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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 Durham, Campus Hill, Duke Forest, Duke Homestead, or even Duke University, 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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Together we will collaborate on finding supportive solutions that are unique and do-able for my clients, pulling in their strengths, creativity and environmental supports.

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I hold a core belief that no one wants to be "bad" or do "bad." I love to find moments of humor and connection, but I am also prepared to sit with my clients in pain and processing. I enjoy pulling my client's creative strengths and problem solving.

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Therapy is a place to dream, scream and put it all back together again. You will arrive to a place where you know that you are worthy and you do not have to hide. There are people that will show up for you. The real you. You deserve to find them.


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Therapy is a place to dream, scream and put it all back together again. You will arrive to a place where you know that you are worthy and you do not have to hide. There are people that will show up for you. The real you. You deserve to find them.

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Together, we will create an environment that is warm, caring, & supportive while still holding you accountable to work toward the authenticity that you're seeking. I will challenge you to live into your authenticity for your one wild precious life.

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Simply relax and take the time to rediscover who we are. We all have experienced various forms of trauma no matter what we are dealing with, therefore I am committed to helping you find the root of the trauma so that you can finally begin to heal.


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I am very laid back. I believe in my client's potential to change and their internal power. I like to take on the collaborative approach, where I play my role in simply guiding my client and providing new perspectives to help promote solutions.

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Explore any topic that has been causing your discomfort or distress. No topic is off-limits. We will make space for uncomfortable and big emotions. We will practice using tools and skills to help you to grow and heal.

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I integrate mindfulness in my approach because I believe in the connection between our mind, body, and emotions. I utilize both CBT and DBT frameworks to help clients to find peace and presence in their own lives.

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Together, we will: explore how your feelings of anxiousness and perfectionism are present in your body. Learn what works best for your body to calm down and for you to understand what helps your body and nervous system calm down.

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You feel listened to, understood, and respected. You'll feel that I'm working hard to earn your trust and create a space to share openly. You'll feel lovingly challenged to grow and understand yourself in a deeper way.

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