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Art of Counseling

Art of Counseling offers traditional therapy, Creative Arts therapy, and other forms of specialized therapy for individuals, groups, and families.

We aim to offer emotional healing through the power of storytelling and creative expression. Art of Counseling, pllc is a psychotherapy group that provides a blend of art, relational, and trauma informed therapies. Our therapists collaborate with individuals in developing a holistic lens, giving a unique perspective to the human experience, leading to emotional healing through the power of storyte

lling and creative expression. Art of counseling pllc offers art therapy, traditional talk therapy, and EMDR for individual, group and family services. Please contact for more information.

07/29/2025

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film.

This monthly gathering invites you to connect with others, engage in meaningful conversation, and creatively respond to the themes explored in each featured film.

Join us on August 14th at 6:30 PM to watch and reflect on Inside Out, a family-friendly yet deeply thoughtful film exploring emotional growth, the value of all emotions, and how core memories shape who we are. (Doors open at 6.)

Popcorn is free, tickets are on a sliding scale ranging from $15–$25 to support equity and accessibility, with half-price tickets for kids 12 and under!

Bring a camp chair or cushion, a journal or sketchbook, and any art materials you’d like to use to creatively reflect on the movie’s core themes!

🎟️ Register at tinyurl.com/RRAUGUST2025 or click the link in our bio!

07/23/2025

⭐️ IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR OUR 18+ DBT GROUP ⭐️

Art of Counseling has immediate openings in our adult DBT Program located in our main offices in Lowertown, Saint Paul.

Our DBT groups are uniquely co-facilitated both by a therapist and an art therapist or an expressive arts therapist, blending traditional DBT skills training with creative approaches to support learning and deepen personal growth. Skills are explored through both discussion and hands-on creative directives, which can be especially helpful for those who learn best through doing.

Our DBT groups are offered in-person at the following times:

⚡️ Tuesdays from 10am–1pm
⚡️ Wednesdays from 3–6pm
⚡️ Thursdays from 3–6pm

Individual therapy sessions are also part of the program and can be done virtually or in-person.

If you’ve been considering DBT and want a supportive space that integrates creativity into the process, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website or reach out to learn more, we’ll check to see if we’re in-network with your insurance, and then start moving forward!

Learn more and submit a request for services by visiting our website! artofcounselingstpaul.com (link in bio)

07/22/2025

Art of Counseling is excited to bring Clinical Hypnosis to our practice!

This evidence-based, empowering tool can support healing, insight, and change.

If you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, or just feeling stuck, hypnosis can help you access your inner resources and shift old patterns both gently and effectively.

💡 Ben Swanson currently utilizes this modality among others, and is actively taking new clients! You can learn more about him by reading his bio! https://artofcounselingstpaul.com/therapist/ben-swanson/

If you’re interested in booking an appointment, please submit an appointment request via the link below, and note that you’d like to work with Ben using Clinical Hypnosis!

Submit an appointment request here: https://artofcounselingstpaul.com/contact/

06/28/2025

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film.

This monthly gathering invites you to connect with others, engage in meaningful conversation, and creatively respond to the themes explored in each featured film.

Join us on July 10th at 6:30 PM to watch and reflect on the powerful documentary “Mythic Journeys” (doors open at 6).

Popcorn is free, tickets are on a sliding scale ranging from $15–$25 to support equity and accessibility, offering half-price for kids 12 and under!

Swipe to see the films we’ll explore in the coming months!

Register by clicking the link in our bio
[tinyurl.com/RRJULY2025]

05/23/2025

🎲✨ Together We Game ✨🎲

A collaborative 8-week journey through games, creativity, and connection 💛

For neurodivergent identifying women and non-binary adults aged 21+, this group offers a playful and meaningful space to ease isolation, build relationships, and foster community through creative expression.

In this group, you’ll be able to:
🧩 Explore creativity
🤝 Connect with like-minded folks
🎨 Build a sense of belonging and community
😁 Play!

WHEN: Mondays, 2:00–4:00 PM for 8 weeks (starting June 2nd, 2025)

WHERE: Art of Counseling, 275 4th St E, Suite 301, St. Paul MN 55101

Interested in joining? Email Juliana Thrall at Juliana@artofcounselingstpaul.com to begin the screening process.

Space is limited so reach out soon!

Most insurances are accepted as well as out-of-pocket payment.

Facilitated by:
- Juliana Thrall, MPS, LPCC, ATR-BC
- Shelley Parker, Expressive Arts & Counseling Intern

05/09/2025

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film.

This monthly gathering invites you to connect with others, engage in meaningful conversation, and creatively respond to the themes explored in each featured film.

Join us on June 12th at 6:30 PM to watch and discuss Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” (doors open at 6).

Popcorn is free, tickets are on a sliding scale ranging from $15–$25 to support equity and accessibility, offering half-price for kids 12 and under!

Swipe to see the films we’ll explore in the coming months!

Register by clicking the link in our bio
[tinyurl.com/RRJUNE2025]

05/01/2025

We’re excited to introduce our newest community initiative:

Reel Reflections: Discovering Ourselves in Film.

This monthly gathering invites you to connect with others, engage in meaningful conversation, and creatively respond to the themes explored in each featured film.

We’re kicking things off with The Wild Robot on May 8 at 6:30 PM (doors open at 6).

Popcorn is free, tickets are on a sliding scale ranging from $15–$25 to support equity and accessibility, offering half-price for kids 12 and under!

Swipe to see the films we’ll explore in the coming months!

Register by clicking the link in our bio
[tinyurl.com/reelreflectionsmay2025]

04/03/2025

Swing by and say “Hi” this Friday!

04/02/2025

✨ Ready to explore the depths of your consciousness? ✨

Join us for a transformative Holotropic Breathwork Workshop, July 25th–27th!

Tap into deep healing, connection, and self-discovery by experiencing Holotropic Breathwork TWICE this weekend!

Register now and save $50 before prices go up on July 1st!

🔗 tinyurl.com/holotropicsummer25

03/22/2025

Creative Arts Therapies Week • March 17–23, 2025

Creative Arts Therapies harness the power of artistic expression to support mental health and emotional healing. Each one offers unique tools for self-discovery, healing, and connection.

Here’s a quick look at each one:

🎨 Art Therapy Uses drawing, painting, sculpture, and other visual art forms to help individuals express emotions, reduce stress, and explore inner experiences.

🌈 Expressive Arts Therapy Combines multiple creative forms—like art, movement, music, and writing—for a flexible, process-based approach to healing.

🩰 Dance/Movement Therapy Uses movement and body awareness to promote emotional release, self-expression, and mind-body integration.

🎭 Drama Therapy Engages storytelling, role-play, and improvisation to explore identity, navigate trauma, and build insight through embodied experience.

🎵 Music Therapy Involves listening to, creating, or engaging with music to support mood regulation, memory, and emotional expression.

📖 Poetry Therapy Uses writing, reading, and sharing poetry and lyrical language to process emotions and deepen reflection.

💛 At Art of Counseling, we’re proud to have providers who represent Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Drama Therapy, as well as many others who also incorporate poetry, music, dance, and movement into their therapeutic work!

Healing happens in many forms—this week, we honor the creative ones.

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03/21/2025

🌷Spring 2025 St. Paul Art Crawl is ALMOST HERE!🌷

Join us at Art of Counseling on April 25th (5-10 PM) & April 26th (12-8 PM) as we participate in St Paul’s Annual Spring Art Crawl! See below for more details about what you can expect when you visit:

🫂 Reflections of the Self: Art & Inner Harmony – A showcase of art by our talented staff & creative arts therapists.

🖼️ Artist Attic Sale – A rummage sale by artists, for artists, plus artwork from our talented Art of Counseling staff. (A portion of the proceeds from these sales will go towards our Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) fund, helping make this treatment more accessible 💙)

🎬 Upcoming “Cinema Series” Teaser (Saturday April 26th Only!) – Free screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox at 1 PM & 4 PM, followed by an opportunity to reflect and respond through art making and creative expression (art supplies provided)! Bring a comfy seat & enjoy some popcorn (while supplies last).

📍 Find us on the 3rd floor of the Northwestern Building (275 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101)

To RSVP and get more info, visit the link in our bio (tinyurl.com/AOCspring25)

Address

275 4th Street E
Saint Paul, MN
55101

Telephone

+16513180109

Website

https://artofcounselingstpaul.com/, https://linktr.ee/artofcounseling

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