​Stephanie Musial, ATR-BC, LMHC

Welcome to Creative Bridges, LLC
Stephanie Musial, ATR-BC, LMHC is the current owner of Creative Bridges.  Stephanie has worked for over 20+ years within the mental health field as an Art Therapist & Licensed Mental Health Counselor. 

Stephanie maintains a private practice within  her Amesbury, Massachusetts office and studio.  In addition to her practice in Amesbury, Stephanie  worked for 10 years as an Adjunct Faculty member within the Fine and Performing Arts: Creative Arts Therapy Department at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts. She also has many years of experience working within the therapeutic school setting. 

​Within her private practice, Stephanie provides individual and small group Art Therapy/ Counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and their families.  Stephanie also consults with families, educators, and community members in order to provide comprehensive support services.  In addition, Stephanie provides LMHC and ATR supervision for those seeking to become licensed or registered within the field.  Stephanie has 20+ years of experience supervising undergraduate and graduate level interns from Lesley University, Endicott College, and Emmanual College. 

Stephanie worked as a consultant at the Northshore Academy Program: Lower School of the Northshore Education Consortium in West Peabody, MA from 2000-2018.   Art Therapy support services  were provided for the students at both the Upper and Lower Schools. Stephanie both implemented and supervised the art therapy programming. 
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Stephanie Musial's studies in Art and Expressive Therapy include a Bachelor's Degree in Art Therapy from Emmanuel College in Boston, MA and a Master's Degree in Expressive Therapy with a Specialization in Art Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.   Completing these degrees required full time course work in studio art and psychology.   The integration of "the arts" into clinical practice was applied during three years of clinical internships within the mental health field.
 

Office and Studio

The art therapy office and studio space is housed in a historic building on Main Street in Amesbury, MA.  100 Main Street is also known as the "Old Amesbury Post Office".  The professional building is an airy and light filled space in which creativity can be captured.  

​The office has ample space in which to explore art materials and meet with clients.

Art Therapy 

What is Art Therapy?

"Discover an increased means of self-expression and an outlet for change."

​Art Therapy is a collaboration between client and therapist as they engage in varying means of self-expression.  Self-expression may take form in either verbal or non-verbal interaction.  The simple act of art making may become therapeutic for a client.  Others may find increased meaning and support through the verbal processing of thoughts, feelings, and reactions to their art.  The art therapist serves to support the client in their process.  As well as, to maintain an open conversation with clients and families about session goals and therapeutic interventions.                                     

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“Whereas art making can occur in solitude, therapy implies a relationship between at least two people,
one of whom is the therapist and one the client….”therapeutic alliance.” 
- Harriet Wadeson