ABOUT
LOAMY CREATIVE WELLNESS
Lee Amaral, LCPC, ATR
(she/they)
Hello, my name is Lee Amaral, LCPC, ATR. I am an Artist, Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. With a passion for creativity and mental health wellness, I created Loamy Creative Wellness, LLC to be a virtual therapeutic art studio that serves as a creative digital portal to make space for freedom, love, connection, curiosity & authenticity. I’ve had the privilege of working with people of all ages, using art-making to promote emotional healing and transformation. I’ve seen firsthand how art can support individuals in processing trauma, anxiety, and depression, and I’m committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for people to explore their creativity, internal world, and experiences.
I assist folks through individual therapy, group art therapy, creative workshops, mindfulness, and artists/creatives support spaces. I function from a relational, ecowomanism, afrofuturism and Black Queer feminist framework where I use creative processes, curiosity, and compassion as a guide to assist folks in making the shifts, naming experience, and moving towards value aligned living. The modalities that I weave into my practice are DBT, ACT, and CPT. I also use mindfulness and body practices with the purpose of integrating the body, mind, and spirit.
If you’re seeking a supportive and experienced guide on your healing journey, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I provide therapy and therapeutic art services to:
People who want to heal from traumatic experiences and feel empowered to honor their past, reclaim their presence, and move towards their future.
People that want to soften their inner critic and make internal shifts to move towards values, purpose, and compassion.
People who want to shift into creative living.
People who want to reconnect to their most authentic, and liberated self
People who want to learn how to accept and understand their emotions without judgment
People who no longer want to feel stuck and hopeless
People who want to develop coping strategies and value aligned responses to navigate life’s challenges
Qualifications
Licenses:
Illinois (LCPC): 180.016070
Wisconsin (LPC): 11178-125
Registered Art Therapist (ATR): 22-068
Education:
Master of Arts in Art Therapy & Counseling (MAATC) from the School of the art Institute of Chicago, Chicago IL
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (BA, minor in Psychology) from Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska
Certifications + Training:
ARC (Attachment, Regulation and Competency) framework
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy)
CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychoeducation skill facilitation
Body based practice facilitation
