“Kay Pacha”
Kay Pacha is a Quechua term that translates to “this Earth”; representing a spiritual connection to the present moment. The here – and – now. The present moment is one where humans, animals, nature, and creativity can coexist in harmony. I learned about this concept when I had the opportunity to travel to Bolivia and Peru while earning my master’s degree in Art Therapy and Counseling. I connected deeply with individuals via artmaking alone – no words necessary. I felt a deep sense of connection to the concepts I learned about while traveling and engaging with community in collective artmaking. I feel that those teachings solidified my journey as an Art Therapist, and they continue to influence my therapeutic style and approach to my relationships with clients. I believe that through meaningful, intentional, therapeutic connection, and creative modalities of healing we can work together to propel you towards your truest self..
My Therapeutic Approach
My therapeutic approach is chill and relational. I strive to facilitate sessions that feel balanced, allowing for gentle check ins as well as deep, therapeutic processing when necessary. Art making is not taking place in every session, however, the invitation to create art is always present. I describe my role in our relationship as the passenger, offering you gentle navigation and feedback while you lead the way. My approach is integrative of strengths-based, relational, and person-centered care.
What is Art Therapy?
Art Therapy is an integrative and creative mental health profession aimed to enrich the lives of any individual who participates; through active art-making, the creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship (American Art Therapy Association, 2022, arttherapy.org).
Anyone can participate in, and benefit from, participating in art therapy. Artmaking is inherent to our nature; we can follow artistic expression all the way back to the earliest existence of humans. My invitation to you in our therapeutic relationship may include inviting your inner child to be creative and allow healing from experiences that have distanced you from your creative spirit.
My Values
The core mission of Kay Pacha Art Therapy and Counseling LLC is to provide a safe and affirming space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. We will work collaboratively and creatively to support you on your healing journey..
LGBTQ+ & Gender Affirming Care
I provide LGBTQ affirming care & gender affirming care including letter writing. I identify as queer.
Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy
I work with folx who have or suspect they have ADHD, Autism, AuDHD. I identify as AuDHD.
Anti-Racism & Equity for ALL Humans
Striving to create a more just society through therapeutic connection and healing.
Teens, Young Adults, Adults
I work with those aged 13+