Art Therapy is a creative method of expression (therapists are trained in art and counseling) used as a therapeutic tool to access emotions through non-verbal techniques.  The principles of art therapy involve humanism, integrative and experiential support, creativity, reconciling emotional conflicts, and fostering self-awareness and personal growth.

 “Art therapists use art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork to explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem. A goal in art therapy is to improve or restore a client’s functioning and his or her sense of personal well-being.“  ~ (American Art Therapy Association).