FAQs

What is Art Therapy?

Art therapy is a psychotherapeutic approach that employs the creative process of art-making to enhance the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of individuals. It facilitates self-expression, allows for exploration of emotions, and can lead to cathartic experiences, particularly for those who find verbal communication challenging. Trained art therapists guide this process, helping clients to interpret the nonverbal messages, symbols, and metaphors found in their art. While providing a means for assessment and treatment of a range of conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, art therapy also supports skill development, self-esteem, and personal insight. This versatile method is applicable to individuals of all ages and in various settings, from hospitals and schools to private practices.

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What is CBT?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps individuals understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. It is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders, including phobias, addiction, depression, and anxiety. CBT is based on the concept that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and that changing negative thought patterns can lead to changes in feelings and behaviors. The therapy is typically short-term and focused on helping clients deal with a very specific problem. During the course of treatment, people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions, and develop personal coping strategies to address future challenges effectively.

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What is DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy created by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan in the late 1980s. It is particularly effective for individuals with conditions involving emotional dysregulation. DBT combines standard cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation and reality-testing with concepts derived from Buddhist meditative practice, such as mindfulness and acceptance.

The core idea behind DBT is the dialectical process, which involves synthesizing opposite concepts—like acceptance and change—to help patients find a balance between the two. The therapy focuses on providing therapeutic skills in four key areas:

1. Mindfulness: Enhancing the individual's ability to accept and be present in the current moment.

2. Distress Tolerance: Fostering the capacity to tolerate and survive crises without resorting to self-destructive behavior.

3. Emotion Regulation: Learning to modulate and control intense emotions that are causing problems in an individual's life.

4. Interpersonal Effectiveness: Increasing assertiveness in relationships in a way that is respectful and maintains self-respect.

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What is Sand Tray Therapy?

Sand Tray Therapy, also known as Sandplay Therapy, is a form of expressive therapy that is predominantly used with children, but can also be adapted for teens and adults. It's a non-verbal, therapeutic approach that allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings through the medium of sand and miniature figures.

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Does Insurance Cover Art Therapy?

Art Therapists are Psychotherapists.  If your workplace covers psychotherapy then Art Therapy will be covered. After your receive confirmation for payment you can submit to your provider.

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