Hey there! I’m Iz.
Children, Preteen
Adolescents
Young Adults
Professional Philosophy
I believe the creative process can mirror many aspects in our life we need to feel and witness in order to facilitate change. By finding the right formula that can integrate art and psychotherapy, with curiosity of the self, can open doors of the unconscious and consciousness. This can be an unfamiliar space but can be facilitated with guidance and support to understand more of the self and the “why’s” in life. To explore and reflect the areas of struggle, stuckness or flow in life. The materials are curated individually for the need at the moment. Finding the right formula for the individual is important. It is why I diversify my skills in many areas to adapt to those needs.
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance."
― Aristotle
Personal Background
I used art as a child to explore and escape the difficulties in life, only to find later on that this was art as therapy in progress. I integrate this practice in my life as a professional and a believer in the creative process. This has ignited my constant curiosity to explore different forms of art and therapy techniques to continually grow and adapt.
AREAS OF FOCUS
All of us here at START address the mental health areas of stress, trauma, and anxiety in our practice. We apply these three topics to unique, specific challenges that our clients are going through. I also offer specialized areas in the following areas:
Children and Adolescents
Art and mindfulness integrated within therapy sessions aids to provide a welcoming and less intimidating space for expression. CBT and ABA techniques are also utilized when necessary for positive mindset reframing and behavior recognition. Gestalt therapy is also used to stay present in sessions and develop self awareness. Many art materials are used to help with sublimating feeling and releasing what can be pint up in the nervous system.