Art therapy is a form of therapy that invites people to express themselves through drawing, painting, sculpting, and other creative processes. It offers another way to communicate for people who find it hard to put emotions and experiences into words. At Psychology Partners Group, we offer individual and group art therapy for children, teens, and adults. Individual art therapy is available at our Chappaqua and Hartsdale offices, and our groups meet in Chappaqua.
Art and Play Therapy for Kids
Children process their world through creativity and play. In our Art and Play Therapy program, the playroom becomes a safe place where kids can express complex emotions and build coping skills at their own pace. Our approach is collaborative and parent-supported. Learn what to expect.
Art Therapy for Adults
Sometimes talk therapy can only take us so far. Art therapy gives adults another way to explore internal conflicts and look at long-standing patterns from a new perspective. No artistic skill is required. It can be used on its own or alongside traditional therapy to support people working through trauma, anxiety, and other concerns.
How Art Therapy Helps
The creative process can support therapy in several ways.
Non-Verbal Exploration
Creating art lets people explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences without relying on words. This can help when trauma or anxiety makes verbal expression difficult.
Self-Discovery
Art therapy offers a safe space for self-exploration. Through the creative process, clients may notice feelings they have kept out of view and better understand their behavior.
Stress Relief
Making art can be calming and meditative, which may help reduce stress and support relaxation. Its repetitive elements can encourage mindfulness.
Emotional Well-Being
A creative outlet for complex emotions can support emotional well-being. Creating and reflecting on artwork can also bring a sense of accomplishment.
Personal Growth
Art therapy helps clients visualize their inner world and work through unresolved issues in a creative, constructive way.
Connection with Others
In group settings, making art alongside others can ease isolation and build connection.
Art Therapy Groups
Teen DBT Skills & Art Therapy Group
A weekly group for teens ages 14 to 17 that combines dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills with art therapy to support emotional regulation, in a creative and supportive setting.
ADHD Art Therapy Group for Kids
An art therapy group for children ages 5 to 11 with ADHD, offering a creative, supportive setting to develop essential skills.
Art Therapy Divorce Support Group for Kids
A weekly group for children ages 8 to 11 whose families are going through divorce. Children use art to explore their feelings and connect with peers who understand.
Art Therapy and Social Skills Group
An art therapy group for children ages 10 to 13 who want to build confidence and practice social skills in a creative, low-pressure setting.
Women's Art Therapy Group Series
A series for women who want to use art to express themselves and explore parts of their experience that are hard to put into words, in a supportive setting.
Care That Connects Across Specialties
Art therapy is often combined with other forms of care. Our clinicians coordinate with colleagues, with your consent.
- Adult Therapy: Individual talk therapy for adults.
- Child & Adolescent Therapy: Individual therapy for children and teens.
- Family Therapy: Sessions for parents and children together.
- EMDR Therapy: A therapy for processing trauma.
- Eating Disorders Program: Specialized care for children, teens, and adults with eating disorders.
