Paint the Stars Art Therapy, LLC

07/25/2025

It’s summer and photos are pouring in from the beach and the pool, camp and more. But have you noticed? A disturbing trend that is definitely evident with young girls but also spreading to even YOUNGER girls and yes even some boys?

We all want to get the best photo, the right light, most flattering angles but…
What message is this sending? What are we teaching our kids? Social media sends the wrong messages so we have to do our job as parents to send the right ones!

This is the very scary start of poor self esteem, negative body image and even possibly eating disorders and body dysmorphia. But you can stop it and you can reverse it.

TEACH. HEALTHY. POSITIVE. BODY. IMAGE.
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07/23/2025

RIP 🕊️

07/22/2025

If I didn’t know the teen I was working with…
If I didn’t engage and ask questions…
If I only guessed what was being created—-I would’ve said, “oh cool, fireworks!”

This is definitely not just fireworks. This is intense emotion. This is experiencing a relief. This is letting it out. The artist doesn’t usually talk much about his emotions but this was a game changer. This teen with an ASD diagnosis explained, “there are angry fireworks here, but also some are anxiety and some are depression.”
When given an outlet he took the opportunity to seize it and utilize it as a way to feel better.

Fireworks are never just fireworks.

07/09/2025

Missing local teen! See below:

07/06/2025

Thinking of the campers that will forever remain at Camp Mystic, little always. Sending strength and love to their families. Praying more are found.

07/06/2025

People everywhere are grieving and praying. We join them.
Our deepest sympathies go out to those families already mourning these tragic losses.
Staying hopeful that the missing will be found alive.

Family members tell FOX 4 Lila Bonner and Eloise Peck were attending Camp Mystic when devastating flooding hit Hunt, Texas on Friday morning.

READ MORE: bit.ly/4km1wss

07/02/2025

☀️FUN SUMMER PROJECT:
Visual journals can come in all shapes and sizes. The idea is simple, whether daily or weekly, once upon a time, whatever works for you…

Taking a moment each day to start off with a moment of mindfulness or perhaps end the day with mindfulness and processing—-This is a great tool for all ages using any types of medium you prefer.

When you look at your completed journal note where your eye goes first, what stands out, what makes you smile, which did you forget about? We love using washi tape and making fun shapes as daily spots. Some like to use actual books. Get super created by adding layers or peekaboo doors!

Try this in therapy or on your own and let us know what you think!

07/01/2025

Friendly reminder…
You’re enough 🫶🏼
❤️

06/30/2025

An amazing tribute

💙 Stephanie’s Sanctuary is now open inside the Manalapan Police Department—a peaceful, private space for victims and first responders to find support, safety, and comfort. 🦋

🙏 Thank you to the Manalapan Police Department and township leaders for making this vision a reality. 💫

📍Next stop: Sayreville Police Department. Her Sanctuary is growing, one community at a time.

06/30/2025

Our LEAP group for girls has 1 opening left for the 9-11 age group (starting 7/24) and 2 openings left for the 12-14 age group (starting July 10)!
Get. Your. Spot. Now!

This group is always amazing as girls learn how to navigate tough friendships and toxic people, how to be assertive without being “mean” and also not letting friends walk all over you! We teach leadership and problem solving skills along the way while of course building confidence! All done creatively through art, role play, games and more!