Children and families
developmental Art therapy
Blue Pines Counseling has a passion for early intervention and preventions services. We often work with kids who are experiencing emotion regulation difficulties, anxiety symptoms, and ADHD.
As art therapists we often utilize the Expressive Therapies Continuum developmental framework to inform our work with children. We also help children and their families develop supportive lifestyles and coping skills that promote healthy nervous system development.
Artwork is kept private and at times there may not be a physical product to keep or share. Whether or not artwork is brought home, kept with the art therapist, or thrown away depends on whether the artwork is complete and what your child decides they are comfortable doing with their art.
We always encourage your child to share and discuss topics covered in therapy with their caregivers. We also allow them to determine when and how they do this. If it is something we feel needs to be addressed in a timely manner, we give them the option of sharing on their own or having us help them share. We assure them that what is said in our sessions is private and we will always ask their permission first before sharing with their caregivers.
Private pay
We do not accept insurance in order to retain our autonomy as professionals as well as to protect you and your child’s privacy. Learn more here.
All information collected is private and protected by HIPAA law. As a private pay client, we are not required to diagnose or share you or your child’s private health information with anyone or any entity unless mandated by child protective services.
If you desire, a Superbill is available upon request, for your use to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Please note, Superbill requests will require a mental health diagnosis be made which will become part of your child’s permanent health record.
$100/45 minute session
purpose of counseling
Our role is to provide your child a safe environment to express themselves and find meaning in their experiences. Under no circumstances will we participate in court proceedings or mediate co-parenting disputes. If therapists are put in a position of using your children’s thoughts or feelings against them or one of their caregivers, their trust in us and all future therapists will be greatly diminished to the point of possibly not seeking help in the future.
That said, as mandated reporters, any reports of neglect, sexual or physical abuse will be reported immediately to authorities with a follow-up to guardians on file.
If you feel you are in need of parenting or co-parenting support, please reach out to schedule an individual appointment. Adult sessions are virtual or in-person and follow the same private pay policies.
$135/55 minute session