You are not alone. Emotional eating is a common problem, which may indicate dissatisfaction and frustration from unfulfilled aspects of personal life. If you find yourself returning to the cupboard multiple times, you may wish to ask, "What is my hunger really about?" Oftentimes, food can act as a replacement for love, desire, unrealized dreams, and other protective and numbing measures. Discover a new relationship with yourself through creative expression and develop connections that are affirming. The use of art, creative writing, and dialog within a confidential group context uniquely honors each participant. Commitment to 15-week session required.
Hosted by Michelle L Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP, HLM
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35209
I hold certifications as a Registered and Board-Certified Art Therapist and Certified Group Psychotherapist.
You are not alone. Emotional eating is a common problem, which may indicate dissatisfaction and frustration from unfulfilled aspects of personal life. If you find yourself returning to the cupboard multiple times, you may wish to ask, "What is my hunger really about?" Oftentimes, food can act as a replacement for love, desire, unrealized dreams, and other protective and numbing measures. Discover a new relationship with yourself through creative expression and develop connections that are affirming. The use of art, creative writing, and dialog within a confidential group context uniquely honors each participant. Commitment to 15-week session required.
This group addresses the need for ongoing emotional and mental support beyond traditional psychotherapy. People often struggle to maintain the progress achieved during therapy sessions (especially if loved-ones have not taken advantage of psychotherapy) and may revert to old reactions if relationship dynamics remain the same. At times, these challenges can make you feel as though you've lost all the growth you've obtained. Mental Health Monarchs helps bridge the gap between psychotherapy and everyday life by offering ongoing support and resources for improved interpersonal interactions and emotional self-mastery.
Hosted by Mental Health Monarchs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35203
Our work may include expressive arts like art or music therapy, helping you explore emotions in new ways that deepen self-awareness and foster real healing.
This group addresses the need for ongoing emotional and mental support beyond traditional psychotherapy. People often struggle to maintain the progress achieved during therapy sessions (especially if loved-ones have not taken advantage of psychotherapy) and may revert to old reactions if relationship dynamics remain the same. At times, these challenges can make you feel as though you've lost all the growth you've obtained. Mental Health Monarchs helps bridge the gap between psychotherapy and everyday life by offering ongoing support and resources for improved interpersonal interactions and emotional self-mastery.
Group Therapy for Mental Wellness is a virtual expressive arts group for adults ready to process emotions through creativity, reflection, and connection. This group supports deep feelers, high achievers, and those healing from emotional burnout, people-pleasing, or childhood wounds. We use art-based prompts—like journaling, collage, poetry, and symbolism—to explore themes of identity, boundaries, self-worth, and emotional clarity. No artistic skill is needed—just curiosity and a desire to slow down and feel. This is not about performance—it’s about liberation. Let your creativity speak where words fall short.
Hosted by Mental Health Monarchs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35203
Our work may include expressive arts like art or music therapy, helping you explore emotions in new ways that deepen self-awareness and foster real healing.
Group Therapy for Mental Wellness is a virtual expressive arts group for adults ready to process emotions through creativity, reflection, and connection. This group supports deep feelers, high achievers, and those healing from emotional burnout, people-pleasing, or childhood wounds. We use art-based prompts—like journaling, collage, poetry, and symbolism—to explore themes of identity, boundaries, self-worth, and emotional clarity. No artistic skill is needed—just curiosity and a desire to slow down and feel. This is not about performance—it’s about liberation. Let your creativity speak where words fall short.
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Where the Healer Rests is an 8-week closed virtual support group for therapists, helpers, and caregivers who carry the emotional weight of others—often at the expense of themselves. This is a space to breathe, share, and reconnect with your own healing.
Using artistic modalities informed by DBT and other evidence based practices, we will work to help you see yourself as a glorious, unfinished work of art.
Where the Healer Rests is an 8-week closed virtual support group for therapists, helpers, and caregivers who carry the emotional weight of others—often at the expense of themselves. This is a space to breathe, share, and reconnect with your own healing.
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Art Therapy Support Groups
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.