I’m Molly Howell, M.S., LCAT, ATR-BC, a Licensed Creative Art Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through creativity and self-expression.

My work began in clinical and community settings, where I saw firsthand how art can help people express what feels hard to say, build self-awareness, and move toward healing and growth. That belief continues to shape everything I offer today.

In 2020, I founded POPACO as a clinical response to the pandemic, bringing mobile art therapy and emotional regulation tools directly to children in learning 'pods' across Nashville."

I provide individual art therapy sessions for children and adolescents, along with POPACO camps and school break pop-ups that encourage creativity, confidence, and connection in a playful, supportive environment.

I also offer creative workshops and wellness experiences for women, adult groups, retreats, and hospitality or wellness partners. These gatherings are designed to create space for reflection, rest, creativity, and meaningful connection.

At the heart of all of my work is a simple belief: creativity can help people feel more grounded, connected, and fully themselves.

Select Partnerships & Speaking Engagements

• The Centennial Club of Nashville – Guest Speaker on the clinical efficacy of Art Therapy and its role in emotional regulation.

• End Slavery Tennessee – Clinical Director of a collaborative fundraising art project. Developed a multi-canvas installation where survivors created a unified work that was later transitioned into individual pieces for auction.

• Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) – Clinical background in high-acuity pediatric emotional regulation and family-centered care.