Art Therapy

Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of making art to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The process of creating art provides a non-verbal outlet for expressing feelings, reducing stress, and working through trauma, especially when words are not enough. Art therapists are trained clinicians who guide people through creative processes that promote healing and self-discovery.

You don't need artistic skill or talent to benefit from art therapy. The focus is on the process of creation and self-expression, not the final product. Through painting, drawing, sculpting, collage, and other media, people can access unconscious material, process difficult emotions, and develop new insights. The creative process itself can be meditative, stress-relieving, and therapeutic.

Art therapy is used in hospitals, psychiatric facilities, rehabilitation centers, schools, and private practice for trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and developmental disabilities. It's particularly valuable for people who struggle with verbal expression, including children, trauma survivors, and those with neurological conditions.