WNC Art Therapy & Counseling

Welcome to Western North Carolina Art Therapy and Counseling, a safe and welcoming space for individuals seeking support and growth. Our mission is to help people transition from overwhelmed and isolated to nurtured and authentically joyful. We believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and change, and we are committed to providing the guidance and tools necessary to achieve this.

Meet Ann-Marie

I am Ann-Marie Kilpatrick, owner and practitioner at Western North Carolina Art Therapy and Counseling. I am a trauma-informed Certified EMDR Licensed Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist. I specialize in helping people overcome trauma and panic, and I am dedicated to assisting individuals in building resiliency and connecting to joy. With a combined 14 years of clinical experience, I have worked with a wide range of clients and have developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges that each person faces.

Services

At Western North Carolina Art Therapy and Counseling, we offer individual counseling services, workshops, and supervision. Our approach is trauma-informed and integrative, drawing upon a variety of techniques and therapies to meet the unique needs of each individual.

*Individual Counseling*: Our individual counseling services are designed to help individuals navigate change, identify inner resources, and create growth. We provide a supportive and confidential environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Our goal is to help individuals build resiliency, reduce shame, and express themselves effectively.

*Workshops*: Our workshops are designed to provide individuals and teams with the tools and methods of art therapy. We believe that the tools and methods of art therapy can be helpful in many different settings, and we are committed to sharing this knowledge with others.

*Supervision*: We offer supervision services for both art therapy and licensed clinical mental health counseling. Our supervision is designed to support and guide individuals in their professional growth and development.

Art Therapy

Art therapists are trained in how to safely deal with and contain emotions that may come up through the art-making process. At Western North Carolina Art Therapy and Counseling, we are uniquely trained to look for certain indicators in artwork, including examples of abuse, anxiety, depression, family conflict, etc. We believe that art therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and growth, and we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their creativity.

Thank you for considering Western North Carolina Art Therapy and Counseling. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care and are committed to helping individuals identify their inner resources, navigate change, and create growth. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.