Meet our Team
Amy Barr, CAT-LP
Clinician, Therapist
Creative Arts Therapist
Utilizing art therapy techniques and psychotherapeutic insight, Amy helps clients address and explore an array of challenges, from trauma, emotional problems, and relationship difficulties to chronic illness, the end of life, or even the prospect of incarceration. She has worked at Rikers Island, Alzheimer’s treatment centers, and everywhere in between.
Amy believes in the transformative power of art, especially when joined with empathetic insight and conversation. On her therapeutic approach, time devoted to making art versus time devoted to discussion varies based on clients’ needs and wants. But drawing and dialogue, the visual and the verbal, always go hand-in-hand. This approach is particularly helpful for patients confronting issues that are otherwise difficult to explain or discuss.
Both art-lovers and skeptics alike are welcome. No special skills are needed to profit from art therapy — just the courage to engage in creative, honest expression.
Amy Barr received her master’s degree in art therapy from the Pratt Institute in New York - Cum Laude Honors
Pronouns: She/her/hers
AREAS OF FOCUS & EXPERTISE
Abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, psychological, narcissistic)
Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders
Existential Crisis, Identity work
Mood Disorders, Depressive Disorders
Gender Dysphoria, Gender related issues, Trans-specific Care
Grief & Loss
Interpersonal / Inter-relational conflict
Life Transitions, Adjustment difficulties
Self-esteem / self-worth related issues
Toxic Shame related issues, shame spirals
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive & Related Disorders
Trauma & Stressor-related Disorders
THERAPY APPROACHES
Attachment-based Therapies
Psychodynamic, humanistic and relational approach
Trauma- informed Expressive Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychoanalytic Frameworks
SPECIFIC POPULATIONS SERVED
Children age 5-18
Young adults 18+
Aged and Disbaled (65+)
LGBTQIA+, GNC/NB, Trans
Any race, gender, religion, or political affiliation welcome
REVIEWS
"Amy is well beyond her years in terms of Clinical expertise in areas of Creative Arts Therapy. She offers a Humanistic, Relational, and Trauma-informed approach that supports clients from all walks of life. Highly recommended!"
-Anonymous