Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in El Paso, TX
The Counseling Center of Expressive Arts has been dedicated to providing quality mental health services since 2016. Our team of licensed professionals brings diverse expertise in counseling, including specialized training in play therapy, art therapy, and expressive arts. We prioritize creative, compassionate approaches informed by current research and tailored to individual developmental needs. Our services span individual, couples, family, and group therapy for clients aged 2 and older. We emphasize accessibility through sliding-scale fees and acceptance of multiple insurance providers.Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and maintain rigorous professional standards through state licensure. We address a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. Our therapeutic modalities integrate traditional talk therapy with creative expression to foster self-awareness and emotional growth. We maintain flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments available. Our commitment to community wellness is demonstrated through our service to El Paso and surrounding areas regardless of clients' ability to pay.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Counseling
Group Therapy
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Expressive Arts
Sand Tray Therapy
Child Counseling
Parent Training
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized therapy for children as young as 2 years old
- Our clinicians hold advanced state licenses including LPC-S and RPT certifications
- We combine traditional counseling with creative modalities like sand tray therapy
- Sliding-scale fees available based on family income and size
- We accept 15+ insurance providers including Medicaid and Tricare
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling helps clients identify harmful thought patterns and develop coping strategies. Therapists work collaboratively to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions focus on personal growth and emotional resilience through evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's needs.
Play Therapy
Specially designed for children aged 2-12, play therapy uses creative expression to address emotional challenges. Through guided play activities, children develop self-regulation skills and process difficult experiences in a developmentally appropriate format that builds trust and communication.
Couples Therapy
Our couples counseling addresses communication breakdowns and relationship conflicts. Therapists help partners develop healthier interaction patterns, resolve past wounds, and establish shared goals. Sessions focus on improving emotional connection and conflict resolution skills for stronger relationships.
Art Therapy
Art therapy utilizes creative expression to explore emotions and resolve psychological conflicts. Clients engage with various art media to increase self-awareness and develop new coping strategies. No artistic experience is required to benefit from this therapeutic approach that fosters emotional growth.
Family Counseling
Family therapy improves communication patterns and resolves conflicts across generations. Sessions address dysfunctional dynamics and strengthen family bonds through structured interventions. Therapists help members develop empathy and establish healthier relational boundaries that promote collective well-being.
People
Leah Fowlkes Miller
PhD LPC-S, LMFT, RPT-S
Dr. Miller provides clinical supervision and specializes in family systems therapy. With doctorate-level training and multiple advanced certifications, she brings over 20 years of experience in treating complex family dynamics and childhood trauma using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Diane W. Tatem
MA, MS LPC-S
Ms. Tatem offers clinical supervision and specializes in adolescent mental health. With dual master's degrees in counseling and education, she develops treatment plans that integrate academic and emotional support for youth struggling with behavioral and emotional challenges.
Luis Cano
MA LPC, ATR
Mr. Cano combines art therapy expertise with traditional counseling techniques. His master's-level training focuses on creative expression as a therapeutic tool for trauma recovery and emotional regulation in both individual and group therapy settings.
Erika Varela
MA LPC
Ms. Varela specializes in child and family therapy using play-based interventions. With advanced training in child-parent relationship techniques, she helps families improve communication and resolve intergenerational conflicts through developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Texas Medicaid, CHIP, Superior, Molina, Amerigroup, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, TriCare, and several EAP programs. Contact us to verify your specific coverage.
Do you offer services for young children?
Yes, we provide therapy for children as young as 2 years old using specialized play therapy techniques adapted to their developmental needs.
What are your session lengths?
Standard therapy sessions last 45-53 minutes, with initial appointments requiring additional time for paperwork completion.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling with evening appointments Monday-Friday until 8 PM and Saturday sessions from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Do you provide medication management?
No, we focus exclusively on therapy services. We can provide referrals to psychiatrists for medication evaluation if needed.
What happens if I need to cancel an appointment?
Please notify us at least 24 hours in advance. Missed appointments without prior notice will incur a $50 cancellation fee.
