Free to Be Me Creative Counseling

 Sand tray therapy is a nonverbal, projective form of therapy that uses sand, water, and miniature figures (people, animals, buildings, natural elements, etc.) to create scenes in a tray. These scenes reflect a person’s inner world — their feelings, conflicts, memories, or relationships — and help them process experiences safely. 

• Helps express emotions without words
• Encourages healing from trauma, grief, or stress 
• Builds self-awareness and insight
• Enhances problem-solving and emotional regulation
• Creates a safe, contained space for exploring difficult topics
   

 Drama therapy is a creative form of psychotherapy that uses theater techniques—such as role play, storytelling, improvisation, and movement—to help people express feelings, explore experiences, and promote personal growth and healing.

It’s an active, experiential therapy, meaning clients don’t just talk about their problems — they act them out in a safe and supportive setting.

• Act out real or imagined situations
• Use role play to see a problem from another perspective
• Create characters or stories that represent feelings or life events
• Use movement, masks, or puppets to express emotions

 Music therapy is the use of music interventions—such as listening, singing, writing songs, or playing instruments—within a therapeutic relationship to meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of individuals

• Encourages emotional expression
• Enhances communication and social interaction
• Improvea motor skills through rhythm and movement
• Supports relaxation and stress reduction
• Strengthens memory and cognitive function

 Art therapy for kids is a type of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to help children explore feelings, develop self-awareness, cope with stress, and improve emotional well-being.

It’s not about making “good art” — it’s about using art as a safe way to express thoughts and emotions that can be hard to put into words.

Art Therapy helps children to;

• Communicate feelings
• Process experiences
• Build coping skills
• Foster emotional growth

 Group therapy for children is a safe, supportive setting where children can:

• Share experiences
• Learn from each other
• Practice social skills
• Receive feedback
• Develop coping strategies
  

 Social skills therapy is a type of intervention designed to help  children or adolescents — learn, practice, and strengthen interpersonal skills needed for positive interactions in daily life.

It focuses on teaching behaviors, communication techniques, and emotional regulation strategies that support healthy relationships and social success.

• Conversation skills
• Emotional recognition and regulation
• Cooperation and teamwork
• Problem-solving in social situations
• Conflict resolution