WHAT IS ART THERAPY?

Art therapy involves the use of a variety of creative techniques including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, coloring, and collages. “Art therapy uses art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork as a therapeutic and healing process.  Clients of all ages are able to explore their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem”.

“Art therapists are trained in both art and therapy. The process isn't an art lesson - it is grounded in the knowledge of human development, psychological theories and counseling techniques”.

WHICH THERAPIST(S) OFFER ART THERAPY?

Molly Green MA, LPC is a trained art therapist and received her Master’s in Art Therapy Counseling.  She incorporates art therapy with other types of therapy including CBT, DBT, and solution focused methods.

DO I NEED TO BE TALENTED TO PARTICIPATE OR BENEFIT FROM ART THERAPY?

Absolutely not!  Adults especially have lost touch with their ability to engage in creative processes such as art.  It may feel unnatural at first, but Molly works to create an environment to make the process comfortable.  You will work with Molly to decide when and how to incorporate art therapy into your treatment plan.  

WHAT TYPE OF ART CAN I CREATE IN AN ART THERAPY SESSION?

Molly has plenty of supplies including paints, oil and chalk pastels, crayons, markers, pencils, pens and supplies for making collages and more. 

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM ART THERAPY?

Molly believes that anyone can benefit from art therapy!  She incorporates art therapy with clients of all ages (kids, teens, and adults) with many presenting issues including:

● Anxiety

● Depression

● Anger

● PTSD/Trauma

● Eating Disorders

● Addiction

● Grief

● Behavioral issues

● ADHD

● Bipolar Disorder

● OCD

●Panic Disorder