“Art is the antidote that can call us back from the edge of numbness, restoring the ability to feel for another... [because] art is very nearly the same as life”
““These things... that cannot be said in words because they are too familiar to move us, too big and bold and flat to penetrate our souls. The artist must craft missiles to deliver these truths so unerringly to the right place inside of us we are left panting, with no possibility of doubting that they are true.””
About Me:
Katie Curran MA, LMHCA
I am very passionate about working with alternative ways of addressing what is going on inside of us. Sometimes traditional talk methods can feel a bit difficult to start with and this is where I find that artistic/alternative methods can aide us on our work together. I have been working with expressive arts since 2016 in a variety of settings, both individually and in groups.
While I specialize in work with different groups, I work with all adults from any walk of life, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
I am comfortable incorporating anything from art, tarot/oracle, music, writing, etc. Essentially if there is an outlet that helps you express yourself, I think it belongs in the space. Not everyone is as comfortable vocalizing or processing what they’re feeling through talk therapy alone, and I believe in bridging that gap.
At the end of the day…being a human is weird. It’s easier with help. I’d be honored to be that person for you.
Since I am a counseling associate I need to be clear that I am under the supervision of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Should you have any questions or concerns her contact information is:
Suzanne Apelskog, LMHC, License #: 00008953
Email: SuzanneA@lifeslearning.org
Phone: (509) 242-2200
Special Focuses:
-Young Adulthood
-Childless by Choice
-Witchy Folks
-Women's issues
-Grief and Loss
-Trauma
-Depression
-Anxiety
Therapeutic Approaches Used:
-Psychodynamic
-Existentialism
-Expressive Arts
-Feminist Theory
-Humanistic
* I am passionate about providing safe counseling to communities in Washington regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age etc. I actively work to decolonize the practice of therapy.
-I also firmly believe in and support the HAES (Health at every size) model and will not ask about your weight unless it is something you’d like to explore.
Communities:
Bisexual Allied
Body Positivity
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Transgender Allied
Veterans