"Art washes from the soul, the dust of everyday life."
Pablo Picasso
About
Lena Friedman
Welcome, my name is Lena Friedman and I am New York based Board Certified Art Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, and a Board Certified Group Psychotherapist.
I started my career as an art therapist in 1995, before that I was working in education when I realized the power of art as a healer and communicator. Whether you are someone struggling with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, or stuck creatively, art therapy can unlock truths you didn't know existed.
I believe in creating an atmosphere of trust first. In order to help an individual begin their journey, it is vital that they feel they can trust me in order to build a Therapeutic Alliance. Whether you prefer working in a group or as an individual, there is no limit to what Psychotherapy can provide. In my practice, I offer clients the opportunity to participate in group or individual therapy. We will discuss what's the best fit for you right now, given your issues, circumstances, disposition, history, etc. Trust happens when you feel comfortable which is why, I am offering free consultations over video in order to determine if working with me would be a good fit to trust your true expression. All sessions can be done over video, or the phone.
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We are all artists in our own right. Whether you are a dancer, a writer, an actor, or simply have a passion for the arts, and just want to talk to someone there is no right or wrong. Individual Art Therapy to can help express yourself in a way you never thought possible.
Group Art Psychotherapy is very powerful. It allows for the patients to recognize that they are not alone with their feelings.
