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Susan Boyes MA, ATR-BC, LPC

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About Susan Boyes, MA, ATR-BC, LPC

I founded Center for Creative Growth as a specialty psychological practice because I see a need for such a treatment focus in our community. I chose the name because of its reference to "centering." Centering is the first act in making pottery on a wheel. Without it the clay is unsteady and uneven and it will fall over or crack in the firing. A centered pot, however, can be formed into something beautiful and strong. I like the idea of centering as a metaphor for ourselves as we learn and grow.

Practice Description

I provide Counseling and Art Therapy services to help clients get through a life transition that is causing interruption.

Incorporating creative expression as a treatment process:

gently encourages communication and healing, especially for deep issues and experiences for which there may be no words.
helps you reconnect with and rekindle your creativity.

I also support other counselors to expand their depth and to manage secondary trauma. Creating a simple art project can produce unexpected insight. My personal philosophy is that when we make art our inner creativity is activated and can heal us in surprising ways.

To schedule an appointment: email or phone: 734-478-2394

Education and Experience

I earned my Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM, in 1996. Further rigorous training and examination allowed me to earn the state credentials in Rhode Island and in Massachusetts as a Mental Health Counselor. Subsequently I became a nationally Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist. I am now also Licensed (LPC) as a Professional Counselor in Michigan. RESUME can be seen here.

Since 1996 I have helped people that have either genetic or acquired disabilities (children, adults and collateral family members). In addition, I help people navigate medical trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, and parenting. I specialize in helping people that have experienced Traumatic Brain Injury.

Realizing the importance of visual expression for creative and mental health, Susan makes time to produce and enjoy personal art despite her busy schedule. Susan is a gifted ceramic artist whose work has been exhibited around the world and is in international collections.

Today Susan creates art in watercolor, acrylic, photography, digital media and collage/mixed media. Her interest is in geography, nature, pattern, archeology, dream and abstract visual imagery.

Center for Creative Growth serves the communities in southeastern Michigan, including: Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Jackson, Saline, Tecumseh, Pinckney, Washtenaw County, Livingston County, Barton Hills Village, Belleville, Bingham Farms, Brighton, Canton, Commerce, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Hartland, Highland, Howell, Livonia, Milan, Milford, New Boston, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Romulus, South Lyon, Sylvan Lake, Waltz, White Lake, Whitmore Lake, Wixom