Expressive Arts Therapy

Expressive Arts Therapy in Colorado

Tap into various art forms for self-expression and healing at Overcomers. Painting, writing, drama, and more to explore your inner world.

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Expressive Arts Therapy at Overcomers

Similar to art therapy, but broader! Expressive arts therapy uses various creative outlets like painting, music, writing, drama, and movement to help you explore emotions and promote healing. It’s about finding the artistic way that resonates with you to express yourself.

Finding an Expressive Arts Therapist in Colorado

We believe creativity can reach places that conversation alone can't.

Expressive arts therapy uses painting, writing, drama, movement, and other creative outlets to help you explore emotions and promote healing. At Overcomers Counseling in Colorado, our expressive arts-informed providers help clients find whichever creative form resonates with them — no artistic skill required.

Our team of dedicated expressive arts-trained counselors follows your creative instincts, not a rigid formula.

Expressive Arts Therapy Services

You don't need to be an artist to benefit from art.

We offer expressive arts therapy at our Colorado Springs, Aurora, Pueblo, and Fort Collins offices, often alongside art therapy and music therapy.

Expressive Arts Therapy for Processing Emotion

This approach is especially helpful for clients who find traditional talk therapy limiting, offering multiple creative avenues to express what's underneath the surface.

Benefits of Expressive Arts Therapy

Multiple Creative Outlets — You can explore whichever art form feels most natural.

Bypasses Words When Needed — Creative expression can access feelings that are hard to verbalize.

Licensed Professional Counselors — Our providers bring genuine training in expressive arts technique.

If you're looking for a more creative path to healing, connect with Overcomers Counseling to find an expressive arts therapist in Colorado.

FAQs

FAQs about Expressive Arts Therapy

What is Expressive Arts Therapy?

Expressive arts therapy uses painting, writing, drama, movement, and other creative outlets to help you explore emotions and promote healing.

How is Expressive Arts Therapy different from Art Therapy?

Expressive arts therapy is broader, drawing on multiple creative forms, while art therapy focuses specifically on visual art.

Is Expressive Arts Therapy covered by insurance?

Yes, Overcomers accepts Medicaid and most major insurance plans for Expressive Arts Therapy.

Is Expressive Arts Therapy available in Colorado?

Yes, Expressive Arts Therapy is offered at our Colorado Springs, Aurora, Pueblo, and Fort Collins offices.

Who benefits from Expressive Arts Therapy?

Clients who find traditional talk therapy limiting often benefit from having multiple creative avenues to express what's underneath the surface.

Treatment Approaches

Treatment Approaches for Your Mental Health

At Overcomers Counseling, treatment is as unique as you are. From dialectical behavior therapy to art therapy, they mix classic and creative methods to help you thrive.

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Why clients choose us for therapy

Our counselors are trained to help you work through what's hard — not just talk about it. When you're ready, we're ready.

Summary
Across hundreds of client reviews, one theme comes through again and again: people feel truly heard here. Clients describe finally finding a therapist who understood them, gaining real tools for anxiety, trauma, and anger management, and walking away from sessions feeling lighter and more hopeful. Many say Overcomers was the first place therapy actually felt like the right fit — a space to be met with warmth, patience, and genuine care on the path to becoming who they're meant to be.
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Nov 11, 2026
Stefanie Kerr, LPCC, NCC, MA
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Stefanie was absolutely amazing ! I miss talking to her so very much. She helped me through a very difficult time in my life, and I couldn’t be more appreciative of her. She’s excellent at what she does. Whatever you’re paying her, triple it. Not joking., She’s THAT good!
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Dr. Audrey Ramos, PhD, PSYC
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Professional and personable, great first impression
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Corynne Krenz, LPCC
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I felt comfortable with her immediately. She’s super sweet and I can’t wait to open up more.
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Janelle Wagenknecht, MA, LPCC, ADDC, NCC
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Janelle is kind and helpful and has been the only therapist to help me feel safe enough to heal trauma
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Nov 5, 2026
Arias Gonzales, LPC
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Arias was a very supportive pillar in my mental health journey. He was attentive, helpful, and he always helped me see the big picture and find ways to reframe my trauma and situations going on in my life. He is an awesome mental health professional and I would highly recommend him and return to him if I had a crisis or needed therapy again.
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Oct 14, 2026
Julianna Maycock, LPCC
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Julianna is amazing, crazy experienced. She prioritizes hearing me out, gives education and helps me develop language for many areas that were unknown/ hidden. Thanks!!