Therapy+Creativity

12/17/2025

Your brain on Art Therapy works more creatively! Here's why...

12/05/2025

Governor Kathy Hochul The holiday times are already stressful enough without having to worry about whether your insurance plan will cover your therapist. Please sign A3319/S1001 into law to make sure ALL New York State licensed psychotherapists are covered by insurance. The holiday times are already stressful enough without having to worry about whether your insurance plan will cover your therapist. Please sign A3319/S1001 into law to make sure ALL New York State licensed psychotherapists are covered by insurance.

11/24/2025

Eight facts you may not have known about Art Therapy

10/29/2025

💜 Licensed Creative Arts Therapists are the second largest mental health practitioner profession in New York State! And we have been providing psychotherapy for almost two decades (same as all other mental health practitioners- LMHC, LMFT, LP). 👏👏👏

💜 LCATs bill the same CPT procedure codes as all other mental health professionals and are required by NYS to complete 36 hours of continuing education per license cycle. Many have additional training in evidence based protocols used for anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, self-harm, and suicidality 👏👏👏

💜 Governor Kathy Hochul now is the time to sign Bill A3319/S1001 which authorizes that ALL commercial insurance plans provide benefits for outpatient psychotherapy provided by LCATs! No New Yorker should have to lose their existing LCAT therapist if they change jobs or insurance plans! 👏👏👏

💜 Big thank you to Senator Samra Brouk and Bronson Harry Assemblyman for their massive legislative efforts and support! 🙌🙌🙌 Another big thank you to 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, Northern Rivers Family of Services, and District Council 37, AFSCME for their continued dedication to LCATs across NYS! 🙌🙌🙌

10/10/2025

Today, October 10, is 🌎 World Mental Health Day, dedicated to raise awareness and challenge stigma to support emotional wellness for everyone. Please share and know that ART THERAPY IS PSYCHOTHERAPY!
www.BetsyLazarus.com

World Mental Health Day is October 10, 2025 and it shines a spotlight on the importance of mental wellbeing.

10/08/2025

Therapy for busy folks on the go!

A short-term, expressive, and integrative approach to help you understand yourself more deeply and create lasting change. In just weeks, you’ll stay focused, gain fresh perspectives, and strengthen your daily coping skills.

Sessions are offered via telehealth to fit seamlessly into your busy life. Reconnect with your goals and dreams today — reach out to start your first conversation.

09/12/2025

I'm Betsy Lazarus, NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with over 25 years providing compassionate evidenced based treatment specializing in ages 4 through young adulthood. If you have concerns for your youngster, not sure if it's normal developmental issue or something else, let's talk. www.BetsyLazarus.com

09/07/2025

Meet me at the Fair! I'm so excited to be part of the KSC Bayside Community Fair on Sept 20 from 10 am - 3 pm, 203-05 32nd Ave. Stop and say hello; art activities for the kids!

08/21/2025

📚✨ Back-to-school can feel exciting… or overwhelming. Some kids breeze right in, while others face big worries about new teachers, classmates, or being away from home.

💙 The good news? A little preparation and support from parents can make a big difference. From staying calm yourself to validating your child’s feelings, small steps go a long way toward easing those first-day jitters.

👉 Swipe through for quick tips + signs that it might be time to get extra support.

✨ Remember: Your child doesn’t have to face back-to-school anxiety alone.

🎯 Drop a 🩵 if you're glad there's support for children's emotional wellness in our community.

08/07/2025

07/25/2025

Creating art is powerful. Creating art with a licensed art psycotherapist is transformative.

07/21/2025

What makes an Art Therapist unique? Here's a little peek at me and my wonderful profession.