What is Art Therapy?
“Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.”
-American Art Therapy Association (AATA)

Who are Art Therapists?
“Art therapists are credentialed mental health professionals. They are trained in a broad range of psychological theory and ways to use art media and creative processes to help people cope with mental health challenges. Art therapists hold Masters-level or higher degrees. Look for a therapist with the credentials ATR (art therapist registered) or ATR-BC (board-certified art therapist registered).”
-AATA

Do you have to have to be experienced in art?

“You don’t have to be an artist or even ‘artsy’ to make art. Everyone is creative! […]
In art therapy sessions, your art therapist may encourage you to try different art media such as color pencils, paints, clay, and collage. Sometimes non-traditional art materials (e.g. tree branches and leaves) are intentionally introduced to you in order to expand your creative expression. You may also explore different styles of expression, using doodling, abstract designs, and contour drawing. Art therapists are trained to facilitate a type of art making for your specific needs.”

-AATA

Do I HAVE to make art?
You can make as much or as little as you like! We also provide traditional talk therapy.

Do you accept insurance?
At this time we do not accept insurance but can provide superbills for out-of-network coverage.

Do you offer sessions online?
Yes! We currently ONLY offer online sessions.

 

Where are you located?
We are San Diego-based, working remotely for the time being.