About

It is my belief that the creative process combined with compassionate guidance has the ability to reflect, transform and heal matters of the body, mind and spirit. In the therapeutic space we will integrate traditional talk therapy with art-making, movement, somatic awareness and meditation. My role is to help clients to explore and express themselves authentically. Therapy is a personal journey nurtured in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. The therapeutic space offers insight to the inner world revealing emotions, memories and experiences, with this increased insight personal growth and transformation occurs, offering relief from overwhelming emotions, crisis or trauma. Our process together will be organic as we begin to explore what your personal needs and challenges are with the goal of maintaining wellness while living an empowered life. Jennifer Lepke received a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Fine arts and went on to receive her Master's in Creative Arts Therapy from Pratt Institute. Lepke is fully licensed to practice art therapy and psychotherapy and is trained in the assessment, evaluation, and the therapeutic intervention and treatment of mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral disorders. She has over 15 years of clinical experience and began her work as a crisis counselor at a women’s center in 2003, she continued to develop her clinical skills while creating art-based therapeutic programs in schools and non-profit organizations while also working in psychiatric and medical settings. Her experience includes work with children, adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma and loss. Lepke has presented her 6-week methodology for survivors of sexual trauma at the Nonviolence Organization of The United Nations and Arts, Creativity, and the Global Crisis: Reimagining Identity, Otherness and the Possible conference.