flow creative arts therapy
“It all depends
on how you want the answer
to feel in your hands”
why creative arts therapy ?
Some things can be difficult to put into words. Art bypasses language. It taps into a much deeper part of ourselves. If you are looking to explore your inner world in a way that words do not fully describe, Art Therapy may be right for you.
Creating artwork can help us navigate challenging circumstances. Through the pre-verbal language of Art you may find that you are able to make sense of things that have at times felt overwhelming. We can make art to process our difficult emotions.
Our approach to making art is mindfulness-based and process-oriented. In Art Therapy sessions we focus on process over product. This means we won’t concern ourselves with how beautiful the finished art product will look, but rather we use time in session together to dive into the artistic process. This is the major distinction between a session and an art class. What matters most here is the making, how it feels in your body to make art.
Flow will be there alongside you each step of the way, supporting you in your process of self-discovery.
tre singleton, ma atr lcat
Tre Singleton (he, him) is a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) & Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in New York State. He completed his graduate training in Art Therapy at New York University in 2010, and has been an LCAT since 2011. Prior to opening a private practice in 2020, Tre worked in hospitals, jails, clinics, and nonprofits.
In early 2010s Tre organized with Malcolm X Grassroots Movement. Today he organizes with We Fight Back Movement. As an organizer, Tre approaches therapy as solidarity work.
To learn more about Tre, see the About tab above.
What to expect
Flow Creative Arts Therapy is here to support folks struggling with anxiety, depression and grief. Flow clients tend to be deep thinkers and spiritual seekers who need to express themselves creatively. The Flow method has helped clients work through major life transitions, racial traumatic stress, grief & loss, difficulties in relationships, and in processing complex PTSD, among other issues.
The therapeutic approach that we use is Psychodynamic with an emphasis on creative inquiry. Our specialty is infusing Art Therapy with Buddhist Psychology, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Polyvagal Theory. The therapeutic work is informed by the latest scientific research, particularly in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. Because "the body keeps the score", we incorporate somatic practices such as EFT (tapping) into therapy.
To learn more explore the blog!
paying for sessions
Our rate is $80-$150 per session for individual clients. Flow Creative Arts Therapy is committed to making mental health care accessible and eliminating barriers to entry for working class people. For this reason, therapy sessions are offered at a sliding scale rate based on your level of income and ability to pay*. Fill out the Contact form below to schedule a free consultation call!
