Why art therapy

Especially when we are struggling, facing a challenge, or even a health crisis —our own words or language fails us.

During these times, an art therapist can help to express ourselves in ways beyond words or language.

Art therapists are trained in art and psychological theory and can help clients integrate nonverbal cues and metaphors that are often expressed through the creative process.

Within the world of art psychotherapy, we name the client, therapist and image as three equal presences in the therapeutic space. Art psychotherapy is thus based on a triangular relationship that includes the therapist-client, client-artwork and therapist-artwork relationships.