Meet Taya Jefferson!
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
Hello! My name is Taya (tay-uh) and I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist in the State of New York. I graduated from Pratt Institute located in Brooklyn, NY, with a Master's of Professional Studies in Art Therapy and Creativity Development. I have been practicing for 6+ years and have worked with people from 5 years old up to 104 years old!​
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I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly and families coping with a variety of experiences, including: anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, self-confidence, stressful life situations and challenges due to the high demands of everyday life.
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Art Therapy was not always my intended career, but when I dove into creating art through the medium of photography, I stumbled across the American Art Therapy Association and knew this was the path for me--and I'm very proud of my younger self for choosing this route!
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Art Therapy is a combination of talk therapy and art psychotherapy, and heres a secret...YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN ARTIST TO PARTICIPATE! Sessions with me do not always have to involve art making either, these are YOUR sessions and I am here to follow your lead.​
My intention is to provide a unique one to one experience, that utilizes therapeutic and non-traditional methods of healing. I strive to hold a safe and creative space for individuals to explore their mental wellness journey, assisting you on living an intentional joyful and well-rested life!​