A Brief Introduction to Art Therapy
What Is Art Therapy?
Art therapy blends psychology and creativity using art-making to explore emotions, navigate stress, and deepen self-understanding. You don’t need to be “good at art”; what matters is the process. Together, we use creativity as a safe way to express what’s hard to put into words.
How Art Therapy Helps in My Practice
As an art therapist, I integrate art-making with mindfulness, psychodynamic insight, and trauma‑informed care. For women of color and young professionals, art therapy can be especially powerful: it offers a gentle, culturally aware way to process identity-based stress, anxiety, and life transitions.
In sessions, you might draw, paint, collage, or choose other creative materials, whatever feels right. Then, we talk about what came up in your process, explore its meaning, and develop practical tools together to manage emotions, reduce stress, and gain clarity.
Who Benefits from Art Therapy
My art therapy is designed for:
Women of color who want a culturally responsive space to explore identity and stress
High-performing professionals navigating burnout, imposter syndrome, or anxiety
Anyone with mind-body tension, health worries, or emotional overwhelm
Clients who feel stuck in talk therapy and want a more embodied, expressive way to heal
What to Expect in a Session
Session Format: 50-minute virtual sessions (telehealth available throughout NY State).
Materials: I’ll guide you, and you can use materials you have at home (paper, markers, journal).
Structure: We balance creative expression with reflection. Together, we talk through your work and how it connects to your emotional world.
Growth: You’ll develop both coping skills and insight, integrating creative explorations into your daily life.
Why Choose Art Therapy With Me
Cultural Awareness: My approach honors your background, identity, and lived experience.
Safety + Creativity: Our space is non-judgmental, supportive, and deeply respectful of your journey.
Evidence + Heart: I blend expressive art approaches with clinically grounded techniques to help you build resilience, clarity, and emotional insight.
Convenience: Telehealth format means you can engage in therapy from wherever you are in New York State.