Welcome

I’m Angela, an Art Therapist, Licensed Clinical Counselor, LPCC supervisor, and owner of Art Therapy of MN.

Angela (Pitton) Abdo (she/her) is not taking on new therapy clients at this time. Please connect with Angela for ADHD/Autism/OCD assessments, general therapy inquiries, referrals, billing/insurance questions or hiring questions. 

Angela values building an inclusive, validating, neurodivergent-affirming, culturally-aware, trauma-informed private practice. She supports her therapists through ongoing training and supervision.

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I’m Noelle, an Art Therapist and Pre-Licensed Counselor working with Art Therapy of MN.

Noelle Wolf (they/them) specializes in working with clients who are neuro-atypical, polyamorous and/or queer. They help clients who are trying to figure this life thing out, who need support and want to make art about it.

Noelle strives to meet clients where they are at, and supports their in-the-moment needs. Noelle “shows up” with and for their clients; not just physically – emotionally as well. 

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I’m Meghan, an Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Counselor working with Art Therapy of MN.

Meghan Laird (she/her) specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults ages 8-28 years old.

Meghan also specializes in using both art and talk therapy with young people experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, and behavioral difficulties.

Additionally, Meghan works with families who are struggling to communicate effectively or who are having difficulties understanding their child’s emotional experience and/or behavioral struggles.

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I’m Jessica, an Art Therapist and Licensed Counselor working with Art Therapy of MN.

Jessica Hansen (she/her) specializes in working with young adult and adult clients who are 18+, and identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or neurodivergent.

Jessica brings genuine curiosity to her clients, and is patient, caring, and is a self-proclaimed nerd. Her style is person-centered and non-directive, and believes in the importance of building trust and safety, slowly and over time.

Jessica also works with clients who have experienced trauma, identity struggles, personality and attachment disruptions, and with autistic clients, particularly those with a PDA profile (Drive for Autonomy/Demand Avoidant).

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I’m Leah, an Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Counselor working with Art Therapy of MN.

Leah Royseth (she/her) specializes in helping women who have found themselves in unhealthy relationship dynamics, cycles of domestic violence or abusive relationships.

Leah also works with adolescents, young adults and adult clients to better understand anxiety, neurodivergence (including OCD, ADHD, and Autism), interpersonal and boundary issues, people-pleasing, codependency and trauma using both art, talk and walk-and-talk therapy.  

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I’m Lauren, an Art Therapy Intern working with Art Therapy of MN.

Lauren Groshek (she/her) specializes in working with older adolescents (16-18), young adults (18-25) and adults (25-45). Lauren enjoys working with cis women and trans, nonbinary, BIPOC, disabled and neurodivergent queer folks; especially those coming into their queer identity later in life. Lauren also supports those navigating polyamory and ethical nonmonogamy.

Lauren brings her intuition, gentleness, non-judgement and openness to her clients. She artfully weaves intuition and narrative therapy techniques into her strengths-based, holistic art therapy sessions. She also brings her trained and registered service dog, Jerry, into sessions as well!

Lauren also supports folks exploring or living at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities, such as: Disabled, Neurodivergent, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer, and Trans/Nonbinary.

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I’m Sky, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner working with Art Therapy of MN.

Sky Espe (she/her) provides person-centered psychiatric medication management and assessments.

Sky supports patients across the lifespan, and particularly enjoys working with neurodivergent patients and supporting children and their families while navigating change.

Sky believes in an accessible and personalized treatment approach, and also supports symptoms related to acute onset psychosis, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, OCD, PTSD, substance use disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and difficulties with emotional and behavioral regulation.

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I’m Andrea, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner working with Art Therapy of MN.

Andrea Fried (she/her) strives to provide inclusive and collaborative psychiatric medication management care and assessments to patients across the lifespan.

Andrea values evidence-based practices, coupled with both holistic approaches and therapeutic interventions, that aim to enhance symptom reduction and overall quality of life. Andrea believes in a supportive, open, safe, and empowering approach to care.

Andrea works with adults, adolescents, and children 8 years old and up who have a variety of mental health conditions and concerns, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, PMDD, ADHD, Autism, OCD, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, substance use disorders, and PTSD.

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