About Healing Threads
Healing is not a race—it’s a thread we follow, stitch by stitch.
Hi, I’m Amanda (she/her), a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), fiber artist, and deeply curious human.
I created Healing Threads Art Therapy Studio for people like me—those who feel deeply, think creatively, and often find that words don’t quite reach the heart of what they’re carrying. I believe art can hold what language can’t. The act of making (stitching, sketching, symbolizing, or simply choosing a color) can help us return to ourselves in the most meaningful ways.
Amanda Parparian, MS, ATR-BC
Art Therapist
My Approach
In our work together, I’ll meet you where you are with warmth, flexibility, and creativity. I draw from trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and identity-expansive frameworks. Sessions unfold at your pace, guided by curiosity and consent. One day that might mean working with fiber and metaphor; another, grounding through breath, body, or quiet reflection. All parts of you are welcome here.
You don’t need to be good at art. You just need a thread to follow.
Who I Work With
I specialize in working with:
Neurodivergent adults and young adults (including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and highly sensitive people)
Deep feelers, creatives, and slow processors
LGBTQIA+ individuals exploring identity and authenticity
People living with chronic pain, fatigue, or sensory sensitivity
Those navigating grief, burnout, or feeling misunderstood
Anyone who’s felt out of place in traditional therapy spaces
My clients often find relief in tactile, symbolic work that bridges body, mind, and imagination. At Healing Threads, there is space to pause, exhale, and simply be.
Why Art
Art gives us another language—a sensory and emotional one. When we make something, we witness our inner world taking form.
It helps us hold complexity, grief, curiosity, and even joy—all stitched together in one piece.
As a fiber artist, I often think of healing as slow stitching: small movements, imperfect lines, and textures layered with care. There is no rush. Only rhythm.
A few threads from my own life…
Outside of sessions, I love knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and slow stitching—creative practices that mirror the pace I bring to therapy: thoughtful, unhurried, and full of texture. I believe there’s wisdom in repetition, of working with our hands, and of leaving space for imperfection.
You can usually find me curled up with hot chocolate and a book, immersed in long stories (like One Piece), pulling tarot cards for reflection, or exploring cozy games and role-playing adventures. I’m a big fan of soft blankets, warm drinks, and finding magic in the small, quiet things.