Sketchbooks open on a wooden table with pencil drawings and scattered pencils, reflecting a creative and informal art therapy session.

art-based healing workshops and individual coaching.

Use your creativity to start healing.

Why make art?

"Art helps us grow and evolve in our understanding of ourselves, each other, and the world we live in." - Afzal Ibrahim about Alain de Boton's Art As Therapy. It can help with:

  • Healing

  • Relationship-building

  • Communication

  • Self-actualization

  • Awakening creativity

 I’ll meet you where you are.

How art-based healing works

You can learn to harness your creativity.

Art-based work is a powerful, transformative space for healing, connection, and self-discovery. I offer individual coaching and groups (both online and in-person in Los Angeles). I work with adult adoptees and those wanting to awaken their creativity.

Joining our art therapy groups means becoming part of a unique community. Through the creative process of art-making and guided discussions, you will have the opportunity to explore your unique journey, express complex emotions, and gain insights into your identity and sense of belonging. My groups provide a platform for validation, empathy, and mutual growth, where you can witness and be witnessed by others who have walked a similar path. Together, we will embark on a collective journey of healing, fostering connections, and embracing the richness of our shared experiences.

Experience the unique benefits of Museotherapy, which uses the museum or gallery environment for physical, psychological, and social well-being. Whether in groups or individually, this is a transformative experience. In January of 2023, I designed and ran a pilot program at LACMA (read about it here); I often run private programs in collaboration with the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art. I also do private visits to museums and galleries with individual clients. Contact me directly about creating a group or an individual experience.

Individually, I tailor your experience to your needs and goals. We can work together once or schedule a pack of sessions.

What’s art got to do with it…

  • Art is a different way of communicating

  • Art doesn’t have to be specific like words

  • Art can be anything creative

  • Art can open a door to a new understanding

  • Art is a global language

Man and woman viewed from behind as they stand closely together, looking at photographs displayed on a wall in a museum setting.

Frequently asked questions about art-based healing

FAQs

  • If you are connecting with me in an online space you will need to bring your own supplies. If we meet in-person, I will bring supplies.

  • The next one starts September 17, 2024! Enrollment is open. Learn more and sign up here.

  • I don't currently have one scheduled, but drop me a line to let me know you are interested, and I will keep you in the loop.

  • Museotherapy is a new form of art therapy that uses existing artwork to do deep looking and then create reflective creative expression.

 You can use your creativity to guide your healing.

* The focus of this service is to assist you in fulfilling on your goals through the art process, not mental health. Although this service may have positive health benefits, it is not a substitute for psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. Nor is it a substitute for clinical supervision. If mental health issues arise, a referral will be made to an art therapist or other mental health professional.