Business Details
Trauma-Informed Therapy & Healing Arts in Oakland, CA
Garden Heart Counseling & Healing Arts is a trauma-informed therapy practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, groups, and fellow therapists heal from emotional distress and cultivate resilience. Founded on principles of compassion and holistic wellness, we integrate evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Attachment Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy to address trauma, anxiety, and depression. Our practice emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, empowering clients to access their innate healing capacities while fostering self-compassion and creative expression.With over two decades of clinical experience, we provide personalized therapeutic support tailored to each client's unique needs, whether through individual sessions, couples counseling, or specialized creativity groups. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in flexible service delivery, including in-person sessions in Oakland and telehealth options for California residents.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Creativity Groups
Therapist Consultation
Expressive Arts Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of trauma therapy expertise using IFS and Expressive Arts methods
- Our practice integrates somatic and creative approaches for holistic healing
- We provide tailored consultation services for licensed therapists
- Sliding scale fees available for therapist consultation sessions
- Specialized groups for creative self-expression and women's empowerment
Services
Individual Therapy
Trauma-focused therapy addressing anxiety, depression, and emotional distress through Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Attachment Therapy. Clients develop self-compassion, emotional regulation skills, and creative expression techniques. Sessions help identify and transform limiting thought patterns while cultivating resilience and inner peace for lasting personal growth.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship therapy combining Gottman Method, Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO), and Somatic Therapy to improve communication and deepen connection. Couples learn conflict resolution strategies, nervous system regulation techniques, and empathy-building practices to strengthen their partnership and navigate challenges together in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Creativity Groups
Expressive arts therapy groups fostering self-discovery through creative expression, including Wild Woman Archetype Exploration, The Artist's Way program, and Art Journaling. These 8-12 week programs use mixed media, journaling, and creative exercises to cultivate self-love, overcome creative blocks, and connect participants with their intuitive nature in a supportive group setting.
Therapist Consultation
Professional development sessions for licensed therapists using IFS and expressive arts modalities to enhance clinical effectiveness. Consultation addresses challenging cases, therapeutic interventions, and personal growth for practitioners seeking to improve their skills while managing professional stress and maintaining ethical standards in their practice.
Expressive Arts Therapy
Holistic therapy integrating drama, drawing, journaling, and movement to process emotions and trauma. This multimodal approach helps clients access subconscious material, develop emotional awareness, and foster personal transformation through creative self-expression, combining traditional therapeutic techniques with artistic exploration for comprehensive mental health support.
People
Judy Noddin
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Judy Noddin is a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in trauma-informed care, specializing in Internal Family Systems and Expressive Arts Therapy to help clients achieve emotional healing and creative growth.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Attachment Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for trauma healing and personal growth.
Do you offer telehealth therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide telehealth therapy sessions via video for California residents in addition to in-person sessions in Oakland.
What types of therapy groups are available?
We offer creativity groups including Wild Woman Archetype Exploration, The Artist's Way program, and Healing Through Art Journaling for self-expression and empowerment.
Do you provide services for fellow therapists?
Yes, we offer consultation services for licensed therapists using IFS, drama therapy, and expressive arts techniques to enhance clinical skills and address challenging cases.
What are your therapy session fees?
Individual therapy fees are discussed during a free consultation. Therapist consultation sessions are $200 for 50 minutes with sliding scale options available.
