
Tekla Benson, LCAT, ATR-BC
Art Therapist
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I am a licensed, board-certified psychodynamic art therapist who works with high-functioning, neurodivergent adults navigating the challenges of masking, high pressure work environments, and feeling out of sync with the world around them. My approach is both trauma-informed and neurodivergence-affirming. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where your lived experience is valid and central to the healing process. Together, we can explore emotions, process past experiences, and begin to shift patterns that no longer serve you.
In our sessions, we may use talk therapy or creative expression depending on your needs and preferences. I blend the depth of psychodynamic therapy with the exploration of creative arts therapy, supporting both insight and transformation. All sessions are offered online, allowing you to access support in a space that feels safe and comfortable for you. If you're ready to feel more at ease in your own skin and build a life that’s more aligned with who you are, I invite you to reach out. Let’s start with a free 15-minute consultation.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Education
Pratt Institute
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$140 - $250Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Zelle
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Out of Network
- Cigna
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Betrayal Trauma
- Body Image
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pet Loss
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Autism
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media