Wildflower Art Therapy
Amanda Hausmann, MS, ATR, LMHC
Amanda Hausmann, MS, ATR, LMHC
My name is Amanda Hausmann, and I am a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in Tallahassee, Florida. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Studio Art in 2016 and my Master of Science in Art Therapy in 2018, both from Florida State University.
I have worked in several different therapy settings, including outpatient and intensive outpatient programs, hospitals and residential facilities providing art therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and substance use concerns.
I apply both art therapy and counseling techniques in my work to help individuals address a range of concerns, including body image and self-esteem, processing trauma, and coping with anxiety and depression. I believe that the creative process can promote expression of emotions that may sometimes be difficult to describe in words. My goal is that through art therapy, individuals will be able to gain an in-depth understanding of themselves and how they can overcome the challenges they face while feeling supported in a safe, accepting environment.
Art therapy involves application of the creative process by a trained art therapist to help individuals express and gain insight into personal thoughts, emotions, and challenges. I often describe art therapy as a unique form of communication, that can help individuals understand and convey their emotions in a way that may be much more difficult to communicate through words alone. As a registered art therapist, I have completed training in the use of art materials for connecting to, expressing, and processing emotions in a safe, supportive environment.
No art experience is needed! Sometimes it can be intimidating to think of drawing or painting when you may not have created art since childhood, but one of the core goals of art therapy is to remove judgment from the therapeutic space to encourage freedom in creative expression. It does not matter what the art looks like - it matters what it means to you. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel supported in creating what you need.
Art therapy is suitable for all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults.
Yes! A significant part of my art therapy practice involves verbal processing. Whether it is a guided verbal processing of your artwork, or even spending a session unpacking a recent conflict, work or school stressor, our sessions are based on what you need while you are here.
At this time, I do not accept insurance. My session rate is $90 per hour, or $75 for college students. Sessions are scheduled weekly or every other week based on your individual needs. Please feel free to give me a call or send me an email to discuss scheduling, and I will respond to your inquiry within 24-48 hours on business days.
amanda@wildflowerarttherapy.com 850.296.2169 1030 E Lafayette St. Suite 7 Tallahassee, FL 32301