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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 Virginia Beach, Ashville Park, Bay Colony, Christopher Farms, or even Fairfield, 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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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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My professional background is heavy in yoga and creative arts. I am especially interested in the ways that language shapes cognition. I am a SWVA native with a deep love for our region and an understanding of its many complexities.

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We will work together to heal past or current traumas, griefs and losses, and addictions, if that's a concern. All the while, we will be identifying and building on your strengths, moving towards a life that feels meaningful and engaged for you.

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I take a trauma-informed approach to therapy, so our work together will be collaborative. I use a range of approaches including EMDR, FLASH, Adaptive Disclosure, talk therapy, and more to help you heal and build the life you want.

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That I am going to be my authentic self, just as I would want you to show up. My "approach" is bringing my most real and authentic self to our therapeutic space and allowing that to be the driver of each of our interactions. I love hands-on therapy.

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We'll explore your past problems to find the source of what's keeping you stuck or unhappy. We will break unhealthy patterns and resolve underlying issues that keep you from living your best life. We will work to create the positive changes you want.

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My approach is Holistic, Creative, and Trauma Focused. I work with clients to create a balance of the mind, body, and soul to improve mental health and feel whole again. We work together to resolve any issues from the past. This is all about you.

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