Are you working through a difficult situation and need help? Or have a history of mental health struggles and are tired of feeling alone or misunderstood?
SAMANTHA HANSON, LPC
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialty in Art Therapy. Alongside traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I am trained to offer the use of creative media and sensory movements to assist in working through mental health concerns.
I am eager to help if you would like to:
– Increase your confidence
– Challenge negative thoughts
– Improve issues related to your mental health
BACKGROUND
Experience & Training
I have several years of licensed experience working In different levels of psychiatric care including; Residential, Inpatient, Day-Treatment, and Outpatient Clinic Settings. I have worked with a variety of ages ranging from young children to elderly adults. Prior to being licensed, I also worked In hospital settings using art as healing, residential units for those with dementia, and occupational transition services for those with special needs.
I have been clinically trained to use scientifically studied therapies including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy and approaches including Client-Centered, Narrative, Humanistic approaches, and trauma informed care. I offer a combined approach in session for individuals interested, which includes both the art therapy and traditional counseling. However, each treatment plan is unique to the client and this will be a discussion as to what is best for the client to meet their needs and comfort in session.
Education
Masters of Science – Mental Health Counseling & Art Therapy
Springfield College, Massachusetts
