Executive Director and Art Therapist
Bloom Art and Integrated Therapies, Inc.

Erica Browne (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist who works to empower individuals and communities. Erica acknowledges intersectionality and practices from an anti-racist, feminist perspective. She provides trauma-informed art therapy to youth in Milwaukee Public Schools. Erica also offers individual and group art therapy sessions to adults at Bloom and SWIM. Her specializations include: parenting support and trauma-processing. Erica believes supportive and attuned relationships are central to our individual and collective healing. Her artwork explores the convergence of relational art, social practice, and art therapy.

What is your approach to your services and trauma informed care?

"I believe the therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative alliance that helps facilitate growth and lasting change. I specialize in trauma processing through art therapy approaches. Art making connects with non-verbal areas of the brain that store fear-based sensory experiences, or traumas, where our language centers are blocked. Art therapy approaches utilize other tools of communication, including movement, guided visualizations, and exploring new art materials. You do not need to be an artist to try art therapy."

Credentials:

Masters of Science in Art Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mount Mary University, Licensed Professional Counselor (DSPS 8656-126), Registered Art Therapist (ATCB 19-454)