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The Story Behind Arts4Evolution
WHY THIS WORK?
After 15 years as a design consultant in Chicago, I realized my life was out of alignment with my values. Returning to my personal art and discovering the Expressive Arts Institute in San Diego became a turning point in my own journey, offering pathways through grief, transition, and personal growth. Arts4Evolution grew from that lived experience, and my mission is to help others embrace their creativity, express themselves authentically, and move forward with intention.
HOW I WORK
My approach is:
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Trauma-informed
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Strengths-based
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Gentle and responsive
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Rooted in presence and relationship
I work collaboratively, honoring each person’s pace, boundaries, and inner knowing. Creativity is used as a doorway, not a demand, and sessions are reflective, expressive, and supportive. Whether through conversation, guided exercises, or creative practices, the goal is to provide a space where insight, self-expression, and growth can emerge naturally.
Deb Ogburn, MA, REAT
Founder, Arts4Evoluton
MORE ABOUT ME
Credentials & Experience
I am a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) with extensive experience facilitating expressive arts processes in clinical, community, and educational settings.
My background includes work with:
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Individuals and groups
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Adults across the lifespan
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Trauma-informed and integrative models
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Professionals, caregivers, veterans, refugees, teens, and artists navigating challenges
Having studied at the Expressive Arts Institute San Diego and the European Graduate School in Switzerland, I hold a Master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy, with a concentration in Coaching and Consulting.
Since founding Arts4Evolution in 2014, I’ve guided countless women and creatives in reconnecting with their authenticity, exploring their creative voice, and embracing personal growth.
(Full CV available upon request.)
I help women in unfulfilling jobs, unhealthy relationships, or stuck lifestyle patterns get unstuck and reclaim their passion and purpose, using creative play as a catalyst for change.