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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 The Colony, the suburbs of The Colony, other nearby places such as Frisco, Carrollton, 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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delve into your past, present, and future, as well as practice mindfulness, breathing, expressive arts, and somatic techniques. We will use somatic and parts therapy to build tolerance and acceptance of your emotions and inner parts.


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delve into your past, present, and future, as well as practice mindfulness, breathing, expressive arts, and somatic techniques. We will use somatic and parts therapy to build tolerance and acceptance of your emotions and inner parts.

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I aim to help you identify and feel emotions as they show up in the body, and I use parts work as a way to identify root causes and effectively manage your inner critic. What we resist persists, so practicing acceptance can also help heal.

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explore, reflect, and be challenged. When you come back to my sessions with discouraging or disheartening stories, I sit with you with compassion. When you come back with victorious stories, I celebrate your faithful work with you!


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explore, reflect, and be challenged. When you come back to my sessions with discouraging or disheartening stories, I sit with you with compassion. When you come back with victorious stories, I celebrate your faithful work with you!

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You can choose if you want a "band-aid" type of solution focused session or if you want to have a "surgery" (cutting deep before it heals) type of childhood attachment sessions. You are the driver, I'm the navigator.

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As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I especially enjoy working with clients who are exploring identity, navigating life with multiple diagnoses (including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, & ADHD), and building resilience after trauma.

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My framework is relational-cultural theory, which focuses on empowerment and strengths-based change, while valuing the impact of culture and trauma in our lives. In my practice, you are always in charge of your own therapy.

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I am a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in TX, VA, CT. www.allisontardif.com Clients have the option to engage in an art therapy process. No art experience required.

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Explore that many parts of you, including the inner critic. Create clarity in your mind. Make room for joy and adventure. Find meaning in pain. Identify and experience emotion. Connect with your body. Prioritize curiosity. Increase felt belonging.


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Explore that many parts of you, including the inner critic. Create clarity in your mind. Make room for joy and adventure. Find meaning in pain. Identify and experience emotion. Connect with your body. Prioritize curiosity. Increase felt belonging.

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I focus on connection to self and others. I utilize attachment theory to explore family and personal relationships. Additionally, parts work and sandtray are techniques used to identify aspects of self and process pain and healing in those parts.

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