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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 Tacoma, Central, Eastside Enact, Fircrest, or even Newtacoma, 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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Together we will make art, explore your identity, and learn how your relationships and experiences have shaped you.

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Art therapy can be a great tool in healing and re-writing your story. With art therapy, you don’t have to verbalize all your deepest traumas—symbols and images can often assist you in getting your message across.

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Explore what is important to you, whether it is living with neurodiversity, exploring an LGBTQ+ identity, or your identity as a gamer and what that means for how you interact with the world. Living authentically is crucial.


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I approach this process from an existential point of view, with a heavy emphasis on our sense of meaning and purpose. My approach strongly focuses on you and what you find to be important in your world.

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I will take what you need from a variety of therapeutic approaches. Whether we use ACT, EFT, CBT, CPT or EMDR, my goal will always be to help you. I will strive to provide a warm and welcoming space where you can be you.

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I work from a holistic and person-centered lens. I consider ways in which our experiences are shaped by the world around us and I value nurturing connection and self-awareness, empowering clients to feel in control of their emotions and behaviors.

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We can discuss any topic, especially the ones you aren't comfortable exploring elsewhere! I have experience with ADHD, parenting, depression/anxiety, college- and post-college life issues, and family/relationship/sexuality challenges.


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We can discuss any topic, especially the ones you aren't comfortable exploring elsewhere! I have experience with ADHD, parenting, depression/anxiety, college- and post-college life issues, and family/relationship/sexuality challenges.

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I focus on building a genuine relationship through conversation. We will work to build trust and safety so that the hidden, fearful parts of you feel accepted without judgment. I don't believe effective therapy always needs to feel sad and heavy!

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