Psychotherapy Practice – Thrive Creative Arts Therapy
At 4300 Hylan Boulevard, Suite 2C on Staten Island, NY 10312, Thrive Creative Arts Therapy is a psychotherapy practice that combines creative arts modalities with traditional therapeutic approaches. The practice was founded by Stephanie Kemmer and serves clients in the NYC area and beyond through in-person and virtual session formats. The practice is licensed in the state of New York.
Services offered include art therapy integrating visual art and drama alongside energy work. Trauma-informed treatment modalities available at the practice include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy). The practice additionally provides group therapy sessions, community-focused workshops, and community-led initiatives as part of its broader programming and outreach.
Clients served include children, adults, and couples, spanning a wide age and demographic range. Presenting concerns addressed include anxiety disorders, relationship challenges, and trauma. The clinical team includes multiple licensed therapists with described areas of expertise spanning childhood development through couples work. The model integrates structured evidence-informed modalities such as EMDR alongside expressive approaches such as visual art and drama, offering a range of entry points for clients with different therapeutic needs and preferences.
Both in-person appointments at the Staten Island office and virtual sessions are available. The practice is listed on Psychology Today, Zencare, and Mental Health Match, reflecting verified professional credentials across multiple major directories. Specific insurance acceptance details and the year the practice was established are not stated on the main website.
Contact is available by phone at 347.754.3228. Scheduling and additional appointment information are accessible through the practice website or through the professional directory profiles maintained on Psychology Today, Zencare, and Mental Health Match. Prospective clients may reach out through any of these channels for session and availability inquiries. The practice serves the Staten Island and broader NYC community, with virtual access extending availability to clients outside the immediate geographic area.