Drena Fagen is a co-founder of New York Creative Therapists who specializes in working with adults, teens, and families.
Drena Fagen, LCSW, LCAT
Co-founder, Art Therapist, Clinical Social Worker
Cold Spring
Education and Certifications
NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker
MPS in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute
MSW from New York University
BFA in Graphic Design from University of Florida
PCIT training from Child Mind Institute
ACT training from Psychwire
Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work 2008-2021
Specialties
Adults
Teens and Tweens
Parenting and Family Dynamics
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Art Therapy
Professional trainings
More Info
Humorous Validation video “It’s Not About the Nail”
Alan Fruzzetti Relational Mindfulness for High Conflict Families
Lives in the Balance Collaborative Proactive Solutions for Parents and Children
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Wise Minded Parenting: Raising Successful Teens & Tweens by Laura S. Kastner
”I feel like we all grow up with a lot of ‘rules’ about how things are supposed to be; how things should be done. I like to get curious about who made those darn rules and giving ourselves permission to change a few of them.”
Something that matters to me
This picture captures the essence of art therapy, as I see it. An art therapy session is a moment to yourself in the midst of turmoil and chaos—whether in your life or the chatter of your head. It can be the medicine for figuring out how to be okay. Making art in a therapy session invites us to consider different ways of understanding our life experience. The process rarely disappoints and can be remarkably enlightening.
Currently: Openings in January 2025
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