Year-End Reflection: Celebrating 2024 with The Artful Life Counseling Center.
As 2024 comes to a close, we at The Artful Life Counseling Center & Studio want to take a moment to thank you—our clients, staff, and community. Your trust and creativity inspire us daily, and we are honored to support your mental health and wellness journey.
This year has been one of growth and connection, guided by our mission to C.R.E.A.T.E. a welcoming space for healing relationships with self, others, and the community. Here are some highlights from 2024:
2024 Highlights:
Expansion & Cohesion
Our Beverly location blossomed into a vibrant creative hub, complementing the offerings at our Salem space. Together, these locations create a harmonious environment where art, therapy, and community intertwine, allowing us to reach more individuals and families with opportunities for collaboration, healing, and growth.
A Year of Growth and Impact
This year, The Artful Life grew to a team of 40 members, including 33 clinicians—18 of whom are licensed—and 7 administrative staff. Our team is a blend of 26 full-time and 14 part-time professionals, all dedicated to providing exceptional care. Together, we served 761 active clients and delivered over 20,000 counseling sessions in 2024. Through monthly meetings and arts-based clinical inquiry, we strengthened collaboration and creativity, ensuring every client receives the best possible support.
Professional Development
This year, our team embraced growth with 25.5 hours of continuing education in dynamic and impactful areas. We explored the fundamentals of art therapy and trauma-informed practices, enhancing our ability to support clients with sensitivity and creativity. Anti-racism training helped deepen our commitment to equity and inclusion, while expressive therapies—including puppetry, music, and movement—brought innovative tools to our work. We also focused on clinical specialties, such as treating eating disorders and supporting executive functioning, ensuring that our care remains diverse and comprehensive.
We relaunched our Graduate Internship Program, fostering the next generation of compassionate therapists.
This year’s cohort included graduate and undergraduate interns, each contributing fresh energy and perspective to our mission.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we step into 2025, our vision remains clear: to imagine and inspire change. We’re excited to expand our reach, deepen community connections, and continue offering innovative, inclusive care that empowers individuals and families.
Wishing You Peace and Joy This Holiday Season
As we wrap up the year, we send heartfelt wishes for a joyful holiday season and a hopeful New Year. Thank you for being part of The Artful Life family. Let’s continue to CREATE and imagine new possibilities together in 2025.