“Art therapy can help people grieve, express emotions, share a story, and it gives us something for our bodies to do so our minds can calm. We can move watercolor across a paper, play with clay, build or deconstruct a book, and shred paper to create a collage that speaks mountains more than we ever knew was inside of us. I will create with you and stand by your side.”
About Me
Greetings. My name is Lou. My business is named Loulure.
It all started many moons ago when I sat down to create a name for my art business. I wanted the name to have my name in it and sound alluring and deliciously tempting. Loulure became.
Art has always been my therapy. And although I love to dabble in many forms of art, painting is my favorite. I have been practicing for 15+ years. My artist identity is a huge part of who I am. My art is metaphorical, surreal and utilizes chiaroscuro. Themes I incorporate in my art revolve around reclamation of feminine power, magic, wisdom, sexuality, and sustainability.
In March 2024, I graduated with my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling with a special focus in Art Therapy from Adler Graduate School. I am a pre-licensed therapist working towards my LPC licensure and my Art Therapy certification. I am practicing at Mat-Su Mental Health. Please contact me if you are interested in an art therapy session with me. No artistic expertise is necessary, and art does not have to be a part of the process, as I am also trained in traditional talk therapy.
I believe in Adlerian psychology, which is a theory rooted in teleology, wholism, and style of life. Essentially, our intersectional identities shape our story, and our story helps shape our lives. I blend Adlerian, Narrative, and Art Therapy in my practice. I am forthright and comfortable with dark places, unfiltered language, and hidden pain. Indeed, I specialize in working with folks who have a hard shell protecting the soft internal spaces that can be easily wounded. It is okay to be tender. It took me a long time too.
Additionally, I have been trained to personality profile using the Personality Hacker method. Personality profiling is similar to the four-letter code of MBTI but digs deeper into Jungian cognitive functions. I believe our cognitive functions are closely linked to our behavioral patterns and are excellent indicators of why we can get stuck in a loop. By discovering your best-fit type, we can look more deeply at ways to navigate personal growth. Contact me about booking a profiling session with me to start your journey.
I am delighted that you stopped by my site. If you are curious with questions, I am always pleased to hear from you and will do my best to satisfy any dreams you are dreaming. Feel free to use the “contact” link on the menu bar for all inquiries.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram:
@lougreenbean
Mat-Su Office
I share an office space with several other therapists at Mat-Su Mental Health in Wasilla, AK. The office is on the first floor with big windows and has beautiful natural light with views of the beauty that Alaska shares with us. We have drawing and painting materials, model magic, puppets, and a shelf full of trinkets for you to investigate and play with.
“The nature of this flower is to bloom.” -Alice Walker