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The Center for Creative Healing

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The Center for Creative Healing

What started in 2009 as a music therapy business has turned into a multi-creative therapies practice servicing greater Richmond.

Previously referred to as Healing Sounds, The Center for Creative Healing offers creative therapeutic experiences to promote wellness, change behaviors and improve quality of life for people of all ages and all walks of life. Our services include music therapy, art therapy, play therapy, dance movement therapy and counseling. We see clients in our North Chesterfield office as well as providing ser

vices to community-based partners in the central Virginia area. Our creative therapies are your solution to stress, overwhelm, depression and trauma.

04/23/2026

Not sure whether to book a self pay therapist or one who bills insurance? You’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we hear.

✨ Both options can lead to meaningful healing. The difference is simply how sessions are paid for and how goals are structured.

💳 Insurance therapy
Focused on treating diagnosable concerns like anxiety or depression. Your records and progress are shared with the insurance company.

🎵 Self pay creative therapy
A more flexible therapy option that’s focused on YOU and doesn't face requirements of insurance-based therapy. Maintain your privacy, avoid wait times, and often save with this option.

📲 Visit this link to explore the guide and take our quick quiz to find the right fit:
https://creativehealing.center/how-to-choose-your-therapist/

04/13/2026

💫 Meet Our Clinical Director: Kristin Vitko

We are excited to welcome Kristin Vitko as Clinical Director at The Center for Creative Healing, beginning April 13.

Kristin brings deep clinical expertise in expressive arts therapies, warmth, and a collaborative spirit that align beautifully with our values.

In this role, Kristin will focus on:
• Supporting clinical excellence
• Providing supervision and mentorship
• Strengthening creative therapy programs
• Supporting documentation and compliance
• Enhancing collaboration across locations

Kristin’s leadership will help us continue growing thoughtfully while supporting both clinicians and clients.

We’ve intentionally built in a gradual transition and overlap period to preserve continuity, trust, and strong team support.

This next step strengthens our commitment to:
🌿 Creativity
🌿 Compassion
🌿 Connection
🌿 Clinical excellence

We’re thrilled to welcome Kristin to this role and excited for the growth ahead.

Please join us in welcoming Kristin to this leadership position.

04/11/2026

🌿 Meet Our Integrator: Alyssa

We’re excited to share that Alyssa is transitioning into the role of Integrator at The Center for Creative Healing.

As Integrator, Alyssa will help oversee the day-to-day functioning of our organization — aligning teams, strengthening communication, and supporting systems that allow our creative and clinical work to flourish.

Alyssa brings:
• Steady leadership
• Compassionate communication
• Thoughtful problem-solving
• Strong team support
• A heart-centered approach to growth

Many of you have already experienced Alyssa’s leadership through her support, collaboration, and dedication to our team. This transition reflects the trust and respect she has built across our organization.

The Integrator role helps ensure:
✨ Clear communication
✨ Stronger team alignment
✨ Sustainable growth
✨ Support for clinicians
✨ Improved client care

We’re grateful for Alyssa’s leadership and excited for this next chapter.

Together, we continue facilitating growth through creativity, compassion, and connection.

04/10/2026

We’re Growing — With Intention 🌿

At The Center for Creative Healing, growth has always meant deepening our impact — not just expanding our size.

As we continue adding locations and strengthening our team, we are implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) to support clarity, communication, and sustainability.

This includes an exciting leadership evolution:
✨ Anna McChesney — Visionary
✨ Alyssa Hayes — Integrator
✨ Kristin Vitko — Clinical Director
✨ Erin Mowles — Director of Operations

This structure helps us:
• Support clinicians
• Improve communication
• Strengthen our culture
• Enhance client care
• Grow sustainably

Our goal remains the same:
Facilitating growth through creativity, compassion, and connection.

We’re excited about this next chapter and grateful for this incredible community.

Interested in joining our team?

https://creativehealing.center/join-our-team/

04/06/2026

Happy Birthday to Linda! 🎉🎈🥳

Linda is an art therapist and resident in counseling at our Midlothian office. She works with pre-teens, teens, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity concerns, multicultural concerns, and body image and self-esteem issues.

04/03/2026

✨ Only 2 Spots Left ✨

Grief can be heavy, messy, and often hard to put into words. This 6-week group is for anyone who feels tired of “talking it out” and wants to try something different - working it out with their hands.

We use clay because it’s malleable, transformative, and doesn’t care if you’re a “good artist.”

🤲 The Goal
You’re not here to become a master artist. You’re here to take something heavy and formless and shape it into something you can actually hold. You’ll be guided through a variety of clay projects designed to support your grief process.

🎨 Facilitators
Jennifer Whilden, Art Therapy Intern and clay artist of 30+ years, will guide you through a somatic, hands-on approach to processing grief—while building connection and community.

Kara Wilson, LPC, ATR-P, is an art therapist who integrates creativity, mindfulness, and a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to support healing. She is especially passionate about helping adults navigate identity, relationships, and life transitions while holding space for self-compassion and personal growth.

📅 Details
Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 PM
April 9 – May 14
📍 The Center for Creative Healing
830 Southlake Blvd, STE B
North Chesterfield, VA
👥 Adults 18+
💵 $200 (payment plans available—just note in registration)

If this speaks to you, don’t wait—only 2 spots remain. 💛

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaFnje9VtQeh7BF9indOebf2a3AYgIGlMXbBhGY2xRH0MdwA/viewform?usp=header

04/01/2026

✨ Now Accepting Clients ✨

Meet Jennifer Whilden, Art Therapy Intern 🎨

Jennifer was in Detroit, MI last week for the NCECA conference (National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts). She was demonstrating the accessibility throwing tool she created in her graduate program with Speedball Arts who has taken her concept to market. Jennifer is passionate about making clay accessible to more people and is bringing her 30 years as a clay artist into her practice as an Art Therapy Intern.

Jennifer offers a compassionate, safe, and supportive space where clients of all ages can explore their experiences, find their voice, and move forward through creative expression. She is practicing under the supervision of Alyssa Hayes, LPC, ATR-BC.

🖌️ Evening appointments available
💛 Sliding scale: $0–$25 per session
👶🧑‍🦳 Works with all ages

If you or someone you love could benefit from a gentle, creative approach to healing, Jennifer is here to help!

Schedule today at 🔗creativehealing.center/schedule

03/31/2026

Happy Birthday to Erin! 🎉🎈🥳

Erin is our Director of Operations and a music therapist. In addition to making sure the practice runs smoothly, Erin also works with clients - primarily in school settings and our Midlothian office.

03/30/2026

✨ Now Accepting Clients ✨

Meet Jennifer Whilden, Art Therapy Intern 🎨

Jennifer brings a unique and inspiring background to her work - after 30 years as a local ceramic artist, she returned to school to pursue her passion for healing through art. She is currently completing her practicum at The Center for Creative Healing and studying Art Therapy and Counseling at Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM.

Jennifer offers a compassionate, safe, and supportive space where clients of all ages can explore their experiences, find their voice, and move forward through creative expression. She is practicing under the supervision of Alyssa Hayes, LPC, ATR-BC.

🖌️ Evening appointments available
💛 Sliding scale: $0–$25 per session
👶🧑‍🦳 Works with all ages

If you or someone you love could benefit from a gentle, creative approach to healing, Jennifer is here to help!

Schedule today at 🔗creativehealing.center/schedule

03/29/2026

Happy Birthday to Carol! 🎉🎈🥳

Carol is our bookkeeper and we are so grateful to have her keeping us organized behind the scenes!

03/27/2026

🧠 It's Brain Injury Awareness Month 🧠

Evidence-based Expressive Arts Therapies 🎶🎨💃 designed to reduce your depression, anxiety, or suicidal ideation while strengthening your cognitive engagement and community reintegration after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) or in Concussion Recovery are available at no cost. 💸

Learn more here:
🔗https://creativehealing.center/free-tbi-sci-services/

03/23/2026

🚗 On the road! 🗺️

Erin spent the day in Charlottesville earlier this month meeting with local facilities and sharing about our expanded range of services. 🎶🎨📃

She'll be back again in early April to make more connections - reach out today to schedule a meeting! 📅

Address

830 Southlake Boulevard, Suite B
North Chesterfield, VA
23236

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm

Telephone

+18044663130

Website

http://www.creativehealing.center/

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Healing Sounds, LLC provides music therapy services for groups and individuals, traditional and adaptive music lessons, traditional counseling, guided imagery and music, and community groups.