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Individual Art Therapy in D.C., Chevy Chase & Across Maryland

Discover Your Inner World Through Art

Unlock the hidden depths of your mind and emotions through the cathartic power of art. With guidance from a licensed clinical professional art therapist, you’ll discover new ways to express yourself, process challenges, and engage in personal growth.

How Do I Get Started?

Contact Us

Contact us online and we’ll happily answer any questions you have and guide you through setting your first appointment — and talk about our process for beginning treatment.

Confirm Your Appointment

We will email you a secure link to complete new patient paperwork. At this point, you’ll complete all forms prior to your first session and we’ll review them together.

 

Begin Treatment

During your first session, we’ll learn who you are and you’ll also learn about us! We’ll talk about your life, your passions, strengths, and the challenges you’re facing.

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Why Choose Individual Art Therapy?

Art therapy offers a unique approach to healing and personal growth. Unlike traditional talk therapy, art therapy allows you to explore emotions and experiences through nonverbal mediums — and engage in the act of creative expression that has been known to produce amazing benefits.

Art therapy provides a unique outlet for expressing emotions that may be difficult to put into words. Through the creative process, individuals can explore and understand their feelings on a deeper level, promoting emotional healing and release.

Through art therapy, you’ll be engaged in a more hands-on approach in your journey of self-discovery. By taking part in the creative process, you can deeper gain insights into your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. This self-awareness can lead to personal growth and increased self-understanding.

We all need a way to release stress. While you can always exercise, meditate, or immerse yourself in nature to release stress, you’d be surprised at how the act of creating art can be a powerful stress reliever. Participating in artistic activities can help reduce anxiety, improve mood, and promote relaxation.

Traumatic experiences are not often processed or directly addressed — which is why they tend to continually resurface and shape our lives. Art therapy can be a gentle and effective way to process traumatic experiences. Creating art can help you to make sense of traumatic experiences, reduce emotional distress, and promote healing.

Most often, lack of focus or not being fully present in the moment can cause stress and anxiety. The art-making process naturally encourages mindfulness and requires focus — and this can help you to become fully present in the moment which can help to reduce anxiety and improve overall well-being.

We are all tiny bursts of creativity when we’re young. But for many people, this can fade over time. Art therapy stimulates creativity and imagination and can enable you to explore new ideas and perspectives. This can lead to increased problem-solving skills and a greater sense of innovation.

Get Creative & Unlock Your Mind with Individual Art Therapy in Maryland

Let art be your guide to unlocking your potential and finding inner peace. Contact us today to schedule your first session.

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FAQs

No artistic ability is required to participate in art therapy. The focus is on the process of creating, not the final product. Art therapy is about self-expression and exploration, not about creating masterpieces.

Art therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. It can also be helpful for individuals seeking personal growth and self-discovery.

Your artwork is considered confidential and will not be shared with others without your explicit consent. The focus of art therapy is on the process of creating and exploring your emotions, not on the finished product.

We Accept Insurance

We offer a concierge service to help process out-of-network benefits.
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