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Is Art Therapy Covered By Insurance?
Is art therapy covered by insurance? It depends on the insurance and where you are located in the US!
What are Out-Of-Network (OON) benefits?
The therapist you want to see is out-of-network (OON)? Not a problem! Your OON insurance benefits can help.
Why Is It So Hard To Find a Therapist In-Network (INN)?
Another way of looking at these discounted rates is that INN providers get paid less for the work they do. To compensate, mental health agencies, private practices, and even hospitals demand their employees to see more patients (more than is sustainable) to make a reasonable living and, of course, to turn a profit. I would even go so far to say these discounts may be one of the reasons therapists who accept insurance are more likely to get burned out.
DBT-informed Art Therapy in Private Practice
Part of what attracts me to DBT is the neuroimaging evidence that shows (with real pictures!) how consistently practicing the mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and walking the middle path skills changes the brain.
I’ll Trade Burnout for Burnt Ends Any Day.
I started noticing I was burned out when I deeply identified with burnout memes I found on social media…I also noticed it in my artwork.
Our Values
We provide a work culture that is humanistic, genuine, sustainable, effective, and trauma-informed, because when we as clinicians feel safe and supported we can truly do our best work.
Trauma and PTSD Treatment
If you choose, you can start trauma treatment immediately after your initial appointment with us! With CPT, for example, you do not need to wait to be out of a trauma-inducing environment nor do you need to complete any preparatory work before starting.
How can art therapy help me?
More than just a coloring book or “painting your feelings,” art therapy has many unforeseen benefits and can help you today.