Shannon Kintz

Shannon is a Registered Art Therapist (ATR 15-087) with over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating the challenges that come with mental health diagnoses, anxiety, depression, and grief. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cazenovia College, and her Master of Art with a Major in Creative Arts Therapy at Hofstra University. She has completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and is certified in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Shannon utilizes various art materials and modalities to encourage creative expression and self exploration. As an art therapist, Shannon believes in providing a safe, non judgmental space for clients to express themselves through color, shape, and line, when words alone may be too difficult. Using a child centered, collaborative approach, she aims to create an environment to assist clients in developing healthy coping skills, building self confidence, and improving emotional regulation. No artistic skills are required, only a desire to be creative and curious.