Greg Fuqua
T-LMHC • Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor
About
At the intersection of art and mental health stands Greg Fuqua, a therapist whose unique background brings a creative dimension to the counseling process. As a temporarily licensed Mental Health Counselor (T-LMHC), Greg combines his Master's degree in Professional Counseling with his extensive experience as a professional artist and art professor, offering clients a truly integrative approach to therapy.
Greg's journey into counseling is informed by 23 years of working as an art professor and professional artist, giving him a distinctive perspective on personal growth and self-expression. This rich background allows him to incorporate creative strategies into his therapeutic practice, helping clients explore their inner worlds through both traditional counseling techniques and artistic expression.
As the Lead Facilitator and Program Director of the "Lessons of Art: Art as therapy for Cancer Survivors" program in Des Moines, Greg demonstrates his commitment to using art as a healing modality. This innovative program, a collaboration with Above and Beyond Cancer, showcases Greg's ability to harness the power of creativity in supporting individuals through challenging life experiences.
Greg's clinical expertise spans a wide range of areas, making him well-equipped to work with diverse populations. He has experience counseling adults and teens, including those with physical and mental disabilities, trauma survivors, individuals dealing with anxiety and depression, veterans, refugees, and members of the LGBTQ community. His approach is strength-based, focusing on nurturing the innate resilience and capabilities of his clients.
Whether working with couples, families, individuals, adolescents, or adults, Greg's goal remains consistent: to help clients navigate life transitions, foster personal growth, overcome relationship challenges, and discover paths to their higher selves. His practice is characterized by a collaborative spirit, where the therapeutic relationship becomes a creative partnership aimed at achieving meaningful change and personal fulfillment.
Clients can find Greg at both the Ankeny and Des Moines offices, where he continues to blend his artistic sensibility with evidence-based counseling practices. His unique combination of skills makes him particularly suited for those seeking a therapist who can offer both conventional and creative approaches to mental health and personal development.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
- Master of Fine Arts
State Licenses
- Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor, IA
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Coaching
- Stress
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Iowa
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
LifeWorks - Des Moines Office
Des Moines, IA