Joni Beckner (She/Her)

ArtLight Therapy & Studios: "Illuminating the path to healing through creativity.” Art Therapy in Individual Counseling and Group Support In my work I see individuals or families who are exploring issues such as loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, abuse and trauma. I draw on a wide variety of theories: Client-centered, Existential, and Transpersonal psychology and combine them in a creative way in my practice to provide an integrative approach which is educational, solution-oriented and transformational. I am a practicing artist and use techniques and theories which resonate with the client to illuminate a path to change & healing through creativity. Some of the tools I use in my work are sand tray, all forms of art making, journaling, goal setting, relaxation techniques, guided visualizations, and creative writing, stress reduction techniques, reframing, and mindfulness / meditation techniques. My undergraduate degree is in social work and I completed my masters degree in art therapy and counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a registered and board certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). I have spent nearly 30 years working in the mental health field and for the last seven years have held a position as a program director at HopeWest in Grand Junction, Colorado. I spent seven years developing a part-time private practice at ArtLight Therapy & Studios. I deeply love the work of meeting people where they are and companioning them into work that enables a richer, more peaceful life. Art Education: Drawing, Watercolor painting and Pastel – classes and private instruction. Contract Art Therapy services for organizations and agencies; Partner with agencies and organizations to provide creative staff education/ support and art therapy for individual clients and groups. (ie., partnering with Sozo Youth Sanctuary Foundation to provide creative sanctuary for adolescents with history of trauma) Open Studio projects for women and adolescents provide an inspiring, fun, sacred environment where creative expression and self discovery are cultivated and nurtured through quality art education that focuses on celebrating creativity, heightening personal intuition, and supporting a community of kindred spirits through Art. Art exhibits for individuals or groups who appreciate the therapeutic and healing values of art making; and for clinicians who use art making as a way of professional processing,