Philadelphia Art Therapy Associates

We can help clients of any age overcome a wide range of challenges, including (but not limited to): trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, anger, body image, grief and loss, relationship issues, sexuality, family conflict, parenting issues, academic or work stress, self-identity, aging, medical or health issues, and much more. We take a developmental approach to adulthood. Our associates address the needs of the entire adult lifespan, whether you are launching in your twenties, partnering with a special person and creating a home life, creating and/or navigating your career, transitioning through midlife, caring for children or older family members, entering retirement, or reflecting on your life in old age. Our therapists will help you work on and master the developmental tasks and new identity that comes with each stage. The act of making art is therapeutic, but Art Therapy occurs within a healthy therapeutic relationship, which we view as sacred. We are master’s level mental health clinicians with specialized training in the creative process, art-making, and visual communication within the therapeutic relationship. Additionally, PhATA Art Therapists are Board Certified and Licensed Professional Counselors in PA. On Social/Racial Justice, Diversity, & Inclusion We intend that our clients and therapists reflect the glorious diversity of humanity including race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, socioeconomic status, etc. All are welcome and we wish to have everyone feel safe and accepted in our therapy spaces. There can sometimes be an unspoken/implicit power structure between therapist and client. We wish to identify and undo that dynamic, so clients feel equal, empowered, and collaborative in their treatment throughout their experience with PhATA. We constantly strive to learn and improve our anti-racist and inclusive policies and habits. We view our relationship with our clients and the larger community as a partnership to create a better world. Although our staff does not seem diverse at this time, real efforts to change that are in motion. Every staff person at PhATA invites questions and feedback about diversity and inclusion, and power and privilege, so we can create a better world, together. Fees Philadelphia Art Therapy Associates (PhATA) offers both therapy groups and individual therapy. Cost varies based on location, service type, and by therapist, and will be discussed with you in your initial phone consultation. Most group therapies cost $85 and most individual and family sessions cost $175. Each associate has a few slots in their schedule in which they can slide their fees for qualifying families. Also, please read below about our Affordable-Accessible Therapy Option, presently only available only at our Haverford office. Payment is required at the time of each session by credit/debit card, payable through our secure online billing system. Insurance PhATA therapists are out of network for all insurance companies. We do not bill insurers directly. Our therapists are Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC’s), and many insurance companies will reimburse a portion of the group or individual fee. Please check with your insurance company to determine if it covers out-of-network mental health benefits. PhATA’s parent company, the Child and Family Art Therapy Center provides a monthly receipt with all necessary information to submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement. PhATA therapists are not Medical Assistance (MA) providers. Affordable-Accessible Therapy Option We’re living though challenging times. Perhaps you struggled with emotions or relationships, or a job, or unemployment for some time. You tried everything you can think of, but things didn’t improve. You searched for therapeutic help, but it was hard to find a good therapist! Perhaps verbal therapy worked for a while, but you plateaued and now feel stuck. Private pay therapy is too expensive. PhATA Offers an Affordable Therapy Service with lower fees & adjustable rates. At our Haverford location, we can slide our rates to meet your financial need. Check out our website for information.