Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Long Island
Creative Sanctuary is a dedicated mental health practice specializing in psychotherapy and art therapy for adults, children, and families. With over four decades of experience, we integrate verbal therapy with creative techniques like mindfulness, imagery, and artistic expression to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and special needs. Our founder, Ed Regensburg, pioneered a holistic approach that emphasizes emotional healing through subconscious exploration and creative self-expression. We provide personalized care tailored to individual needs, including specialized programs for autism spectrum disorders, adoption/divorce issues, and developmental disabilities.Our practice is grounded in the belief that emotions drive behavior and that creative expression unlocks deeper understanding and lasting change. We offer a safe, nurturing environment where clients can explore their feelings, resolve conflicts, and achieve long-term wellness without reliance on medication. Our services extend to professional supervision and training for art therapists, reflecting our commitment to advancing therapeutic practices. Located on Long Island, we serve local communities with accessible, compassionate care.
Services
Adult Therapy
Child Therapy
Art Therapy
Special Needs Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Autism Spectrum Therapy
Adoption Counseling
Divorce Counseling
Grief Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in integrative mental health therapy.
- Our approach combines verbal therapy with creative techniques for deeper healing.
- Specialized programs address autism, trauma, and developmental disabilities.
- Founder Ed Regensburg pioneered evidence-based art therapy methodologies.
- We prioritize long-term emotional regulation over temporary symptom relief.
What people say
Gifted and talented art therapist
Terrific alternative to traditional psychotherapy
Services
Adult Therapy
Adult therapy at Creative Sanctuary addresses anxiety, depression, and trauma through integrative techniques combining verbal communication and artistic expression. Our approach helps clients access subconscious emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve lasting emotional regulation. This service caters to individuals seeking alternatives to traditional talk therapy.
Child Therapy
Child therapy utilizes creative play and art to help young clients express emotions and develop social skills. We specialize in adoption/divorce issues and developmental disorders, providing age-appropriate interventions that foster emotional growth and behavioral improvements for children aged 3-18.
Art Therapy
Art therapy sessions employ drawing, painting, and symbolic expression to access unconscious thoughts. This modality proves particularly effective for non-verbal individuals or those struggling with traditional therapy, offering a non-invasive pathway to emotional release and self-discovery through guided creative processes.
Special Needs Therapy
Specialized programs address autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities through sensory-based interventions. Our therapists use structured creative activities to improve communication skills, reduce anxiety, and enhance self-regulation for individuals with neuro-cognitive challenges across the lifespan.
Anxiety and Depression Treatment
Our treatment combines mindfulness techniques with cognitive-behavioral strategies to address anxiety and depression. By integrating breath work, visualization, and emotional expression, we help clients identify root causes, develop coping mechanisms, and achieve sustainable mental wellness without medication dependency.
People
Ed Regensburg
Psychotherapist
Ed Regensburg, LCAT, ATR-BC, CHt, has practiced integrative mental health therapy for over 40 years. He developed Creative Sanctuary's methodology combining art therapy with subconscious exploration, specializing in trauma recovery and neurodiverse populations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide adult/child therapy, art therapy, and specialized programs for anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, and developmental disabilities using integrative techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
We are out-of-network providers but supply monthly receipts for insurance reimbursement. Most plans cover 60-80% of out-of-network mental health services.
What makes your therapy approach unique?
Our methodology combines verbal therapy with creative expression and mindfulness techniques to access subconscious emotions, creating lasting change rather than temporary symptom relief.
How are sessions structured?
Initial consultations are followed by weekly 45-minute sessions. Treatment plans integrate talk therapy with creative techniques tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
Do you treat neurodiverse individuals?
Yes, we specialize in autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities using sensory-based interventions that improve communication and emotional regulation without verbal requirements.
What are your session fees?
Standard sessions cost $175 for 45-50 minutes. We offer mutually agreeable fee arrangements for clients without insurance coverage.
