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Art therapy is a type of therapy that utilizes artistic processes in the process to improve mental well-being. Art therapy creates the space for you to express your feelings and thoughts through ways other than words and talking.

Some of the most common techniques that mental professionals employ in art therapy include:

  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Clay sculpture
  • Coloring
  • Collage
  • Photography

For someone who struggles to express their emotions and experiences through words alone, art therapy enables them to express themselves through visual representations. Art therapy is often paired with other types of therapy to better get to the root of and heal from mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and eating disorders.

Whether you are located in downtown Madera, the suburbs of Madera, other nearby places such as Clovis, Merced, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Art Therapy Benefits

There are many benefits that come along with art therapy, and here are a few of them:

  • Self-awareness.
  • Self-expression.
  • Lower levels of stress.
  • Increased self-esteem.
  • Improved motor function.
  • Freer communication.

The benefits of art therapy apply to children, teens, and adults regardless of artistic ability. If you are interested in art therapy, read this article by licensed therapist Marla Berger about how art therapy heals.

Get Started with Art Therapy Today!

The best way to find out whether art therapy is for you is to seek out a licensed therapist who specializes in art therapy. And that’s why we’re here! Mental Health Match can help you get started by quickly matching you with a professional art therapist. Begin by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Melissa Grisi
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As your therapist, we will create an individualized plan tailored to your needs and wants. Together we can explore your feelings, thoughts, history, beliefs, and patterns at your pace.


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As your therapist, we will create an individualized plan tailored to your needs and wants. Together we can explore your feelings, thoughts, history, beliefs, and patterns at your pace.

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I use a holistic approach and offer EMDR, CBT, DBT, expressive arts, mindfulness and trauma-informed yoga to help you achieve your goals so you can live the life you deserve.

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Shaddia Ghneim
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At the end of the day we all seem to need these three things: to be seen, to be heard, and to be understood. This is what you will have in our work together as it serves as the catalyst for change. Whatever is on your mind, it is welcome here.


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At the end of the day we all seem to need these three things: to be seen, to be heard, and to be understood. This is what you will have in our work together as it serves as the catalyst for change. Whatever is on your mind, it is welcome here.

Something to know about my approach is:

I always say that “healing starts with being human.” By our very nature we are built to survive, but we can learn how to turn surviving into thriving. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy so we may find the strength in your individuality.

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Yael Gonicman
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Together we will process some of the challenges that anxiety, depression and trauma can cause as well as their origins and the beliefs that we have behind them. In order to accept every part of ourselves.


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Together we will process some of the challenges that anxiety, depression and trauma can cause as well as their origins and the beliefs that we have behind them. In order to accept every part of ourselves.

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People working with me can expect a collaborative process where you the client are an expert in your own life. I provide expertise in many modalities that could be a good fit for you such as EMDR, Art Therapy, and IFS.

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Rebecca Foster
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Explore how I can support you in this journey of life. Create goals that we can collaboratively work on throughout our sessions together.

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I utilize a client-centered approach with my clients, focusing in on my clients’ strengths to help them achieve success. I tailor my interventions around each client’s needs and use CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, attachment therapy, and play.

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Brittney Henderson
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I believe that a genuine connection with others is essential for healing. Connection is built on trust, understanding, non-judgement, and unconditional support.


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I believe that a genuine connection with others is essential for healing. Connection is built on trust, understanding, non-judgement, and unconditional support.

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You are the expert of your life. Focus on building trust and creating a safe therapeutic environment that will allow for honest discussion, growth, and healing to occur.

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