Art therapy austin
BFA, MAAT, LPC-S, ATR
Practicing Art Psychotherapy & EMDR with children, teens and adults in a garden studio setting
Deanna is currently accepting new clients. Call for an appointment today: 512-699-4811.
Deanna Miesch, BFA, MAAT, LPC-S, ATR is a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. She has been practicing Art Psychotherapy since 1995. She was trained by Rick Levinson in EMDR levels l and ll in 2007, and is pursuing certification. In 2009, Deanna received supervisor training and is currently accepting Art Therapy LPC-I’s and LPC-I’s for supervision. Deanna is also a professional artist, who has exhibited locally, statewide and in Chicago, IL. Her artwork has been reviewed in local, regional, national, and international publications.
BFA in Studio Art: ’91 University of Texas at Austin
MAAT- Master of Arts in Art Therapy: ‘96 School of the Art Institute of Chicago
In June of 2003 Deanna commenced private practice in East Austin, moving to her new location at Willow Arts in April of 2008. She and her studio mates participate in the East Austin Studio Tour (www.eastaustinstudiotour.com) in November each year, and host workshops and special events throughout the year.
Services offered
Individual Art Therapy and Psychotherapy for children (ages 5+), teens, and adults. $100/ session.
Art Therapy Groups: $300/ 6 sessions
Artful Life (an open studio 4 adult women)
*One pre-group Individual session is required for new group members: $100
Workshops on art and Art Therapy for the public and/or professionals
Professional Trainings (CEU’s for LPC’s)
Consultation for Licensed Therapists
Supervision for Art Therapy LPC-I’s and LPC-’s
Art Materials
Art materials are provided, though individuals are welcome to bring their own.
Areas of Specialization
Trauma, Mood Disorders. Adolescents, Women’s Issues
Also: Anxiety, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis (Substance Abuse and Mood Disorders), Life Changes, Relationship Issues
EMDR Basic Trained (Level I & Level II)
Theories of Focus
Relational Model, Object Relations, Self Psychology, Buddhist Philosophy, Yogic Teachings
CHANGE YOUR WORLD
• The art process strengthens self esteem and communication, and helps diffuse strong emotions by providing a medium for release.
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•Creating art is an empowering experience and is a meaningful method of relaxation and self soothing.
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•Uncovering meaning within art serves as a bridge to understand meaning in one’s life.
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•Artwork shows development or progress over the course of therapy, connecting one’s inner experience with one’s external environment.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 93202, Austin, TX 78709-3202
Phone:(512) 699-4811
email:
website:
Haven’t made art in awhile? Give it a try below a la Jackson Pollock! Tap it and the colors change.
Are you interested in Art Therapy as a profession? Join me on Saturday, December 4th for a 3 hour Workshop to get acquainted with the field. See Professional Trainings in the menu above.
You can also check out a Ning site I created :
www.artstherapyaustin.ning.com
to connect with art therapists, dance therapists, expressive therapists, music therapists, and artists interested in social change in the Austin area. The site has just begun, so it will continue to grow over time.
If you are a female artist or a supporter of female artists in the Austin area, you might also be interested in a different ning site I created:
www.austinwomenartists.ning.com
The site has also just begun, so watch it grow too!
You can create. We are all artists in our own right. Rediscover who you are through your own hands. Start today. Thank you for visiting my website.
Sincerely,
Deanna Miesch
