Counseling and
Art Therapy

Therapist Nicole Schutzbank poses with flowing red fabric in the Sonoran Desert.

My Approach

You'll find that I bring authenticity, warmth, humor, and a grounded presence to our work together. My approach is casual yet intentional, creating a space that feels welcoming, inclusive, and safe for deeper exploration. I gently encourage curiosity and reflection, supporting you as you navigate emotional challenges, relationships, life transitions, and the complexities of being human.

At Tender Creative, therapy can go beyond words. I integrate creative, insight-oriented approaches to help you explore patterns, deepen your self-understanding, and connect more authentically with what matters to you.

Art therapist Nicole Schutzbank sorts through her personal artwork.
Therapist Nicole Schutzbank poses expressively with flowing red fabric in the Sonoran Desert.

Areas of Expertise

I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I also provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and support those experiencing stress, the impact of past trauma, and the complexities that can come with being a highly sensitive person. Together, we can explore patterns, deepen self-understanding, and develop ways of moving through life that feel more authentic and sustainable.

  • Amazing, insightful therapy.

    — THERAPY CLIENT, AZ

  • Nicole brings a warmth and welcoming presence to her sessions that I had not experienced elsewhere.

    — THERAPY CLIENT, AZ

  • Nicole has helped provide me with tangible tools and resources to manage stress and anxiety that I am able to immediately put into practice between sessions.

    — THERAPY CLIENT, AZ

  • [Nicole] is a compassionate listener and always helps me think through things in a way that I'm not able to alone.

    — THERAPY CLIENT, AZ

  • [Nicole] has helped me grow immensely in both my professional and personal life and I am forever grateful!

    — THERAPY CLIENT, AZ

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