Spirited Away Art Therapy is part of a growing community for inspiration and healing through the creative process.
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages.
Art Therapy is based on the belief that the creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to:
● resolve conflicts and problems
● develop interpersonal skills
● manage behavior
● reduce stress
● increase self-esteem and self-awareness
● achieve insight
Lisa Willis Richardson, MAAT (LPC 001923, NCC 270768, LMHC 12288) is a Master’s level Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Art therapists are skilled in the application of a variety of art modalities (drawing, painting, sculpture and other media) for assessment and treatment of people of all ages and impairments. Art therapy is used in a variety of settings including medical, rehabilitation, psychiatric, educational, residential and private practice.
To learn more, visit www.americantherapyassociation.org
The mission of Spirited Away Art Therapy is to re-introduce people to their innate creative ability; their first language of line, form, and color to increase self-worth, to increase mindfulness, and to reduce stress.
