Art Therapy
Art therapy in Frederick gives you a creative way to explore emotions and ease stress. At Silver Psychotherapy, our therapists use art-making as a tool for healing, not as an art class.
We offer art therapy in Frederick for children, teens, and adults working through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other emotional challenges. Together, we help you reach thoughts and feelings that can be hard to put into words.
What Is Art Therapy?
According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is a mental health profession. It uses active art-making, the creative process, and psychological theory within a therapeutic relationship.
In other words, the focus is on making art, not on how it looks. That is why art therapy in Frederick does not require any artistic skill, and your therapist guides you through what comes up along the way.
How Does Art Therapy Work?
Art therapy in Frederick blends creative expression with talk and reflection. Sessions may include:
- Guided exercises: using a prompt or material to explore a feeling, memory, or experience
- Open expression: creating freely to reach thoughts and feelings that are hard to say out loud
- Reflection: talking through what you made with your therapist to build insight
- Mind and body: using the physical act of creating to help calm and steady your emotions
For example, the American Art Therapy Association notes that art therapy can foster self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and help reduce distress. As a result, many people use art therapy in Frederick alongside other kinds of therapy.
Who Can Benefit From Art Therapy?
Children, teens, and adults in Frederick often seek art therapy when talking alone feels hard. It can be especially helpful when you are working through trauma, grief, anxiety, or a big life change.
Also, art therapy in Frederick can be a good fit if you connect more easily through creating than through conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be good at art?
No. Art therapy focuses on the process of creating, not on the final product or your artistic ability.
Is art therapy only for children?
No. While many people link it with children, our art therapy in Frederick also works with teens and adults, especially for feelings that are hard to express in words.
Can art therapy be combined with other types of therapy?
Yes. Our therapists may use art therapy alongside approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or talk therapy, depending on your goals.
We offer art therapy at our Frederick, Maryland office, as well as online for clients located in Maryland. If art therapy sounds like it could help you or your child, our team is here to help.
