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

I am a Board Certified Art Therapist. I received a masters degree in counseling and Art Therapy from University of Louisville in 2012. I have worked in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings with children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. I have worked with individuals who struggle with substance abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, grief and trauma. In my...
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Welcome! I'm so glad you've found yourself here. When complex trauma and PTSD symptoms interrupt the rhythm of your life, establishing a safe connection is the first and foremost goal of treatment. With warmth, creativity, a sharp diagnostic mind, and proven effective treatments, I offer a soft place to land and share your story. I enjoy using a natural curiosity to help clients understand...
*Not accepting new clients* Making the choice to start therapy is not an easy one. I'm here to help you take that first step. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of mental health settings, and facilitate individual, family, and couples therapy sessions. My primary experience is with eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, life transitions,...
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Teen Therapy Group for Girls (Art Therapy). Do you need help with self-esteem, managing stress, depression, or anxiety? Are you looking for a fun, creative outlet for self-expression? This group provides a safe space and support where you can practice ways to cope with stress and learn resilience. Art Therapy can help teens explore emotions and increase self worth. This group is led by a traine...

Lisa Tamar Provorny

Chicago

Illinois

Dealing with a stressful situation at work or in a personal relationship, can quickly overshadow every other area of your life. I offer traditional talk therapy as well as art therapy, which can open doors for those who may struggle with communicating their emotions verbally, including children who have not yet mastered language to identify their inner thoughts and adults for whom communication...

Mi Seon Kang

Brooklyn

New York

As you embark on the courageous path of self-discovery and healing, connecting with a caring, collaborative, skillful therapist is a crucial first step. With years of experience, I offer a warm, reflective, and compassionate safe space that will enable you gain clarity, a greater sense of freedom and authenticity by exploring your unconscious and limited thought patterns/beliefs and experientia...
It’s ok to not be ok. When you’re a new parent, a parent with a child who has experienced a trauma, or if you’re just in need of support, you’ve come to the right place. Sometimes a little direction, education, support, validation— or just an unbiased perspective—can point us in the direction of the answers we already have within ourselves. Early intervention provides the best results for child...
When making the decision to start therapy, I believe it needs to be the right fit. Life can be incredibly difficult and complicated, and sometimes you need additional support to help cope with the challenges that life can bring. As your therapist, I will draw on various psychological approaches and interventions that will help you grow and thrive based on your personal needs. I have worked...
Art Therapy makes it possible to express what is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to communicate with words. Using art creates the opportunity to delve into the unconscious and parts of the brain in which words do not exist. Art Therapy has a unique way of healing old wounds, and we believe in working with you, first and foremost, to find the path to wellness that is best for you. There is ...
Third Eye Family Solutions is a team of coaches, & counselors focused on empowering people. We bring new perspectives and support to those who are tired of facing challenges alone. All people deserve to see what is possible in life and to have support in having their dreams being their reality. We focus on relationships, family relationships, those considering or going through a divorce, having...

Kaily Ritz

Boulder

Colorado

My passion is using creativity to support individuals in healing from trauma and increasing their overall well-being. I provide a safe, supportive environment and incorporate a range of modalities from a holistic, trauma-informed and mindfulness-based approach. Through the creative art process, individuals can authentically connect with themselves and learn to process a range of emotions in a...
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Jacqueline Reynolds

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania

*Not currently accepting*Change, transition, and facing the unknown can be incredibly overwhelming. I believe in sitting together with my clients in whatever they are experiencing and working together to explore meaning and any possible resolutions. Operating from a place of strengths-based support and solidarity, I will empower you to identify and adapt to your needs. By incorporating...