Find Art Therapy Therapists & Counselors in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

 

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 Rancho Santa Margarita, the suburbs of Rancho Santa Margarita, other nearby places such as Mission Viejo, Irvine, 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 use Geek and Gaming culture, the Expressive Arts, and Spirituality in my work as a therapist. I believe this inner world of passions and interests is a source of strength as you navigate life's outer world challenges.

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My professional journey has equipped with the skills to address a wide range of issues, from communication, challenges and conflict resolution to issues related to intimacy, trust and personal growth. I believe in creating a safe non-judgmental space

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I find that the use of metaphors can be a powerful tool in understanding our internal world. As a Clinical Art Therapist I can provide art directives and prompts to help process, feel through and understand what words may not otherwise bring forth

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Building rapport with transparency and humor is what you can expect from sessions with me. It is my personal goal to really get to know my clients so that they can be their authentic selves and thrive in this.

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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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