FAQ
How do I make an appointment?
Call or text us at 972-544-6633
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.
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Art therapy, facilitated by a professional art therapist, effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals as well as community concerns. Art therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change.
Do I have to be an "artist" or have art making skills"?
We believe everyone is an artist and has the capacity for creative expression when given the opportunity to feel safe and supported. One does not have to have any special art making skills to participate in art therapy. Art Therapists are trained to meet clients where they are and assist in exploration of art materials while working together to meet therapeutic goals.
What kinds of mental health diagnoses can be treated with art therapy?
Art therapy is used to treat a wide range of mental health issues, including:
- Anxiety and depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Eating disorders
- Substance abuse
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Personality disorders
- Grief and loss
- Trauma
- Autism and other developmental disorders
- Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Stress management
It is also used as a complementary treatment for individuals with physical or medical conditions such as chronic pain, cancer, and terminal illness.
How can our organization partner with Dallas Art Therapy?
To partner with Dallas Art Therapy, you can reach out us via the Contact Us button. Some potential ways to partner with Dallas Art Therapy include donating to the cause, volunteering your time and resources, or collaborating on a project or event that aligns with our mission. It may be helpful to discuss specific ideas and goals for the partnership with a representative from Dallas Art Therapy.