Take the next step on your personal journey! Embrace spontaneity and freedom. Cultivate presence. Find inspiration. Make commitments. Invite curiosity. Balance mind, body and spirit. Value self-love. Be brave. Know empathy. Open to the mystery Celebrate life. Have fun! Every time you listen to your heart, you move closer to your souls' true calling. Explore freedom, acceptance and experimentation as Bonnie guides you to tune into your intuition, release expectations and welcome joyful authentic expression into your life and creative process.
Take the next step on your personal journey! Embrace spontaneity and freedom. Cultivate presence. Find inspiration. Make commitments. Invite curiosity. Balance mind, body and spirit. Value self-love. Be brave. Know empathy. Open to the mystery Celebrate life. Have fun! Every time you listen to your heart, you move closer to your souls' true calling. Explore freedom, acceptance and experimentation as Bonnie guides you to tune into your intuition, release expectations and welcome joyful authentic expression into your life and creative process.
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This group targets social skills for kiddos 9-11 with the fun and exciting distraction of art! Kids get to work on projects together and individually while learning how to create conversation, ask interesting questions, make friends and maintain relationships.
Hosted by Kirsten R Prater
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
This group targets social skills for kiddos 9-11 with the fun and exciting distraction of art! Kids get to work on projects together and individually while learning how to create conversation, ask interesting questions, make friends and maintain relationships.
Kids build conversation skills, practice making new friends, and learn to read social cues- all through creative art making! Ages 9-11 years old. Facilitated by Kirsten Prater, AMFT.
Hosted by Vanessa Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Kids build conversation skills, practice making new friends, and learn to read social cues- all through creative art making! Ages 9-11 years old. Facilitated by Kirsten Prater, AMFT.
Creativity, meditation, guided imagery, with prayer to release Healing, Blessings, Gifting, Love, and Unity.
Hosted by Creative Family Therapy Inc, BrainSpot Certified
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, BSP
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Creativity, meditation, guided imagery, with prayer to release Healing, Blessings, Gifting, Love, and Unity.
This is a group for teen girls who are looking for support from other teen girls dealing with Depression. Girls today have many pressures that may negatively impact their self-esteem, body-image, sexuality and sexual identities, peer relationships, school performance and interpersonal relationships with parents and family, As LMFT with MA in Art Therapy, I have run many successful groups utilizing art and a strengths-based approach to externalize painful feelings of hopelessness, feeling unseen and misunderstood by peers and family, and the loneliness and stigma of mental illness. The group supports coping skills to increase self-esteem, self-efficacy and healing.
Hosted by Wendy De Augustine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91362
This is a group for teen girls who are looking for support from other teen girls dealing with Depression. Girls today have many pressures that may negatively impact their self-esteem, body-image, sexuality and sexual identities, peer relationships, school performance and interpersonal relationships with parents and family, As LMFT with MA in Art Therapy, I have run many successful groups utilizing art and a strengths-based approach to externalize painful feelings of hopelessness, feeling unseen and misunderstood by peers and family, and the loneliness and stigma of mental illness. The group supports coping skills to increase self-esteem, self-efficacy and healing.
Currently taking interest for general processing group. This is great for adults 30+ who are dealing with stressful situations, anxiety, loss, or processing experiences. Cost is $35 per 80 minute session in Newbury Park, CA.
Hosted by Tina Ebsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Currently taking interest for general processing group. This is great for adults 30+ who are dealing with stressful situations, anxiety, loss, or processing experiences. Cost is $35 per 80 minute session in Newbury Park, CA.
Kids build conversation skills, practice making new friends, and learn to read social cues- all through creative art making! Ages 12-14 years old. Facilitated by Kirsten Prater, AMFT.
Hosted by Vanessa Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Kids build conversation skills, practice making new friends, and learn to read social cues- all through creative art making! Ages 12-14 years old. Facilitated by Kirsten Prater, AMFT.
Grief on the Porch is a structured support group in Westlake Village for those navigating the death of a loved one. Meeting weekly in-person, the group is hosted by Lizzy Glick, MA, LMFT, founder of On the Porch Wellness, and led by school-based Grief Counselor, Lisa Birch Murray – formerly of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center. Each session builds sequentially, deepening insight and emotional integration over time. Insurance is accepted.
Hosted by Lizzy Glick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Westlake Village, CA 91361
Grief on the Porch is a structured support group in Westlake Village for those navigating the death of a loved one. Meeting weekly in-person, the group is hosted by Lizzy Glick, MA, LMFT, founder of On the Porch Wellness, and led by school-based Grief Counselor, Lisa Birch Murray – formerly of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center. Each session builds sequentially, deepening insight and emotional integration over time. Insurance is accepted.
Women's Sacred Circle and would love any referrals you may have. It's a more spiritual Circle with some processing and time to share. We will be doing some art therapy, too, which is a wonderful way to access the psyche and heal. Therapists welcome! Sliding scale and possible insurance accepted for Aetna and Quest. We will meet weekly at a time that works for the majority of women. Send interested parties to yolanda.mft@gmail.com or www.yolandatherapy.com. Thanks!
Hosted by Yolanda Yturralde, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, LPCC, KAP
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Women's Sacred Circle and would love any referrals you may have. It's a more spiritual Circle with some processing and time to share. We will be doing some art therapy, too, which is a wonderful way to access the psyche and heal. Therapists welcome! Sliding scale and possible insurance accepted for Aetna and Quest. We will meet weekly at a time that works for the majority of women. Send interested parties to yolanda.mft@gmail.com or www.yolandatherapy.com. Thanks!
Are you someone with a rich inner world but feel stuck when it comes to expressing it on the page? This writing group is designed for writers, creative types, neurodivergent and/or emotionally sensitive individuals—from mild to high-functioning—who want to develop their creative voice but struggle to find momentum and motivation. Whether it's a harsh inner critic, perfectionism, or a lack of community holding you back, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll co-create a supportive and inspiring space that honors both vulnerability and artistic exploration.
Hosted by Jared Roehrig
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MFA
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I often use art processing, somatic, Depth and MBT (Mentalization Based Treatment) to help clients understand their own experience and others' as well.
Are you someone with a rich inner world but feel stuck when it comes to expressing it on the page? This writing group is designed for writers, creative types, neurodivergent and/or emotionally sensitive individuals—from mild to high-functioning—who want to develop their creative voice but struggle to find momentum and motivation. Whether it's a harsh inner critic, perfectionism, or a lack of community holding you back, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll co-create a supportive and inspiring space that honors both vulnerability and artistic exploration.
Hosted by Virginia Perry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-P, APCC
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Online Groups
In this group clients explore their inner and outer worlds through creative practices such as writing and art therapy. Integrating a trauma-informed approach using somatic mindfulness and self-expression, clients are encouraged to connect with and process their feelings and experiences. Moving from everyday expectations into the realm of imagination and creativity, we access deeper parts of ourselves and experience the accomplishment of art making.
Hosted by Danielle Birrittella
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MFA
Group meets in Venice, CA 90291
In this group clients explore their inner and outer worlds through creative practices such as writing and art therapy. Integrating a trauma-informed approach using somatic mindfulness and self-expression, clients are encouraged to connect with and process their feelings and experiences. Moving from everyday expectations into the realm of imagination and creativity, we access deeper parts of ourselves and experience the accomplishment of art making.
This is a virtual Single Mother's Circle of Support. This Circle of Support is intended for mother's who are navigating what it entails to be a single mother. An ideal group candidate is a single mother who is looking to share her story and learn from other mother's experiences of what it is like to raise children in a divorced/separated/widowed household. The goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for mother's to create a supportive atmosphere while empowering one another.
This is a virtual Single Mother's Circle of Support. This Circle of Support is intended for mother's who are navigating what it entails to be a single mother. An ideal group candidate is a single mother who is looking to share her story and learn from other mother's experiences of what it is like to raise children in a divorced/separated/widowed household. The goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for mother's to create a supportive atmosphere while empowering one another.
Are you experiencing grief and loss for your fur baby? You don’t have to do it alone. Join us in group and learn about fur baby grief, connect with others in this unique club that will listen and not judge. Learn mind, body, and soul techniques to support your journey. Process your emotions through expressive arts in every session and share at your pace, the unique relationship with your fur baby. The group is intended for anticipated grief and loss, aftermath of the loss, or anywhere in between. Adults and Teens welcomed. Inquire for Spanish. Por favor pregunte si necesita grupo en español.
Hosted by Ray of Sunshine Therapy™
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT™, Healer, Reiki
Group meets in Brea, CA 92821
Are you experiencing grief and loss for your fur baby? You don’t have to do it alone. Join us in group and learn about fur baby grief, connect with others in this unique club that will listen and not judge. Learn mind, body, and soul techniques to support your journey. Process your emotions through expressive arts in every session and share at your pace, the unique relationship with your fur baby. The group is intended for anticipated grief and loss, aftermath of the loss, or anywhere in between. Adults and Teens welcomed. Inquire for Spanish. Por favor pregunte si necesita grupo en español.
Small groups of 3-4 people gather in a peaceful yurt setting near the beautiful coastline of Santa Barbara, CA to experience the transformative aspects of a group ketamine journey, with a variety of integration practices (including breathwork, drum journeys, integrated energy practices, yoga, movement integration, song/music, ritual, connection to nature, journaling, 1:1 processing, and group council). This group KAP immersion experience is open to those looking to give greater breadth and depth to their personal work with expanded states of awareness in the powerful group medicine field for deep introspection, growth, and healing. www.mandaladreaming.com
Hosted by Mandala Dreaming with Dr. Debra Droggitis-Sherk
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Small groups of 3-4 people gather in a peaceful yurt setting near the beautiful coastline of Santa Barbara, CA to experience the transformative aspects of a group ketamine journey, with a variety of integration practices (including breathwork, drum journeys, integrated energy practices, yoga, movement integration, song/music, ritual, connection to nature, journaling, 1:1 processing, and group council). This group KAP immersion experience is open to those looking to give greater breadth and depth to their personal work with expanded states of awareness in the powerful group medicine field for deep introspection, growth, and healing. www.mandaladreaming.com
All Gender, No Gender, Gender Fluid Art Therapy Process Group. The purpose of the group is to help clarify gender identity, engage in supportive gender fluid relationships and reduce anxiety associated with gender identity. Art Therapy is a creative means that may be used to process thoughts and feelings. No artistic skill is required to participate. Facilitated by Anya Kavanaugh, AMFT Supervised by Dr. Vanessa Isetta.
All Gender, No Gender, Gender Fluid Art Therapy Process Group. The purpose of the group is to help clarify gender identity, engage in supportive gender fluid relationships and reduce anxiety associated with gender identity. Art Therapy is a creative means that may be used to process thoughts and feelings. No artistic skill is required to participate. Facilitated by Anya Kavanaugh, AMFT Supervised by Dr. Vanessa Isetta.
Gain support from peers experiencing grief and loss in a safe, supportive and healing environment. Remember and maintain a bond with the deceased through art and writing exercises. Discuss a variety of losses, including but not limited to suicide, sudden loss, and anticipatory grief.
Hosted by Alexa Kidman - The Therapy House
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Group meets in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Gain support from peers experiencing grief and loss in a safe, supportive and healing environment. Remember and maintain a bond with the deceased through art and writing exercises. Discuss a variety of losses, including but not limited to suicide, sudden loss, and anticipatory grief.
Welcome to The Out "Late" and Blooming Queer Group, a supportive space for individuals who have come out as LGBTQ+ later in life (30+). This group provides a safe community to connect with others in the community. Coming out later can bring a unique mix of emotions: joy, mixed with grief and a feeling that you've lost the chance to experience your authentic self in your youth. This group offers an opportunity to process these complex feelings, share your unique journey, and build community with others who missed similar milestones in their younger years (high school, college, dating scene, PRIDE in the self, etc.)
Hosted by Ray of Sunshine Therapy™
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT™, Healer, Reiki
Group meets in Brea, CA 92821
Welcome to The Out "Late" and Blooming Queer Group, a supportive space for individuals who have come out as LGBTQ+ later in life (30+). This group provides a safe community to connect with others in the community. Coming out later can bring a unique mix of emotions: joy, mixed with grief and a feeling that you've lost the chance to experience your authentic self in your youth. This group offers an opportunity to process these complex feelings, share your unique journey, and build community with others who missed similar milestones in their younger years (high school, college, dating scene, PRIDE in the self, etc.)
1:1 and Group online sessions available. Designed to make growth-oriented, therapeutic skill-building toolsets more accessible for artists and creatives of all types, these modules offer dynamic developmental frameworks for cultivating creative pathways and unique lives. Modules Offered: Liberation Psychology for Creatives; Harmonizing Planetary Archetypes; Binaural Beats and Intrapersonal Journey Work; Developmental Psychology through Daoist Five Elements Philosophy; Creative’s Path - Engaging Creative Practices as Vehicles for Self-Awareness and Growth; and Musician’s Path - Self-Cultivation through Music Lessons. All modules weave together perspectives and modalities from Expressive Arts, Liberation, Depth, Transpersonal, Developmental and Archetypal psychotherapeutic frameworks.
1:1 and Group online sessions available. Designed to make growth-oriented, therapeutic skill-building toolsets more accessible for artists and creatives of all types, these modules offer dynamic developmental frameworks for cultivating creative pathways and unique lives. Modules Offered: Liberation Psychology for Creatives; Harmonizing Planetary Archetypes; Binaural Beats and Intrapersonal Journey Work; Developmental Psychology through Daoist Five Elements Philosophy; Creative’s Path - Engaging Creative Practices as Vehicles for Self-Awareness and Growth; and Musician’s Path - Self-Cultivation through Music Lessons. All modules weave together perspectives and modalities from Expressive Arts, Liberation, Depth, Transpersonal, Developmental and Archetypal psychotherapeutic frameworks.
Join us in this support group where we come together to share our day to day experiences and feelings while we work with clay. This group focuses on centering embodiment, connection to others, and play. Whether you want to open up and talk or simply listen, this space is here for you. We will engage with clay as an avenue for working towards embodiment. What you do with the clay is entirely up to you. This clay is yours to mold and shape in a way that feels most authentic to you.
Hosted by Sana Psychotherapy Co.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Join us in this support group where we come together to share our day to day experiences and feelings while we work with clay. This group focuses on centering embodiment, connection to others, and play. Whether you want to open up and talk or simply listen, this space is here for you. We will engage with clay as an avenue for working towards embodiment. What you do with the clay is entirely up to you. This clay is yours to mold and shape in a way that feels most authentic to you.
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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.