Frequently Asked Questions

No. [ree-sheyp] your story believes in the intrinsic therapeutic value of the arts but we are do  not deploy the arts clinically or diagnostically with individuals,  groups, or organizations. We are not licensed counselors or art  therapists and cannot bill insurance for our services. 

We describe what we do as "developmental arts." We know experientially and through a growing body of research that creating and consuming art, especially with skilled facilitation, can help stimulate growth and and change especially related to self-awareness and emotional intelligence. 

We work with children & youth-centered clients who are open to incorporating the arts into their model of care, educational programming, organizational development approaches, or talent management strategies. 

We are based in Southeastern Pennsylvania about 1.5 hours outside  of Philadelphia. We offer on-premise services with no travel fees within  a two-hour radius of our Berks County, PA office. For clients farther than  two hours away, we can offer services virtually. When being face-to-face is essential, travel costs can be negotiated and  included in our consulting fee agreement. 

We work with each client to assemble a customized service offering to best meet their needs and budget. We offer fixed-fee consulting services agreements with a statement of work. Typically, we ask for a 50% deposit and the balance due upon project completion. For projects that run longer than 60 days, we include progress payments linked to specific project components. Once a project is underway, we bill hourly for additional  client-requested work not specified in the agreement.