Sarah Newton Penston- Integrative Expressive Arts Therapist
I believe creative expression offers a restorative path to self-discovery.
My work focuses on inclusivity and identity affirming practices. We aim to cultivate a Safe Space for LGBTQ-PIA+, Neurodivergent, BDSM/kink, poly/consensual nonmonogamy, paganism, spirituality, etc.
Education
- 2006-2008 | Graduate Art Therapy Program (AATA) (CACREP equivalent)
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Masters of Science in Art Therapy & Counseling - 2002-2006 | B.A Art History
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Bachelors of Arts; Art History Minor: Psychology, Studio Art
Licensure & Certifications
- LPC Licensed Professional Counselor
Virginia - NCC National Certified Counselor
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) - ATR-BC Registered Art Therapist, Board-Certified
Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) - EXAT Expressive Arts Therapist
Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Therapies Institute
Specialist Certificates
Trauma
- Clinical Trauma:
- Combined Training Hours: 200+
- Highlights
- EMDR Informed Therapist
Combined Training Hours: 200+ - IFS Informed Therapist
Combined Training Hours: 38+
- EMDR Informed Therapist
Neurodiversity
- Neurodivergent Affirming Care
- Combined Training Hours: 60+
- Highlights
- Autism Spectrum Training: 25.75 hrs
ASCS - ADHD Clinical Training: 30.7 hrs
ADHD-CCSP
- Autism Spectrum Training: 25.75 hrs
LGBTQ2S+
- LGBTQ2S+
- Combined Training Hours: 46+
- Highlights
- Psychological Prep for Medical Transition
Affirmative Couch
- Psychological Prep for Medical Transition
Somatic
- Somatic and Body-focused Training
- Combined Training Hours: 50+
- Highlights
- Integrative Somatic Parts Work: 25 hrs
Embody Lab, Frances Boothe - Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies: 18 hrs
Linda Tai - Integrative Mental Health Professional: 19 hrs
CIMHP- Leslie Korn
- Integrative Somatic Parts Work: 25 hrs
Sex & Sexuality
- Sex & Sexuality
- Combined Training Hours: 30+
Curious about integrative practices?
Creative consultation & supervision available
Partners
Creations by Billy
Portfolio includes assorted woodworking projects complete with custom 3d-designed blueprints for true start to finish customization, welding projects, and creative projects.
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Billy Newton-McAllister
Artist, Musician, Welder Music is the language of my soul. I love being able to evoke emotion, energy, and movement with a simple strum of the guitar. I know what it’s like to struggle with the monotony of day-to-day life, but I persevere. Music, art, & creativity are great coping skills. They open the doors […]
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Sarah Newton-Penston
Expressive Arts Therapist Licensed Professional Counselor Board Certified-Registered Art Therapist Sarah is an expressive arts therapist and licensed professional counselor with lived experience of trauma, neurodivergence, & chronic illness. Creative expression has been vital for finding & staying in touch with myself. She intuitively works with each individual to co-create an adventure in healing through […]
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Create Magic in Daily Life
Reconnect to Creativity, Passion, & Purpose
Join us for a healing journey through curiosity, expression, and play. Be a co-creator, setting intentions, & choosing what feels right for you. We teach somatic discernment so your body can help guide the pace of your journey.
Latest Posts
Befriending Pain with Expressive Arts Therapy
🌿 Expressive Arts Therapy Supervision Groups – Fall Openings! 🌿 In our recent group, we explored pendulating and titrating pain through a nature-based expressive arts process — learning to move gently between discomfort and soothing with creativity and compassion. ✨ Our session began with a guided visualization and grounding meditation, inviting each participant to connect […]
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