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I’m Allie Bishop (she/her), an artist, licensed art therapist and licensed mental health counselor. I founded Art of the Heart as a place where creativity, healing, and presence could come together in a grounded, heart-centered way.

With a background in clinical art therapy, creative facilitation, and various healing modalities, I help individuals reconnect to themselves through intentional creative practices, community experiences, and therapeutic support. Whether we’re meeting in a one-on-one session, at a seasonal gathering, or in a welcoming open studio space, my intention is always the same: to hold a gentle, inclusive container where you can be fully with yourself, just as you are

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ATR, LMHC | Artist. Therapist. Space-Holder.

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Allie Bishop

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My Approach

Rooted in the belief that we all have an inner well of creativity and wisdom, my work blends:

  • Art therapy, EMDR & trauma-informed care

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts informed work

  • Nature-based and cyclical living practices

  • A deep respect for creative process over product

I believe healing doesn’t have to be heavy to be real and that you don’t need to be an “artist” to access the power of creative expression.

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Training & Experience

  • Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Indiana 39004395A) 

  • Registered Art Therapist  (ATR: 21-277)

  • EMDR trained (EMDR Consulting, EMDRIA Approved, June 2022)

  • Integrating Internal Family Systems into your EMDR Practice: A Practical Approach (2023)

  • Internal Family Systems Workshop with Instructor(s): Richard Schwartz, PhD & Jeanne Catanzaro, PhD (July 2025)

  • M.A. Southwestern College & New Earth Institute, Art Therapy/Counseling, 2020

  • B.A University of Indianapolis, Pre-Art Therapy and Aging Studies concentration, 2017

Outside of the Studio…

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You’ll likely find me walking in the woods, tinkering with plants in my garden, reading with a cup of tea, stitching, at a farmers market or making art just for myself (often with no end goal in mind).

I’m a lifelong student of the seasons and believe in honoring the cycles, inner and outer, that guide our lives.

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Let’s chat!

If you’re curious about working together, attending a group or retreat, or joining The Seasonal Self, I’d love to hear from you.

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