Questions you may have about Art Therapy…
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a blend of in-session artmaking with traditional talk therapy. Artmaking accesses emotional processing, nonverbal communication, insight activation, and expressive catharsis that words can’t reach. Sometimes just the simple act of creativity is the most powerful healer in the room.
How does it work online?
Because I work mostly online, I’ll ship you a small set of art supplies to dedicate to our work together. We can also work with the materials you have on hand. We won’t make art every time—or at all, if it doesn’t vibe with you. After making the art, we discuss it. We talk about the content of the artwork, the experience of making it, and insights that pop up.
Do you have to be good at art?
Not at all. Art therapy is not about being an artist or even about making something beautiful. It’s about being honest, and sometimes the truth is ugly. Some of the most meaningful work I’ve seen has been stick figures. Art gets your emotions out of your body and onto the page so we can take a good look at them.