Therapy for insight, growth, and meaningful change

Counselor and art therapist Nicole Schutzbank in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona.

EMBRACE SELF-AWARENESS
AND UNDERSTANDING

FEEL EMPOWERED TO BE
AUTHENTICALLY YOU

Nicole Schutzbank at her therapy office in Tucson, Arizona.

A creative approach to therapy

Tender Creative is a Tucson-based practice that honors sensitivity, creativity, and self-discovery. Therapist Nicole Schutzbank offers counseling and art therapy for creative, sensitive, and neurodivergent adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Her depth-oriented and relational approach supports those who feel deeply and want to understand themselves better, strengthen their relationships, and feel more at home in who they are.

My Services

  • Counseling

    Individual therapy grounded in connection and curiosity to help you navigate challenges, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful change.

  • Art Therapy

    Engage in the creative process to explore emotions and experiences, deepen self-understanding, and express what may be difficult to put into words.

  • Supervision

    Relational and supportive clinical supervision for Arizona licensure and art therapy (ATR) credentials or expressive arts therapy (REAT) credentials.

  • Consultation

    Professional consultation for therapists seeking creative perspectives, guidance, and continued professional growth.

Featured In

Art therapist and counselor Nicole Schutzbank in Barrio Viejo, Tucson, Arizona.

* Meet Nicole — counselor, art therapist, educator, and clinical supervisor.

Comfortable therapy office in Barrio Viejo, Tucson, Arizona.

* The office — make yourself at home.

See you soon

See you soon