Business Details
Empowering Mental Health Through Creative Therapy
Creative Arts Therapy has been dedicated to supporting individuals and families through specialized therapeutic approaches for over 25 years. Founded by Wendy Bradley, a board-certified art therapist with extensive clinical experience in psychiatric hospitals, medical settings, and school-based programs, our practice combines evidence-based techniques with creative modalities. We specialize in addressing anxiety, trauma, grief, and behavioral challenges through art and play therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of children, teens, and adults. Our services include personalized parent coaching, grief counseling, and clinical supervision for mental health professionals. With a commitment to accessibility, we offer both in-person and teletherapy sessions, ensuring flexibility for our clients.Our approach emphasizes compassionate, judgment-free spaces where clients develop coping skills and emotional resilience. As an adjunct professor and conference presenter, Wendy contributes to advancing therapeutic practices globally. We maintain affiliations with the American Art Therapy Association and adhere to rigorous professional standards. Our mission is to empower clients through creative expression while fostering understanding of developmental needs and emotional well-being. This combination of clinical expertise, educational contributions, and personalized care establishes Creative Arts Therapy as a trusted resource in Connecticut and beyond.
Services
Grief Counseling
Child Art Therapy
Parent Coaching
Trauma Therapy
Teletherapy Sessions
Clinical Supervision
Play Therapy
Anxiety Management
Behavioral Support
Family Therapy
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical experience in art therapy and child development
- Personalized therapeutic approaches using art and play modalities
- Specialized expertise in childhood trauma and grief counseling
- Flexible in-person and teletherapy session options available
- Board-certified therapist with academic and clinical credentials
Associations and certifications
- American Art Therapy Association
- Art Therapy Credentials Board
Services
Grief Counseling
Specialized grief counseling helps adults and children process loss through creative expression. Our trauma-sensitive approach provides safe spaces for emotional exploration using art and play techniques. Clients receive personalized support to navigate complex feelings while developing coping strategies that honor their unique healing journey.
Child Art Therapy
Art therapy sessions for children utilize creative play to address emotional challenges. This developmentally appropriate approach helps young clients express feelings through artistic mediums under professional guidance. Sessions focus on building emotional regulation skills while addressing anxiety, behavioral issues, and social difficulties.
Parent Coaching
Personalized parent coaching develops effective strategies for managing childhood anxiety and behavioral challenges. Sessions focus on enhancing parental understanding of developmental stages while implementing practical techniques to improve family dynamics and reduce conflict.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma therapy employs creative modalities to address complex emotional experiences. Through structured art and play activities, clients process traumatic events in safe environments while developing resilience-building coping mechanisms tailored to their specific needs.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision provides mental health professionals with expert guidance for complex cases. Services include consultation for art therapy registration candidates and training on childhood trauma interventions, combining decades of clinical experience with evidence-based practices.
People
Wendy Bradley
Founder & Art Therapist
Board-certified art therapist with 25+ years clinical experience across medical, psychiatric, and educational settings. Adjunct professor teaching child development and psychology courses. Author of therapeutic children's literature focusing on anxiety management techniques.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in art therapy and play therapy techniques for children, teens, and adults, addressing anxiety, trauma, grief, and behavioral challenges through creative expression.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers but offer detailed invoices with billable codes for potential insurance reimbursement through your provider.
Are teletherapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer both in-person and teletherapy options to accommodate client preferences and scheduling needs across Connecticut.
What ages do you work with?
Our services support children as young as 3 years old through adulthood, with specialized approaches tailored to different developmental stages.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with intensive 2-hour options available for focused therapeutic work when needed.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
Limited reduced-cost appointments are available through our sliding scale program for qualifying clients seeking financial assistance.
