A Note From Our Owner
How This Dream Began
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
People have been asking how I came up with the idea for Serenity Life Creative Studio.
The truth is, this dream has been taking shape for much of my life.
As a child and teenager, I faced some hard times and longed for a place where I could simply be—a place to slow down, create, and feel accepted without pressure or expectations.
As a new therapist in my 20s, I dreamed about what healing might look like if creativity, hospitality, and community were given just as much attention as diagnoses and treatment plans. Also, something other than a windowless office and 60 client caseload would’ve been nice 🤣.
As a seasoned therapist, I began to notice that some of the most meaningful moments weren’t happening because of a worksheet or intervention. They happened when people felt safe. When they slowed down. When they connected with others. When their hands were busy and their hearts had room to breathe.
And now, as a wife and mother of four, I find myself longing for something even deeper.
Not a bigger business.
But a closer life.
A life where family, work, creativity, and community aren’t constantly competing with one another.
A place my children would love.
A place I would have loved.
And a place I hope our community will come to love as well.
Our world is filled with places to hurry, consume, and move on to the next thing. Increasingly, many of our gathering spaces revolve around restaurants, coffee shops, or bars.
But we believe people are longing for something more.
A third place.
A place to slow down.
A place to create.
A place to connect.
A place where strangers become neighbors and creativity becomes a bridge between generations.
A place where emotional wellness is environmental.
Where the process matters more than the product.
Where healing is found in process, not perfection.
And where everyone—from children to grandparents—is welcomed with kindness and encouraged to create freely.
We believe restoring connection within ourselves, our families, and our communities creates ripples far beyond what we can see.
Because when people heal, families heal.
And when families heal, communities grow stronger.
Thank you for being part of this dream.
We’re so grateful you’re here.
With gratitude,
Mattye McKibben, MS, LCAT
Founder & Clinical Director
Serenity Life
Create • Connect • Find Refuge
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