Art Therapy

Art therapy is a unique and gentle approach to healing and self-discovery. It combines the creative process with psychological support, creating a safe and nurturing space for individuals to express thoughts and feelings and deepen their connection to self. Individuals, families, and communities work with an art therapist to explore the complexities of their emotions, develop self-awareness, manage stress, boost self-esteem, and improve social interactions. The goal of art therapy is to utilize the creative process to help people through self-expression and, in doing so, find new ways to gain personal insight and develop new coping skills.

  • Child's drawing of a person standing in a forest during rain, with a yellow moon and purple clouds in the sky.

  • Colorful portrait drawing of a man with curly hair and mustache, set against a turquoise background, on a table with white paper surrounding it.

  • A watercolor illustration showing an adult figure holding hands with a child. The adult is pink and the child is blue. Text near the child reads: 'Am I good? Am I loved? Am I safe?' The adult responds with 'Yes.'

  • Child's drawing of a face with red and green crayons

  • Open scrapbook with a sketch of an orange car and a drawing of a face wearing glasses. Two black and white photos are attached: one of a residential street, the other of eyeglasses on a table.

  • A detailed pastel drawing of a man's face with short hair and a mustache. The background is light blue with red and gray color swatches on the right side.

  • Child holding two paper crafts with face designs, one on black paper with yellow and red features, and another on purple paper with blue hair and red features, against a red background.

  • Illustration of a faceless man and woman with colored lines across their faces, pink for the man and blue for the woman.

  • Colorful doodle drawing of a complex network with stick figures and icons representing connections and relationships in a tree-like structure.

How Art Therapy Works

Art therapy goes beyond making art—it’s about using creativity as a pathway for transformation. Whether through drawing, painting, sculpture, digital media or simply engaging with the artistic process, individuals can uncover deeper truths, find emotional release, and build new coping strategies for life’s challenges.

Art therapy integrates the mind and body, offering kinesthetic, sensory, perceptual, and symbolic experiences. This process allows for nonverbal communication through visual imagery and metaphor, often revealing insights that may not surface through traditional talk therapy, especially valuable during times of crisis or emotional overwhelm.

Who Can Benefit from Art Therapy

Art therapists are trained in both art and psychological theory. They are skilled in helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including:

· Children and Teens: Experiencing behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem.

· Adults: Seeking support for stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, or personal growth.

· Older Adults: Coping with memory loss, dementia, or emotional impacts of aging.

· LGBTQIA+: In need of gender affirming care, a safe space to process the emotional impact of prejudice, and create connection and community.

· Survivors of Trauma: Including those affected by abuse, violence, or natural disasters.

· Military Service Members and Veterans: Dealing with PTSD, adjustment challenges, or emotional stress from service.

· Neurodivergent Individuals: Looking for creative ways to communicate and process their experiences.