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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 Oceanside, the suburbs of Oceanside, other nearby places such as Escondido, Vista, 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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I specialize in bringing in music and other effective tools to help ease stress, anxiety, & navigate life. I also offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy, using imagery and eye movements to move anxiety/stress and work through challenges, often quickly.

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My use of mindfulness and EMDR in sessions. I incorporate meditation, breathwork, and creative arts modalities when appropriate. I encourage exploration of self, challenging and supporting you in the process of finding new, positive core beliefs.

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I look at people from a humanist perspective- as a whole, rather than from different aspects of their lives. My approach is drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, Gottman Method, play therapy, and trauma-informed care.

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that it is founded in trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive care. From this foundation I integrate a variety of holistic approaches attuned to your strengths and needs. I focus on guiding you to reconnect with your resilience.

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People who work with us will be in control of the process but with a secure and confident team to walk alongside them.

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