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Hunter Blencowe (she/her)

hunter@healingartscollaborative.com

License & Training:
ATR (Registered Art Therapist), United States

Masters of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services with a Concentration in Art Therapy, University of Louisville, KY

Bachelors of Arts in Human Development, Eckerd College, FL

Bachelors of Arts in Visual Arts, Eckerd College, FL

Elementary School Art Teacher & Art Therapist for 4 years in Orange County Schools, NC

Snapshot:
I am an AuDHD, queer, cisgender woman who believes healing happens when people are given space to show up exactly as they are. As both an art therapist and former elementary school art teacher, I have seen firsthand how creativity, curiosity, and authentic connection can help children, teens, and adults better understand themselves and navigate life's challenges. I deeply value creating a therapy space that is neuroaffirming, collaborative, playful, and grounded in compassion.

I especially enjoy working alongside neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and families as they build confidence, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and discover approaches that honor the way their brains naturally work. I recognize that many people have spent years feeling misunderstood or expected to fit into systems that weren't designed with them in mind. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves—not by changing who they are, but by embracing their strengths while developing tools that support the life they want to build.

My therapeutic approach is creative, person-centered, and adaptable to each individual's needs. While art-making is always available as a way to communicate, process, and explore emotions, no artistic experience is ever required. Depending on your goals, I may also incorporate sandtray therapy, play therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused interventions. Together, we'll find approaches that feel engaging, accessible, and meaningful for you or your family.

I believe growth rarely happens in perfect, tidy spaces, and I strive to create a therapeutic environment where authenticity is always more important than perfection.

I am a PATH provider for Transgender folks who are uninsured or underinsured in and around the Mecklenburg County, NC area. See here for more info: https://charlottetranshealth.org/providing-access-to-trans-healthcare-path/ 

Identities that are important to me:

  • Neurodivergent (AuDHD)

  • White, Queer, Cisgender Woman

  • Animal and Plant lover

  • Creative functional chaos

Healing Modalities:

  • Art Therapy

  • Sandtray Therapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Person-Centered

  • Solution Focused

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Therapy specialties:

  • Neurodivergent Individuals (Autism, ADHD, etc.)

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Individuals with Disabilities

  • Children, Teens, & Families

  • Emotional Regulation

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Trauma

I work with clients ages:
3+ (individual therapy, family therapy, couples/relationship therapy)

Therapy availability?:
Yes, in-person and Telehealth.

Please note, that I only offer therapy for children under the age of 5 as part of family therapy. Telehealth sessions are offered for clients ages 17+, clients under the age of 17 are encouraged to attend in-person sessions.

Supervision availability?
No

Training & Consultation Offered?
I offer consultations for school-based counseling, 504 plans, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and school behavioral plans for both families and educational professionals. To inquire about consultations feel free to contact me at hunter@healingartscollaborative.com