Dear Creative,
Hello from creative heART counseling!
I am currently not taking any new clients, however, check out my link for referrals for some providers that can help you along your journey.
I'm a professional counselor who is here to help you reach achievements or make a change in your life. I believe you can create your own authentic intentions and make change in your life. For more information about my services and what I can do, please browse through my website and do not hesitate reaching out with any questions. Washington State Mental Health Counselor License #LH60941835.
As a business owner, I am committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We believe in equality, respect, and the dignity of every person. We actively work to create a space where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to be their authentic selves. I accept most insurances.
My Story
Hello and welcome! My name is Dr. Courtney Mohr Taylor and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington. I use the pronouns she/her/hers. I provide telehealth and in-person sessions for individuals who are seeking counseling. I provide a person-centered approach to therapy along with other structured modalities. I enjoy helping individuals while they work towards their healing journey. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Creative Expressive Arts Therapy, Reality Therapy, Existential Therapy, Ecotherapy, Somatic Based Attachment Therapy, Somatic Parts, Informed Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. I have been working as a counselor in the Wenatchee valley for over 10 years. I work with adults, teens and children 12 years and older. I have experience working at nonprofits and community mental health agencies. I am a member of the American Counseling Association and International Expressive Arts Therapy Association.
Authenticity
Individual Counseling
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to grow. You are the expert of your life and I am here to help teach you tools and provide you with guidance along your healing journey. I focus on a person-centered approach which means I meet you where your needs are. Often times this is more than just providing support and help. I work with adults who are experiencing conflicting feelings and who may not be able to express themselves. Being a human can be difficult and complex and I am here to guide you towards your goals and desires. The stress of being an adult can be difficult to understand and process. Let's work towards building confidence and accomplishment. I also work with teenagers and preteens. Being an adolescent in today's world is difficult. There are so many pressures that are not seen by everyone. I am here to advocate voice and identity along with guidance for healing. To nurture our future we must build compassion and empathy.
Psychoeducation
Often times our answers are right in front of us, however, we may not be looking at them. Providing education through a psychological lens allows for individuals to understand and learn. To further acknowledge our human nature may help us with learning about the root of our concerns.
I am part of the staff at Northwest Creative and Expressive Arts Institute. I provide mentorship for the expressive arts therapy professional training program, and facilitate workshops for CEUs. For more information click HERE. For up and coming workshops check these links out: The Creative Compass (Expressive Arts for Children/Teens), Astrology and Expressive Arts: The Big Three, Ethics of Self-Care: A Nature Based Approach, Tarot Integration and Expressive Arts.
Expressive Arts Therapy
"It is difficult to convey in words the depth and power of the expressive arts process. Really, you must taste it to understand it." Natalie Rogers
I have been trained in the expressive arts modalities. I am a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist through the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association. My specialization is in creative trauma processing. Often times we may have negative feelings or associations with trauma responses. This can cause us psychological and physical symptoms. Processing trauma is complex and takes dedication. Using creative expressive arts may help with controlling and processing these previous lived experiences. It may provide you with the insight to heal and to move forward with creative expressions. I am a faculty member of the Northwest Creative and Expressive Arts Institute and provide mentorship and Expressive Art Therapy supervision. I am also a Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor for professionals obtaining their LMHC. Additionally, I provide consultation services for indiviudals who are pursuing going into their own private practice. Through mentorship, I guide professionals with finding their true authenticity and embrace a business plan and structure that works for them. Please contact me if you have more questions.
Nature-Based Expressive Art Therapy
When we connect with nature we are able to heal and grow. Research with Attention Restorative Theory (ART) explains why our brains will reset when we are in nature. We all have a special relationship with nature and when we nurture that we become connected and grounded. Where does your path take you?Utilizing a nature-based approach to expressive arts allows for deep learning of our environment and our inner self. Respecting the earth that we all share allows us to appreciate and acknowledge cultures who strongly engage in this practice. While using a somatic and nervous system response to understanding a relationship with safety and connection (Polyvagal Theory) we explore how nature and external stimuli play a role in our day-to-day functioning while using nature-based expressive arts. Additionally, ancient civilizations throughout time have communicated the importance of understanding their existence of this world while building a relationship with the sky. Understanding lunar cycles may be a way to grow mindful intentions about personal growth and identify additional themes that appear in life.The recognition of indigenous cultures allows for the life force of the earth to continue with her life cycle. It is important to acknowledge that I am a settler upon the land of the Wenatchi and that this land was colonized and stolen.
Ecotherapy
I am a settler that is currently residing in the land of the Wenatchi (P'Squosa). The US government has broken many promises and treaties across this land to the indigenous peoples. The Yakima Treaty of 1855 promised the P'Squosa a reservation with the area that is now known as Leavenworth. Many of Washington State was once inhabited by the Salish peoples. It was the colonizers who dispositioned these first nations with coercive and violent acts. Time would only tell that the treaties that were created "as protection" were not respected and disregarded. We owe our deepest gratitude to the Native peoples of this region and must make commitments towards reconciliation. Please make a donation to local buy land back opportunities or education centers in the area you reside. Creative Heart Counseling continues to annually make donations to the P'Squosa related businesses.Additionally, Ecotherapy is an opportunity to continue your healing outside. Nature may be used as a tool for crisis recovery, stress-related disorders and for the promotion of optimal functioning. As we grieve the destruction of our environments across the world, we are able to look inward to find positive psychological emotional development towards autonomy and a sense of belonging. Please visit these websites to contribute to the local lands that you are settled on.
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
“It is no surprise that psychedelics, with their activation of deeply healing intelligent capacities, seem to spontaneously engender internal and interpersonal experiences of love.”
— Dr. Adèle Lafrance, Ph.D.
Archeologists have identified evidence that humans have been using medicines with psychedelic benefits for over 5000 years. Western medicine is merely only in its infancy with the psychedelic revolution. As a psychedelic assisted therapist I do not believe that psychedelics are a silver bullet with solving problems. The purpose of integrating psychedelics into your life is to expand your inner healing intelligence. You are the one who has the autonomy and capability of healing. I primarily engage in a non-directive healing approach and encourage personal self-automony in the process. I also want to acknowledge cultural appropriation and psychedelic tourism. It is important to be transparent about these medicines and to recognize their potential and the misuse that can happen. Out of context psychedelics can be harmful through exploitation to the individuals and communities that utilize them as medicine. Even through the medical community itself may engage in a misuse of psychedelics. I strongly believe that honoring the origin and acknowledging cultural considerations are part of the healing journey. I am currently only providing integration sessions and can provide referrals for clinics that administer psychedelics.
Sand Tray Therapy
In sand tray therapy, you'll work with a tray of sand and a vast collection of miniature objects – figures, animals, natural elements, and symbolic items. Under the guidance of a therapist, you'll create scenes in the sand that represent your inner landscape – your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and even your dreams. This process allows you to externalize and visualize your internal world, creating a tangible representation of your challenges and strengths. Through the sand tray, unconscious material can surface, providing valuable insights and facilitating emotional release. The therapist acts as a facilitator, helping you to explore the meaning behind your creations and connect with the deeper symbolism within the sand. If you're looking for a creative and transformative approach to therapy, sand tray and expressive arts therapy may be a good fit for you. Contact me today to learn more about how these modalities can support your journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Astrology in Therapy
It's in the stars.
Learning about what the stars looked like when we took our first breath can help us understand our motives and meanings. According to Chani Nicholas, "Astrology reminds us that we are exactly as we are supposed to be for good reason."
In my practice, astrology is woven into therapy as an expressive art — a symbolic and imaginal language that helps us explore the inner terrain of our lives. Rather than focusing on prediction, I draw from ancient astrological traditions I have studied for more than a decade, using them as creative tools for reflection, meaning‑making, and self‑understanding. These symbols offer gentle ways to explore emotional rhythms, personal patterns, and the stories that shape us.
This work is always grounded in evidence‑based therapeutic modalities.
Mindfulness practices, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, and parts‑work approaches provide the structure and stability that support healing. Astrology does not replace these foundations; instead, it expands the palette. It offers metaphors that deepen insight, imagery that softens self‑judgment, and creative frameworks that help us understand ourselves with compassion and curiosity.
All of this unfolds within a trauma‑informed setting. Safety, choice, and collaboration guide every step. You are never asked to adopt any belief or framework that does not feel right for you. We move at the pace your nervous system can hold, honoring your autonomy and your lived experience. Astrology is simply one optional doorway among many — available if it resonates, set aside if it does not.
My role is to meet you exactly where you are. Together, we learn only what you want to learn. If astrological symbolism feels intriguing or grounding, we explore it with care and creativity. If it feels unfamiliar or uncertain, we let it rest. The work is always co‑created, shaped by your interests, your comfort, and your sense of meaning.
In this way, ancient astrological wisdom and contemporary therapeutic science coexist beautifully. When integrated with intention, astrology becomes a non‑pathologizing, expressive tool — a way of seeing ourselves not as problems to be solved, but as evolving beings with cycles, seasons, and stories. It offers a compassionate, imaginative lens through which healing, growth, and self‑understanding can unfold.
Expressive Arts and Tarot Therapy
"You are what you do, not what you say you'll do." - Carl Jung
Welcome to our exploration of tarot as a therapeutic tool! Here, we integrate expressive arts therapy with various decks to enhance creativity and self-discovery. By utilizing the imagery and symbolism of the cards, we provide unique prompts that help process life experiences a deeper way. Join us on this journey to find healing and insight through the art of tarot.
Supervision
Approved Supervisor for LMHC, LMFT, LICSW, LASW, and REAT Credentials
I am a supervisor for expressive arts therapists who want to work towards their REAT (Registered Expressive Art Therapy credential). This is an international community so anyone in the world can participate.
The following is Washington State specific supervision requirements for the different licensures:
Washington State Licensure Supervision Requirements
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - All supervised hours—clinical practice and supervision—may count toward LMHC licensure. Washington State does not allow group supervision to count toward LMHC licensure. However, dyadic supervision (up to two supervisees) is permitted and may be counted as individual supervision hours.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)- Up to 100 hours of your required supervision may be provided by me and counted toward LMFT licensure. These hours may include individual, dyadic supervision, or group supervision, consistent with Washington State requirements.
Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW)- Up to 40 hours of your required supervision may be provided by me. Washington State requires that these hours be in one‑to‑one (individual) supervision only.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Up to 30 hours of your required supervision may be provided by me and counted toward LICSW licensure. Of the total 130 required supervision hours, 30 hours must be one‑to‑one (individual) supervision. The remaining hours may be obtained through group or dyadic supervision with an approved LICSW supervisor.
I also support supervisees who are interested in supervisory insurance billing with Premera. If you have any questions, please reach out.
Taking the Leap: Empowering Professionals
Specializing in guiding professionals towards establishing successful private practices. Offering direct support and mentorship throughout the journey. Helping individuals create thriving practices while providing ongoing mentorship and guidance. Please don't hesitate to ask about this service.
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination."
Carl Rogers
