What is Art Therapy and Why Does It Work
Art therapy is a unique and creative form of counseling led by trained professionals with master’s-level expertise. Like other counselors, Art Therapists study theories and techniques, but we also have specialized training in understanding and working with visual perspectives and symbols. In simple terms, we help you explore how you see things—whether it’s a situation, an interaction, or your personal interpretation of events. Through art, we guide you to access and express your inner world in ways that words alone can’t always capture.
Art therapy isn’t just about making art—it’s about discovery, expression, and insight. Through a combination of verbal and visual processing, art therapy helps you explore the way you perceive and interpret things on a deeper, often metaphorical level. This process can uncover valuable insights about yourself and your experiences. That’s why it’s an excellent modality for treatment because it literally allows you to see a new perspective.
How does it work? By creating a safe and supportive space, I encourage you to delve into challenging concepts and the emotions tied to them. Using a variety of tools and perspectives—including visual ones—I guide you in expressing and understanding these feelings in new ways.