About Us
ABOUT PEACE OF ART THERAPY
Small and privately-owned
Located in the Kamm’s Corners neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio
Trauma-informed care
Offering psychotherapy and holistic healing
Serving children, adults, and families
Practitioners with extensive trauma training
Private-pay = More privacy, flexibility, and personalized care
Not driven by rigid insurance requirements
Our time and resources are spent on you!
IN-PERSON
VIRTUAL
ON-SITE
Many of our clients carry trauma that shows up as:
Complex trauma (CPTSD) - emotional dysregulation, trust/relationship difficulties, and negative self-view stemming from prolonged distressing situations
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - flashbacks, hypervigilance, and avoidance of situations related to past overwhelming or life-threatening experiences
Anxiety - excessive worry, restlessness, racing heart, muscle tension, or sleep difficulties
Bipolar - extreme moods, irritability, impulsive behaviors, or significant shifts in energy levels
Depression - sadness, loss of interest, low energy, or hopelessness
Attachment Wounds - fear of abandonment, difficulty trusting, frequent conflict in relationships, or boundary challenges
Self-Regulation Difficulties - feeling frequently overwhelmed, impaired focus or decision-making, or emotional outbursts
Trauma affects mind, body, and spirit - so our services are designed to address you as a whole person.
OUR OFFERINGS
Psychotherapy:
Individual, family, and group sessions
Uniquely designed to integrate:
Psychoeducation - Learning how trauma affects your brain and body
Counseling - Developing insight, coping, and emotional wellbeing
Art Therapy - Expressing and processing your emotions thought art-making
Yoga - Linking your movement and breath for self-regulation
EMDR - Reprocessing traumatic memories to lower distress
Using trauma-focused, evidence-based theoretical approaches
Holistic Wellness:
Stand-alone services delivered by our trauma-informed practitioners
Private Yoga and Meditation Instruction
Thai Massage
Aromatherapy (coming soon)
Somatic Skills Groups (coming soon)
Reiki (coming soon)
Trauma-Informed Expressive Art Education (coming soon)
Based upon ancient healing modalities aimed to restore balance and renewal through embodied, physical techniques
Ever wondered what all those therapy terms and letters mean? Here’s a simple breakdown of the theoretical approaches we use and how each one supports your healing:
Attachment-Based - Strengthen secure attachments and heal relationship wounds
Relational - Foster healing experiences through safe, attuned connection
Psychodynamic - Increase insight to resolve unconscious patterns shaping your life
Polyvagal - Learn how your nervous system responds to safety and threat
Somatic - Release trauma from your body
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) - Change unhelpful thought patterns to improve your mood and behavior
Dialectical Behavior (DBT) - Build skills to regulate your emotions and navigate relationships
OUR TRAUMA THERAPIST
Christine Check is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Board-Certified, Licensed Art Therapist. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Art from the University of Tampa in 2004, and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Clinical Counseling from Ursuline College in 2008.
Since 2011 she has been in private practice, working with adults and children who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, with a specialization in childhood, complex, and sexual trauma and sexual abuse
She also provides on-site group and individual services to underserved populations, such as survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and homelessness.
She uses trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and strength-based approaches, blending talk and experiential methods. Drawing from the latest neuroscience, each session is personalized to guide you toward peace and mind-body connection.
She is currently practicing EMDR under consultation while completing training in an EMDRIA-approved program (expected completion March 2026). In addition to her clinical endeavors, she is certified in Thai Massage (2018) and recently completed a 200-hr yoga teacher training program (2026).
INDEPENDENT WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS:
Peace of Art Therapy also hosts a community of independent wellness practitioners who offer additional services from the same space. Each practitioner brings their own unique expertise, creating opportunities for you to explore healing in a collaborative and integrative environment.
Once you begin working with these practitioners, you will schedule and pay directly with them. This allows for individualized care while maintaining the flexibility and autonomy that support meaningful therapeutic work.
At Peace of Art Therapy, every element - from the atmosphere to the services offered - is designed to help you find peace, clarity, and resilience through whichever methods best support your personal journey.
LOCATION
17407 Lorain Ave. #204 I Cleveland, Ohio I 44111
Services are available at our Westside office in the Kamm’s Corners neighborhood, virtually (within the state of Ohio), and on-site at your location.
Please note that our office is located on the second floor without an elevator and is not currently ADA accessible.
