Creative blocks can stem from various sources—perfectionism, fear of criticism, emotional overwhelm, or disconnection from your purpose. Therapy addresses these underlying issues by:

• Providing a safe space to explore feelings of fear, doubt, and frustration

• Helping identify unexamined patterns or beliefs that may be inhibiting your creative flow

• Developing mindfulness techniques to quiet the inner critic

• Reconnecting with the guiding principles and meanings that drive your artistic work

• Building resilience so you can take inevitable setbacks in creative pursuits in stride

Rather than offering quick fixes, therapy helps you develop a balanced, more sustainable relationship with your creative process—one that acknowledges struggle as part of the journey while offering you support to work through blocks when they arise.

No, our therapy for artists is different from art therapy. While art therapy uses the creative process itself as the primary therapeutic tool (creating art during sessions to process emotions), our approach is primarily talk therapy that’s specifically tailored for people who identify as artists of any kind. Our therapists are trained in understanding the specific psychological needs of creative individuals, and while we may incorporate experiential techniques like psychodrama, journaling, or drawing to deepen the therapeutic process, these are not the central focus of our work.

Experiential therapy, unlike art therapy, uses a variety of practices to help you explore and engage with emotions in a different way. This might involve role-playing, expressive writing, or visual art activities to offer deeper insight and unique opportunities for meaning-making. While these methods involve creation, the focus isn’t on the artistic process or interpreting the art itself.

If you’re specifically interested in art therapy, where the art-making process is the primary focus of the work, we’d be happy to provide referrals to qualified art therapists.

Our practice welcomes creative professionals across all disciplines and mediums, and each of our therapists has a unique expertise and perspective in their work with artists.

Sapira has experience working with creatives like composers, writers, and visual artists who are often prone to introspection and melancholy.

Dr. Shaw also works with this population, as well as creative entrepreneurs like social media professionals and content creators. Both clinicians can help creatives navigate deeper emotional terrain and process existential questions.

Jaclyn draws on her lived experience as a musician in a marching band in her work with artists. She often incorporates music as part of her holistic therapy approach, along with other integrative practices like breathwork and mindful movement.

Whether you’re a working artist or someone who simply identifies as a creative, you’re welcome here.

Absolutely. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of our therapeutic practice, and we understand that privacy concerns are particularly important for those in the entertainment industry and the public eye. Here's how we protect your privacy:

• All session content is strictly confidential within the legal and ethical boundaries of mental health practice

• Our virtual platform is HIPAA-compliant to ensure digital security

• We never acknowledge our professional relationship with you without your explicit written permission

• We can discuss additional privacy measures based on your specific situation and visibility level

As mental health professionals, we are bound by both legal requirements and ethical standards regarding confidentiality. The only exceptions to confidentiality are mandated reporting situations involving imminent danger to yourself or others, or in rare cases of court orders—all of which we discuss thoroughly during your first session.

Your professional reputation and public image are important, and we're committed to providing a secure space where you can speak freely without concerns about privacy.