Shifting away from problem-solving mode is essential for genuine insight and growth. Expressing your feelings through art, like painting something you want to let go of on a rock and tossing it into the ocean, can be incredibly liberating. The art making process has the power to transform something painful into a source of strength.
You deserve to feel like your true, authentic self
I view art as a tool for growth, enabling us to delve deeper into your experiences and uncover hidden wisdom. In art therapy, the focus is not on creating a ‘pretty’ picture but on using various art forms to explore and understand yourself better. I encourage clients to engage in drawing, writing or choosing music that reflects their emotions to provide deeper insight into their challenges.
Genuine wisdom and healing arise from the right brain, which is more creative and less linear. Art interventions invite you to explore different perspectives on your challenges, tapping into your inner wisdom. You don’t need to be an artist to engage in this process and there’s no judgment on the outcome. Instead we’ll reflect on the process, to gain deeper insight and clarity.
Engaging in this process doesn’t require artistic skills – yet has the power to transform your inner world
When you feel unsupported and alone, I might encourage you to connect with that painful feeling. After processing it together, I may invite you to draw an image representing what genuine support means to you. For instance, one client drew herself crowd-surfing, which was unexpected as she had never experienced it before. Now, she keeps the drawing on her wall as a reminder of support during moments of solitude.
Art therapy offers a holistic approach, engaging the mind, body, and spirit in ways that verbal expression alone cannot. Logic based discussions may not always provide the opportunity for a different perspective. Through metaphors, drawing or writing clients often discover new insights and express their inner conflicts. And many feel grateful for a daily reminder of their strength and resilience.
You don’t have to remain trapped in a pattern of giving up your self-worth or hustling for love.
I provide a safe space where clients can express themselves without the fear of being judged or analyzed. Creating a drawing or engaging in a visualization engages the mind, body, and spirit and leads to deeper insight. Often my sessions are entirely traditional talk therapy but I invite clients to use their creative minds to gain a new perspective. Art making is optional, creativity is not.
Healing facilitated by creativity provides a powerful means to feel grounded and address issues effectively. Together we’ll explore your inner world, uncovering wisdom that may have been lost or forgotten.
Art making serves as an invitation to express what words cannot.
Each time I encourage clients to draw, visualize, or choose a song that resonates with them, we uncover a bit more of what’s buried in their unconscious mind. I’ve witnessed how creativity can offer solutions that weren’t previously considered. It’s a powerful catalyst for change if you’re seeking to improve your mental and emotional health.
1521 Shattuck Ave #201
Berkeley, Ca 94709
Land of the Muwekma Ohlone
MISSION
To help you feel less alone, more self-compassion and genuine connection in your relationships.
COMMITMENT
I am passionate about the environment and in an effort to combat climate change a portion of every session will be donated to Rainforest Trust to support this beautiful planet we live on.
VALUES
My practice is inclusive of all sexual, relationship, and gender expressions and identities.
If you need a lower fee, I have two options:
I do not accept insurance directly and am considered an out-of-network provider for insurance companies. Some insurance companies will provide coverage for out-of-network providers, usually at a 40-80% rate.
I can provide you with a superbill to be reimbursed by your insurance.
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I offer in person sessions at my office in Berkeley and online therapy via HIPPA compliant Zoom platform.
Sessions are held weekly or every other week and are 50 minutes in length. I meet weekly with new clients. Some clients reach a point where they see improvement and would like to meet every other week so I am open to discussing this and come up with a mutual decision about when this might be helpful.
I don’t meet with new clients every other week because it’s essential to build a relationship for me to offer the most effective support.
Copyright Rose Schweig, MA, MFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 87269
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I specialize in working with female-identified individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Through somatic therapy and parts work, I provide a safe and compassionate space for you to reconnect with your body and explore the different parts of yourself.
Trauma is stored in the body, and somatic therapy helps release these stored experiences, restoring sensation and full feeling to areas that may have been numb or shut down for years.
Parts work enables us to reconnect with parts of ourselves we may have run from or buried in order to survive. Together, we will deepen your understanding of yourself and get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck, enabling you to feel more fully alive and embody your most authentic self.
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