PsyArts
Daniella Qureishi
Daniella Qureishi LCAT, CLAT, ATR-BC is Licensed Creative Arts Therapist in New York, Connecticut Licensed Art Therapist, and Nationally Board Certified Art Therapist. She has been working in the therapy field since 2016.
She graduated and received her Masters in Creative Arts Therapy Counseling with high distinction (summa cum laude) in 2020. her Masters in 2020.
She has been part of the treatment team at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Westchester, NY, since 2018, starting as an intern and progressing to a counselor and then to her current role as a licensed mental health therapist. She works in the outpatient day program, which is PROS-based, with adults of various ages and diagnoses. She facilitates art therapy and traditional talk therapy within individual and group sessions.
She is a published author who delved into the connection between mania and creativity. She has also presented at Hofstra University at the Art Therapy Conference about the benefits of a multi-disciplinary team and how to prevent burn-out.
She founded PsyArts to promote mental health awareness and creativity in 2019. She has expanded to seeing clients for individual therapy, group therapy, and hosts workshops.
Therapeutic Approach
My therapeutic approach integrates creative arts, resilience, narrative, and schema-based therapy techniques. We will explore your life patterns and empower you to navigate life’s challenges with greater self-awareness and strength. By fostering a zero-judgment zone and offering unconditional positive regard, I create a safe and confidential environment for you to explore your thoughts and emotions.
Expertise
With years of experience in facilitating art therapy and traditional talk therapy, I specialize in narrative therapy, helping clients explore and rewrite their personal stories. My goal is to help you understand and transform the narratives that influence your life, fostering resilience and self-awareness.