About

Meet the Art Therapist

Dakota Lehman, MA, ATR

Dakota Lehman is a Registered Art Therapist (ATR), primarily serving adolescents, teens, and young adults as they navigate life transitions, evolving family and social dynamics, and the challenges of growing into adulthood. She is deeply committed to helping clients strengthen self-esteem, build confidence, and feel more secure in who they are and who they are becoming. Through her work, Dakota encourages self-awareness, self-compassion, and the ability to embrace imperfection as essential parts of personal growth.

Dakota uses an approach that ensures care is personalized, integrative, and meaningful. Her goal is to help clients express themselves creatively, adjust to life’s changes, manage overwhelm, and achieve lasting growth.

With extensive experience working with individuals facing mental health, behavioral, and social challenges, Dakota brings a well-rounded and compassionate perspective to her work. Her background as a Behavior Specialist, Counselor, and Art Educator across schools, hospitals, juvenile intervention centers, and youth and family service settings allows her to thoughtfully meet each client where they are and support their unique needs.

Kindred Creative is committed to offering inclusive in-person art therapy as well as accessible virtual art therapy services for individuals worldwide. Striving to foster a safe and welcoming environment where individuals and families of all backgrounds, religions, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations feel supported and valued. 

If you or your child is ready to build confidence, navigate life's changes, and grow into your most authentic and empowered self, you are invited to reach out and schedule a free consultation call.