Art therapy is defined by the American Art Therapy Association as a human service profession that uses art media, images, the creative process, and patient/client responses to the created products as reflections of an individual’s development, abilities, personality, interests, concerns, and conflicts. Art therapy practice is based on knowledge of human developmental and psychological theories which are implemented in the full spectrum of models of assessment and treatment.
Art Therapy Is For You
“Clients who attend Art Therapy sessions need not have prior artistic talent or experience. Art therapy is appropriate for all ages, and can be effective with individuals, groups, couples, and families.”
Art Therapy Services
Services available include:- Individual Art Therapy/Counseling
- Couples Art Therapy/ Counseling
- Family Art Therapy/Counseling
- Group Art Therapy/Counseling
- Serving Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Older Adults
- Consultation to Individuals, Agencies, Case Managers, and Corporations
- Supervision for Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling candidates
- Online Supervision and Consultation
- Mindful Self-Compassion programs for individual and groups
- Mindfulness Trainings for individual and groups
Podcasts
Learn more about Art Therapy with Dr Isis.
Expressive Therapy and Mindfulness
Presentations and Trainings in many areas with multiple populations (children, teens, adults, families, older adults)- Grief and Bereavement
- Depression and Anxiety
- Mindfulness
- Stress Management
- Eating Disorders and Addictions
- Resiliency
- Expressive Therapies in Clinical Practice
- Self-Compassion
Evaluating a Single-Session Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Doodling Intervention for Regional School Teachers
Teacher wellbeing is essential for sustainable professional practice, yet regional educators face heightened stress and limited professional development access. This study examined a single-session Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Doodling Intervention (MBAT-DI) designed to strengthen teachers' psychological resilience resources. Thirty-five regional teachers in Victoria, Australia participated in a two-hour online MBAT-DI workshop combining mindfulness practices with guided doodling exercises. A within-subjects design measured state mindfulness, self-compassion, and classroom-management self-efficacy. Following stable baseline scores, the intervention was associated with improvements in mindfulness, self-compassion, and classroom-management self-efficacy, with greater gains in mindfulness decentering among more experienced teachers. Overall, the findings suggest that brief mindfulness-based art therapy doodling may provide a practical, time-efficient, and accessible approach to supporting the wellbeing of regional school teachers.