Phone: (305) 271-4948

Follow Your Art

Each of us must become the artist who shapes our own lives by creating a purpose and a lifestyle to fit our view of ourselves; a way of life that allows us to become the person we feel most happy being...

Opening Doors

The arts also help individuals open doors that include creative and critical thinking with the ability to solve problems and the development of self discipline and confidence.

Art Therapy Services

Individual Art Therapy/Counseling
Couples Art Therapy/ Counseling
Family Art Therapy/Counseling
Group Art Therapy/Counseling

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Dr. Patricia Isis

Patricia Isis PhD, ATR-BC, LMHC-QS, ATCS

Dr. Isis of Miami Art Therapy has been practicing Art Psychotherapy and Mental Health Counseling in South Florida for over 40 years. She has worked in schools, hospitals, day treatment programs, substance abuse, eating disorder treatment centers and residential settings. Currently, she, offers full-time clinical art therapy services in the public schools, maintains a part-time private practice, facilitates Mindful Self-Compassion programs, and frequently presents therapeutic art/mindful doodling and mindfulness workshops locally, nationally and internationally.

Maintaining a mindfulness meditation practice for many years, Dr. Isis received training in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli in June of 2000. From 2000-2013, she conducted Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) classes and art therapy groups for the general public through Baptist Health at South Miami Hospital. Since January 2013, Dr. Isis offers an array of Mindfulness trainings, individual, group, couples and family art therapy and counseling sessions in her private office.

Additionally, Dr. Isis became a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)Teacher in 2017, under the direction of Drs. Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff who are the creators of the evidenced-based 8 week program. Dr. Isis was mentored for certification in MSC by Dr. Steve Hickman, executive director for the Center for Mindfulness at the University of California in San Diego. She offers MSC programs in collaboration with Mindful Kids Miami (adult programs), a non-profit organization devoted to bringing mindfulness to the children in our community through the adults.

Dr. Isis completed her PhD, in the expressive therapies with an emphasis on art therapy in 2003 from the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1980, Dr. Isis attained her Masters degree in Expressive Therapies with an emphasis on Art Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Expressive Art Therapy and Mindfulness Workshops and Trainings

Mindfulness Coaching, Trainings and Courses offered upon request individually or in groups. Contact Dr Isis for more information.

Free Online Silent Mini-Retreats

Dec 29, 2023: 4-7pm PT / 7-10pm ET
Dec 30, 2023: 7-10am PT / 10am-1pm ET


Join Patricia for a FREE online silent mini-retreat Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 9:00 am! As we turn our minds and hearts toward 2024, the transition into the new year is a good time to focus our self-compassion for healing and renewal. This silent mini-retreat is open to the general public and will feature guided meditations. Come sit with our global community. No previous experience with meditation, mindfulness, or self-compassion is required. And you're welcome to attend one or all sessions.


Here are the links for both days. Please enjoy!

Friday session: Click here to view.

Saturday session: Click here to view.

Miami Art Therapy

Dicover how Art Therapy with Dr. Isis can help.

The Mindful Doodle Book

The Mindful Doodle Book

75 Creative Exercises to Help You Live in the Moment

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What is Art Therapy

What is Art Therapy and how can it help you?

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Mindfulness Trainings

Publications and Seminars

Recent publications by Dr Isis, and seminars offered

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For More Information

and/or to request a seminar or training, please contact Dr. Patricia Isis at (305) 271-4948

The Mindful Doodle Book

By Patricia Isis PhD, ATR-BC, LMHC-QS, ATCS


In 2016, Dr. Isis authored The Mindful Doodle Book: 75 Creative Exercises to Help You Live in the Moment published by PESI Media.

Dr. Isis has facilitated multiple trainings all over the United States on behalf of PESI on utilizing the expressive arts and mindful doodling as therapeutic tools within a mindfulness context to educators, mental health and health care professionals.

CLIENTS FEEDBACK

"Dr Patricia Isis is an excellent therapist, and her Art therapy is truly unique and inspiring. She builds wonderful relationships with many of the families she works with, and uses the artistic component to further enhance the therapeutic process. She is truly a healer and a pleasure to work with." [Read Testimonial Letter]

Miami art therapy testimonials

Lauren's Light

"BIG THANK YOU for the inspiration that touched my life by your freely giving of all the immense wisdom you have. This day is going to last a life time! This day of your sharing will spread the magical healing of Art Therapy and will touch many lives in Africa and beyond."

Miami art therapy testimonials

South Africa Workshop Founder, Workshop Attendee

"When I was 12, my parents brought my sister and I to your office to have a family group session about my parents' divorce. I've never forgotten that session. It had such a profound impact in me that I hope to do the same for others by applying to UFs Marriage Family Counseling program. I just wanted to thank you."

Miami art therapy testimonials

Previous Patient Years Later

"The intention is the willingness to heal from the inside out. I have been meditating in small increments and it really helps.
Don’t stop what you are doing. You are healing and even saving lives."

Miami art therapy testimonials

Mindful Self-Compassion 8 week program participant/ Spring 2019 Angie Gonzalez

"I wanted to thank you for an excellent healing experience at the Bonnet House a few weeks ago. You created a wonderful experience and chose an excellent facilitator. I would look forward to having a future experience with Patricia Isis again."

Miami art therapy testimonials

Donor Family Grief Retreats Attendee Feedback

"We wanted to thank you , you were absolutely wonderful and the patient's raved about the experience. I am so hopeful to be able to continue to bring this type of work to them."

Miami art therapy testimonials

Neuroscience Centers of Florida Foundation Jennifer Falk MSW, CPHM
Programs Coordinator

"I want to thank you once again for your Mindfulness courses. They have helped me in so many ways and already made my life easier and more enjoyable. I shall be missing them greatly and looking forward to coming back in the fall."

Miami art therapy testimonials

Mindfulness Courses Course Attendee