This painting was created by Occupation Therapists at NYP/Columbia May 2020

Art Therapy

Groups & Events

Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is an opportunity for people to discuss their thoughts, feelings and explore ideas about themselves. Through support of a licensed professional and a safe and non-judgmental environment, individuals can develop insight and a deeper awareness of how they relate, interact and engage in the world around them.

Private sessions for individuals or sessions for companions/friends/family members are available in 50 or 75 minute increments.

Open art groups are currently being formed and will begin in October, 2024. All art supplies are included, registration is required. Please use the “Contact” form to request more information and updated status of group offerings.

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Art therapy groups are currently offered on Monday evenings. At this time, registration is underway. Please use the contact form to express interest in joining the Monday art therapy group, to begin in the Fall 2024.

Current offerings:

Art Therapy, as defined by the American Art Therapy Association is “an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.”

Art therapy sessions are available as individual or group sessions and are 45-60 minutes.

For more information about the practice of art therapy :

https://arttherapy.org/about-art-therapy/

https://www.atcb.org/what-is-art-therapy/