In Her Honor
Access Fund
Because healing through creativity shouldn't depend on your bank account.
The In Her Honor Access Fund was created to celebrate the life and legacy of Kelsey Pokalsky, a gifted music therapist whose compassion, creativity, and deep commitment to community continue to inspire everything we do at START.
This fund exists for one reason: to make sure that cost isn't the thing standing between someone and the support they need.
Whether you're uninsured, choosing to waive your insurance benefits, or just in a season where things are tight, this fund helps bridge the gap so you can access creative arts therapy without carrying the full financial weight alone.
100% of what is raised through the In Her Honor Access Fund goes directly toward therapy services and community-based programming. Every dollar funds care.
Support from this fund can be applied toward a range of creative arts therapy services at START, including:
Individual & Group Art Therapy
Dance/ Movement Therapy
Clinical Intake & Evaluation Sessions
Music Therapy
Therapeutic Workshops & Groups
(when facilitated by licensed clinicians with a clinical or trauma-informed goal)
Awards typically cover up to 12 individual weekly sessions or may be applied as partial assistance to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for therapeutic workshops or groups.
No money is ever given directly to recipients. All support is applied as credit toward services delivered by licensed clinicians at START.
Drama Therapy
Support from this fund can be applied toward a range of creative arts therapy services at START, including:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) for exploring different parts of yourself
Creative Arts Therapy (Art, Dance & Movement, Drama, Music, Writing)
EMDR & Trauma-Informed Care for processing difficult experiences
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for challenging patterns
Narrative Therapy for rewriting your story with intention
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and distress tolerance
What Makes Us Different
We use creativity as the language of healing.
Whether through painting, music, movement, performance, or writing, we help you express what words alone can't capture.
We show up as real humans.
You won't find clinical distance here. We bring empathy, authenticity, and our whole selves to the therapeutic relationship.
We personalize everything.
Your treatment isn't one-size-fits-all. We match you with therapists who specialize in your specific needs.
We build community.
Through in-person community experiences, events, and creative projects, we foster connection beyond the therapy room.
Our Specialties
Processing difficult experiences and building resilience through creative expression
Anxiety →
Learning to manage worry, fear, and panic in ways that feel grounding and sustainable
Neurodiversity Affirming Support →
Honoring how your brain works and helping you thrive on your own terms
Honoring what you've lost while finding ways to carry it forward with you
Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health →
Supporting new and expecting parents through the emotional challenges of pregnancy, birth, and beyond
Celebrating identity, navigating transitions, and creating spaces where you truly belong
Managing anger, depression, overwhelm, and the ups and downs of being human
Finding light in the darkness and reconnecting with what makes life feel worth living
Understanding the root of your anger and learning healthier ways to express and release it
Kelsey believed in the healing power of creativity and making care accessible to everyone. This fund continues her legacy.
If cost has been the thing stopping you from getting support, let us help you start.