Are you searching for a fresh perspective on your journey through relationships? Do you yearn for a therapeutic experience that transcends the conventional boundaries of four walls? Perhaps you're in need of a nonjudgmental space where you and your loved one can regularly reconnect under the guidance of a professional.

Relationship art therapy services are designed to support partnerships of all kinds, including at least two people who may be married, dating, engaged, partners, friends, or roommates. Relationships comes in many different forms and can take on different stages throughout time. My hope is to provide you a safe and creative space where you and your partner(s) can explore emotions, enhance communication, and deepen your connection through artistic expression through LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Creative exercises and art supplies for couples therapy, designed to enhance communication and resolve conflicts.

collaborative exploration for relationships in art therapy

Relationship art therapy offers a transformative approach to nurturing bonds and resolving conflicts. Through collaborative art-making, couples can explore and express emotions, fostering deeper understanding and empathy!

This unique therapy method provides a nonjudgmental space for couples to rediscover each other, leading to greater harmony, intimacy, and resilience in their relationship.

Traditional verbal processing in therapy primarily relies on spoken dialogue to address issues and conflicts within relationships. However, for some couples, this approach may not fully capture the depth of their emotions or effectively break through communication barriers.

If you find yourselves stuck in repetitive conversations or caught in a cycle of recurring conflicts, traditional verbal processing in therapy may not have provided the breakthrough you're seeking. Art therapy can make a profound difference!

Engaging in collaborative art activities with your partner can unveil uncharted avenues of communication, nurturing profound understanding and empathy within your relationship. Research suggests that art-making provides a unique outlet for expressing complex emotions that often evade verbal expression!

Together, we'll create a safe space for you and your partner to explore your relationship dynamics at your own rhythm. Drawing from research in psychology and art therapy, our approach integrates creative expression as a catalyst for self-discovery and relationship enrichment. Through this collaborative journey, you'll forge deeper connections and cultivate resilience in the face of challenges.

As you immerse yourselves in creative expression, you may find that longstanding conflicts lose their grip, paving the way for greater harmony and understanding. Research indicates that partners who engage in art-based therapies often report enhanced intimacy and a reduction in repetitive arguments, signaling a transformative shift in their relationship dynamics. Read more about what to expect in the first few sessions here!

Kristy Leone is an affirming couples therapist specializing in LGBTQIA relationships. Kristy uses art therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy with couples clients in the office and virtually.
Therapist providing guidance to a couple during an art therapy session, focusing on creative approaches to relationship issues.

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weekly relationship art therapy

Consistent support for pre-marital couples, co-parenting, new relationships, new roommates, friends or couples facing new relationship milestones to navigate issues, helping them regain connection and trust through art therapy techniques. Weekly creative project prompts will be given in each of your sessions and a collaborative journal will be shared between the partners.

Duration: 50 minutes ($200) or 80 minutes ($250)

Benefits: For fostering communication, understanding, and emotional connection within the relationship. Navigating conflict or new relationship milestones. Weekly homework assignments.

Couple showing positive results from art therapy, demonstrating improved communication and emotional connection.

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monthly relationship art therapy check-ins

Monthly sessions are available to partners that use art to reflect on their relationship and address any emerging issues, ideal for couples already established in connection and communication. Engage in a structured yet flexible therapeutic process that promotes reflection and communication. Monthly homework assignments.

Duration: Extended session duration (80 minutes, $250) to allow for deeper exploration!

Benefits: Monthly check-ins in maintaining relationship health and addressing issues before they escalate. Participate in art therapy, mindfulness, and communication interventions, with monthly homework assignments to complete.

An inclusive counseling environment where an LGBTQIA couple is engaged in therapy with a compassionate therapist, promoting open dialogue and connection.

I’m Kristy (she/they). As an art therapist, I am skilled in treating individuals and couples in LGBTQIA relationships, including polyamorous partnerships, non-binary relationships, and those exploring gender identity and expression. My approach is inclusive and affirming, providing support for a diverse range of relationship dynamics and challenges. Together, we can create a safe space to navigate your unique experiences and strengthen your connections.

Read more about my past work experience here.

Learn about what the first few sessions of relationship art therapy will look like for you and your partner!