Megan Murphree Child Trauma Art Therapy

A neatly arranged array of professional art therapy supplies, featuring pristine white drawing paper, unused soft pastel sticks in muted earth tones, precision-cut colored pencils, and high-quality paintbrushes with wooden handles, all resting on a spotless oak therapy table. The background offers a glimpse of smartly organized wooden shelving with art therapy books and subtle storage bins in neutral colors. Natural daylight pours in from a nearby window, softly illuminating the workspace, casting gentle, diffuse shadows, and highlighting the textural richness of the materials. Captured from an eye-level angle with a slightly wide frame, the composition centers on clarity and balance. The mood is calm and orderly, reflecting a structured and welcoming environment. The aesthetic is photographic realism emphasized by clean lines and a balanced, corporate layout, suitable for a health-focused, professional site.

Healing Through Art

Megan Murphree combines professional training with compassionate care to help children reframe frightening memories, build resilience, and restore a sense of safety.

Learn more

About Megan Murphree

As a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), I create a warm, child-centered space where art becomes a bridge from fear to hope.

A close-up of a minimalist, neutral-toned therapy room corner, where a simple light gray armchair sits beside an elegant wooden side table. On the tabletop, a carefully placed blank sketchbook with a smooth finish is accompanied by a pencil and a softly textured white eraser. The setting is framed by a pale taupe wall and a sleek modern lamp, casting a pool of soft, diffused artificial light over the area, creating subtle highlights on the book’s cover and shadows under the table. Photographed from a slightly elevated perspective with crisp focus on the objects, the composition follows the rule of thirds, emphasizing space and clarity. The mood is tranquil, professional, and encourages creative expression, aligned with a structured, health-oriented art therapy practice.
A meticulously organized art therapy cart made of brushed steel with neatly arranged, color-coordinated storage trays, holding high-quality acrylic paint tubes in subdued, corporate colors, carefully labeled jars of fine paintbrushes, and a stack of fresh white canvases. The cart is stationed beside a modern, low-profile therapy table with clean edges, set against a wall in a soft, neutral shade. Bright but indirect daylight from a nearby high window creates an even, diffuse light, minimizing shadows and lending a clean, clinical atmosphere. Captured from a low-angle perspective that highlights the cart’s structure and the purposeful arrangement, the image exudes professionalism and precision. The overall aesthetic is photographic, clean, and organized, echoing the corporate branding of a professional art therapy practice.
A pristine, lightly textured clay sculpting workspace featuring a smooth, round slab of untouched white clay placed on a clean slate gray ceramic board. Surrounding the clay are sleek, stainless steel sculpting tools with polished handles and a set of new, white artist’s towels, all meticulously aligned. The backdrop consists of a cool, neutral wall and a discreet storage cabinet, keeping the environment uncluttered. Daylight streams in at an angle, creating soft highlights on the clay’s surface while casting delicate, controlled shadows on the tools. Photographed at close range with a shallow depth of field, the main focus is on the tactile quality and potential for transformation. The mood is contemplative and supportive, embodying the clean lines and balanced structure required for a professional art therapy session.

Art Therapy Services

An orderly display of completed children’s art projects, each mounted in white minimalist frames with clean matting, arranged in perfect alignment on a soft beige gallery wall. The artworks feature abstract shapes and subdued, harmonious color palettes, reflecting therapeutic expression. Below each frame is a discreet white label holder for professional presentation. The gallery area is illuminated by overhead recessed lighting, casting even, shadow-free illumination to highlight the artwork details without distraction. Captured with a straight-on, eye-level view and sharp focus throughout, the composition is structured and follows a corporate, balanced layout. The overall atmosphere is calm and affirming, presenting children’s art in a dignified, professional setting aligned with the ethos of trauma-informed art therapy.

Individual children’s art therapy sessions help process trauma through drawings, painting, and clay. We focus on safety, resilience, and healthy expression.

A neatly arranged array of professional art therapy supplies, featuring pristine white drawing paper, unused soft pastel sticks in muted earth tones, precision-cut colored pencils, and high-quality paintbrushes with wooden handles, all resting on a spotless oak therapy table. The background offers a glimpse of smartly organized wooden shelving with art therapy books and subtle storage bins in neutral colors. Natural daylight pours in from a nearby window, softly illuminating the workspace, casting gentle, diffuse shadows, and highlighting the textural richness of the materials. Captured from an eye-level angle with a slightly wide frame, the composition centers on clarity and balance. The mood is calm and orderly, reflecting a structured and welcoming environment. The aesthetic is photographic realism emphasized by clean lines and a balanced, corporate layout, suitable for a health-focused, professional site.

Group art therapy sessions foster peer support and shared healing in a guided, trauma-informed environment.

A close-up of a minimalist, neutral-toned therapy room corner, where a simple light gray armchair sits beside an elegant wooden side table. On the tabletop, a carefully placed blank sketchbook with a smooth finish is accompanied by a pencil and a softly textured white eraser. The setting is framed by a pale taupe wall and a sleek modern lamp, casting a pool of soft, diffused artificial light over the area, creating subtle highlights on the book’s cover and shadows under the table. Photographed from a slightly elevated perspective with crisp focus on the objects, the composition follows the rule of thirds, emphasizing space and clarity. The mood is tranquil, professional, and encourages creative expression, aligned with a structured, health-oriented art therapy practice.

Therapeutic art assessments for clinicians and families to track growth and guide treatment plans.

A meticulously organized art therapy cart made of brushed steel with neatly arranged, color-coordinated storage trays, holding high-quality acrylic paint tubes in subdued, corporate colors, carefully labeled jars of fine paintbrushes, and a stack of fresh white canvases. The cart is stationed beside a modern, low-profile therapy table with clean edges, set against a wall in a soft, neutral shade. Bright but indirect daylight from a nearby high window creates an even, diffuse light, minimizing shadows and lending a clean, clinical atmosphere. Captured from a low-angle perspective that highlights the cart’s structure and the purposeful arrangement, the image exudes professionalism and precision. The overall aesthetic is photographic, clean, and organized, echoing the corporate branding of a professional art therapy practice.

Collaborative parent coaching to support transfer of skills into daily life.

Client Testimonials

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

“Megan helped my child open up without fear and find their voice again.”


— Aya Nakamura

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

“The art activities were engaging and calming, and we saw real progress at home.”


— Mateo García

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

“We appreciated the compassionate approach and clear communication from every session.”


— Lila Patel

Contact Megan Murphree

Please reach out to discuss how Child Trauma Art Therapy can support your child’s healing journey.

Email = mmurphree85@gmail.com
Phone = 586-549-3313
Location = Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48312