Art Therapy in Brentwood, TN

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Chloe Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
Chloe provides a safe and empowering environment that allows for positive change and personal growth by meeting her clients where they are. Her passion is helping others become confident in who they are and how they function in the world. She uses a fun and creative approach using art therapy alongside traditional counseling, which allows clients to express themselves beyond words. Some children and adolescents do not know how to explain what they are feeling or struggling with; Chloe helps them work through those feelings so they can better themselves and how they relate to others in their lives.
Chloe provides a safe and empowering environment that allows for positive change and personal growth by meeting her clients where they are. Her passion is helping others become confident in who they are and how they function in the world. She uses a fun and creative approach using art therapy alongside traditional counseling, which allows clients to express themselves beyond words. Some children and adolescents do not know how to explain what they are feeling or struggling with; Chloe helps them work through those feelings so they can better themselves and how they relate to others in their lives.
(615) 703-3371 View (615) 703-3371
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Christa Riches
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I incorporate expressive art, play, and sand tray into sessions where applicable.
When challenges, uncertainty, and major changes occur in our lives, it can be hard to know how to move forward. I am here not to provide “the answer”, but to be the guide and companion on your healing journey – the one shining the light down the path as we navigate the unknown together and find your answers together. We will set goals, face challenges head-on, and explore what it looks like to apply new skills and practice healthy and sustainable care of self within a safe environment.
I incorporate expressive art, play, and sand tray into sessions where applicable.
When challenges, uncertainty, and major changes occur in our lives, it can be hard to know how to move forward. I am here not to provide “the answer”, but to be the guide and companion on your healing journey – the one shining the light down the path as we navigate the unknown together and find your answers together. We will set goals, face challenges head-on, and explore what it looks like to apply new skills and practice healthy and sustainable care of self within a safe environment.
(629) 500-2951 View (629) 500-2951
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Stacey Shine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Stacey Shine. Do you feel like you just aren't where you used to be in life? I like to work with clients to get them back to their best level of functioning. My goal in therapy is to essentially work myself out of a job. I want to empower you to tackle whatever obstacles you are facing. In time - you won't need me! Therapy with me is very personalized. I like to make it fit whoever my client is. Sometimes therapy is traditional talk therapy while other times it can include art or movement. I think each person has a unique set of needs and my goal is to try and meet those needs as best as I can.
Hello! My name is Stacey Shine. Do you feel like you just aren't where you used to be in life? I like to work with clients to get them back to their best level of functioning. My goal in therapy is to essentially work myself out of a job. I want to empower you to tackle whatever obstacles you are facing. In time - you won't need me! Therapy with me is very personalized. I like to make it fit whoever my client is. Sometimes therapy is traditional talk therapy while other times it can include art or movement. I think each person has a unique set of needs and my goal is to try and meet those needs as best as I can.
(423) 205-7099 View (423) 205-7099
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Allyson Doering
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
It takes courage to st art your own therapeutic journey and I want to applaud you for your bravery.
Hi, my name is Allyson Doering, but you can call me Ally. I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist welcome to my page! I am able to see clients in-office in Brentwood, TN and virtually in the state of Washington through Mindful Therapy Group. I work with families (who want to learn how to reconnect as a whole family unit), adoption trauma, sexual abuse, daily life stressors, LGBTQ+ population, generalized anxiety, grief/loss and navigating narcissistic abuse.
It takes courage to st art your own therapeutic journey and I want to applaud you for your bravery.
Hi, my name is Allyson Doering, but you can call me Ally. I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist welcome to my page! I am able to see clients in-office in Brentwood, TN and virtually in the state of Washington through Mindful Therapy Group. I work with families (who want to learn how to reconnect as a whole family unit), adoption trauma, sexual abuse, daily life stressors, LGBTQ+ population, generalized anxiety, grief/loss and navigating narcissistic abuse.
(629) 356-5738 View (629) 356-5738
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Carolyn Kutsko
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37024
I am a Holistic Therapist meaning I treat mental health through the lens of the whole person: emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual. I offer experiences treating depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders and other mental health issues aiming to bring clients into their bodies and out of the mode of traditional talk therapy. These include psychodrama, sand tray, art, and yoga therapy. Wounding happens through living, relational, body-felt experiences and require similar experiences to heal. I create a safe container and relationship for the natural process of healing to occur. Expect to move, breath, and feel... we will not just sit and talk.
I am a Holistic Therapist meaning I treat mental health through the lens of the whole person: emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual. I offer experiences treating depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders and other mental health issues aiming to bring clients into their bodies and out of the mode of traditional talk therapy. These include psychodrama, sand tray, art, and yoga therapy. Wounding happens through living, relational, body-felt experiences and require similar experiences to heal. I create a safe container and relationship for the natural process of healing to occur. Expect to move, breath, and feel... we will not just sit and talk.
(615) 800-7078 View (615) 800-7078
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Hannah Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37024
I use a variety of experiential therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, psychodrama, internal family systems (IFS), writing, and art, and I lead with creativity, curiosity, and an open he art.
There's nothing more gratifying to me than witnessing people courageously say the things they thought they couldn't say, do the things they thought they couldn't do, and move through feelings they thought would surely take them under. All of which leads to the life experience they have been yearning for. Shame, addiction, anxiety, trauma, grief, disordered eating, depression, etc. are all factors that impact a person's ability to move forward, and many who struggle may even feel a sense of hopelessness after having tried countless methods to get "unstuck." With the right help and tools, life can and does get better.
I use a variety of experiential therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, psychodrama, internal family systems (IFS), writing, and art, and I lead with creativity, curiosity, and an open he art.
There's nothing more gratifying to me than witnessing people courageously say the things they thought they couldn't say, do the things they thought they couldn't do, and move through feelings they thought would surely take them under. All of which leads to the life experience they have been yearning for. Shame, addiction, anxiety, trauma, grief, disordered eating, depression, etc. are all factors that impact a person's ability to move forward, and many who struggle may even feel a sense of hopelessness after having tried countless methods to get "unstuck." With the right help and tools, life can and does get better.
(629) 260-4832 View (629) 260-4832
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Kelly Gupta Holley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, ATR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027  (Online Only)
Honestly, I’m always amazed at how powerful art therapy can be, even though it can feel a little intimidating at first.
Are you sick of feeling too sensitive, emotional, and overwhelmed? Do you struggle to feel confident and sure of yourself? You wish you could get through all the responsibilities and expectations in a day, but it’s just too much. You’ve wondered how other people do it. How do they get everything done and not feel anxious and overwhelmed? The way it’s going just isn’t working and you want to feel better about yourself. You want to understand yourself more and feel more secure in who you are. I want that for you, too! Reaching out for support is a vulnerable act, and I appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable.
Honestly, I’m always amazed at how powerful art therapy can be, even though it can feel a little intimidating at first.
Are you sick of feeling too sensitive, emotional, and overwhelmed? Do you struggle to feel confident and sure of yourself? You wish you could get through all the responsibilities and expectations in a day, but it’s just too much. You’ve wondered how other people do it. How do they get everything done and not feel anxious and overwhelmed? The way it’s going just isn’t working and you want to feel better about yourself. You want to understand yourself more and feel more secure in who you are. I want that for you, too! Reaching out for support is a vulnerable act, and I appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable.
(615) 436-2199 View (615) 436-2199
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Diane Gammon -Living With Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, CMHIMP, ASDCS, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
I Implement Art, Sand Tray and Play Therapy.
Welcome, 911 Help is here! I specialize in Crisis, Depression, Trauma, Autism Testing & Therapy, Couples/Marriage, Pre-marital Counseling, Family Reunification, Abandonment, Anxiety/Panic, PTSD, Neurodiverse/Neurotypical Relationships, Holistic Self-Care, Self-Harm, Suicide Ideation, Grief/Loss, RAD, Miscarriage/Infant Loss, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Drug/Alcohol/Other Addictions, Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Communication Skills/ Relationships, Sexual Assault, Rape/Domestic Violence, Behavior Issues, Corrections, Foster Care, Adoption Transition, Postpartum, Illness & more.
I Implement Art, Sand Tray and Play Therapy.
Welcome, 911 Help is here! I specialize in Crisis, Depression, Trauma, Autism Testing & Therapy, Couples/Marriage, Pre-marital Counseling, Family Reunification, Abandonment, Anxiety/Panic, PTSD, Neurodiverse/Neurotypical Relationships, Holistic Self-Care, Self-Harm, Suicide Ideation, Grief/Loss, RAD, Miscarriage/Infant Loss, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Drug/Alcohol/Other Addictions, Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Communication Skills/ Relationships, Sexual Assault, Rape/Domestic Violence, Behavior Issues, Corrections, Foster Care, Adoption Transition, Postpartum, Illness & more.
(615) 654-6252 View (615) 654-6252
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Ceccily Bednash
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37024  (Online Only)
As an art therapist, marriage and family therapist and artist my work has overlapped the creative, mental health, nonprofit and for profit sectors.
Are you a creative who is looking for support? Creatives have a unique set of challenges they face and I offer the specialized support that you need. If you identify as a creative person whether you are a writer, singer, actor, visual artist, performer, musician or participate in a creative lifestyle, I can help you. As a creative myself I understand the psychological, emotional, financial and lifestyle challenges that creatives face in a world that prioritizes capitalism over creativity. I will help you to use your unique gifts and talents in order to live your life in the fullest expression of yourself.
As an art therapist, marriage and family therapist and artist my work has overlapped the creative, mental health, nonprofit and for profit sectors.
Are you a creative who is looking for support? Creatives have a unique set of challenges they face and I offer the specialized support that you need. If you identify as a creative person whether you are a writer, singer, actor, visual artist, performer, musician or participate in a creative lifestyle, I can help you. As a creative myself I understand the psychological, emotional, financial and lifestyle challenges that creatives face in a world that prioritizes capitalism over creativity. I will help you to use your unique gifts and talents in order to live your life in the fullest expression of yourself.
(341) 217-3918 View (341) 217-3918
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Cecilia C. Oaks Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
I implement play, art, and storytelling into therapy.
Accepting new clients and scheduling for weekends! I also offer after hour appointments. EMDR trained. Please feel free to call or text me at 931.242.4204. I love working with children and adolescents! I'm taking on adults as well! In addition to talk-therapy, I implement games, puzzles, stories, music, art, and toys into therapy. Therapy should not be boring! My areas of working with clients include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, social skills, anger management, self-harm, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, abuse, and trauma. My main modalities include TF-CBT, CBT, EMDR and behavior modification.
I implement play, art, and storytelling into therapy.
Accepting new clients and scheduling for weekends! I also offer after hour appointments. EMDR trained. Please feel free to call or text me at 931.242.4204. I love working with children and adolescents! I'm taking on adults as well! In addition to talk-therapy, I implement games, puzzles, stories, music, art, and toys into therapy. Therapy should not be boring! My areas of working with clients include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, social skills, anger management, self-harm, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, abuse, and trauma. My main modalities include TF-CBT, CBT, EMDR and behavior modification.
(615) 205-9734 View (615) 205-9734
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Undivided Whole
Art Therapist, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027  (Online Only)
Art is the foundation of my approach.
We become the most invested in the products of our own creation. Often the time and space to appreciate and enjoy what we created is overrun by tasks and attention needed for other details in order to generate or maintain ongoing success. The hustle to succeed frequently mirrors the anxiety of failure. How can achieving rest positively impact your business, as well as your personal relationships? Art is a great tool for mindfulness and self-awareness that enables you the choice to act instead of react to people and situations that exist in your daily life.
Art is the foundation of my approach.
We become the most invested in the products of our own creation. Often the time and space to appreciate and enjoy what we created is overrun by tasks and attention needed for other details in order to generate or maintain ongoing success. The hustle to succeed frequently mirrors the anxiety of failure. How can achieving rest positively impact your business, as well as your personal relationships? Art is a great tool for mindfulness and self-awareness that enables you the choice to act instead of react to people and situations that exist in your daily life.
(615) 455-3761 View (615) 455-3761
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Southeast Psych Nashville
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
When it comes to selecting a therapist for you or your child or teen, you want the best you can find. You want someone who has great interpersonal qualities, excellent training, and top-notch skills. At Southeast Psych Nashville, we are honored to offer some of the most exceptional mental health clinicians anywhere. We see kids, teens, adults, couples and families in therapy and offer a wide range of assessments. Our team of specialists' guide people struggling with the full range of mental health concerns. We’d love to serve you or someone you love. Give us a call at 615-373-9955 to get started.
When it comes to selecting a therapist for you or your child or teen, you want the best you can find. You want someone who has great interpersonal qualities, excellent training, and top-notch skills. At Southeast Psych Nashville, we are honored to offer some of the most exceptional mental health clinicians anywhere. We see kids, teens, adults, couples and families in therapy and offer a wide range of assessments. Our team of specialists' guide people struggling with the full range of mental health concerns. We’d love to serve you or someone you love. Give us a call at 615-373-9955 to get started.
(615) 551-4671 View (615) 551-4671
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Sophia Bacon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Do you have a deeply feeling child on your hands? Are you a parent that could use more support? Are you a young adult looking for support with life transitions? I'm so glad you are here. However you are struggling, I will walk alongside you and offer support in a variety of ways. I am a dedicated counselor whose approach is primarily relational, drawing on person centered and attachment-based methodologies. I truly believe that genuine change occurs when individuals feel safe, seen, and connected.
Do you have a deeply feeling child on your hands? Are you a parent that could use more support? Are you a young adult looking for support with life transitions? I'm so glad you are here. However you are struggling, I will walk alongside you and offer support in a variety of ways. I am a dedicated counselor whose approach is primarily relational, drawing on person centered and attachment-based methodologies. I truly believe that genuine change occurs when individuals feel safe, seen, and connected.
(629) 465-1298 View (629) 465-1298
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Caitlin Coile
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
People st art to heal the moment they feel heard. That is my goal in sitting with clients - to move towards healing by hearing their stories, strifes, and successes. I incorporate multiple modalities of treatment to give each client a unique experience that meets their specific needs. My hope is to join my clients in achieving meaningful and deep healing, identifying resources for continued growth, and developing secure attachments in their relationships. I am passionate about working with individuals and families of all ages who are processing through life transitions, identity, relationship issues, trauma, and grief and loss.
People st art to heal the moment they feel heard. That is my goal in sitting with clients - to move towards healing by hearing their stories, strifes, and successes. I incorporate multiple modalities of treatment to give each client a unique experience that meets their specific needs. My hope is to join my clients in achieving meaningful and deep healing, identifying resources for continued growth, and developing secure attachments in their relationships. I am passionate about working with individuals and families of all ages who are processing through life transitions, identity, relationship issues, trauma, and grief and loss.
(615) 471-7684 View (615) 471-7684
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Bright Horse Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
Are you feeling stuck? Is there something nagging at you? Maybe you are stressed or feeling down. Perhaps you want more out of your relationships or more satisfaction from your work life. Therapy can help. Bright Horse Counseling provides therapeutic counseling services to relieve suffering, restore connections, and empower individuals, families, and communities to thrive. Our vision is to normalize therapy and eliminate the stigma that prevents us from engaging in regular mental health care. We work for a future where we all feel better and live well, together.
Are you feeling stuck? Is there something nagging at you? Maybe you are stressed or feeling down. Perhaps you want more out of your relationships or more satisfaction from your work life. Therapy can help. Bright Horse Counseling provides therapeutic counseling services to relieve suffering, restore connections, and empower individuals, families, and communities to thrive. Our vision is to normalize therapy and eliminate the stigma that prevents us from engaging in regular mental health care. We work for a future where we all feel better and live well, together.
(615) 845-5293 View (615) 845-5293
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Tara Forrest Greene
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I am passionate about helping adults and children heal from relational trauma and move forward into relational health. I have a specialty in helping women recover from domestic abuse. I also work with children and teenagers who have experienced abuse and trauma or have high anxiety. I have additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), TraumaPlay therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Premarital Counseling, and Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy.
I am passionate about helping adults and children heal from relational trauma and move forward into relational health. I have a specialty in helping women recover from domestic abuse. I also work with children and teenagers who have experienced abuse and trauma or have high anxiety. I have additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), TraumaPlay therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Premarital Counseling, and Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy.
(615) 237-1237 View (615) 237-1237
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Edina Kishonthy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
I have 15 years of experience working with children and adults and the best feeling in my professional life is when my clients no longer need me. I consider it a privilege that I can help people through difficult times, whether it's workplace stress, life-phase challenges, relationship issues, concerns with family dynamics, or anxiety / depression taking their toll on everyday functioning. If you feel that any of the above are preventing you from feeling content, or from achieving your full potential in life, I can help you.
I have 15 years of experience working with children and adults and the best feeling in my professional life is when my clients no longer need me. I consider it a privilege that I can help people through difficult times, whether it's workplace stress, life-phase challenges, relationship issues, concerns with family dynamics, or anxiety / depression taking their toll on everyday functioning. If you feel that any of the above are preventing you from feeling content, or from achieving your full potential in life, I can help you.
(615) 257-9375 View (615) 257-9375
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Ashley Perkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
Are you struggling with thoughts, behaviors, or moods that are bothering you and you just don't know where to st art? Maybe you have found that you have started coping with your stress or worries in unhelpful ways, such as drinking or using substances, that are causing further issues in your daily life? Or maybe you just want to find a name or reason for the complicated feelings you're having. Reaching out for help is often the hardest step, and also the bravest one you can take!
Are you struggling with thoughts, behaviors, or moods that are bothering you and you just don't know where to st art? Maybe you have found that you have started coping with your stress or worries in unhelpful ways, such as drinking or using substances, that are causing further issues in your daily life? Or maybe you just want to find a name or reason for the complicated feelings you're having. Reaching out for help is often the hardest step, and also the bravest one you can take!
(629) 201-7289 View (629) 201-7289
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Lizzie Harrigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Thank you for your interest in my practice. Are you feeling stuck? Is there something nagging at you? Do people consistently tell you that you should change? Maybe you are in pain or feeling stressed. Maybe you want more out of your relationships or your work life. Perhaps you want to be healthier. Therapy can help. Together, let's identify what the problems are and begin moving toward a happier, more energetic you. I will provide you with professional support and suggestions and together we will continually monitor your progress until you reach your goals.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. Are you feeling stuck? Is there something nagging at you? Do people consistently tell you that you should change? Maybe you are in pain or feeling stressed. Maybe you want more out of your relationships or your work life. Perhaps you want to be healthier. Therapy can help. Together, let's identify what the problems are and begin moving toward a happier, more energetic you. I will provide you with professional support and suggestions and together we will continually monitor your progress until you reach your goals.
(615) 395-1307 View (615) 395-1307
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Barb Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I'm passionate about partnering with and walking alongside others in their most difficult moments to offer a renewed sense of hope and healing. Research shows the value in a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe and accepted. I see this relationship as the foundation my clients and I build upon to move towards progress and transformation. My clinical interests include depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, sexuality, boundaries, spirituality, and life-transitions.
I'm passionate about partnering with and walking alongside others in their most difficult moments to offer a renewed sense of hope and healing. Research shows the value in a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe and accepted. I see this relationship as the foundation my clients and I build upon to move towards progress and transformation. My clinical interests include depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, sexuality, boundaries, spirituality, and life-transitions.
(615) 282-5675 View (615) 282-5675
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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.