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

Welcome! I am Alena and  I am a holistic psychotherapist based in New York City. I have a background in holistic nutrition and wellness coaching and am also a certified yoga practitioner and Reiki energy healer. With that said, I have also immersed myself in the practices of mindfulness, yoga, meditation and other spiritual tools for my own healing journey. I am a firm believer of the interconn...

Carla Rose Art Therapy

New York

New York

While each of us has a unique life path, there are some things that we all need to function at our best. Safety, feeling understood, being seen for who we are, good communication, being accepted and validated. Creative arts therapy is for people who are ready to begin from a blank page. Our focus is on our immediate experience. By understanding where we are starting from, we can develop curiosi...
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Matthew Bunner

Morgantown

West Virginia

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I received an MA in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Before entering the mental health field, I received a dual BA in Electronic Media and Photography at the University of Florida. In my approach to therapy, I merge the field of art therapy with neuroscience, interpersonal psychology, and mindfulness.Treatment plans ...