Art Therapy is a specialized form of therapy provided by a trained art therapist, and uses art-making and the creative process to support understanding, growth, and healing. Making art (drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, mixed media, etc.) can be empowering, and allows you to put into imagery things that there may not be adequate words for. Using art as part of the therapeutic process along with talk therapy can help you engage in a sensory, kinetic practice to express thoughts and feelings further, and process them in creative ways to gain new insights.


People who are going through changes in their life or exploring new parts of their identity may especially find art helpful in understanding themselves, seeing themselves more clearly, and becoming more confident in their identity. Think about how many people throughout history - painters, illustrators, filmmakers, singers, activists - have used art to explore or express something about themselves or the world they are living in.


Anyone can do art therapy - you do not have to be an artist, and no artistic skill or training is required. Art Therapy is very different from taking an art class in school. Many people who have never tried art therapy before enjoy discovering how helpful it can be to their work in therapy!

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