Tricia Hespen | ATR-P | she/her

Hi I’m Tricia, welcome!

I specialize in working with adults and adolescent’s individually and within groups, offering both in-person and telehealth sessions in a safe and supportive environment. In our work together, your sessions will be tailored to your personal life experience and what you need for mental ease and personal growth. I use evidence-based practices and approach our work in a humanistic way using art therapy techniques, mindfulness, imagination, and visualization.

I truly believe that everyone is an artist. Art therapy is not about the product rather the process of creating and expressing. I work alongside you to support your goals and growth creatively using the process of art making and materials to connect with your intuition, build grounding skills, explore emotions, foster mind-body connection and express what is difficult to put into words for better mental health, growth, and healing.

When I am not at work I love to watch stand-up comedy, explore mother nature, create art with mixed media, read about mythical creatures, listen to live music, laugh and soak up time with family.

Certifications and Trainings

Graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago Bachelor of Science in Marketing

Saint Mary of the Woods Master of Art in Art Therapy with Emphasis in Counseling

Member of the Illinois Art Therapy Association

Member of the American Art Therapy Association.

Favorite Quote

Everything heals and grows when it is loved well. People, too. - Unknown