ARt Therapy

Art Therapy is the practice of integrating mental health service with art making that enriches the lives of individuals, couples, families, and communities through the creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psycho-therapeutic relationship. Art Therapy uses both directed and open-ended art  making to encourage the creative process within a psycho-therapeutic relationship. An art therapist is a credentialed therapist who has specialized training to use intentional art media with open ended and structured  directives. Art Therapists intentionally  use specific media and art supplies to facilitate their sessions. Mosaic offers Art Therapy to the Tallahassee community.

Art Therapy is for anyone regardless of age or artistic skills. Art Therapy unlike traditional art classes, is more about the therapeutic process of creativity than the end art product. Art therapy can address anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional behavioral issues, identity, chronic stress and more. A trained Art Therapist can offer clients a different form of communication, which is often helpful in therapy where difficult emotional subjects are often topics for discussion. Art therapy can also be a great fit for a person looking to incorporate self expression and self care into thier therapy as it offers a creative way to stay grounded and present while processing difficult topics.  

Did  you  know  you that when an individual is making art, their stress levels can decrease, and it can even release chemicals in the brain associated with happiness like dopamine and serotonin? Art therapy is founded in the research that as we create and engage in hands on creation, our brain creates new pathways for learning and healing. Art offers a non threatening way to communicate our needs and emotions. Individuals can problem solve, and experiment safely in their art. Art Therapists are trained to offer a space for clients to create a sense of autonomy and develop new coping skills. Art therapy actually reaches clients in a way that traditional talk therapy falls short. 

An Art Therapist is a credentialed clinician who receives specialized Master’s degree in art therapy. This specialized higher education helps them understand what art media to use and specific directives to prompt in art therapy sessions. Art Therapists learn how to utilize art making in a trauma informed and culturally inclusive way. A trained art therapist can facilitate an art therapy session with both direct or open ended art making to help clients process and grow. Art therapists are experts in helping clients of all ages overcome, grow and change through art making and creativity. Mosaic’s team of trained art therapists are providing quality art therapy services to Tallahassee and across Florida.