Lisa Headings

Lisa Headings (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA, NCC, registered associate

Supervisor: Lisa Aasheim, PhD

Expressive arts therapy for deep feelers & misfits ready to ditch stress, self-doubt & people-pleasing. No art skills required.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-703-5186

Teletherapy Sessions

Portland, 97239

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $180

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2020

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket

My Ideal Client

My clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Many are midlife women who’ve spent years putting others first and now wonder, “What about me?” If you crave self-expression, clarity, and confidence, expressive arts therapy helps you break old patterns and reconnect with your authentic self.

How I Can Help You

Words are powerful—but sometimes they’re not enough. Expressive arts therapy weaves together visual art, movement, writing, and creative exploration to help you process emotions, reduce stress, and rediscover joy. No art skills required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore. Therapy with me is deep, playful, and liberating. We quiet the overthinking brain, tap into your inner creativity, and uncover what’s been keeping you stuck. My approach is nonjudgmental and intuitive. Together, we create a safe, non-clinical space where you can show up fully and reconnect with who you truly are.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

I know what it’s like to feel like you don’t quite fit in—I’m a lifelong, card-carrying member of the Island of Misfit Toys. That’s why I create space for honest, imperfect expression—where you can show up exactly as you are and feel seen. If talk therapy hasn't quite clicked, expressive arts therapy offers a creative, intuitive path to healing. You don’t need to be “good at art”—just open to exploring. I work best with deep feelers, creatives, and those ready to ditch the script and find themselves again.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Expressive Art Therapy External link

    Sometimes words aren’t enough. Expressive arts therapy weaves together visual art, movement, music, storytelling, and creative play to help you process emotions, release stress, and gain clarity. You don’t need to be an artist—just open to exploring new ways to heal and grow.

  • Experiential External link

    Growth happens when you experience something new, not just talk about it. Experiential therapy helps you break old patterns through hands-on, interactive techniques like art, movement, role-play, and creative expression, allowing for deep emotional shifts.

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    Feeling overwhelmed? Mindfulness-based therapy helps you reconnect with the present moment, shifting your focus from constant thinking to embodied awareness. Using breathwork, movement, and creative expression, I’ll help you find ways to feel more grounded and at ease.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Anxiety External link

    Your mind won’t stop spinning, your shoulders are tense, and you’re exhausted from overthinking everything. Anxiety can make it feel impossible to relax, but expressive arts therapy helps you shift out of your head and into the present moment. Through movement, art, and creative exploration, I help you process stress in new ways, creating space for more calm and clarity.

  • Self-Esteem External link

    Tired of second-guessing yourself? Spent years shrinking, people-pleasing, or trying to be less? I help women break free from self-doubt and reconnect with their authentic selves. Through expressive arts therapy, you’ll rediscover confidence, self-trust, and joy—without the pressure of getting it “right.”

  • Personal Growth External link

    You feel a shift happening—you know you’re meant for something more, but you’re unsure how to get there. Expressive arts therapy helps you explore new possibilities, uncover what’s holding you back, and move toward a life that feels more aligned, creative, and true to you.

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