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DEDICATED TO EMPOWERMENT

Create Art and Wellness is a transformative space dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace creativity as a path to emotional wellness, self-discovery, and healing. Through art therapy services and creative embodiment education, I offer therapeutic art-making and teach people how to connect with their inner worlds, express their emotions, and cultivate mindfulness and embodiment. 

My mission is to change the culture around wellness by integrating the power of art into everyday life, fostering a society where creative expression is seen not just as a skill, but as a vital tool for personal growth, emotional resilience, and community connection.

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ART HAS A WAY OF KNOWING

From a young age, I found solace in creativity, often with scissors in hand and a trail of paper behind me. Art was my sanctuary when words failed me, especially in traditional therapy. Over time, I discovered how deeply healing creative expression can be.

Through art, I’ve learned that each person has their own unique art language, a way to understand and care for themselves more deeply. My mission is not only to support clients in therapy, but to empower them to use art as a lifelong tool for self-care and self-discovery, helping them develop their personal creative practice.

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MEET EMILY NATALE

LMHC, ATR

SHE/HER

​Naturally empathetic, I’ve always felt drawn to others, finding fulfillment in being present and offering support. This led me to study art therapy and mental health counseling, combining my passion for the arts with my compassion for others.

My curiosity for neuroscience deepened as I explored the science behind the mind-body connection, confirming what I had always known: art is medicine.

 

I also embrace other practices like yoga, meditation, and somatic techniques, integrating them into my approach to support healing in a multi-dimensional way.​

Art Therapist, Counselor, Educator, & Lifelong Learner:

As the owner and founder of Create, I have experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities. As a Registered Art Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Creative Embodiment Educator, I'm basically a creative GPS for your emotional well-being — guiding you to your destination with art, mindfulness, and a whole lot of heart! It’s been a true privilege to guide others on their journey of self-discovery, helping them connect with their inner wisdom through creativity and compassion.

KEY VALUES

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COMPASSION

FOR ALL

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CULTURAL HUMBLENESS

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BOUNDLESS

CREATIVITY

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NEUROSCIENCE INFORMED

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EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Expressive Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, 2011

Lesley University

Bachelors of Science in Art Therapy, 2007

Lesley University

Training in Internal Family Services

Frank Anderson MD

Memory Reconsolidation & Neuroscience

Juliane Taylore Shore, LPC

 

Yoga for Mental Health Intensive

Soulful Yoga Program

Meditation for Peak Performance and Everyday Living

Dr. Dan Brown

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LICENSES

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Massachusetts #8605

Rhode Island #1128

Licensed Professional Counselor

New Jersey # 37PC01008700

Registered Art Therapist with the

American Art Therapy Association | 21-411

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional | 2024

Certification in Applied Poly-Vagal theory for Yoga Therapy | 2021

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REACH OUT WHEN YOU'RE READY

LET'S BEGIN EXPLORING

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