The Art of Nourishment: How Art Therapy Supports Eating Disorder Recovery Eating disorders are a serious condition that distorts the way people eat and think about food. Eating disorders can cause one to feel immense stress about their body image and eating. People with eating disorders often struggle with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. There are many reasons why someone might develop an eating disorder—such as cultural upbringing, social media, peer pressure, or f

With Black History Month being over, I cannot help but think about how one month isn't enough to celebrate black people and culture. We should be celebrated year-round! As a black art therapist and a consumer of mental health services I believe it's important that black mental health be recognized and celebrated. As there are not many black art therapists or black therapists in general, I found myself trying to find my own black art therapist thinking that someone who is blac

Looking for a couples therapist? Here are some of the key benefits of seeing an art therapist for couple's therapy and how art therapy integrated into couple's work is so effective: Enhanced Communication: Art therapy provides an alternative way for couples to communicate, particularly when words may not fully capture emotions or when verbal communication has broken down. Creating art together can reveal underlying feelings and foster understanding. Conflict Resolution: Thr

My name is Lauren, and I’m a neurodivergent Art Therapist.  Neurodivergence has impacted my life in so many ways, some very positive and many negative.  Art has been a primary language for me over the years, and when I make art, I feel more comfortable being myself and exploring the world in ways that make sense to my mind and body. 

Celebrating Culture, Creativity, and Mental Health: A Tribute to Asian American Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month May marks a month of celebration and reflection, as we honor both Asian American Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AAHPI) Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. In this intersection, we find a rich tapestry of culture, resilience, and creativity that deeply influences mental health and well-being. At the heart of this celebra

Imagine yourself in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). What might you see or hear? Numerous isolettes, infants fitted with various tubes and wires, beeping monitors, fluorescent lighting, doctors and medical staff talking at varying volumes, lots of movement, babies crying or screaming. As we paint this picture of the space, two words may come to mind: overwhelming and overstimulating. Did you feel it? For parents and families of NICU babies, there are already stressors

When was the last time you made art, joyfully? Can you remember your childhood creativity, the way it seemed to flow without effort because drawing or painting was simply fun ? In an art therapy session, this is the feeling we are hoping to recreate, one of free expression without worry or concern about the end product. In our modern and relentless world, we strive to carve out an hour of time to breathe and be expansive; to feel safe, warm and deeply connected to your own in