Art therapy engages the creative process to support emotional insight, healing, and personal growth. It helps people explore thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to express through words alone.

What is Art Therapy?

Art therapy is a therapeutic approach grounded in both psychological theory and the expressive power of art, allowing individuals to process experiences, express emotions, and gain new insights through creative engagement. It can be especially helpful when emotions feel overwhelming, confusing, or hard to access through talk alone. Through imagery, symbolism, and nonverbal expression, art therapy encourages reflection, deepens self-awareness, and supports meaning-making. It can also foster a sense of agency, reduce anxiety, and support emotional regulation.

Art therapy can be integrated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), using visual metaphor to explore and reframe thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns in a more concrete and accessible way.

Sessions may involve a range of materials—such as drawing, painting, collage, or photography—but no artistic skill or prior experience is required. The focus is not on producing a finished product, but on engaging with the process in a thoughtful, open-ended way. Art therapy may be used on its own or alongside other therapeutic approaches, depending on your needs and preferences.