DIANE WALD
LCAT, ATR-BC®
ART THERAPY IN KINGSTON, NY
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WHAT IS ART THERAPY?
Art therapy uses the creative process as a way of working with experience. Sessions may involve drawing, painting, clay, collage, sand tray, or other materials.The emphasis is on the process rather than on making a finished product or creating something “good.”
MY APPROACH
My approach centers on the creative process itself—what happens through making, sensing, noticing, imagining, and responding as the work develops.Materials matter because they shape the experience. They can change pace, movement, attention, control, and the kinds of images or meanings that become possible. Sometimes the work is primarily sensory or physical; at other times it becomes more symbolic or reflective. There is no particular place it has to go.I work relationally and responsively, paying attention to the person, the materials, and what is happening in the room. My involvement changes with the process rather than following a fixed method.This is also informed by an ecological perspective: experience develops through relationships—with other people, with materials and places, and with the larger living world.
WHO IT'S FOR
Preteens, teens, and adults.For people who:
feel stuck
are going through a change
feel overwhelmed or shut down
are looking for a more hands-on way to work through things
THE SPACE
Sessions take place in a quiet, studio office in Kingston, NY.There are two connected spaces:- a fully equipped art studio
- a dedicated sand tray room with a large collection of miniaturesThe setting is warm, flexible, and designed for focused, hands-on work.
ABOUT
I’m a lifelong artist and maker, drawn to working with my hands and exploring a wide range of materials and processes.I earned a B.A. in Art Education, then went on to complete my master’s degree in art therapy and creativity development at Pratt Institute.Over the years, I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults in both studio and clinical settings. I now work with pre-teens, teens, and adults in a private office studio in Kingston, NY.I’m a New York State (NYS) Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and a Board Certified Registered Art TherapistSM (ATR-BC®)
SESSIONS
Sessions are in-person and one-on-one, shaped by your pace and what unfolds over time.45 minutes — $ 125
60 minutes — $ 140The work is not structured around diagnosis or clinical treatment.If cost is a barrier, feel free to reach out. Sliding scale options are available.I also provide art therapy through Resilient Child Fund.
CONTACT
DIANE WALD
New York State (NYS) Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)
Board Certified Registered Art TherapistSM (ATR-BC®)