Towson art therapist for children and teens in Maryland.

Therapy Blog for Overthinkers, OCD, Anxiety & Sleep Support | Maryland Art Therapist

Welcome to the Sunshine + Scribbles Blog

A creative space for art therapy ideas, gentle insights, and reflections from a child and adult therapist

Looking for easy-to-use ideas to support your creative practice or therapy sessions? Here, you’ll find practical tools, art-based prompts, and reflections rooted in my work with children, teens, and adults navigating OCD, anxiety, neurodivergence, identity exploration, and more.

Whether you’re a fellow therapist, a parent, or simply someone drawn to expressive healing, I hope you find something here that resonates — or sparks a moment of calm, clarity, or curiosity.

Nocturnals: Sleep Disorders and Dream Processing Kristy Leone Nocturnals: Sleep Disorders and Dream Processing Kristy Leone

The Art of Better Sleep: Small Steps to Take to Help You Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep

Discover how art therapy can offer unique insights into sleep disorders from a licensed art therapist's perspective. Gain practical tips and creative strategies to improve sleep quality and manage conditions like insomnia, nightmares, and sleep anxiety effectively. Process dreams and overcome nightmares with Kristy Leone, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC at Labyrinth Art and Wellness!

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Day 30 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “Will anyone love me for me? The answer is simple. “Yes”. You are magic on any given day.” #PrideMonth #CollageArt #ArtAsTherapy #ArtTherapy
Day 29 of 30- Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. Materials: collage from magazines on cardboard I’m a little late to posting the last few of these🥲 #CollageArt #ArtTherapy #ArtasTherapy #MarylandTherapist
Day 28 of 30- Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. Anniversary of Stonewall riots. Materials: collage from magazines on cardboard I’m a little late to posting the last few of these🥲 #CollageArt #ArtTherapy #ArtasTher
Day 27 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “life expectancy can increase when young members of the LGBTQIA+ community have access to gender affirming healthcare” Materials: magazine words and images g
Day 26 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “Imagination there is a lot of storytelling in your head listen to your inner voice share your story” Materials: magazine words and images glued onto card
Day 24 and Day 25 - Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “Interact” “actions” Created with magazine collage pieces and embroidery on cardboard #CollageArt #Embroidery #CardboardArt #PrideMonth #30Daysof
Day 22 & 23 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “Oppression is a system Operates through domination, dehumanization, and exploitation. Waiting to be free” “Liberation means challenging al
Day 21 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “Queering therapy is about learning to BREAK THE BINARY.” WOW! What a great day- I attended @expressingpride today and I am feeling tired and energized at th
Day 20 of 30 - Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “...good enough The sky broke open with rain, Surrender Negative Feelings Because I know you are worthy enough, You still have things to do” #CollageArt #
Day 19 of 30 (Juneteenth) – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “Use energy to listen. I have never lived in your shoes. Recognize slavery exists. I want equality. I want to pay more attention. I want awareness. Th
Day 18 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “children need to know— that people care. teach our children there is goodness. LGBTQIA+ children deserve to grow into adults that feel safe. i’m with y
Day 17 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “Always protect your neighbor.” I’m Kristy Leone (she/they), a non-binary art therapist and artist honoring Pride Month through daily collage. I work w