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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 Norwalk, the suburbs of Norwalk, other nearby places such as Stamford, White Plains, 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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figure out your treatment goals and develop an individualized plan for achieving them, drawing on your strengths and support system. If you're comfortable, I encourage you to include family and other sources of support in treatment.

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everyone is different. We will work on your treatment with your unique experiences and goals in mind. I utilize various evidenced-based approaches including CBT and DBT skills, mindfulness strategies and creative arts activities.

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Tackle what makes you feel shame, unworthy, and like the perpetual emotional caregiver in your relationships. We will transform your story, building skills to give you the confidence, self-love, and compassion you have been longing for.

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I welcome every part of you, exactly as you are. Therapy with me isn't another place where you have to be "on." I care about how your past impacts your present, and make space for the messy, scary parts that have felt hard to unravel before.

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In session, I’ll guide you through techniques for sensing and regulating your body and mind. We’ll help you reestablish a reciprocal relationship with your body, learn to turn inward with compassion and live more fully in your body.

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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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We will discuss and explore a wide range of issues, including stress management, relationship difficulties, anger management, trauma, work-related challenges, grief and loss, addiction, and self-esteem issues.

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With my warm and empathetic approach, we establish a safe and non-judgmental space to explore feelings, concerns, and goals. I recognize that societal expectations and cultural pressures can often hinder some from seeking support.

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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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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.

Something to know about my approach is:

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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  • Anxiety
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