Janice Kim is an art therapy graduate student who encourages creativity and self-expression through art-making

Janice Kim, MPS candidate

Art Therapy Graduate Student

In-person in Cold Spring

In-person Cold Spring

Janice’s warm, person-centered approach to art therapy encourages a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves and exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. She believes in meeting each client where they are and building a trusting, collaborative relationship that honors their unique needs, interests, and strengths. Through art-making, creativity, play, and conversation she encourages self-exploration and self-expression. She supports clients in discovering new ways to understand themselves and their experience. Janice believes strongly in the power of creativity as a tool for connection, healing, and growth, and is passionate about helping clients build confidence, recognize their strengths, and feel empowered in their own journeys.

Education and Certifications

MPS candidate in Art Therapy, School of Visual Arts
BFA Bachelors of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts

Specialties

Art Therapy
Children and Teens
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem,
Open Art

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she/her

Favorite Resources

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply by Dr. Sasha Hamdani

Insurance Janice can accept

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Pablo Picasso

This picture is something that matters to me

Art has always held a special place in my life, and through art therapy, I have come to appreciate how the process of art-making can be both healing and empowering. Art provides individuals with an outlet to express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in ways that words alone may not fully capture. Through images, colors, and creative expression, people can communicate and explore their inner worlds in ways that feel authentic to them. Rather than placing limitations on how someone expresses themselves, art allows ideas to flow freely and encourages exploration without judgment. Creating art is something I deeply enjoy, and I hope to share that joy with others by providing them with the opportunity to experience the healing, freedom, and self-discovery that art can offer.

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