I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.
Georgia O’Keeffe
This is your brain on art.
Many of the challenges people face can be rooted in traumatic experiences or stressful life events that were beyond their control. The arts can help us feel empowered to overcome these obstacles. At Creative Healing Art Therapy, PLLC, we specialize in treating trauma related disorders via methods rooted in both neuroscience and the arts.
The Practice
Welcome to Creative Healing Art therapY!
This practice is a collective of creative therapists with experience in trauma and attachment work. We understand that for us to live fully, we need to connect fully.
Every child is an artist.
The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
Pablo Picasso
Art is Powerful
How do we use art in therapy?
There are many ways to process emotions and connect with our stories. For some this is through supportive conversation, free flowing thought, writing, creating, or constructive reflection.
For some, emotions are experienced through color, movement, form or play. A typical art therapy session will include access to art materials and processes that may help bring comfort, relief and relaxation.
This may include watercolor painting, scribbling with oil pastels, molding clay, weaving, collage, splatter painting and more.
Creative spaces also provide a safe place for exploring what brings discomfort.
Engaged and connected.
Through all of these creative forms we stay connected to what needs to be witnessed, until the emotions are heard fully and the story is told.
Where do we begin?
Our therapists are skilled in understanding a full spectrum of unique mental health related needs. We offer consultations at no charge to learn about your specific experience and identify services that may be a good fit for you!
Creative Healing Art Therapy - Whatever Wednesday Interview with Karli Johnson
Video of Art therapy interview with Karli Johnson from Creative Healing Art Therapy, PLLC