Individual therapy offers a supportive, confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences while working toward meaningful change. Individual therapy is tailored to help you manage anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life transitions with compassion and evidence-based care.

I work collaboratively with clients to better understand patterns that may be holding them back, build effective coping skills, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Sessions are grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based practices, and creative arts therapy, allowing therapy to meet you where you are — whether you prefer talking, creative expression, or a blend of both.

Children’s therapy can help kids and build healthy ways to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, school difficulties, family changes, and major life transitions. I offer in-person counseling designed specifically for children using age-appropriate, supportive approaches that help children feel safe, understood, and emotionally supported. Therapy can help children improve emotional regulation, confidence, communication skills, behavior, relationships, and overall well-being.

Art therapy is another highly effective modality frequently offered for children in therapy. Art therapy allows children to express thoughts and feelings through drawing, painting, storytelling, and other creative activities when words may feel difficult or overwhelming. Because children naturally communicate through creativity and play, art therapy can help them process emotions, trauma, anxiety, and stress in a safe and non-threatening way. It can also improve self-esteem, emotional awareness, communication, and problem-solving skills while helping children feel more in control and confident. Children do not need artistic talent to benefit from art therapy

Adolescence and young adulthood often be a time full of many changes and transitions. This can often be emotionally intense and overwhelming. Adolescent and young adult therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space for teens and young adults to explore their emotions, build coping skills, and develop a stronger sense of self during critical life stages.

At Sousa Creative Arts Therapy, I work with adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, and life transitions. Therapy is individualized to meet each client’s developmental needs and communication style, blending talk therapy with creative arts therapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients express themselves, build resilience, and feel more confident managing their emotions.

Art therapy is a creative and therapeutic approach that helps individuals express emotions, process experiences, and build insight through art-making within a supportive therapeutic relationship. Art therapy is offered to adults, adolescents, and young adults seeking a meaningful, nonjudgmental space for healing and personal growth.

Art therapy can be especially helpful for individuals who find it difficult to put their feelings into words or who want to explore emotions in a deeper, more embodied way. Sessions may include drawing, painting, collage, or other creative processes. No artistic experience is needed — the focus is on expression, not artistic skill.

General support groups provide a safe, welcoming space for individuals to connect with others, share experiences, and receive emotional support in a guided, therapeutic setting. Groups are designed for adults, adolescents, and young adults who are seeking connection, understanding, and practical coping tools while navigating life’s challenges.

Support groups offer the opportunity to feel less alone while learning from the shared experiences of others. Groups are facilitated by a licensed therapist and may incorporate discussion, mindfulness practices, coping skills, and creative expression to support emotional well-being. No prior group experience is necessary, and participation is always encouraged at a pace that feels comfortable. Groups are structured to promote safety, confidentiality, and respect, while fostering a sense of community and shared growth.

If you are looking for a therapist-led support group, I invite you to reach out to learn more about current or upcoming group offerings.