Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in El Paso, TX
The Counseling Center of Expressive Arts has served El Paso and surrounding communities since 2016, providing quality mental health services tailored to diverse client needs. Our team of licensed professional counselors and therapists combines educationally-driven practices with current research to deliver developmentally appropriate care for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. We specialize in expressive therapies, including art therapy, play therapy, and sand tray therapy, to help clients explore emotions and foster personal growth. With expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma, our center prioritizes creativity, compassion, and open communication.Our therapists hold advanced certifications and utilize evidence-based modalities to create safe spaces for healing. We emphasize client empowerment through individualized treatment plans and collaborative goal-setting. By integrating expressive arts into counseling, we help clients build coping skills and achieve emotional resilience. Our commitment to community well-being drives our accessible services and flexible scheduling options.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy
Child-Parent Relationship Training
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer counseling for all ages from 2 and up
- Our therapists use expressive arts techniques for deeper healing
- Licensed professionals with advanced certifications in multiple modalities
- Customized treatment plans for individual client needs
- Flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments
What people say
Compassionate therapists
Effective expressive therapy
Improved family communication
Safe healing environment
Creative approaches
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized counseling sessions help clients identify harmful thought patterns and develop coping strategies. Our therapists address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based techniques. Clients work collaboratively with counselors to set goals and track progress.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples facing communication breakdowns or relationship challenges. We teach healthier conflict resolution skills and improve emotional intimacy using Gottman method principles. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust and strengthening partnership dynamics.
Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate therapy for children aged 2-12. Through guided play activities, children express emotions and process experiences. Therapists use toys and creative techniques to help young clients develop emotional regulation and social skills in a safe environment.
Art Therapy
Therapeutic use of art materials to explore emotions and resolve psychological conflicts. No artistic skill required - focus is on the creative process rather than final products. Helps clients reduce anxiety and gain self-awareness through visual expression.
Sand Tray Therapy
Three-dimensional therapeutic modality using miniature figures and sand trays. Clients create scenes representing their inner world, allowing nonverbal expression of complex emotions. Facilitates trauma processing and enhances self-discovery through symbolic representation.
People
Leah Fowlkes Miller
Doctor of Philosophy, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Thera
Dr. Miller brings over 20 years of experience in mental health counseling with expertise in play therapy and family systems. She supervises clinical staff and provides specialized treatment for trauma and childhood disorders.
Diane W. Tatem
Master of Arts, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor
Ms. Tatem specializes in expressive arts therapy and has trained extensively in creative therapeutic techniques. She supervises counseling interns and provides therapy for adolescents and adults with anxiety and mood disorders.
Luis Cano
Master of Arts, Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist
Mr. Cano combines traditional counseling with art therapy techniques. He has 15 years of experience working with at-risk youth and specializes in trauma recovery through creative expression.
Erika Varela
Master of Arts, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ms. Varela focuses on family therapy and child-parent relationship training. She has extensive experience working with bilingual families and implementing culturally sensitive counseling approaches.
Questions
Do you accept my insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans. Contact our office to verify your specific coverage and discuss payment options.
What ages of clients do you see?
We serve clients aged 2 and up, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
How long is a typical appointment?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended options available for specialized therapies like play therapy.
What therapy modalities do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy using expressive arts, play therapy, and evidence-based counseling techniques.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our therapists hold active state licenses and maintain professional certifications in specialized treatment modalities.
