Message From Hannah:

Hi there! My name is Hannah Kiefer, and it’s nice to meet you. I want to take a moment and congratulate you on finding help. Receiving therapy is for you and knowing when you are ready to seek help. It is difficult to find a therapist that you connect with, so take this time to search for a therapist that meets your needs. Your mental health is important, and support is here to help you throughout this journey.

Art Therapist & Mental Health Therapist in Training

Hannah Kiefer MS, received her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Painting from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA.

She received her Master’s in Art Therapy with an Emphasis in Counseling from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI in 2024. She currently obtains a provisional art therapist (ATR-P) license. She is working towards earning her license as an LPC and an ATR.

History:

During Hannah’s Graduate school experience, she did a culminating project. Hannah researched, Young Adults Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Hannah found beneficial art therapy interventions to help decrease symptoms of GAD. She began her field experience working individuals diagnosed with perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMADs). She also had the opportunity to work with other diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma.

She wants to continue furthering her experience and knowledge in the field. She is enjoys working young adults but is open to working with teenagers and those with substance-use disorders.

Therapeutic Style:

Hannah has a strong interest in art therapy and utilizing her skills to help support individuals with mental health diagnoses. She incorporates a person-centered approach into her work with clients. She is interested in using cognitive behavioral therapy in combination with art therapy (CBT-AT). She focuses on the whole person and the root cause, but also listens to the needs of her clients and what approach will best work for their progress in treatment.

What is Art Therapy?

Art therapy is not just for children, but it can be used with any age. You do not need to be an artist in order to experience the benefits that art therapy has to offer. Art therapy helps individuals process their feelings nonverbally through the art making process rather than traditional talk therapy. Art therapy is one of the many tools that can help promote healing by creating new ways of thinking. Sometimes words can be hard to describe what we are feeling, so let’s make art.

More About Hannah:

When Hannah is not working, she enjoys spending time with her significant other and playing with her dog. She also enjoys knitting and crocheting, going for walks, and listening to podcasts.