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We can accept new clients who live in Illinois only.
“Wow, that’s so interesting.”
“You’re just so different.”
Sound familiar?
Don’t get us wrong — most therapists are genuinely warm, nonjudgmental, creative, and appreciate their fellow humans in all shapes, sizes, and attire. At the same time, though, many clients give us feedback that it’s a relief to find a counselor who is familiar with many artistic processes. Even more share that they find it easier and safer to connect when they’re not wondering if we privately think they are “weird.” We focus on therapy for artists because we’re not operating under the assumption that your lifestyle is problematic.
While we observe significant overlap between the artistic and counterculture communities, it’s not a 1:1 ratio. However, we have yet to meet anyone who identifies as counterculture and doesn’t love and appreciate art.
We don’t try to “see past” someone’s wildly dyed hair or tattoos. We see the hair, attire choices, tattoos, and appreciate them.
We also don’t fall into the trap of thinking someone is less of an artist or less “hardcore” if they wear khakis or don’t have tattoos. Your body is your choice.
All therapists here at Satya are artists and tattooed weirdos.
We have extensive experience providing therapy for:
We do not buy into the romantic notion that artists need to suffer in order to make art. Suffering is part of the human condition, and the cost of caring about anything is pain. Sadness, disappointment, shame, anxiety, grief — those are all part of being a person.
However, artists are often very temperamentally perceptive and sensitive, which can make a person more vulnerable to depression and anxiety. Artists also face a variety of issues such as:
