Creative Continuum Therapy

08/26/2025

Balance sounds nice… but in real life, it often feels impossible. Like you’re supposed to give equal time, energy, and attention to everything, all at once.

In therapy, we don’t aim for balance. We aim for harmony.
Harmony means your parts, roles, and needs can work together in a way that feels right for you — even if it looks unconventional from the outside.

Sometimes harmony is funky pants and a plain white tee. Sometimes it’s rest when the world says ‘hustle.’ Sometimes it’s setting boundaries even if it disappoints others.

Therapy is about finding the combinations that create your unique harmony — not someone else’s version of balance.”

✨ Where in your life are you craving more harmony?

08/19/2025

✨ Thinking about starting therapy but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you!

At Creative Continuum Therapy, we make it easy: fill out our inquiry form, share your needs, have a free consult call, and schedule your first intake session. We’re here to guide you every step of the way and make therapy feel approachable, supportive, and tailored to you 🌿

Whether you’re looking for individual counseling, family support, or guidance for parenting neurodivergent kids, taking this first step can open the door to growth, insight, and self-discovery. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started… consider this your sign 💫

📩 Click here to submit your inquiry and begin your journey today: www.creativecontinuumaz.com

08/08/2025

🧠 “I don’t need therapy.”

Cool. I wear contacts, so technically I don’t need to see either — I just enjoy not mistaking a trash can for my dog.

Here’s the truth:
Therapy isn’t just for crises. It’s not a last resort.
It’s for people who are done gaslighting themselves.
It’s for the overachievers, the people-pleasers, the “I’m fine” experts who secretly Google “why do I feel like this” at 2am.

You don’t have to wait for a breakdown to want more clarity, connection, or relief.

And if you’ve ever said “I don’t need therapy” while your nervous system is screaming otherwise — this post is for you.

💬 What’s the most “I don’t need therapy” thing you (or someone you know) believed before realizing… oh. Maybe I do. Let’s hear ‘em 👇

08/01/2025

Last day of the week. First day of a new month.
Here’s to fresh starts and a growing team! 🌱

Creative Continuum Therapy is hiring 💫
We're looking for an LAC, LMSW, art therapist, or expressive arts therapist to join our neurodivergent-affirming crew.

✨ Love working with kids?
✨ Passionate about helping families thrive?
✨ Want to support adults in reaching their full potential?
✨ Have expertise in—or excited to learn about—the neurodivergent brain?

Send your CV or a message to hello@creativecontinuumaz.com — let’s connect!

07/24/2025

Last weekend’s Art & Wellness Workshop in partnership with Rising Valley Project brought together an amazing group of elementary and middle schoolers for a day of creativity and care. From tie-dye paper creations to open hearts, the event was all about making space for expression, healing, and connection.

Art and creativity play a vital role in emotional development and mental wellness—offering tools for self-expression, regulation, and building resilience. It was inspiring to see young participants engage with these healing processes in such a supportive community setting.

A huge thank you to RVP and everyone who showed up with presence, imagination, and courage. We’re honored to bring art therapy into the community and excited for what’s ahead! 🎨🧠🌿

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06/20/2025

Behind every calm corner, creative session, and supported family is this incredible team 🧠💚

We’re so grateful for the heart, hustle, and care each person brings to the work we do.
Building something meaningful takes effort—and we wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else 🎨✨

Also yes, this photo was taken in our very official staff meeting location: the sensory room. Nothing says teamwork like bean bag furniture and a white noise machine 🛋️😂

06/20/2025

Honored to be featured in this Psychology Today article by Jennifer Gerlach, LCSW exploring the depth and nuance of art therapy—and how it’s so much more than “just doing art.”

In our work at Creative Continuum Therapy, we use the creative process as a therapeutic tool to hold emotion, support regulation, and explore identity—especially for neurodivergent clients. Art therapy is its own clinical discipline rooted in psychology, not just a creative add-on.

You don’t have to be “good at art” to benefit from art therapy. It’s about expression, not perfection. Process, not product.

If you’ve ever been curious about how healing can happen through creativity, I hope this article helps illuminate the magic.

An interview with art therapist Marina Doering.

06/04/2025

📚✨ Advocating for Your Neurodivergent Child at School ✨📚

Feeling overwhelmed navigating IEPs, 504s, or school meetings? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Join Social Worker + ADHD Specialist Bre Wandrych for a supportive, neurodivergent-affirming workshop designed for parents and caregivers of Autistic, ADHD, anxious, and otherwise neurodivergent kids.

You’ll learn:�✅ The difference between IEPs & 504s�🗣️ How to communicate effectively with teachers + teams�🚩 Red flags to watch for in goals and language�🧠 How to prep for school meetings with calm + clarity

📅 Workshop Dates�💻 Virtual: Thursday, July 10 | 5–6 PM (AZ time)�🏡 In-Person: Tuesday, July 23 & Tuesday, August 6 | 5–6 PM�📍Creative Continuum Therapy | Phoenix, AZ
💰 Cost: $60�📂 Includes take-home resources you can use right away
�✨ Spots are limited to allow space for connection, questions, and meaningful parent-to-parent collaboration
Let’s turn overwhelm into empowerment—together 💚

🔗 Register now via link in bio!

06/02/2025

🎨 We’re pleased to offer the RVP Art & Wellness Workshop — a unique opportunity for children ages 8–12 to engage in creative, hands-on art sessions led by licensed art therapists from Creative Continuum, hosted at the Phoenix Center for the Arts.

Through this workshop, participants will explore their creativity and develop tools rooted in art therapy to support long-term mental wellness. Each child will receive a Crayola Kit, generously provided by the Crayola Experience.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 19 | Location: Phoenix Center for the Arts
💵 Cost: $15 | Limited to 15 participants

This workshop helps children build emotional strength, confidence, and healthy self-expression within a supportive environment!

Register here: https://risingvalleyproject.org/rvp-art-wellness-workshop