Prism Art Therapy
For teens and young adults. Create new possibilities.
Dr. Lee Ann Thill, Art Therapist
In-Person in South Jersey and virtual in New Jersey, Connecticut & Pennsylvania
Therapy for young people who need something different.
Imagine having a better handle on your emotions so you can do “regular stuff” – make friends, go on dates, have it together at school or work – without the anxiety that follows you around.
At Prism Art Therapy, you’ll work with me, Lee Ann, art therapist in Gibbsboro, NJ and virtually across NJ, CT and PA, to have more success at school or work, home, and socially.
If “just talking about it” isn’t right for you, art therapy is a no-pressure way to be in therapy. We don’t need to sit and stare at each other!
Together, we’ll focus on your art instead, which will give us information about your emotions when words fail.
Unique people need a unique therapy approach and a therapist who understands unique challenges, without judgment or blame. That’s where I come in.
Working with me in art therapy will help you manage emotions and ultimately feel better – without having to talk about it endlessly.
My Services
Art therapy for teens
Art therapy for ADHD
Some common experiences
when you’re neurodivergent and/or queer…
When you’re neurodivergent and LGBTQ+, you shine bright when things are going right – you have interesting perspectives, creativity, confidence to do your own thing, and resourcefulness to solve problems.
But you can get overwhelmed or conflicted about your “differences.” This makes it hard to be the best version of yourself.
This can look like…
- opting-out of social events, even when spending time with friends or other people would help you feel better
- school or job issues, like attendance or paying attention in class or meetings
- trouble making or keeping friends
- going to “worst case scenario” in your mind when you make a mistake
- anxiety or irritation that makes all of the above snowball
These issues are on top of the ordinary challenges of growing up and learning to “adult”. All of it can leave you confused about how to make changes and feel better.
This is exactly what I help my clients with.
Through art therapy, I’ll help you figure things out when words fail. Our work together will help you ultimately feel calmer, more comfortable, and more confident to be yourself.
You ready? Let’s go.
I’m Lee Ann and I get it.
I really do.
PhD & Licensed Art Therapist.
Neurodivergent, queer, feminist.
As an artist, not bothered when things get messy.
Art and life can both get messy, but sweeping up paper scraps is easier than dealing with life messes. That’s where I come in because I want to help with messy life stuff.
I’m sensitive to your stress, and I understand the desire to feel better. Having worked through my own messes as a young person, I understand therapy from both the client and therapist perspectives.
Perhaps you’re familiar with the saying, to clean a mess, you have to make a mess. Art therapy is hands-on and brings order to chaos.
I’ll help you figure things out using art.
“Lee Ann is super nice and obviously very knowledgeable. After going through several therapists in online platforms who I didn’t feel good about and didn’t feel like they understood me, I feel like Lee Ann does. I’m happy I tried again with her.”
Therapy in South Jersey
New solutions to old problems start with imagination
In art therapy, you can use artmaking and discussion to express and explore thoughts and emotions.
If verbal processing issues are a concern, art therapy can bridge gaps between emotional life and language to bolster comunication skills needed for fulfilling relationships and success at home, school and work.
Artmaking sparks creativity, intuition and intellect, providing a rich therapy experience that can lead to the changes you seek, like stronger relationships and steps you can take to reach goals.
Art therapy is a safe, judgment-free space to express yourself through art and discuss how the art relates to current challenges.
The focus isn’t art education, although you might learn new skills. Instead, we’ll focus on self-expression and combining art with storytelling as it relates to why you’re in therapy.
Above all, art isn’t the end goal. Instead, it’s a means of reflection, problem solving and imagining what you want and how to make it happen. Even so, maybe you’ll actually like your finished artwork, boosting confidence and competency that could go a long way towards seeing yourself in a new light.
My judgment-free approach is:
Accessible: You don’t need to be “good” at art, and the process is tailored to your skill level.
Relational: Establishing trust and open communication ecause the best indicator of good therapy result is satisfaction with the client-therapist relationship.
Authentic: Feel comfortable being yourself, even when you’re still figuring out who you are, so I show up as me – laidback, a little offbeat, kind of a smartypants.
Flexible: Therapy will be responsive to your needs, moving at your pace, without a rigid plan that doesn’t consider people’s differences. We’ll discuss how therapy is going and make adjustments as needed.
Creative: Be supported to use creative expression as a healthy outlet and a way to rethink everyday challenges. Ultimately, art therapy is a launching point to feel more confident, resourceful and competent, so you’re less likely to get stuck in emotional spirals and feeling lost about who you are and what your want.
Therapy Services
Individual Art Therapy in Gibbsboro, NJ
Clients in South Jersey can work with me at my office in Gibbsboro, Camden County, close to Voorhees, Cherry Hill, Berlin and surrounding areas. My office combines familiar features of a therapy office, like traditional seating, with art studio features, including work space, a wide range of art supplies and lots of natural light.
Telehealth in New Jersey, Connecticut & Pennsylvania
I offer virtual art therapy for clients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. For young adults attending college in NJ, CT or PA, we can continue to meet while they’re at school, they continue to get the support they need in order to feel successful. Art therapy is modified for telehealth in order to maximize its benefits from the comfort of home or college.
Consistency instead of chaos. Peace instead of conflict.
Less frustration and confusion about relationships, identity and goals. More joy and confidence.
Book a consultation or first appointment to start art therapy
in Gibbsboro, NJ or virtual art therapy in NJ, CT or PA.
