Welcome. Art therapy and Psychotherapy.
Mollie German, LCMHC, ATR
SilverCircle, PLC
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which an Art Therapist guides patients in attuning to the creative process as a means of personal growth and healing. Art Therapists are master-level clinicians with extensive training in psychological theory, trauma, and art therapy theory. An Art Therapist supports the use of art materials in therapy to express emotions, process events, understand relationships, increase self-awareness, develop positive self-identity, make meaning, manifest values, and find symptom relief. Through the process of art therapy, people realize acceptance and a release of difficult emotions, while gaining tools for managing their emotions more effectively.
What is an art therapy session with me like?
I offer art therapy to teens and adults in person at my office or via telemedicine. Patients may use art materials such as paints, drawing materials, clay, and collage in therapy sessions, as well as mindfulness techniques to increase self-awareness. I support people who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, postpartum depression and anxiety, life changes, and loss. I work with people so that they may make discoveries on their own through the therapy process, furthering their strengths through collaboration and trust. I guide people in developing a sense of self-compassion and increased resilience, finding ways to respond to their environment and stressors rather than react to them. My clinical interests include anxiety, attachment, maternal mental health, spirituality, & consciousness.
Do you have to be an artist?
Art making can support increased self-awareness and self-knowledge and can be a way to practice mindfulness. Everyone has the capacity to express themselves creatively. I will work with you at your own pace with art materials. Oftentimes, the art making process is part of the relationship we build together. Other times, you are healing through creativity on your own with my guidance. Art made in therapy can provide for deeper conversations, connections, and healing than talking alone. No previous art experience is necessary. Art therapy sessions look different from person to person. The art may be a small or large part of our time together. I will safely guide you along in that process of knowing and honoring yourself as you are, while working toward goals and overall wellbeing.
Silver Circle Art Therapy
About me
Mollie German, LCMHC, ATR
Through my path as an artist, I have learned about failure and resiliency. I have experienced healing through the power of the art making process.
My passion for the healing function of art is my motivation for working with my patients. I have been practicing Buddhism for two decades, and study how Buddhism and Psychology intersect and benefit patient treatment.
I invite you to read my capstone thesis:
Mindful Art Therapy and the Cultivation of Self-Compassion: Development of a Method.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/12
Education, Training, & Credentials:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Ceramics, Minor in African American Studies, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts
Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Art Therapy, Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Vermont (LCMHC)
Registered Art Therapist (ATR) with the Art Therapy Credentials Board
Member of the American Art Therapy Association
Member of the Art Therapy Association of Vermont
Vermont License: 068.0134382
Access to Vermont Office of Professional Regulation: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/
SilverCircle, PLC
Individualized Care
After you reach out, I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we may have a good fit for therapy together. If not, I will refer you out to other qualified therapists in the area.
I use an integrated therapeutic approach, combining different theories and practices for the best fit for you. I am both a guide and collaborator.
Payments
I charge $120 for a 55 minute session. I accept credit cards, local checks, or Venmo for payment. I am an in-network provider with Medicaid and BC/BS. If you are using insurance, please contact them ahead of time to verify coverage. If I am out-of-network with your insurance, you are responsible for payment and I will provide you with documentation for reimbursement from your insurance company. I have a late cancellation (less than 24 hours) and no-show fee of $120. Medicaid does not allow late cancel/no show fees, so I reserve the right to refer you to another provider after 3 late cancellations/no shows. Payments and copayments are due at time of service.