About

Evolve through art - Creative arts therapy, PLLC (ETA)

ETA is a private practice where psychotherapy and art therapy are used to help individuals make meaningful changes in their lives, gain insight into their daily concerns, and assists them in exploring new ways of living their optimal life. Art therapy and traditional verbal psychotherapy sessions are offered both in English and Spanish.

At ETA the belief is that prevention and a holistic lifestyle are key to living a healthy and fulfilling life. With all the inevitable life transitions we all face, everyone at any age can benefit from psychotherapy or art therapy to take a moment and reflect. Why wait for a tragedy to strike before seeking help? Why not engage in a creative process today to help you cope with your life transitions?

Vision

ETA's vision is to provide clients (children, adolescents, and adults) with holistic, innovative, and enriching therapeutic art interventions that enhances the quality of their lives and a safe space to for self-reflection.

Founder & Service Provider

Diana Gil Velez, MS, LCAT, ATR-BC, in addition to being the founder and primary psychotherapist for ETA, she is also a Creative Arts Therapist at Jacobi Medical Center's Behavioral Health Department. Diana has 11+ years working in the mental health field in various capacities (primary psychotherapist, clinical coordinator, adjunct instructor, supervisor, and consultant). For further information on Diana's past experience, please see her curriculum vita here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mcx65BHaSUBhVxa4Ws_rlMHL4uRrPB2xMTBPq84rvpI/edit?usp=sharing

Diana is member of:

Art Therapists for Human Rights
Creative Arts Therapists (CATs) of Color
Psychotherapy Action Network