Empowering A Creative Approach
At Creative Consultation and Supervision it is my goal to empower clinicians to bring creativity into their approach with clients in an ethical and appropriate way. Creativity does not mean simply painting with clients but involves tailored and thoughtful interventions and modalities. A creative approach might include looking at incorporating different tools such as music, games, a variety of art activities, and other ideas into your therapeutic process. It is my belief that each client we see is unique in their own way, and it is important to offer them a treatment approach that fits what they need. Sometimes we need to shake up our usual approaches! Whether you’re feeling stuck with a client, hoping to learn new interventions, or needing a creative viewpoint, I am here to guide you.
The client population we see is ever evolving, and our approaches to therapy need evolve, too. Not everyone can just sit and talk for an hour (although many can and that’s great, too!). It is our responsibility as therapists and providers to offer access to a safe space where clients can grow and heal in many different ways, and utilizing a creative approach can be helpful in that process. Therapy can be intimidating, classist, and not always inclusive to all clients. It is our responsibility to foster an inclusive and destigmatized environment for all individuals. Sometimes that includes being vulnerable and having difficult conversations with ourselves and others, and supervision is a great place for those things to be happening.
About Alexandra Corriveau Joy, LPC, ATR-BC
My name is Alexandra (Allie) Corriveau Joy and I am a Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Ceramics and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Counseling. I started my career working in impoverished areas of Springfield, Massachusetts doing community outreach. I was in homes, schools, and many areas of the community providing therapy to underserved individuals. I also became a supervisor at that agency while still seeing clients over the course of my employment. From there, I began a position as a school-based clinician in Connecticut. I learned valuable skills and knowledge about the 504 and IEP process, how to utilize therapy in a school setting, and the related challenges. I also worked in a school-based behavioral program that had many ups and downs that utilized my creative problem solving skills. I was able to start my private practice part -time while I worked in schools. Eventually I was seeing an increase in demand and referrals and made the leap to working for myself full time.
Throughout my career my fantastic supervisors have guided me as I built my career. I believe in the value and worth of supervision and that it is crucial at all stages of our careers, regardless of how long we have been in the field. Private practice can feel like an island at times, but the input and guidance of supervision provides an important space for clinicians. It is my goal to provide the same level and quality of supervision that I have always loved and valued in my career. I owe a huge thank you to Cat, Jen, Simone, Kendra, Shanti, Bee, Brittany, Kate, Tim, and Rebecca who have guided me the most along the way.