Medically reviewed by Gabriela Asturias, MD on May 23, 2025For many people, words aren’t enough. Art therapy offers a powerful, clinically recognized psychotherapy that allows children, teens, and adults to safely explore emotions through creative expression. A skilled art therapist guides clients through the healing process using art as a bridge between internal experiences and emotional healing.
Counselor, Certified Trauma Professional, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Psychotherapist
812 East High Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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Healing, growth and nourishment are oh so very possible! Change is smooth when we can understand our deeper motivations and find more skillful strategies.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)
3720 Benson Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
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As a social worker, my practice is deeply rooted in a commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and cultural humility.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Remote only
Briana Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in undefined, undefined and has been in practice for 5 years. They treat Depression, Racial Identity, Anxiety.
I provide resiliency-focused, trauma-informed, and LGBTQI+ affirming individual/group therapy via a Telehealth platform and walk-and-talk therapy!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
1350 Sunday Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Rachael Everett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Raleigh, North Carolina and has been in practice for 7 years. They treat Peer Difficulties, Antisocial Personality, Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment.
As your therapist my goal is to empower and support you in handling all life’s challenges through developing adaptive and effective coping skills!
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Remote only
Talk. Heal. Thrive. Psychotherapy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in undefined, undefined. They treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Academic Concerns, Gender Identity.
Talk. Heal. Thrive. Psychotherapy is a telehealth insurance-based therapy practice working with clients anywhere in Washington State.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
1631 Midtown Place, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
TaBrea Sledge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Raleigh, North Carolina and has been in practice for 5 years. They treat Life Transitions, Anxiety, Self-Esteem.
My passion for mental health stems from my deep belief in the resilience in the human spirit.
Art therapy is the integration of psychotherapy and creative expression. Unlike traditional talk therapy, art therapy allows clients to bypass verbal defenses, giving them a way to express complex emotions visually or through tactile experience.
Through media such as drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, or journaling, clients process emotional material that might otherwise remain trapped beneath conscious awareness. Especially for trauma survivors, art therapy allows emotions stored in implicit memory to surface gently, without being retraumatizing. For many, it becomes a vital component of trauma-informed care or somatic therapies, integrating seamlessly with approaches like EMDR or sensorimotor psychotherapy.
In art therapy, it’s not about artistic skill. Instead, the focus is on externalizing inner experiences and allowing the subconscious to communicate through creative channels, providing emotional release, insight, and healing.
While many assume that art therapy is only for those who love art, this modality is highly effective even for individuals who do not consider themselves "artistic." In fact, many clients are surprised at how freeing art therapy can be precisely because there’s no pressure to perform artistically.
Populations who benefit include:
For clients who have difficulty expressing emotions in words, art therapy offers a powerful alternative route for emotional healing.
An art therapy session blends clinical expertise with creativity, offering a highly individualized and emotionally attuned experience. A typical session may include:
In this safe, accepting environment, clients access feelings often hidden beneath the surface, allowing for meaningful therapeutic breakthroughs.
Art therapy is evidence-based for a wide range of emotional, psychological, and trauma-related challenges. Conditions that respond well include:
Whether addressing deep developmental wounds or recent losses, art therapy provides an accessible and gentle pathway for emotional processing.
Remember, recovery is possible. With early intervention, a supportive network, and the right professional care, you can overcome the challenges of Art Therapy and build a fulfilling life. We are here to help you find care.
