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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 Walnut Creek, the suburbs of Walnut Creek, other nearby places such as Concord, Berkeley, 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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...that I draw from psychodynamic, existential, narrative, strength-based and cognitive-behavioral approaches while using imagery, metaphor, humor, and authentic interactions to help you understand important concepts and tools.

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Most therapists start with the problems... I start with SOLUTIONS! Hundreds of clients have shared that they feel so empowered with the step-by-step exercises for couples to be able to COMMUNICATE in a way that brings them closer.

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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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