About Us
At Lawrence Creative Therapy Center LLC, we are a collective of creative arts therapists providing mental health services for children, adults, and teens. View each of the providers below to learn more about services offered.
Creative Therapists and Services
Sunflower Art Therapy
Cara Weeks Neuburger, LCPC, ATR
Contact me at:
785-424-7410
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For more information visit:
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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist providing art therapy and counseling to children, youth, and adults. I have over 19 years experience and my approach is that of a collaborator. I believe that each individual is the expert of their experience, but that when life presents challenges such as loss, mental illness, trauma, or major change, a person can become overwhelmed making it hard to see the way forward. In my collaboration with individuals I aim to help break down life challenges and empower a person's confidence in their own wisdom and strengths.
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I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches. Some of areas of training that inform my practices include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), treatment of severe mental illness, trauma informed care, trauma recovery, person-centered care, strengths based treatment, mindfulness, and creative arts therapies.​
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Together we will put the art process to work in your life to help achieve such things as reducing anxiety, finding personal strengths, developing insight into challenges, navigating overwhelming emotions, or building hope in the future.
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Services:
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Individual art therapy sessions
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Occasional art therapy groups or workshops
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Clinical supervision for counselors and art therapists.
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In-network with BCBS, Tricare, Cigna/Evernorth, United, Aetna, KanCare, Sunflower/Ambetter, Medicare
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Making Meaning Art Therapy
Wendy Lynch, LCPC, LMAC, ATR-P
Noel Kearns, ATR-BC
Weekend sessions available!
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor, and Provisionally Registered Art Therapist. I utilize my background in each of these areas to provide art therapy and counseling to individuals from children to adults. My approach to therapy is person-centered and I believe that everyone’s journey toward mental wellness should be tailored to their individual needs. My role is to work through this journey alongside you to better understand yourself and work through the challenges that arise in life.
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), trauma informed care, and psychoeducation for severe mental illness. I have several years of experience working with severe and persistent mental illness, trauma-related disorders, and I specialize in serving members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
I believe that every person has their own needs for their mental health, and it is important that we address these needs to achieve the mental wellbeing that we all deserve. Through the use of art-making and creative endeavors, we can make sense of the difficulties and build the live worth living that you want.
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Services:
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Individual art therapy or counseling sessions
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Services for adults, teens, or children
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In-person or Telehealth options
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Occasional art therapy groups
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) sessions
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In-network with BCBS, United, KanCare, Sunflower, Ambetter, Aetna Better Health of Kansas
My approach is to first establish achievable goals and utilize strengths to help clients reach them in a reasonable time frame.
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I have 30 years of experience as an art therapist working with children, adolescents and adults who experience:
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Depressive disorders
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Anxiety disorders
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Substance related disorders
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Eating disorders
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Personality disorders
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Trauma related disorders
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Conduct disorders
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Psychotic disorders
I believe that once someone is ready for change, they simply need encouragement and guidance. Change can be scary and also safe. I utilize creative modalities (mostly art, but also music, movement and play) to help clients move beyond barriers or “stuck points” in their recovery journey.
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I also incorporate common therapeutic approaches (DBT, CBT, ACT) into art therapy sessions to help clients understand skills they can use on their own. The goal is always to help clients learn how to help themselves. I use a variety of art materials to help clients understand and explore:
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Feelings expression and management
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Self-awareness and self esteem
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Grief and loss
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Assertiveness and boundary setting
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Body acceptance
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Addiction management
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Relationship and parenting skills
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Social anxiety
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Self-care habits
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Obsessive compulsive behaviors
“Nobody really does anything alone…it is only by inducing others to go along that changes are accomplished and work is done.” (Eleanor Roosevelt)
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Services:
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Individual and group art therapy sessions
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Services for adults, teens, or children
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Sessions held on evenings and weekends
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In person or virtual options
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Self-pay options at a reasonable rate.
Groups and Workshops
Now Enrolling:
Celebrating Self through Found Object Figural Sculpture
Art Therapy Workshop Led by Cara Weeks Neuburger, ATR, LCPC
Date: Saturday Dec. 7th, 2024
9 am-12 pm
The group will be limited to 7 participants.
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Ages: Adults (17 and older)
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Payment options: $60 per person, all supplies included
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Description:
Feeling depleted, detached, or doubting? Join us to revitalize your connection to your strengths and inner self. In this workshop you will learn a found object sculpture technique and utilize the creative process to enjoy, relax, tap into your intuition, and express yourself.
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How to Enroll:
Use the button to sign up and pay
For more information contact Cara at 785-424-7410 or cara@sunflowerarttherapy.com
(Sign up soon because space is limited!)
Now Forming:
Embracing Change
Art Therapy Workshop by Noel Kearns, ATR-BC
We are currently gathering participants for this Saturday art therapy workshop, date TBD
Location: 5040 Bob Billings Pkwy, Lawrence KS
Ages: Adults (17 and older)
Cost: $60 per person, all supplies included
Description:
This art therapy workshop will explore thoughts and feelings about wanted and unwanted changes in one’s life.
The participant will use a variety of art materials to
1. Envision changes they want to create in their life and/or
2. Symbolically navigate the changes that they are experiencing currently.
Confidential group processing and support will be offered. Information about the process of change and how to cope effectively will be provided.
How to Enroll:
Contact Noel Kearns at 816-704-0378 , noelkearns50@gmail.com