"[I]t was so helpful to speak out loud my deepest fears about my business and even myself as a clinician, and know that I would be completely and 100% validated, supported, and heard. Reina helped me identify the invisible wall which was holding me back from actually taking my dream into reality. And not only that, she gave me three specific and achievable steps that I could take next. This session moved me out of my feeling of paralyzed overwhelm and into a space of positive action. I would highly recommend working with Reina. She brings clarity, experience, and her full self into each moment. I can’t wait to take the next step!"
Kristin Jurkowski
Reina was recently featured on the Woman Warriors podcast with Biz Cush, LCPC where they talked about creativity, the unconscious mind and the potential to heal by engaging in the artistic process.
Reina was recently featured in Life Coach Magazine. You can read the full interview here.
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Episode 185: HEALING WITH CREATIVITY & ART & THE AFTERMATH OF A HURRICANE
Reina Lombardi has been featured on the Close the Chapter Podcast Podcast with Kristen D. Boice. In this episode, Kristen talks with Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS, founder of Florida Art Therapy Services, about using art therapy to recover from disaster and heal trauma. Reina’s experience with hurricane Ian in Fort Myers and how art helped her remain centered in the midst of chaos. In the episode, you will learn What is art therapy, how does art therapy help with trauma, & examples of art therapy exercises!
Season 3, Episode 4: "How to Keep Your Business Creatively Vibrant"
Reina Lombardi has been featured on the Beyond Artist's Block podcast with host Rachel Moore! In the episode, they discuss the vital importance of maintaining a creative practice , even through school, training, or work as a therapist. They also share how to approach every activity with a creative mindset?. Also, give fun examples of creative interventions in therapy and the importance of allowing for other creative modalities in art therapy!
Reina Lombardi’s knowledge and professional experience is invaluable to an emerging professional. Her vast expertise in the counseling field propels individuals ordinary ideas into personal and professional successes. Her ability to transform my goals into gold is a testimony to her business savvy and dedication to helping others succeed.
I really enjoyed my training. The instructor was patient and knowledgeable. I feel comfortable moving forward as a Qualified Supervisor.
Reina Lombardi approaches art therapy from a relational perspective. She brings this approach to managing her flourishing business as well. Her business is well organized, thoughtful, ethical and approachable. She is an expert at simultaneously managing small details and holding the big picture in order to better met the needs of her clients. Reina is also very capable of helping practitioners consider what they need in order to open and grow their own private practice. I've consulted with her a number of times and always find her advice to be useful and practical.
Ms. Lombardi brings an exciting and fresh perspective to mental health care through the unique art therapy and counseling services offered at Florida Art Therapy Services. Her awareness and focus on mental health care needs has prompted her therapeutic work as a compassionate practitioner, artist, and advocate. Her advocacy has strengthened and expanded the safety net of mental health care in the Florida Gulf area and throughout Florida. A nationally recognized board-certified art therapist , former Florida Art Therapy Association board member, and businesswoman Reina has raised the bar in her supervision and training of emerging Master level art therapists and counselors. She stands as a model of ethical mental health and positive business practices. Her ongoing outreach to other mental health care professionals throughout Florida conveys her commitment to the well- being and health of the individual and the community. Reina brings hope to our world.
Reina is a highly professional and compassionate therapist. As a colleague, I find her to be a fount of knowledge and innovative in the way she works. She is always happy to offer support, advice, and guidance in an open, nonjudgmental way. I would recommend her to those in search of a therapist, mentor, or colleague without hesitation!
Opening-up a private practice was a daunting task for me even though I had nearly 15 years experience as a therapist working in agencies Each step I took in the business process, revealed two more things I hadn't yet thought about.
Reina's consultations were a life saver! Her years of experience running a successful private practice are evident. She encouragingly guided me through all of my questions...and then some - including extra helpful tips and tricks she's discovered along the way. Reina embodies the true spirit of a "helper" serving as a champion for practitioners at any stage in their business.
Hi, I am Reina Lombardi.
Going into private practice COMPLETELY changed the quality of my life!
When I took the leap, I am not going to lie, I was Terrified!
In a good way. It was the kind of fear that comes with doing something that you have always wanted to do. Something BIG! The fear that brings with it excitement, motivation and energy to see it through to the end.
I was afraid that I would not be able to earn enough to pay my bills. To save for retirement. To cover my own health insurance. To go on vacation.
I was afraid that I would have to work myself to death in order to come out on top. That I wouldn't be able to take time off for that vacation I feared I wouldn't be able to afford.
My biggest fear, by far, was that I wouldn't have the time and money to take care of those things because I didn't have the business and leadership skills to build and manage a business successfully.
In other words, the "What if I fail?" syndrome.
What pushed me forward was the question "What if I stay stuck?"
Stuck in a job where I felt like I was treading water.
Stuck with a caseload I couldn't keep up with.
Drowning in documentation.
Stuck working under leadership that imparted shaming messages that I was not doing enough in my role.
Stuck with constant anxiety about not meeting productivity (because my clients cancelled or no-showed) and trying to figure out how to make up those billable hours.
Stuck helping others, but feeling completely burned out and unable to do the work I was encouraging my clients to do to take care of themselves.
Stuck feeling like I was a fraud of a therapist. I mean, who was I to help others, when it felt like I couldn't do any of those things to help myself at that time.
Stuck with the overwhelming sense of dread that came on Sunday morning, knowing I had to go do it all over again the next day, week, month...
Stuck in an environment where I didn't feel valued, supported or mentored.
It was not easy to take that leap, but it is one that I will never regret taking!
My fears were lying little gremlins trying their best to keep me stuck.
What I learned is that the rewards from taking the leap were abundant!
I had more time off than I EVER had at any agency or educational setting.
I was earning MORE than I thought possible to earn as an art therapist!
I could AFFORD to go multiple vacations including trips I had always dreamed about! You know those ones from the "Bucket List."
Best of all, my stress levels plummeted!
I FINALLY had the FREEDOM to:
Within a few months of opening my practice, I had a full schedule.
Within a year of going out on my own, I created over 100K in revenue in my business and you can, too!
In fact, I got so busy so fast I needed to add on another art therapist to work with the clients I didn't have room for in my schedule.
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