Art Therapy in Commerce City, CO

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Dorota Rogowski @ Rising Sun Counseling Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAAT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022
As an additional dimension of support, I'm able to incorporate art therapy where one has an opportunity to transcend the limitations of words and tap into creative expression.
Life can have its challenges, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed at times. You don't have to face these difficulties alone. If you're struggling, I want you to know that I'm here for you creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely share your story and release the burdens weighing you down in your daily life. My commitment is to ensure that you feel seen, understood, and validated.
As an additional dimension of support, I'm able to incorporate art therapy where one has an opportunity to transcend the limitations of words and tap into creative expression.
Life can have its challenges, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed at times. You don't have to face these difficulties alone. If you're struggling, I want you to know that I'm here for you creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely share your story and release the burdens weighing you down in your daily life. My commitment is to ensure that you feel seen, understood, and validated.
(720) 881-0325 View (720) 881-0325
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Madz Kluz
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Commerce City, CO 80022
I use therapeutic modalities including art therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, trauma-informed practices, CBT, DBT, and play therapy.
Hi there! I operate strongly with the belief that kindness and care for others goes a long way. I enjoy connecting with and helping others regardless of our differences. I am passionate about working with kids and with family preservation. I hope to be an advocate for a child when they may not otherwise have one. I aim to help families connect and better understand one another to create a more cohesive home environment. As an artist, I am especially passionate about using art as healing. Art can create a strong container for difficult emotions, and I believe you don’t have to be an artist to benefit from the power of art making!
I use therapeutic modalities including art therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, trauma-informed practices, CBT, DBT, and play therapy.
Hi there! I operate strongly with the belief that kindness and care for others goes a long way. I enjoy connecting with and helping others regardless of our differences. I am passionate about working with kids and with family preservation. I hope to be an advocate for a child when they may not otherwise have one. I aim to help families connect and better understand one another to create a more cohesive home environment. As an artist, I am especially passionate about using art as healing. Art can create a strong container for difficult emotions, and I believe you don’t have to be an artist to benefit from the power of art making!
(720) 248-9390 View (720) 248-9390
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Charlie Health
Verified Verified
Commerce City, CO 80022  (Online Only)
Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-co
Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-co
(720) 792-2891 View (720) 792-2891
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Training Institute @ Forge Counseling Collective
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children at any time in their cycle of life. We are a great fit for people who are seeking respectful, professional, warm, and empathic care. We have training and interest working with any number of life experiences including challenges in relationship, familial issues, and attend to the unique experiences of children and adolescents. We work with folks who are seeking real support and transformative change.
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children at any time in their cycle of life. We are a great fit for people who are seeking respectful, professional, warm, and empathic care. We have training and interest working with any number of life experiences including challenges in relationship, familial issues, and attend to the unique experiences of children and adolescents. We work with folks who are seeking real support and transformative change.
(720) 459-4948 View (720) 459-4948
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Linda Campagna @ Rising Sun Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022
Do you feel stuck? Looking to improve life? Experiencing a high conflict divorce? Kids acting out? Do you not know which way to turn? Come sit by the fireplace, let's talk.... Sometimes life just feels overwhelming! When you need extra support an outside perspective, or expert guidance, talking to a therapist or counselor can help. While the support of friends and family is important therapy is different. I am a professionally trained listener, who can help you get to the root of your problems, overcome emotional challenges, and make positive changes in your life.
Do you feel stuck? Looking to improve life? Experiencing a high conflict divorce? Kids acting out? Do you not know which way to turn? Come sit by the fireplace, let's talk.... Sometimes life just feels overwhelming! When you need extra support an outside perspective, or expert guidance, talking to a therapist or counselor can help. While the support of friends and family is important therapy is different. I am a professionally trained listener, who can help you get to the root of your problems, overcome emotional challenges, and make positive changes in your life.
(720) 339-9830 View (720) 339-9830
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Emily Alexandra Shirshac
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022
Everyone deserves at least one place in their life where they truly feel seen and heard for exactly who they are, not just who they have been or who they could be. With compassion and curiosity, I want to build this space with you to create meaning, understanding and self-acceptance that can spread into all facets of your life. Life can be hard to navigate when you feel isolated and alone. There may be mornings you wake up and immediately feel the urge to close your eyes again, or nights that become sleepless with endless chatter in your mind. Together we can sort through the noise.
Everyone deserves at least one place in their life where they truly feel seen and heard for exactly who they are, not just who they have been or who they could be. With compassion and curiosity, I want to build this space with you to create meaning, understanding and self-acceptance that can spread into all facets of your life. Life can be hard to navigate when you feel isolated and alone. There may be mornings you wake up and immediately feel the urge to close your eyes again, or nights that become sleepless with endless chatter in your mind. Together we can sort through the noise.
(720) 547-2695 View (720) 547-2695
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Johnna Vernon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT , EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commerce City, CO 80022  (Online Only)
I whole heartedly believe in the therapeutic process to create lasting change in people's lives. I have over 10 years of experience working with families, children and individuals in a variety of settings. I use many different techniques, including EMDR, to support clients through their healing, reduce symptoms and create happy, fulfilling lives. I believe that YOU have an innate ability to heal and thrive. My role, as your therapist, is to help you feel empowered by accessing your own mind/body wisdom to bring balance and peace into your life.
I whole heartedly believe in the therapeutic process to create lasting change in people's lives. I have over 10 years of experience working with families, children and individuals in a variety of settings. I use many different techniques, including EMDR, to support clients through their healing, reduce symptoms and create happy, fulfilling lives. I believe that YOU have an innate ability to heal and thrive. My role, as your therapist, is to help you feel empowered by accessing your own mind/body wisdom to bring balance and peace into your life.
(719) 215-5803 View (719) 215-5803
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Mount Saint Vincent
MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Commerce City, CO 80022
Mount Saint Vincent has been helping children and families in the Denver area for over 135 years. Let us help you and your child with our Pediatric Behavioral Health services: Outpatient Therapy, In-Home Therapy and Day Treatment. Our Masters level clinicians offer evidenced based counseling modalities specific to client needs, including: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Mount Saint Vincent has been helping children and families in the Denver area for over 135 years. Let us help you and your child with our Pediatric Behavioral Health services: Outpatient Therapy, In-Home Therapy and Day Treatment. Our Masters level clinicians offer evidenced based counseling modalities specific to client needs, including: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Play Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
(720) 640-8471 View (720) 640-8471

More Therapists Nearby

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KidStuff Child and Family Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
Our therapists utilize many effective modalities including art and dance therapy, play therapy, EMDR therapy, and engaging talk therapy.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
Our therapists utilize many effective modalities including art and dance therapy, play therapy, EMDR therapy, and engaging talk therapy.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
(720) 597-7989 View (720) 597-7989
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VitalCare Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, R-ATR, RPT, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80234
Just a few of them; play, art or sand tray therapy, families, teens, aging adults, those working through loss or life transitions and skills-based groups.
VitalCare offers a diverse group of clinicians ready to help you move toward growth, balance, and fulfillment. Therapists tailor their approach to your short and long-term goals. They will help you find your strengths and use them to work with the obstacles, challenges, pain, and fear that may have led you to therapy. To learn more about VitalCare and our therapists, visit our website - https://vitalcare.us/meet-the-team/
Just a few of them; play, art or sand tray therapy, families, teens, aging adults, those working through loss or life transitions and skills-based groups.
VitalCare offers a diverse group of clinicians ready to help you move toward growth, balance, and fulfillment. Therapists tailor their approach to your short and long-term goals. They will help you find your strengths and use them to work with the obstacles, challenges, pain, and fear that may have led you to therapy. To learn more about VitalCare and our therapists, visit our website - https://vitalcare.us/meet-the-team/
(720) 637-4953 View (720) 637-4953
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Kelsey Stoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
I draw from several different therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and art therapy with a mindfulness foundation to support you in your journey.
I believe that every individual is worthy of a safe therapeutic space to process, grow and heal. I am an empathetic therapist who creates an opportunity for others to understand their emotions while equipping them with practical tools to cultivate new, healthier patterns of thinking and/or behavior. I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges whether it is related to personal growth, life changes, relationships, or trauma.
I draw from several different therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and art therapy with a mindfulness foundation to support you in your journey.
I believe that every individual is worthy of a safe therapeutic space to process, grow and heal. I am an empathetic therapist who creates an opportunity for others to understand their emotions while equipping them with practical tools to cultivate new, healthier patterns of thinking and/or behavior. I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges whether it is related to personal growth, life changes, relationships, or trauma.
(720) 806-7971 View (720) 806-7971
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Lori McMahon
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAC, CSAT, CSPT
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80011
At Wade's Hope Counseling Center I work with Families, Adults, Adolescent and Children with play-therapy, art therapy, sand tray, talk therapy, individual, group, family , and Narrative and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Wade's Hope is a place people can talk, be heard, and not judge. I also work with families, adults, adolescents, and children. I use many different therapy theories, such as Narrative, and CBT(cognitive behavioral therapy). I am a spiritual center if the client wants that type of therapy.
At Wade's Hope Counseling Center I work with Families, Adults, Adolescent and Children with play-therapy, art therapy, sand tray, talk therapy, individual, group, family , and Narrative and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Wade's Hope is a place people can talk, be heard, and not judge. I also work with families, adults, adolescents, and children. I use many different therapy theories, such as Narrative, and CBT(cognitive behavioral therapy). I am a spiritual center if the client wants that type of therapy.
(303) 647-6404 View (303) 647-6404
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Tiffany Nerguizian
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80246  (Online Only)
My training includes certification in Cognitive Behavioral/ Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Family Trauma Certification, and training in art and play therapy.
Are you ready to feel and function better? Feel in control of your emotions and take better care of yourself. It's time to heal Psych Today. There is hope as you begin your journey to wellness.. Let's explore a personal plan for healing in a calm and trusting manner. I work with families, adults and adolescents to help heal from anxiety, depression and trauma. Formerly, I was the USA counselor for Colorado, where I had the joy of working with military families. I received my Masters degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and opened my practice in 2009.
My training includes certification in Cognitive Behavioral/ Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Family Trauma Certification, and training in art and play therapy.
Are you ready to feel and function better? Feel in control of your emotions and take better care of yourself. It's time to heal Psych Today. There is hope as you begin your journey to wellness.. Let's explore a personal plan for healing in a calm and trusting manner. I work with families, adults and adolescents to help heal from anxiety, depression and trauma. Formerly, I was the USA counselor for Colorado, where I had the joy of working with military families. I received my Masters degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and opened my practice in 2009.
(720) 817-4531 View (720) 817-4531
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Elizabeth Hoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Thornton, CO 80260  (Online Only)
I am a creative person myself, so I enjoy implementing creative methods with my clients when appropriate; this includes art, movement, nature, meditation, play (even with adults!), etc.
Hello, I'm Lizzie Hoff. I'm excited to meet you and learn more about you while we start your therapy work together! I really enjoy working with folks of all ages who are interested in understanding not just their symptoms and how to manage them, but also in getting to the root cause(s) and working to address that, as well. I connect especially well with highly sensitive people (HSPs); folks who struggle with anxiety and/or depression, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and boundary-setting; and individuals who simply want or need someone to accompany them down the road to healing and wellness.
I am a creative person myself, so I enjoy implementing creative methods with my clients when appropriate; this includes art, movement, nature, meditation, play (even with adults!), etc.
Hello, I'm Lizzie Hoff. I'm excited to meet you and learn more about you while we start your therapy work together! I really enjoy working with folks of all ages who are interested in understanding not just their symptoms and how to manage them, but also in getting to the root cause(s) and working to address that, as well. I connect especially well with highly sensitive people (HSPs); folks who struggle with anxiety and/or depression, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and boundary-setting; and individuals who simply want or need someone to accompany them down the road to healing and wellness.
(720) 734-9669 View (720) 734-9669
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KidStuff Child and Family Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
Waitlist for new clients
Our therapists utilize many effective modalities including art and dance therapy, play therapy, EMDR therapy, and engaging talk therapy.
Currently a waitlist in CO Springs. Hiring Soon! KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
Our therapists utilize many effective modalities including art and dance therapy, play therapy, EMDR therapy, and engaging talk therapy.
Currently a waitlist in CO Springs. Hiring Soon! KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
(719) 394-9821 View (719) 394-9821
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The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, MT-BC, LMT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80234
We provide INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY counseling, expressive therapy (PLAY, ART, MUSIC), pediatric MASSAGE therapy, and APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS.
The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver, LLC specializes in providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents and families in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. We focus on helping families identify goals to improve their quality of life and make sustainable change. At The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver, we support the CLLI, CES, SLS & CHRP Waivers along with Medicaid/CHP+ and Anthem.
We provide INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY counseling, expressive therapy (PLAY, ART, MUSIC), pediatric MASSAGE therapy, and APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS.
The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver, LLC specializes in providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents and families in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. We focus on helping families identify goals to improve their quality of life and make sustainable change. At The Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver, we support the CLLI, CES, SLS & CHRP Waivers along with Medicaid/CHP+ and Anthem.
(303) 809-3393 View (303) 809-3393
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Megan Nemire
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80022  (Online Only)
I use an eclectic approach blending Client-Centered Therapy, Art Therapy, Strengths-based, and Mindfulness Therapy.
I am an art and talk therapist who specializes in supporting women who are navigating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), disability, chronic illness, as well as highly empathetic Autistic women. Women who are highly sensitive, experiencing executive functioning challenges, and sensory processing issues work well with my style.
I use an eclectic approach blending Client-Centered Therapy, Art Therapy, Strengths-based, and Mindfulness Therapy.
I am an art and talk therapist who specializes in supporting women who are navigating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), disability, chronic illness, as well as highly empathetic Autistic women. Women who are highly sensitive, experiencing executive functioning challenges, and sensory processing issues work well with my style.
(720) 594-6088 View (720) 594-6088
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Erin Boylan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-P, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thornton, CO 80260  (Online Only)
Additionally, I use Mindfulness, Polyvagual theory, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Art Therapy to help confront and let go of our experiences in a healthy way.
Do you feel stuck in the trauma, activation in the body, & fear of abandonment? Are your symptoms not resolving through traditional talk therapy? I offer trauma resolution for women and queer folx ready to heal. Life certainly has a way of presenting what can feel like insurmountable challenges that distract us from our true nature. When we hit rock bottom it creates a crack for our greatness to flood through though often the pain of breaking distracts us in an unbearable way. Together we'll mend those cracks with gold. Sometimes we just need a lighthouse to show us the way back to our greatness, or to uncover it for the first time.
Additionally, I use Mindfulness, Polyvagual theory, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Art Therapy to help confront and let go of our experiences in a healthy way.
Do you feel stuck in the trauma, activation in the body, & fear of abandonment? Are your symptoms not resolving through traditional talk therapy? I offer trauma resolution for women and queer folx ready to heal. Life certainly has a way of presenting what can feel like insurmountable challenges that distract us from our true nature. When we hit rock bottom it creates a crack for our greatness to flood through though often the pain of breaking distracts us in an unbearable way. Together we'll mend those cracks with gold. Sometimes we just need a lighthouse to show us the way back to our greatness, or to uncover it for the first time.
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Lisa Lamoreaux
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033  (Online Only)
Modalities I utilize include Art Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Systemic Theory.
I specialize in the treatment of psychological trauma, and its subsequent issues including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. I have extensive experience working with attachment issues, family system concerns, developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. My therapeutic lens is person-centered. I believe every individual is the master of their own experience. I also see individuals as part of a bigger system. Oftentimes it is crucial to focus on the bigger system to foster change. Within this framework, I use art therapy as my method for healing.
Modalities I utilize include Art Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Systemic Theory.
I specialize in the treatment of psychological trauma, and its subsequent issues including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. I have extensive experience working with attachment issues, family system concerns, developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. My therapeutic lens is person-centered. I believe every individual is the master of their own experience. I also see individuals as part of a bigger system. Oftentimes it is crucial to focus on the bigger system to foster change. Within this framework, I use art therapy as my method for healing.
(720) 606-4784 View (720) 606-4784
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Maresa Sheryl Hubbard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LAC, LSW
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80019  (Online Only)
I have been trained in EMDR for trauma, have ongoing training and education in Sandtray and art interventions.
We are all unique members of humanity working towards a feeling of wholeness and acceptance. We all face many challenges in meeting these needs, be it anxiety, depression, addiction, or struggles with adapting to life’s many changes. These experiences are normal and connect us to our higher selves and humanity as a whole. However, they can hold us back in unhealthy patterns. Talking and exploring who we are, what our goals are, and what we hope to be is a necessary step in becoming complete even as we are ever changing and ever evolving.
I have been trained in EMDR for trauma, have ongoing training and education in Sandtray and art interventions.
We are all unique members of humanity working towards a feeling of wholeness and acceptance. We all face many challenges in meeting these needs, be it anxiety, depression, addiction, or struggles with adapting to life’s many changes. These experiences are normal and connect us to our higher selves and humanity as a whole. However, they can hold us back in unhealthy patterns. Talking and exploring who we are, what our goals are, and what we hope to be is a necessary step in becoming complete even as we are ever changing and ever evolving.
(720) 891-4792 View (720) 891-4792

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Art Therapy

How does art therapy work?

The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.

Does art therapy help with trauma?

Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.

How long does art therapy last?

The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

What are the limitations of art therapy?

Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.