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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 Lancaster, the suburbs of Lancaster, other nearby places such as Dallas, DeSoto, or anywhere else in Texas, 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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explore negative thoughts around past traumas which are causing you feelings of anger, self-blame, guilt, and shame, using both a verbal and expressive approach.

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as an Expressive Arts Therapist and Cognitive Processing Therapy Provider, I work to help you recover from traumatic events which have negatively impacted the thoughts about yourself, others, and the world.

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I will always meet you exactly where you are and never push you past what feels safe. My role is to be with you as you are today so we can uncover the parts of you that need to be nurtured and healed in order to live a life aligned with your truth.

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Experience a range of emotions, grieve life's changes, learn new ways to cope, practice mindfulness, process the past, or sift through worries in the present. We will work together to identify categories and goals that you are ready for.

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Vulnerability can feel overwhelming, uncharted, or even threatening. I believe it's also hopeful. I use an integrated, holistic approach to foster connection and safety while empowering clients to discover emotional regulation and healing.

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I work primarily with clients who struggle with depression or trauma related to their past. The majority of my clients are motivated, individuals who want to better understand how their past has impacted them.

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I use an integrated therapeutic approach. I often use Narrative & EMDR. In your first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy before deciding the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.

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I cater to the individuality of clients and provide a personalized approach to the scary stage of seeking counseling. As a counselor, I focus on the most important factor that is responsible for change and that is the therapeutic relationship.

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