Art Therapy…

• is an integrative mental health profession that involves the use of active art-making, the creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a therapeutic relationship.

• is facilitated by a masters level clinician. Art therapists complete graduate studies in psychotherapy practice and theory, as well as in the use of art making and the creative process within the therapy environment.

• is used to help clients reach their goals using traditional psychotherapy models and techniques, with the addition of art. Art making and the creative process can help foster emotional expression, creative insights, and non verbal communication in ways where words sometimes fall short.