Creative Artists and Entertainment Professionals

"Whereas even the biggest artist has to wage a constant fight against distraction. He is conscious not only of the future opinions of the critics, the price it will fetch (or not fetch!), the nicety of his choice of color or line, but also the temperature of the room, the stains on the floor, the bath he forgot to take and so on." -- Henry Miller

I'm aware of the sacrifices, long hours, high demands on the body, mind, spirit, partners, and family life our creative lives demand of us. I have seen how my approach can help you better navigate all these challenges and demands, help you stay connected and empowered to pursue your creative drive and professional goals, while maintaining your mental health.

Whether you work above or below the line, the stressors and challenges encountered by entertainment professionals and creative artists are often unique, yet very familiar to those of us having lived, breathed and worked in Entertainment. Most of us enter the world of entertainment or creative arts because we have a deep internal connection to our art form, story telling and creative expression that compels us to do what we do. Balancing our personal lives with the pressures and demands of the industry can create emotional ups and downs that can challenge the best of us.

Early on in my career before I was licensed as a Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist, I was both a performing artist and a Creativity Coach. As a coach, I helped creative artists tap into their strength, vision and goals by teaching proven creativity skills, disciplines and accountability. I was certified as a Creativity Coach by Eric Maisel, a well published author, researcher and educator. I coached for 10 years in my own practice.

Once I became a Psychotherapist, I combined the tools and theories I commonly draw from in my clinical psychotherapy approach with the skillset I already had as a Creativity Coach. Due to my direct experiences in entertainment and my expertise as a psychotherapist and coach, I was hired as a clinical supervisor at The Actors Fund (now The Entertainment Community Fund). There, I solidified the tool kit to help you navigate the emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial ups and downs of your creative life.