About
Telehealth Art Therapist & Mental Health Counselor
Kristel M. Phelps, MA, LPC, ATR
Ciao! I am excited for the honor and opportunity to bring the healing power of creativity into our therapeutic work together.
Who I am_
I am an ethnic white American whose parents emigrated from Italy and Germany, and because of my cultural upbringing, I am sensitive to hold space for others who also experience first- and second- generational expectations from loved ones. As an Italian-American and German-American, I realize the importance of family and also the challenges that come with family. I was raised in a military town in the Midwest and experimented with various forms of art-making all throughout my childhood and into university where I graduated with a degree in photography. I throughly enjoy connecting with others, especially through the love of food and pasta. In my free time, I can be found in the kitchen experimenting, gardening, hiking, making art, listening to true crime podcasts, or spending time with my husband and dog.
I have worked with folks needing support with_
grief and loss
bereavement
death and dying
caregiver burnout
anxiety
mood disorders such as depression and bipolar
trauma and intergenerational trauma
racial stress and trauma
LGBTQ+ and transgender stress and trauma
general life transitions
relational and attachment issues with partners
TRAINING & EDUCATION_
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Photography from University of Oklahoma, 2007
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Transpersonal Art Therapy from Naropa University, 2020
Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC.0018720)
Nationally Registered Art Therapist (ATR #20-436)
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training
Ongoing LGBTQ+, Racial, and Multicultural trainings
PhotoTherapy training
I am committed to ongoing education & training to best support you.
I love being an art therapist because I am able to offer a creative way for clients to process and integrate their experiences through a different lens. I am truly honored to witness my clients’ transformational, deep inner work.
I wholeheartedly believe ANYONE can benefit from the creative power of art-making.
Art therapy and mental health counseling in Colorado. I welcome working with adults 21+ from all walks of life. If after a free consult, you feel we are not a good match, I can provide referrals to help you find what you most need.