“A journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step”
- Lao Tzu
Contact me about designing programming to support groups of business teams around bereavement.
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ABOUT ME
Welcome to My Practice
Grief is universal, but how we deal with our grief is not. What feels helpful to one, may not feel useful to another and leave someone feeling confused and alone. Meeting with a clinically trained grief and trauma professional provides the stability often needed to begin to heal. Grief is personal and so is choosing a professional who can offer guidance and support when navigating this transformative journey and restoring well-being.
About My Experience
I have been working as an art therapist in the Northern Virginia/DC Metro area since 1997 and because of this work believe in the power of art to heal and transform when words are not enough. Using art therapy techniques and interventions alongside traditional talk therapy can enhance stress relief, positive coping, and self awareness when it comes to healing. I have offered creative arts therapy and counseling in a variety of settings and with all ages, which have included medical and hospice settings, therapeutic school settings, and in-home work.
Like grieving, grief support is also personal and can look different for each person. I am certified in Grief and Trauma Psychotherapy through the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington, DC and have additional training working with those who have lost a loved one due to suicide. I also greatly enjoy working with teens and have a special place in my heart for this age group. I offer grief support in the form of psychoeducation, individual counseling, family counseling, and through various groups and workshop experiences. I work with all ages--children, teens, and adults experiencing grief and loss. An individual consultation will help us guide our work together and provide an initial individualized plan that fits your unique experience.
I believe in giving back to my profession through supervising and training art therapy graduate students and new professionals. I am an adjunct faculty member at The George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program and an Art Therapy Certified Supervisor through the Art Therapy Credentials Board. I currently provide on-campus, off-site, and individual supervision for art therapy graduate students and those seeking the ATR. I also teach courses from time to time and have taught Adolescent Art Therapy and I am currently teaching Assessment Procedures in Art Therapy. I bring knowledge, experience, sensitivity, and creativity to support the growth of the art therapy trainee or professional.
About Me
I enjoy being with family and friends, outdoor live music, and opportunities for creative expression through a variety of materials. I believe that these connections and outlets allow me to better join individuals on their healing journey.
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Healing After Loss
Keeping Connections
Because grief can encompass a range of feelings and complexities, it sometimes leaves one feeling isolated. The grieving process is different for everyone and sometimes having a guiding hand is needed.
Making Meaning
Grief support can also look different for each individual. I offer grief support in the form of individual counseling, family counseling, and through various group experiences.
Tools for Healing
An individual consult will help us guide our work together and come up with an individualized plan that fits your unique experience.
Individual and Group Support
Please contact me for more information
Individual sessions and groups may be scheduled via telehealth or in-person.
Individual & Family Grief Counseling
I offer individual sessions and based on preference and need, may be art therapy based or involve a hybrid of art therapy techniques and talk therapy. I also provide sessions with families who have experienced loss. Families have unique needs and the provision of working as a family to heal can be a powerful experience.
Suicide Loss Group
This group will focus on those individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one by suicide. Members can have varying relationships to a loved one (parent, sibling, friend, etc). The group will be a closed, 8 week group. Members will be committed to attending all 8 groups in order to better facilitate a safe and healing atmosphere.
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Held virtually and registration is required.
Art Therapy Grief Group for Children, ages 7-10
This group is for children who are grieving the loss of a parent/guardian or sibling. The group offers creative art techniques to promote expression in a supportive peer atmosphere.
TBD
Wednesdays 4:30-6pm
Held virtually and registration is required.
*Led by Katherine Gaynor, MA in Art Therapy
Art Therapy Grief Group for Teens
These groups are for teens (ages 14-17) who are grieving the loss of a parent or sibling. The groups offer an unique opportunity to meet others their age and use creative techniques to promote healing in a supportive peer atmosphere.
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Collage to Heal Grief
Group
Collage making can be a powerful tool to promote healing. Choosing your imagery, and having control over the creative process can be surprising and freeing in giving voice to a sometimes confusing and messy grieving experience.
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Art Therapy Supervision
I am a Art Therapy Certified Supervisor through the Art Therapy Credentials Board and offer individual or group supervision to post graduates pursuing their ATR or Board Certification and to those art therapy professionals seeking ongoing supervision with an art therapist.
*Art therapy is for anyone who would like to try using a visual form of self-expression. No previous art experience is necessary or expected.
FEES
I offer complimentary, 20-minute initial phone consultation to establish the right fit for your needs.
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Individual counseling sessions:
Children and adolescents are 45 minutes/$140
Adults/18+ are 60 minutes/$175
Family counseling sessions are 60 minutes/$200
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I provide services to VA & MD. I am a registered and board-certified art therapist. I am licensed in the state of Maryland. Licensing for art therapists is in process in Virginia. I provide a receipt, which will include my individual NPI number. You may then submit this receipt to your insurance company or Health Services Account (HSA) to see if the sessions may be covered.
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Art Therapy Supervision sessions are 60 minutes/$100 for individual
*Group supervision available upon request
NO SURPRISES ACT & GOOD FAITH ESTIMATES
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As of January 1, 2022, all healthcare providers are required to provide estimates for the costs of your care. The Good Faith Estimate shows the cost of items and services that are reasonably expected for your healthcare needs and treatment. This will be provided by this office upon scheduling and/or as requested. This Good Faith Estimate does not include unexpected costs that could arise during treatment.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1 (800) 368-1019. Keep a copy of this Good Faith Estimate in a safe place or take pictures of it. You may need it if you are billed a higher amount.
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