My Story

With a lifelong passion for helping others, I've combined my artistic skills with training in personal growth to create a space where people can heal. Facing my own struggles with anxiety disorder and phobias, I found solace in art, which inspired me to share this healing process with others.

My artistic journey began at my community college, where I managed the ceramic department and curated art shows. This led me to earn a degree in Art Studies and certification in Art Education. My work as an artist has been showcased in galleries like IPCNY in New York City, a print studio in Scotland and locally in Phoenix. Seeking to deepen my impact, I became a certified Creative Depth Coach & Art Therapy Practitioner integrating art and coaching to guide others in self-discovery.

I'm dedicated to helping others find healing and growth through creativity and passionate about helping people find peace within themselves. Whether it's collage-making or watercolors, I thrive on the breakthrough that happens when people sit down and take time out of their day to create and analyze themselves on a deeper level though creative expression.

I wish more people knew healing the nervous system is about being still. Laying in the sun. Being present while you eat your food. Listening to the sounds of nature. Letting your imagination run wild. And expressing yourself through creative endeavors. Instead of more routine, the body needs less.
— Dr. Nicole Lepera

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Art Studies

  • K–12 Art Teaching Certificate

  • Certified Art Therapy Practitioner credential

  • Creative Depth Coach Certificate

  • Registered Yoga Instructor Certification

I bring a unique blend of education, experience, and heart to every class I teach. I hold a: