Welcome to East Bay Art Therapy
Tonia Herrero, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Art Therapy Services
What is Art Therapy?
Art Therapy involves talking with a therapist, but it is so much more. What may be difficult to express in words can become more accessible to us when we are given the opportunity to express ourselves through a creative art form. By creating and processing our art with an art therapist, we gain insight into ourselves and learn new coping skills for making positive change in our lives.
SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED ONLINE FOR CA & OR RESIDENTS OR IN-PERSON IN OAKLAND, CA.
Tonia Herrero, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Tonia Herrero is a Licensed and Board Certified Art Therapist with a Masters Degree in Art Therapy and Creativity Development and seven years of clinical experience providing art therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. By integrating talk therapy with art making, Tonia helps her clients unlock their creative potential, look at problems with fresh eyes, and develop new coping skills for dealing with difficult emotions.
Client Focus
Tonia works with clients ages 10 and up that come from a variety of diverse backgrounds and specializes in pre-teens, adolescents and young adults. She has extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction & substance abuse, grief, behavioral issues, and other mental health concerns. Tonia also has extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals.
Types of Therapy
Individuals
Individuals
Individuals
Whether you or your child are feeling blocked by past trauma, stuck in destructive patterns, or overwhelmed by depression or anxiety, individual art therapy can help you see your problems with a new perspective. Tonia nurtures a genuine and supportive relationship with her clients so they can feel safe to explore and grow.
Groups
Individuals
Individuals
Group art therapy is a great way for young people to process their feelings and experiences while bonding with peers and learning social skills. Tonia currently offers two Girls Empowerment Art Therapy Groups for teen girls ages 14-18.
Issues Treated
Tonia has experience and/or training treating the following issues:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma / PTSD / CPTSD
Suicidal Ideation
Self Harm
Substance Abuse / Addiction / Alcoholism
Self Esteem
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Grief
Adoption
Codependency
Life Transitions
Gender Identity / Sexuality
Disordered Eating
Body Image