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Empowering Creative Mental Health Statewide

Kindred Art Therapy offers in-person and online support throughout North Carolina for trauma, focus, and emotional growth.

You’re the One People Rely On.
It's okay to need support, too.

You serve, clean, build, coach, teach, rescue, listen.
You're expected to handle it all.
But no one can pour from an empty cup.

At Kindred Art Therapy, we help the helpers—the ones who show up for everyone else but rarely pause for ourselves.

Whether you're a parent, therapist, first responder, technician, teacher, cleaner, or coach, you're carrying more than anyone sees. The long hours, the emotional weight, the pressure to be strong... it adds up.

Unprocessed stress can become trauma. And trauma doesn’t go away just because you keep going.

Art therapy gives you a way to feel again—without needing to explain everything. Through creative expression, we help you reconnect with your body, your boundaries, your inner voice. It’s not about being an artist. It’s about giving yourself permission to slow down, feel safe, and be seen. 

Healing is a process. When you're ready, click the link to start:

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What is Art Therapy?

 

Art therapy isn’t just for kids coloring inside the lines—it’s for everyone who’s ever felt stuck, stressed, or disconnected in this digital, overstimulated world. It’s for people who want to unplug from the chaos, tap into something real, and rediscover their own creativity as a healing force.

We weren’t built to sit behind screens, drowning in notifications. We were made to create, to express, to connect with ourselves in ways deeper than words can reach. Art therapy is a way back to that—to your human roots.

So, What’s Art Therapy Really About?

It’s not about being “good” at art. It’s about expressing what’s inside you in a way that feels natural—with paint, clay, charcoal, collage, or whatever medium speaks to you. No rules, no judgment, just a chance to let your hands do the talking when words fall short.

  • Got stress, anxiety, or trauma? Art therapy helps you process emotions safely without having to explain them all.

  • Feeling lost or disconnected? Creativity has a way of bringing you back to yourself—your thoughts, your emotions, your sense of control.

  • Need a mental reset? The act of making something—anything—forces you into the present moment, pulling you away from the endless cycle of overthinking.

And here’s the best part: art therapy is for everyone. You don’t need artistic talent. You just need a willingness to explore, to let go, to play.

Want to Experience It?

Let’s break out of the tech fog and get our hands dirty with something real. Schedule a free consultation to see how art therapy can work for you. No pressure—just a chance to reconnect with yourself in a way that feels right.

 

If you are interested in trying art therapy, you can reach out by scheduling a

MEET OUR NEWEST TEAM CLINICIAN

Shelley Heath, LCMHCA

Shelley Heath, MA, LCMHCA, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with a passion for integrating art and expressive arts therapy into mental health care. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University.

Shelley has experience working with diverse populations, including neurodivergent individuals, students, and survivors of domestic violence. During her time at Brevard College, she worked with individuals of various backgrounds, identities, and orientations, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

To make therapy more accessible, Shelley offers sliding scale options for clients who may need financial flexibility. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and creative space for individuals seeking healing and personal growth.

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Individual Therapy

It requires courage to seek help. Together, we can discover what has been keeping you stuck and create a systematic plan to move you forward. 

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Group Therapy

You are not alone. Oftentimes people feel like they are the only ones who feel, think, and behave the way they do.

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Family Art Therapy

Helping family members develop empathy, recognize conflict triggers, and understand longstanding patterns and misunderstandings strengthens their skills and bonds.

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Supervision

Imposter syndrome and burnout were my greatest obstacles on my way toward becoming a therapist. 

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Art Therapy Intensives

Intensives typically focus on one specific area and target that area with therapeutic interventions that have a longer time duration  with more frequent sessions, but over a decreased time frame to jump start clients’ therapeutic recovery.

Contact

Kindred Art Therapy

2009 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28791

828.222.3318

Schedule your Free consultation call now!

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