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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 Bridgeport, the suburbs of Bridgeport, other nearby places such as West Haven, Norwalk, or anywhere else in Connecticut, 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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In my practice, I specialize in trauma. Your body often carries the greatest burden of the trauma that has happened to you. That’s why my approach to trauma healing is holistic, body-based, and unified.

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At New HOPE we believe in helping you restore the HOPE you may have lost through life's ups and downs. We will partner to come up with a plan that you are comfortable with to make the changes you desire for yourself, child, and or family.

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Mental health doesn’t fit into a box, neither does my approach. Every case is personalized and tailored to the unique needs of the person/family. I promote a more creative approach to treating mental health issues and behavioral concerns.

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learn the art of self-observation and self-reflection. We will also find ways to work on improving your self-esteem, understand your feelings and why you are feeling that way, and handle your feelings in a way that benefits you and others.


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learn the art of self-observation and self-reflection. We will also find ways to work on improving your self-esteem, understand your feelings and why you are feeling that way, and handle your feelings in a way that benefits you and others.

Something to know about my approach is:

it's psychodynamically oriented. This is based on the idea that thoughts and feelings you may not be aware of can cause problems such as anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, and difficulty with relationships.

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