Dream Big Wellness Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Art Therapy is a mental health profession in which patients work with an art therapist. It is the use of art materials in combination with counseling. It is more about the process of making art, rather than the product or finished piece of art. No creative or artistic experience is required to benefit from Art Therapy. For a full definition of Art Therapy read more at The American Art Therapy Association

No Art Experience is necessary to participate in Art Therapy and minimal materials are required. You will discuss with your therapist the right tools for you, but it may be as simple as a pen and paper.

Art Therapy at Dream Big Wellness is offered by Master's level and nationally registered Art Therapists.

Art Therapy Services:

Individual Art Therapy
Group Art Therapy
Destination Art Therapy.
Group support & Wellness
Art Therapy Facilitation at Retreats
Art Therapy Continuing Education

Schedule a Consultation with an Art Therapist

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are Art Therapists?

Where do Art Therapists Work?

How is Art Therapy Helpful?

Art therapy is particularly effective during times
of crisis, changes in circumstance, trauma, and
grief.
According to research, art therapy helps people
feel more in control of their own lives, and
helps relieve anxiety and depression, including
among cancer patients, tuberculosis patients
in isolation, and military veterans with
PTSD. In addition, art therapy assists in
managing pain by moving mental focus away
from the painful stimulus.

Do you Have to Be Good at Art?

You don’t have to be an artist or even “artsy” to
make art. Everyone is creative – and we all
remember making art as children.
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.
However, to experience the process of art therapy,
it’s important to work with a trained and
credentialed art therapist. We work to remove language like "good" or "bad" and are focused on process rather than product based art experiences.