Often the folks who walk into my office are extremely bright and appear pulled together.
Their internal sense of self is much different than appearances, though. In their body, they might feel like a big head floating around, or like a shell, or weighted down in a suffocating way. All while attempting to function. That's really hard to do!
I believe every individual is different and therefore there is not one approach that fits all people and all challenges. Therapy is a puzzle of trying to understand the core issues that need to be addressed, finding out the clients goals and then helping the client uncover their strengths which they will use to overcome adversity.
Creative Arts Therapy Group practice in Oakland, CA serving ages 4 and up and offering in-person and telehealth art therapy services.
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