Art Therapy is mental health profession in which a certified and or licensed art therapist utilizes traditional mental health counseling techniques and supports clients in the creation of artwork to help them explore and release emotions, gain insight into problems, and practice self care through creative self expression.

 

You do not need to be an artist to enjoy and benefit from art therapy. Art Therapists are trained in both counseling techniques and studio art techniques and can help even the most weary of participants become knowledgeable and comfortable using all kind of art materials for self expression. 

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For more information about the field of art therapy, please check out the American Art Therapy Association website.