Andrea Atherton, MS, ATR-BC, CACIII, CYT
Soulfire Healing Arts
Soulfire Healing Arts
Welcome to Soulfire
"Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist."
— Eileen Miller
Why Art Therapy?
Art therapy allows one to delve beneath the chattering mind and unconscious patterns that are limiting to relationships, self-esteem and health. With the help of a trained art therapist, one can deal with painful emotions, trauma, addiction or patterns that have limited them, in turn, creating a vision for healing these wounds. At the Soulfire studio there are many art materials to choose from and art technique support and direction to allow these images to take form.
Who is it for?
Art Therapy is for everyone! Anyone can create as it is an innate part of all of us. As adults, we are taught that creative expression is frivolous unless we can create museum quality art. Not a fact. Art Therapy can help treat addiction, anxiety, depression, bipolar, relationship issues, medical issues, grief/loss, and any other problems that are in need of deeper examination or attention. The actual act of creation is healing in itself.
Education/Training
M.S. Art Therapy Nazareth College 1997
B.F.A. Painting Illustration RIT
C.Y.T. The Yoga Circle 2001
Reiki III (Master) 2018
Bio
About Andrea
Andrea Atherton, M.S., ATR-BC, CAC III is a master level, registered-board certified art therapist and level III addictions counselor. She has 23 years experience with a variety of populations that include; persons with chronic/acute illness, depression, anxiety, mood disorder, addiction, relationships, divorce, eating disorders, brain injury, grief/loss, trauma and women’s issues. Andrea has found her niche in working with art, mindfulness to create a contemporary treatment for persons seeking an integrated approach to emotional wellness.
Andrea is available for individual, couples, and groups; that includes contract work outside of her office. She does contract work for Mines and Associates, Mental Health Connections, as well as providing supervision for those seeking ATR and CAC supervision.
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, some insurance, credit card, Free for Veterans through Vets 4 Life
Hours:Weekdays: morning to evening
Cost/Session
sliding scale $60-120
License:National Registered / Board Certified Art Therapist, Level III State Certified Addictions Counselor
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Group Therapy
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Addiction
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Anger Management
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Life Transitions
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Anxiety and Panic
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Loneliness
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Marriage Counseling
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Men's Issues
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Caregiver Issues
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Premarital Counseling
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Couples
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Problem Gambling
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Depression
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Relationship Issues
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Divorce
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Eating Disorders
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Trauma and PTSD
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Gender Identity / Transgenderism
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Women's Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
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