opt out of insurance and those who choose to use ONN benefits.