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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 Santa Monica, the suburbs of Santa Monica, other nearby places such as Hawthorne, Culver City, 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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Process through the difficult and challenging experiences and memories that have been part of your past and current path. This can be relationship issues, raising children, trauma, mental health, substance use or everyday stress.

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I use various research-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Family

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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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Help you heal and grow. We will explore the roots of day-to-day struggles, how past experiences affect your mind and body, and how you claim space in a world that can try to minimize you and your wellbeing.

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We are going to get deep into how trauma and difficult feelings are stored in your body, as well as in the brain. And we will work together to create action plans so you have concrete ideas for creating the life you want.

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Practice feeling emotions with less overwhelm and more ease. Reconnect with the body to feel more present. Discover your needs and how to meet them. Heal from shame and cultivate self-compassion. Listen and honor the histories that have shaped you.

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I practice Somatics, a body-mind approach that helps us slow down to pay attention to body experience to access more feeling, ease, and change. I integrate IFS, a form of therapy that invites us to befriend our parts to hear their stories and needs.

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Nicole Penrod
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set and move towards actionable goals. My goal is to make sure you're getting the highest value possible out of therapy. We'll use a combination of skill-building and depth work to challenge old patterns and give you tools to thrive!


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set and move towards actionable goals. My goal is to make sure you're getting the highest value possible out of therapy. We'll use a combination of skill-building and depth work to challenge old patterns and give you tools to thrive!

Something to know about my approach is:

I work predominantly with creatives, and love integrating art and story into my work with clients. If you're an artist, in the entertainment industry, or just want to incorporate more creativity into your life, then we're a great fit!

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