About Art Therapy
Art therapy combines the creative process and psychotherapy, facilitating self-exploration and understanding. Using imagery, colour and shape as part of this creative therapeutic process, thoughts and feelings can be expressed that would otherwise be difficult to articulate.
- Canadian Art Therapy Association
Art Therapy, facilitated by a professional art therapist, effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals as well as community concerns. Art Therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensory-motor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change.
FAQs
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Absolutely not. Some individuals may be more comfortable with talking. We can work together in a way that resonates for you.
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No artistic experience is required. You will be guided step by step through the creative process.
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Each session may look different depending on your needs. In addition to talking, visual arts such as painting, sculpting, and drawing, as well as other creative modalities such as journal writing, poetry, mindfulness practices, and guided imagery can all be leveraged in our work together.
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For for those who cannot access my standard therapy fees, I offer a sliding scale between $80-$120. The fee will be determined after our first consultation.
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While specific materials such as pastels, watercolour, and paint may help facilitate your exploration, basic materials that you may already have at home such as paper, pencils, pens can be used. Should you wish to explore a wider variety of materials, a list of suggested items can be provided.
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The services I offer are covered under psychotherapy. Depending on your health insurance provider or employee benefit plan, it is possible for services to be covered in part or full. Please contact your provider before your first session to verify the details of your plan.
