Beth Ann AKA BA (bee-ay) Short LCAT, ATR-BC (they/them)
Art Therapist
LCAT
Our lives are multidimensional and full of intersections. Art therapy is a judgment free and process driven approach to counseling.
Client Status
Contact
5033417280
1600 SE Ankeny St
Portland, 97214
At a Glance
Me
Rate: $85-$130
Provides free initial consultation
Provides telehealth services
Practicing Since: 1999
Languages: English
Services
- Individual
- Child
- Teen
Insurances Accepted
- Out of Pocket
My Ideal Client
Traditional counseling can be helpful to many, but some need a creative approach. Clients I work with appreciate that I am able to meet them where they are, offering art invitations to access additional information they may not have had words for in the past. My specialized training as a licensed certified art therapist and 25+ years of experience provides a safe and structured framework to engage in the creative process opening new opportunities to view and engage with struggles.
My Approach to Helping
My Values as a Therapist
Techniques I Use
Specialties
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Mindfulness-based
I have a consistent meditation practice and believe in the importance of practicing mindfulness in the many things we do. In my practice I also provide groups, Creative Mindfulness, that incorporate meditation, art making and process. Creativity is a choice and can be found in all areas of life. Mindfulness is another way to honor this process and experience life to the fullest. I have written two books on the Creative Mindfulness Technique. http://bethannshort.com/index.html
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Art Therapy
Art therapy requires specialized training and certification. Art therapy is a human service profession that serves to increase self-awareness, self-esteem, improve social skills and behavior, increase the ability to problem solve, decrease stress, improve reality orientation and resolve emotional conflicts through the process of making art. In OR there are two art therapy licenses: Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Certified Art Therapist. Nationally art therapists are ATR or ATR-BC.
Issues I Treat
Specialties
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Child or Adolescent Issues
I have worked with youth since the beginning of my practice in 1999. Attachment impacts each of us in significant ways including brain development. I have always been drawn to this work in hopes of supporting clients in addressing struggles early to potentially avoid or diminish life long struggles with anxiety and depression.
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Gender Identity
Gender expression is a passion of mine as a Queer non-binary human. I have been honored to work with individuals on their journey in living their truth and feeling safe to do so. I also support parents looking for resources while they may have a child transitioning. I also worked on a project with 29 brave individuals honoring their journey in gender expression. http://bethannshort.com/gendersummit.html
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Loss or Grief
Grief is fluid and the emotions that one can experience in this state can be volatile and difficult to face. Using art therapy in the grief process for any age is a safe container to externalize feelings. In our sessions clients are often able to find words for thoughts and feelings they may not have understood in previously.
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Body-positive / Health at Every Size
Open relationships/non-monogamy
Queer-competent
Racial Justice Framework
Sex worker positive
Trans-competent
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