Business Details
10 Years
experience
Expert Mental Health Counseling in El Paso
The Counseling Center of Expressive Arts has served El Paso and surrounding communities since 2016, providing comprehensive mental health services tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our team of licensed professionals brings diverse expertise in therapeutic modalities, including play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, and expressive arts. We prioritize creativity, compassion, and evidence-based practices to address emotional challenges across all developmental stages.With over 15 counselors on staff, we match clients with clinicians best suited to their unique needs, offering services for children as young as 2 through adulthood. Our approach integrates traditional talk therapy with innovative creative methods to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and improved relationships. We maintain flexible scheduling with evening appointments available Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings to accommodate client needs.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy
Child-Parent Relationship Training
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ licensed counselors with expertise in diverse therapeutic modalities
- Our clinicians specialize in creative therapies including play, art, and sand tray therapy
- We serve clients aged 2 and older with developmentally appropriate interventions
- Flexible scheduling available with evening and Saturday appointments
- We accept multiple insurance plans and offer income-based discounts
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling helps clients identify harmful thought patterns and develop coping strategies for emotional challenges. We address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Clients work directly with therapists to set goals and track progress in a supportive environment.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts in distressed relationships. We teach healthier argument techniques and problem-solving strategies to strengthen partnerships. Sessions help couples reconnect and address issues like trust breakdowns or substance use concerns.
Play Therapy
Play therapy helps children express emotions through natural play activities. Therapists use toys and creative exercises to help children process trauma and develop emotional regulation skills. This approach addresses behavioral issues and improves parent-child communication through structured play sessions.
Family Therapy
Family therapy improves communication patterns and resolves conflicts within households. We address generational relationship issues and help families establish healthy boundaries. Sessions focus on creating supportive environments where all members feel heard and understood.
Art Therapy
Art therapy uses creative expression to explore emotional conflicts and promote self-awareness. Clients engage with various art media to visualize inner experiences and develop coping mechanisms. This modality reduces anxiety and builds self-esteem through non-verbal communication.
People
Leah Fowlkes Miller
LPC-S, LMFT, RPT-S
Dr. Leah Fowlkes Miller provides clinical supervision and specialized therapy services. With advanced training in play therapy and family systems, she develops treatment protocols for complex client needs.
Diane W. Tatem
LPC-S
Diane Tatem oversees counselor training and internship programs. Her expertise in clinical supervision ensures high-quality service delivery across all therapeutic modalities offered at the center.
Luis Cano
LPC, ATR
Luis Cano specializes in art therapy interventions for trauma recovery. He integrates creative expression with traditional counseling techniques to help clients process difficult experiences and develop emotional resilience.
Erika Varela
LPC
Erika Varela provides direct therapy services for individuals and families. Her practice focuses on implementing evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each client's developmental stage and specific needs.
Questions
Do you accept my insurance?
We accept Texas Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, and many other major insurance plans. Contact us directly to verify your specific coverage.
What ages of clients do you see?
Our services are available for children starting at age 2 through adulthood, with therapeutic approaches tailored to each developmental stage.
How long is a typical appointment?
Standard therapy sessions last 45-53 minutes, with initial appointments requiring additional time for paperwork completion.
What if I can't afford therapy sessions?
We offer income-based discounts and self-pay options. No one is denied services due to inability to pay.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, we provide evening sessions Monday-Friday until 8 PM and Saturday morning appointments.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine traditional talk therapy with creative modalities including play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, and expressive arts.
