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Subterranean
Clay Art Therapy
Clay is an ancient medium that can create functional pieces such as bowls, plates, and cups. It can create symbolic pieces as well such as sculpture and statuary.
Research shows some therapeutic effects of clay can release energy and tension, providing and channeling sensation, evoking emotion, and regulating emotion through the creation of form. Additionally, the clay used in art therapy helps participants develop cognitive skills for increased problem-solving and creating meaningful symbolic forms.
I believe in the wholeness of individuals, and all parts of us create who we are. I believe that people create their own meaning, I believe people are good. I believe people can change, one decision at a time.
In clay art therapy, the client chooses the pace. I meet your where you are at and walk with you through your journey.
My approach blends motivational interviewing, solution focused, existential, and of course art-based modalities.
I work with people with including folks with adjustment disorders, grief, anxiety, substance use disorders, relationship issues, ADHD, personality disorders, psychotic disorders. Clay art therapy allows for immersion in the media of clay, physical connection with earth. A typical intake session would include talking through the reason they are choosing therapy - what the current stressor or problem there is to work on, collecting some background information, demonstrating a few types of clay interventions we could work on, and talking while we create clay art together. Some people want to throw on the wheel during their therapy sessions, other people want to build things with their hands. Some people wish to create sculptures or totems. The possibilities are endless. Clay art therapy at Subterranean includes pottery and clay instruction as desired from the client. Subterranean is an inclusive and affirming space. Looking forward to meeting you.
Scheduling and sessions
Because of the nature of pottery, our clay art therapy sessions will be 90 minutes each. This will allow us time to connect, create with the media, process, and clean up. If you are curious about clay art therapy at Subterranean, please feel free to reach out for a studio tour.
Payment and fees
Self pay only at this time. Sessions are $125 for 90 minutes. This also includes all supplies including clay, glazes, and firings.