Join this community group for self-reflection, creativity, and support. There will be an optional prompt offered each week or you can write what is authentic for you. There will be approximately one hour of writing time and one hour for sharing, feedback, and reflection. Sharing is always optional.
Join this community group for self-reflection, creativity, and support. There will be an optional prompt offered each week or you can write what is authentic for you. There will be approximately one hour of writing time and one hour for sharing, feedback, and reflection. Sharing is always optional.
This group is an hour and a half long music and art therapy group that is designed for individuals who want help managing stress, depression and for anyone interested in the therapeutic aspects of artistic and musical expression. We will be using musical instruments at times and art supplies will be provided. Groups will take place indoors in a safe confidential space and there is no artistic or musical skills needed. This is a closed group for adults 18+ and requires a commitment of 5 sessions at $250 deposit with 8 spots available.
Hosted by Sara Trevino Faulstich
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Group meets in Ventura, CA 93003
This group is an hour and a half long music and art therapy group that is designed for individuals who want help managing stress, depression and for anyone interested in the therapeutic aspects of artistic and musical expression. We will be using musical instruments at times and art supplies will be provided. Groups will take place indoors in a safe confidential space and there is no artistic or musical skills needed. This is a closed group for adults 18+ and requires a commitment of 5 sessions at $250 deposit with 8 spots available.
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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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.
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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.
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Hosted by Jared Roehrig
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MFA
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I often use art processing, somatic and relational awareness to build honesty with your experience in the present and to identify patterns that are keeping you stuck.
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
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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.