Brandelin Stoneman, LCSW
LCSW
Sandy UT
I approach the therapeutic process with curiosity and wonder. It is an honor to work with other humans who are courageous enough to show up for themselves in an effort to live aligned with their values. I love being part of deepening the connection to self, others and the world around us as we discover together new perspectives, integrate insights and practices into daily life and create lasting change for ourselves, the earth and each other.
Hi! I'm Brandelin. I am a mixed media artist and therapist. I am most at home in the deserts of Utah, in my art studio making things, gardening, cooking and spending time with my boys and our 2 fur girls .
I combine my education in expressive arts therapies, holistic health and transpersonal psychology with processes that are personalized and tailored to your interests and strengths. I believe that our experiences live within us, shaping how we feel and interact with the world. Some of these experiences impacted us in in ways that resulted in negative beliefs and barriers to creating what we want in our lives.. The good news is that healing (a return to your innate wholeness) is possible and available to everyone.
My approach emphasizes the importance of understanding your nervous system and its relationship to your body mind and sprit. When the body spends more time at ease, you get to live a more fulfilling life. My hope is that you feel comfortable and safe enough to explore your concerns and desired outcomes while developing awareness of the patterns of response that are most deeply ingrained in your system. Through this work (and play) we can uncover limiting beliefs and subconscious narratives that reinforce the patterns that no longer work for you. I know that if you are human you are here to create! I also believe that with consistency and support you to can embody a deep knowledge of your own creative capacity because it is alive, and the possibilities for its expression are endless!
I offer a 3-session experiential process based on the Polyvagal Ladder model developed by Deb Dana. This course helps you to better understand your nervous system and how to use this awareness to more more effectively respond to life's challenges and regulate your emotions. This is an immersive expressive arts experience using various materials, music, mindfulness and somatic work.
I coach creatives in discovering, more fully, their own unique creative voice and vision, providing personalized direction and support. This is creative expression from the inside out.
I also offer a 6-week Expressive Arts Therapy Integration course designed to support you before and after your chosen experiences. This course blends creative expression with therapeutic work, helping you integrate new insights and make meaningful changes with greater ease and joy.
Full day trauma intensives are another option. This is an opportunity to dive deep into the healing process while receiving in person, sustained and focused attention and care.