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Building a therapeutic community where creativity and healing meet. Come grow with us in West Islip, NY.
Who is START Creative Arts Therapy?
START Creative Arts Therapy Services is an online therapy practice founded by Dina Palma in March 2020.
We offer in-person and virtual therapy options for children, teens, and adults in New York state, specializing in stress, trauma, and anxiety restorative treatments.
→ Our approach is bold, honest, and relational.
We believe in breaking stigmas and exposing rules that don't work in and between therapists. We use creative expression, music, movement, drama, and traditional talk therapy to help clients process emotions and reconnect with themselves in ways traditional talk therapy may not immediately allow.
We cherish community and community spaces as vibrant hubs for gathering, creating, moving, storytelling, celebrating uniqueness, gaining inspiration, fostering a sense of belonging, and thriving together.
We recently became approved by NY as a CEU provider for LCATs.
Why You Should Join Us
You'll do work that matters.
At START, creativity becomes a lifeline. Whether someone is working through grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression, engaging in creative activities allows them to process and express emotions in ways traditional talk therapy may not immediately allow. You'll witness people discover parts of themselves they didn't know existed.
You'll be supported.
We offer clinical supervision, consultation, and a collaborative environment where your voice matters. We value your expertise and your humanity equally.
You'll grow alongside your clients.
We believe therapists are human too. We experience vicarious resilience. We learn. We're inspired. The creative process has allowed us to express emotions, process experiences, and reconnect with ourselves and others.
You'll be part of something bigger.
We're not just colleagues. We're a crew, a village. You'll have a sense of belonging just as you are and who you're growing into.
You'll have flexibility.
We offer both in-person and online therapy options, and we understand that life requires balance.
Who Should Apply
We're looking for licensed mental health practitioners who:
Hold active NY licensure (LCAT, ATR-BC, or similar)
Are passionate about creative arts therapy and expressive modalities
Value community, connection, and collaboration
Want to work with individuals navigating stress, trauma, anxiety, mood regulation, family dynamics, parenting challenges, LGBTQ+ identity development, and life transitions
Are comfortable with telehealth and/or in-person sessions
Align with our approach: approachable but informative, relatable without disclosing, bold and honest, warm and soft
→ Specialties we particularly value:
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Mood & Emotion Regulation
Trauma-Informed Care
Family Systems & Parenting
Creative Arts Therapy Modalities (Art, Music, Drama, Movement)
Available Positions
We're always looking for passionate therapists to join our community. While we may not have open positions at this exact moment, we'd love to hear from you.
→ Reach Out
We encourage you to reach out. Send your resume, a bit about your story, and what draws you to START Creative Arts Therapy Services to support@startcreativearts.com.
When positions become available, we'll be in touch. And who knows? Sometimes the right person creates the right opportunity.
Ready to START Something New?
Your path to meaningful work can start here. Let's build something together.