What is Art Therapy?

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Art Therapy uses various art forms to help you with specific concerns. Art therapy could include drawing, painting, sculpting, coloring, writing, music, drama, or dance, among others. The therapist will encourage you to connect your art with your inner experience. This process allows you to release emotions.

The basis of Art Therapy is that creativity is a way for people to express feelings and thoughts that they might have difficulty communicating in a conversation. Creating art can also help you engage in self-expression, which is key to therapeutic change and growth.

You don’t need to be artistic to benefit from Art Therapy. Research shows that people benefit from engaging in the creative process, regardless of ability.

Art Therapy is particularly beneficial for those who experience trauma. But it can help people with a wide range of mental health concerns or stress.

Therapists Who Specialize in Using Art Therapy

Priscila Matei

Tucson

Arizona

The therapeutic relationship plays an important role in the healing process and my aim is to help you improve your relationship with yourself and others. My style is interactive, supportive, direct and person-centered while providing compassion, understanding, empathy, and practical feedback in a safe, non-judgmental and relaxed environment. Whether you're a student, professional or person with...
Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking to reclaim control and find inner peace? I am an experienced and compassionate psychotherapist, skilled in working with a diverse population of individuals presenting varied mental health and medically complex issues, utilizing individual, couples, and family therapy. I offer an integrated approach to treatment, with various modalities tailored to meet my...
The life you have isn’t the life you planned. You’re overwhelmed. The constant grind of work, school and taking care of others leaves you feeling depleted and stuck. The stress of the daily demands has you irritable, anxious, sad and wondering how or when you will get it all done. The small things set you off. Relationships are strained and you have difficulty connecting with others. You can’t...

Auden O’Connell

Minneapolis

Minnesota

Greetings! My name is Auden O’Connell (she/her) and I’m a therapist and board certified and registered art therapist. I use a blend of art and traditional talk therapy-sometimes this means a session is all art based, or depending on what the client needs-we might just talk! Collaboration, play, humor, and creativity are all central to my therapeutic process with my clients. I am enthusiastic ab...
Thank you for taking interest in my practice, I am currently accepting new clients. My work centers on providing care for trauma, depression, anxiety, and issues related to gender and sexual orientation. If any of this is something that you are struggling with, know that you are not alone and help is available. Evenings and weekends available. Offering individual and group services, EMDR, and a...
Ever find yourself going around and around with a problem, talking about it but not seeming to get that problem solved? An alternative form of therapy: art therapy, may help. People of all ages and families can benefit from using art and play therapy. Problems that may respond well to the use of art and play therapy include depression, anxiety, childhood behavioral issues, difficulties in...

Melissa Root

Fort Collins

Colorado

I believe that everyone deserves to know that they are worthy of love simply for who they are. While I specialize in art therapy, my counseling style employs an empathetic person centered approach, which incorporates mindfulness and a variety of counseling techniques. I work with individuals and families from all walks of life who are ready to create meaningful change. I am passionate about...
A professional therapist and so much more! When words are difficult to find, the ability to express ourselves through art is right at our fingertips. Best of all, there is an “artist” in all of us. I call it the intrinsic creative ability. Focusing on your art during counseling sessions results in more relaxation and less stress, anxiety and troubles. Consequently, your art makes room to discov...
I began working with at-risk adolescents and families at a residential treatment program run by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department. Now, through the use of play therapy and many other techniques I treat children who have been exposed to domestic violence, divorce, traumatic events as well as children experiencing behavioral issues at home or at school. I also regularly treat children who...

John Foxwell

Portland

Oregon

Are you feeling stuck? Has depression, anxiety, or just life in general become overwhelming? Perhaps you are feeling frustrated in your work or social life. Perhaps you have survived trauma, grief, or loss. Whether from a recent event or a lifetime of distress, I understand that life presents adverse challenges that can often shape our worldview in ways that are unhelpful and often very painful...

Nia S. Jones

Baltimore

Maryland

In the words of Marsha Linehan, I am one of you. My name is Nia Jones, and I am a licensed therapist who believes in the power of therapy and lives with the daily struggles of depression and anxiety. I understand depression and anxiety clinically as well as from experience. I share this because there is power in those broken places of our lives, and once we have the skills to overcome nothing i...
This one life is yours. Unexpected change, loss, suffering and even growth can destabilize and disorient. Participating in psychotherapy can provide valuable relief, perspective, and healing. Even more, psychotherapy offers the opportunity to feel wholly in control of your life and an active participant in your relationships. I am a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist and licensed...

Yesenia Delgado

Las Vegas

Nevada

I’m here to support you, and-or your family on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. I’m a culturally sensitive licensed MFTI in the Las Vegas area. I specialize and enjoy in working with adolescent issues such as social anxiety, harmful behaviors, low self-esteem.
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I combine an uncommon wealth of experience with a refreshing style of engagement and understanding. With expertise in Marriage & Family Counseling, Childhood and Adolescent Issues, Women's Issues, Art Therapy and trauma, I will come alongside you in your pain and walk with you on your therapeutic journey to seek hope and healing. I offer a steadying influence during a crisis and will help you m...