As a practicing psychologist-psychoanalyst with more than 30 years’ experience serving New York’s children and families, I can attest to the value of licensed creative arts therapists (LCATs). I’ve seen firsthand that healing does not take just one form. Talk therapy can be effective, but for many patients – particularly children, trauma survivors, and those living with medical illness – words are not always enough.
Another Voice: Creative arts therapy is essential care. Governor Hochul must act.

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