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Chandler French

Meet Chandler French

Licensed Art Therapist

Chandler French is a licensed and Board-Certified Art therapist with extensive experience blending Art Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), parent-child therapy, and always client-centered. She graduated with honors from the Pratt Institute and holds a license to practice in Connecticut and New York State.   She works with children and young adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, developmental and learning disabilities, social anxiety, and behaviorally based issues.

Chandler utilizes art therapy as a vehicle to encourage children to give voice to their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The symbolic images generated allow children a capacity to express feelings and ideas about their struggles and challenges that are too emotionally charged for verbal communication. Her expressive approach offers distance in reflecting—as one reflects on the art as an extension of the inner self to gain insight. The seamless integration of art therapy with evidence-based modalities helps children overcome obstacles. Expressive art therapy also helps them imagine a happier version of themselves and ways to develop healthier coping skills to restore optimal balance.

Above all, Chandler views parents as the experts on their children. She believes that parents’ knowledge and support are essential for successful treatment.   She offers a comprehensive and inclusive perspective on treatment, progress, and challenges.   Chandler is easy to talk to, compassionate, and non-judgmental clinician who will help your child work through their challenges and achieving their goals.  We often see a reduction of symptoms early on in treatment.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• Connecticut Psychological Association (CPA)

LICENSES

• State of New York (002780)

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