Loading Page

loading, please wait

Redo search when map moves

Check out our mental health series

Art Therapists - Richmond, VA

We found 11 art therapists in Richmond, VA.

A

Ms. Pamela Anne Hill, LPC, ATR

View Profile

(No ratings)

Might Be Accepting Patients

Counseling, Art Therapy

1901 Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA 23235

804-378-3364

Ms. Pamela Hill's areas of specialization are counseling and art therapy; she sees patients in Richmond, VA.
B

Miss Alana Noel Chandler, MS, LPC, ATR

View Profile

(No ratings)

Might Be Accepting Patients

Counseling, Art Therapy

2008 Bremo Road, Richmond, VA 23226

804-918-1115

Ms. Alana Chandler is a counseling and art therapy specialist in Richmond, VA.
C

Ms. Mariko Saito, ATR, LPC

View Profile

(No ratings)

Might Be Accepting Patients

Counseling, Art Therapy

3900 Broad, Richmond, VA 23230

804-353-4461

Ms. Mariko Saito specializes in counseling and art therapy and practices in Richmond, VA.
D

Alyssa M. Hayes, MS, ATR

View Profile

(No ratings)

Might Be Accepting Patients

Counseling, Art Therapy

830 Southlake Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23236

804-466-3130

Ms. Alyssa Hayes practices counseling and art therapy in North Chesterfield, VA.

in Nearby Locations

Other Providers in Richmond, VA

What is Art Therapy?

Art therapy is a specialty that uses art to provide therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment. Art therapy is founded upon the premise that artistic self-expression may improve mental and emotional health. Art therapists, sometimes known as creative art therapists, are therapists, counselors, or psychologists certified in the practice of art therapy. The application of art therapy is broad; art therapists may work in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, veteran's clinics, community centers, schools, and even in crisis centers. Individuals of all ages may benefit from art therapy. Some art therapists primarily work with veterans or patients with chronic diseases. While anyone can participate in art therapy, art therapy may be used to treat individuals with the following conditions:

Physical illnesses and injuries
Mood disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder
Substance abuse disorder and addiction
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Mental disabilities

Art therapy is believed to reduce stress while increasing self-awareness and self-confidence. For some patients, art may be a means to communicate thoughts and feelings. Art therapy can help patients emotionally recover after a traumatic incident or invasive surgery. Additionally, movement from artistic activities may allow physically impaired or injured patients to regain strength and mobility. Art therapy treatments include sculpting, painting, sketching, among many other art mediums.