Taryn Cates
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Art Therapist and Licensed gentle, compassionate, and creative space for you to show up as you are.
I'm glad you're here. Our life experiences can feel so overwhelming at times, and when you're trapped in the middle of it all, it's hard to know how to move forward. Whether you're working through a life transition, a loss, the overwhelm of constantly taking care of others, or everyday stress, you deserve a space that is just yours to slow down, give space to your emotional experience, and find hope that things truly can feel different. I offer a gentle, compassionate, and creative space for you to show up as you are and process through challenging and sometimes painful experiences. I offer art therapy that is person-centered and integrative so that our time together is both meaningful and effective. Whether you're ready to take action now, or just starting to consider if therapy is right for you, the process has already begun. You being here, reading through this page, is evidence that you're on your way to healing. I'm glad you're here. Areas of specialty include: -Creative self-expression -Life transitions -Grief -Finding meaning -Stress, burnout and self-care. Modality of specialty: Art journaling, mixed media, repurposing materials.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Coaching
- Experiential Psychotherapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Wisconsin
- Dean Health Plan – Wisconsin
- Quartz – Wisconsin
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Department of Safety and Professional Services
10447 - 125, Wisconsin
Certificates
Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
Education
Mount Mary University
MS (Master of Science), 2020
Art Therapy with a concentration in counseling