Sasha Georgeson LMFT

Expressive Art Therapy

Healing Through Creative Arts

Expressive art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses the arts in an intentional way to support healing, interpersonal growth, and development. Expressive arts therapy is for individuals of all ages, couples, families and groups . You do not need to have any art experience to participate.

In sessions, creative expressions can be used in a variety of situations. It may be invited into a session as a way to deepen a discussion or used as in the entirety of a session. It may be used as a way to explore a topic,  to map out a story or express feelings. It allows a person to have more choices and expand how they experience themselves.  I offer expressive arts as part of therapy groups, in individual sessions and offer classes. You are welcome to bring your own creative expression into individual sessions  to reflect on and initiate inquiry or dialogue.

The creator role is a powerful role, you can put forth into the world something that came from within.

Listed below are a few examples of how creative expression can benefit you

  • Assists in self expression
  • Aids in self-reflection
  • Provides a safe place to explore emotions.
  • Offers a different perspective
  • Builds confidence and self-esteem
  • Allows for taking  safe risks
  • Creates distance from a problem
  • Builds resources
  • Prompts for discussions

Creative expression may include

  • Observing any type of art
  • Music 
  • Drawing
  • Puppetry
  • Sculpture 
  • Collage
  •  Writing
  • Movement of any kind, 
  • Creative thinking
  • And anything else you can think of!