About
KATHRYN VINSON LMHC, LPC-MHSP, ATR-BC, CSC
KATHRYN VINSON LMHC, LPC-MHSP, ATR-BC, CSC
KATHRYN VINSON LMHC, LPC-MHSP, ATR-BC, CSC
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC) in WA state, a Professional Counselor/ Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in TN and a National Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) providing counseling and art therapy services for adolescents and adults.
I received a dual Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy fr
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC) in WA state, a Professional Counselor/ Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in TN and a National Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) providing counseling and art therapy services for adolescents and adults.
I received a dual Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Antioch University in Seattle, WA and have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health clinics, primary care settings, treatment centers, and private practice .
. My training and expertise allows me to offer a range of services and utilize a creative approach to treatment.
KATHRYN VINSON LMHC, LPC-MHSP, ATR-BC, CSC
KATHRYN VINSON LMHC, LPC-MHSP, ATR-BC, CSC
I enjoy working as a collaborator with my clients. In my role, I encourage clients to explore how their experiences have shaped how they cope and how they view themselves, the world, and their relationships. I believe that gaining awareness and understanding is key to growth and change. Most of us want to feel balanced. Life is full of d
I enjoy working as a collaborator with my clients. In my role, I encourage clients to explore how their experiences have shaped how they cope and how they view themselves, the world, and their relationships. I believe that gaining awareness and understanding is key to growth and change. Most of us want to feel balanced. Life is full of demands that can make it challenging to care for ourselves in an effective and consistent way. I enjoy helping clients find what works best for them
Areas of Specialty
Art Therapy & Trauma
Experiencing a trauma can greatly impact one's mental, emotional, and physical health. Processing traumatic memories can bring up complex emotions that are difficult to move through and often feel unsafe or out of control. Engaging with art making can provide a safe way to externalize and address difficult and painful experiences.
For more information on Trauma and Art Therapy, please visit the "Learn More" section below.
Trauma
The American Psychological Association defines trauma as : "any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning ."
COMMON Trauma SYMPTOMS
- Unwanted upsetting memories
- Nightmares
- Flashbacks
- Emotional distress after exposure to traumatic reminders
- reactivity after exposure to traumatic reminders
- Irritability
- Risky or destructive behavior
- Hypervigilance
- Heightened startle reaction
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty sleeping
- Overly negative thoughts and assumptions about oneself or the world
- Exaggerated blame of self or others for causing the trauma
- Negative affect
- Decreased interest in activities
- Feeling isolated
- Difficulty experiencing positive affect
Telehealth Services
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