Paint the Stars Art Therapy, LLC

11/14/2025

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT TIME 📣
Please help us welcome our newest Princeton Team member, Anna!
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Anna Dourbal is a Licensed Associate Art Therapist (LAAT) and registered art therapist (ATR-P).

Anna received her MA in Art Therapy from NYU in 2024 and her undergraduate degree from PAFA in 2019. Anna has provided art therapy groups and individual services as a part of multidisciplinary teams in hospitals, including work with adult and adolescent psychiatric units. Anna has provided art therapy to clients of different diagnoses, ages, and cultural backgrounds. She speaks English as her native language, and Russian from her family’s background. Anna is an excited to offer her services to both English and Russian speaking clients! She has found her passion is in helping individuals refine, achieve, and maintain important goals by providing emotional processing, supportive interventions, and an open, encouraging approach to self expression and exploration.

Anna continues her path as an artist alongside her work as a therapist, and she honors her internal drive to engage in introspection, reflection, and her ongoing passion for providing meaningful support to others. She enjoys witnessing the potential of her clients growing from the power of creative insight, strengthened intuition, and stronger sense of self.

Anna also enjoys hiking with her dog, making candles, spending time with close friends, and painting at home while listening to her favorite podcasts and music.

Welcome Anna! We are so excited to have you join us!

11/13/2025

Too much going on in that 🧠 of yours?
Talking it out…
Creating it out…
Or even both. We can help!
We now have openings in all locations (Princeton, Ocean, Manalapan) as well as virtual for NJ, NY, PA and FL

11/12/2025

To our veterans…thank you
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11/10/2025

Did you know?
Shu at our Princeton office is bilingual and can offer sessions for children, teens AND adults in English or Mandarin?

Schedule at Princeton today!
732.766.1238
Info@ptsarttherapy.com

11/05/2025

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”

Young adults and adults, we have immediate availability for talk therapy or art therapy at our Princeton location. Help is here and you never have to navigate the journey alone. Contact us today.

11/04/2025

📣 BIG NEWS 📣
Paint the Stars ✨ is so excited to announce that we have hired our first LCSW (not counting interns), Cindy Lallier! Cindy’s experience as a trauma focused therapist for kids, teens and adults will without a doubt be a huge help within our busy practice. Take a listen and learn about Cindy!
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Cindy Lallier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who loves helping kids, teens, and families feel safe, happy, and understood. In her own words, “I’m patient and always go at each child’s own pace—no rushing here! A big part of my work is helping kids build strong connections and trust, so they feel seen, heard, and supported. I use fun, creative, and gentle ways to help kids handle big feelings, solve problems, manage stress, and discover their own superpowers. I feel lucky every day to walk alongside kids and families as they heal, grow, and shine in their own unique ways!”

Cindy has over ten years of experience supporting children, teens, and families through life’s challenges, including trauma, loss, and big transitions. She works closely with parents and caregivers, providing guidance, coaching, and practical tools to support their child’s growth and well-being. Cindy draws from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and attachment-focused strategies, tailoring therapy to each child’s unique needs. She creates a safe, nurturing, and collaborative environment where children can process emotions, build resilience, and strengthen relationships, while also empowering parents to feel confident and supported in their role.

Cindy, we are so happy to have you as part of our team!

11/03/2025

When you step back into the classroom to teach——and it feels so good!

Had a great time guest lecturing at Brookdale today and helping all different psychology majors learn about art therapy but also how to utilize their own creativity in sessions.

30 students and so many great questions! Keep spreading the word of this incredible profession!

Thank you Brookdale!

10/28/2025

Praying for Jamaica and the people there 🇯🇲 🙏🏼

The National Hurricane Center said in its 11 p.m. update on Monday that Hurricane Melissa’s eyewall, where the most powerful winds are located, “may cause total structural failure, particularly in higher elevations, leading to widespread infrastructural damage, prolonged power and communication outages, and isolated communities.” As of the latest update, Melissa remains a Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph winds.

“Failure to take immediate action may result in serious injury or significant loss of life,” the NHC warned.

10/27/2025

To be a therapist who works with, helps to mold and cares for children is a job unlike any other ❤️❤️❤️

10/24/2025

Soooooo when you work for yourself and your clients can’t be seen—you play both parts and make videos like this solo! (Notice that smooth editing and transition). 🤣🤣🤣🤣
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! From your crazy but also fun neighborhood therapist. .