Business Details
We have been providing professional art therapy and counseling services to the Gulf Coast community since 2007. Our founder, Anne-Marie Collins, holds licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in Florida and is a Registered Art Therapist credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board. We bring over 19 years of clinical experience guiding individuals from age three to over 100 through life's most challenging transitions. Our practice specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. We integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with creative art processes to help clients express emotions that words alone cannot capture. Our therapeutic approach is non-judgmental and person-centered, emphasizing each individual's innate strengths and capacity for growth.
We provide a safe, welcoming studio environment where no prior art experience is required to benefit from the healing power of creativity. Our services extend beyond private practice to include clinical support for Gulf Breeze Recovery's holistic substance abuse treatment program. We maintain the highest professional standards through ongoing supervision, teaching graduate-level art therapy courses, and active membership in the American Art Therapy Association. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our offer of a free initial phone consultation to ensure the right therapeutic fit. We meet every client exactly where they are, providing personalized tools and strategies to untangle life's knots and foster lasting well-being.
We provide a safe, welcoming studio environment where no prior art experience is required to benefit from the healing power of creativity. Our services extend beyond private practice to include clinical support for Gulf Breeze Recovery's holistic substance abuse treatment program. We maintain the highest professional standards through ongoing supervision, teaching graduate-level art therapy courses, and active membership in the American Art Therapy Association. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our offer of a free initial phone consultation to ensure the right therapeutic fit. We meet every client exactly where they are, providing personalized tools and strategies to untangle life's knots and foster lasting well-being.
Highlights and features
- We provide 19+ years of licensed clinical experience.
- Our therapist holds dual LMHC and Registered Art Therapist credentials.
- We treat clients from age three to over 100.
- Our specialties include trauma, addiction, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
- We offer a free initial phone consultation for new clients.
Services
Art Therapy
Our registered art therapist guides clients of all ages through creative processes that externalize emotions, reduce anxiety, and foster insight without requiring any prior artistic experience. Sessions integrate evidence-based therapeutic techniques with diverse media tailored to individual needs and preferences. This approach helps untangle deep-seated trauma, depression, and daily stressors through non-verbal expression.
Psychotherapy
We provide traditional talk therapy grounded in a non-judgmental, person-centered framework that emphasizes client strengths and innate wisdom. Licensed mental health counseling addresses anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions through collaborative goal-setting and practical coping strategies. This service is available independently or seamlessly combined with art therapy for enhanced healing.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Our therapist delivers specialized addiction counseling as a clinical provider for Gulf Breeze Recovery's holistic treatment program. Sessions address substance use disorders through integrated art therapy and psychotherapy techniques that target underlying trauma and emotional dysregulation. Clients receive personalized relapse prevention tools and ongoing support for sustainable recovery.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
We offer developmentally appropriate counseling and art therapy for children as young as three and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or autism spectrum disorders. Creative interventions help young clients express complex feelings safely while building emotional regulation and social skills. Parents receive guidance to support their child's therapeutic progress at home.
Trauma Counseling
Our practice specializes in treating survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma through a safe, empowering therapeutic relationship. We utilize both talk therapy and art-based modalities to process traumatic memories, reduce hypervigilance, and rebuild a sense of safety. This trauma-informed care extends to adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
