Pamela Ullmann, founder and art therapist
I have been practicing Art Therapy clinically since 1996. In that time, my career path has taken various directions, all of which have included working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I have had the opportunity to work in medical settings, school settings and home care. The clients that I have worked with have all been my teachers. From individuals with cognitive impairments, physical disabilities to emotional issues and medical illnesses, all have had one thing in common. They all have a story they want to share. And that story may be hard to say in words and it may not always have a happy ending, but it is theirs and they want to tell it.
Art Therapy allows individuals to express their story in images, colors and textures where words are too hard, limited or unavailable to them. This is why I am drawn to help those who need to express themselves in other ways, such as young people suffering with autism. I believe that through creative arts therapies, many individuals can begin to tell their story in personal and unique ways.
"Pam invited our 9 year old son into the world of creative expression through art and play. She did this by first understanding him and then joining him in his world. Pam uses original creative ideas, artisitc expresion and interesting, varied materials in combination with play. Using her talents and expertise, Pam unlocked a previously jammed door unleashing the artisitc mode of expression for our son who has globally expressive difficulties. Not only has Pam's work with our son far exceeded our expectations, but the result of her work was surprisingly immediate. She is a dedicated, committed, patient, intuitive teacher and therapist. We are grateful to know and work with Pam and our son looks forward to and thrives from his sessions with her. We have also learned new ways of supporting our sons creativity and artistic expression through our sessions with Pam." Lisa Schwartz and Clifford Goldman, Short Hills, NJ- parents
"It was great working with Pam and very comforting to see how she was able to have such great communication with a child who did not respond to other methods. The client always looked forward to the art therapy sessions and I beleive that speaks greatly of Pam's professional and personal integrity" Segio Paredes, case manager at Hudson County, NJ- CMO
“Pamela's passion for art coupled with her creativity and effective working style has made her a valuable asset to our organization. She is efficient, detail oriented and incredibly reliable and trustworthy. And her knoweldge and experience in the fields of art therapy and child life are invaluabe.” December 2, 2008 Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Creative Daniela Mendelsohn -hired Pamela as a Non-Profit Program Development in 2008
“Pam is very passionate about her company and the services she provides through the Colors of Play. She is a very skilled art therapist. I have enjoyed getting to know Pam through my relationship with her as a Life Coach and believe that she offers the clients she works with clinical exellence, backed by a sound business model. I highly recommend her services.” September 1, 2008 Laura Greenstone , Life Coach/Art Therapist , Creative Visions Coaching
worked with Pamela at Colors of Play, LLC
