Sophia Penafiel, M.S. Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Expressive art and play therapy

Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses the creative process to help children, adolescents, adults or families express their feelings. Art can be used in many ways as an intervention tool for people who are experiencing emotional difficulties. It has been shown to have positive effects on mood, self-esteem, social skills, coping strategies, communication and problem solving. Art therapy is also useful when working with individuals who have experienced trauma.

Art Therapy is a form of Psychotherapy that uses the creative processes to help children, adolescents and adults express their feelings. Art may be used in many ways to help people who are experiencing emotional problems. It has been shown that it has positive effects on mood, Self-Esteem, Social Skills, Coping Strategies, Communication and Problem Solving.