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Art therapy is a type of therapy that utilizes artistic processes in the process to improve mental well-being. Art therapy creates the space for you to express your feelings and thoughts through ways other than words and talking.

Some of the most common techniques that mental professionals employ in art therapy include:

  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Clay sculpture
  • Coloring
  • Collage
  • Photography

For someone who struggles to express their emotions and experiences through words alone, art therapy enables them to express themselves through visual representations. Art therapy is often paired with other types of therapy to better get to the root of and heal from mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and eating disorders.

Whether you are located in downtown Ventura, the suburbs of Ventura, other nearby places such as Camarillo, Oxnard, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Art Therapy Benefits

There are many benefits that come along with art therapy, and here are a few of them:

  • Self-awareness.
  • Self-expression.
  • Lower levels of stress.
  • Increased self-esteem.
  • Improved motor function.
  • Freer communication.

The benefits of art therapy apply to children, teens, and adults regardless of artistic ability. If you are interested in art therapy, read this article by licensed therapist Marla Berger about how art therapy heals.

Get Started with Art Therapy Today!

The best way to find out whether art therapy is for you is to seek out a licensed therapist who specializes in art therapy. And that’s why we’re here! Mental Health Match can help you get started by quickly matching you with a professional art therapist. Begin by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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I use evidence-based tools, skills, neuroscience education + somatic work, mindfulness, intuition, creativity blended w/ each client's unique strengths + gifts. This creates a space to be vulnerable, explore, uncover insights, and achieve your goals.

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I utilize talk therapy through a depth psychological lens, meaning both the conscious and subconscious aspects of your understanding, and mental health are addressed using metaphor, education, and mindfulness exercises to develop self-awareness.

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After a therapy session with me, my clients will feel heard, validated, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. They will have a supportive and understanding ally they can trust to help them set goals and navigate their lives.

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My main therapeutic approaches are with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Behavior Modification. I have been successful in promoting healing for individuals, professional relationships, personal relationships, and families.

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discover an individualized therapeutic approach that's best to suit your needs: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore thoughts; dreamwork; active imagination; Sandplay; art & play therapy; and somatic interventions.

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I'm an LMFT, wife, nature-lover, and mother to two teens. I work with clients to understand their presenting concerns & symptoms, and clarify their goals for treatment. I use metaphors to teach concepts & work with clients to identify their strengths

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