The Wellness Arts Collective

04/29/2023

*New Therapist Spotlight*
Please join us in welcoming our newest clinician, Amber Salik! Amber (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Expressive Arts Therapist, and Narrative Photographer. Intrigued? Read on!

Amber says that from a young age, she aspired to explore multiple professions that shared core philosophies of creativity, community, connection, and healing. Today, as an expressive arts therapist, she is driven by these same values and is passionate about using art as a tool to help people with clients from various backgrounds, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults.

Her specialties include identity issues, holistic wellness, self-care, chronic illness, creative blocks, spirituality, life transitions, and relationships/attachments. As an expressive arts therapist, she says she aims to be “proactive in seeking out new ways to help my clients achieve their goals” and uses techniques from a variety of theoretical frameworks, such as IFS, Narrative Therapy, ACT, CBT, NTU Psychotherapy, and Strengths-Based, Person-Centered approaches. Amber uses a variety of art modalities, including photography, collage, and other visual arts, bibliotherapy, music movement, and psychodrama; centered in a culturally-specific and grounded approach to therapy that values diversity and social justice.

We are soooo excited to have Amber onboard and cannot wait to share her upcoming community photo therapy projects she has planned with you all! If you’d like to set up a consultation with Amber to get started in your therapeutic journey, you can reach her at [email protected] OR text us at 323-536-1640

02/02/2023

If you’re looking for a part time office space to see clients OR groups, we have it! Email, text, or DM for details and/or to schedule an in person tour.

01/25/2023

Our coolest community member. (He’s always accepting new clients; drop in sessions are outdoors; hours vary.)

01/16/2023

**REPOST VIA AND

I have been thinking of ways that healing can be brought to individuals through community and what has continued to emerge is the idea of third spaces. A Third Space is really, just a place outside of our homes or work, where we have an opportunity for individual (and perhaps, more hopefully) collective growth — most commonly they were places of worship or sports teams/events or artists studios or pubs. Salons, back in the 17th & 18th centuries were a type of a Third Space, where people went to learn new things, exchange ideas, meet new people. These places were about finding oneself through connection to others — something I think we may have lost sight of, especially in the wake of COVID.

So, on a regular (monthly) basis, along with will be offering a drop in ‘Third Space’ for folks in the community. I will be making custom tea blends for folks to sip on, while you make art (supplies will be provided, if you want to participate), and connect with other awesome people over conversation. I have some conversational prompts in mind, but I also am excited to see how things evolve on their own. This isn’t group therapy per se, but I promise that it will be therapeutic; I will be available to check in and facilitate throughout. In time, this will grow to include other clinicians and healers who will be extending some of their knowledge and offerings as well.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Date: Sunday, January 29th

Time: 10am-2pm - Stay as little or as long as you like

Location: The Wellness Arts Collective, 3519 Eagle Rock Blvd. LA 90065

COVID policy: This will be an intimate indoor event. Please wear a mask if it makes you more comfortable. PLEASE DO NOT COME if you are sick or have any symptoms or recent exposure to folks who are sick.

Cost: FREE but if you’d like to donate something to the organization, just know it will go to providing direct therapy services to our most vulnerable community members via

RSVP: Please just text 323-536-1640 that you will be coming/what time so that we have an approximate head count.

12/06/2022

Although this time of year seems to be busier and more demanding than other times of the year, this is the season to slow down. Look at nature: this is a time of dormancy and root-building; trees have dropped their leaves and are using their energy to grow and expand beneath the soil. You don’t need permission, maybe just a reminder: it’s OK to shift speed to a pace that reflects the NATURAL world around us and better fits our biology. This could look like not over scheduling yourself, taking a nap, eating hearty healthy meals, getting cozy at home, sitting fireside (or candleside) with some tea, journaling in bed…

If you have some ways you can (or already do) slow down this time of year, please share!

11/30/2022

Our very own .talk facilitates this regular meet up for healers & helpers in the community. Go to her IG page to learn more!

11/28/2022

Accepting new clients for both in person and Telehealth sessions. If you’re wanting to take the first step toward starting (or resuming) therapy, reach out to us to schedule a complimentary consultation, via the link to our website in our bio.

10/15/2022

A whole message…

09/03/2019

Our newest location in Eagle Rock/Glassell Park is open and we are accepting new clients. Check our website to find out more about our amazing team and to schedule a complimentary consultation.

09/03/2019