Art therapy is a hybrid field combining art with psychology in order to make use of the creative process by making pieces of art to help to delve into and explore emotions, cultivate self-awareness, focus on unresolved emotional issues, bolster social skills, and improve self-esteem. Emotional and psychological hurdles may stand in your way of making progress towards your life goals and art therapy is one of the methods to re-engage yourself with your creative side by making something that reflects how you are feeling or would like to feel in the future.

The creative process helps take your mind off your other struggles for a while and produce something with meaning that you can enjoy and reflect on after you have immersed yourself in the creative process. By making something that appeals to your aesthetic you will gain satisfaction in knowing that you made something out of nothing whether it is a painting, sculpture, poem, or short film. Many people when transitioning from using alcohol or drugs to a sober life don’t know what to do with their free time. Just as exercise can be a boon to your physical state, making a piece of art can have a positive effect on your mind and overall well-being.

Reach out to Virtues Behavioral Health today to learn more about our art therapy program and addiction therapy programs. You can connect with our team at 855.579.8599 or reach out online to learn more.

Our Art Therapy Program in California

There are an infinite number of disciplines that can fall under the art therapy umbrella. Whatever inspires your creativity is the right discipline for you. Some of what we offer includes:

• Photography
• Painting
• Drawing
• Sculpting
• Coloring
• Collage
• Finger painting
• Doodling
• Ceramics

What Art Therapy Can Help With

• Addiction issues
• Emotional problems
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Psychosocial problems
• Cancer
• Eating disorders
• Relationship problems
• Issues related to aging
• Stress
• Medical issues
• PTSD

Our Art Therapy Program in Los Angeles

Art therapy’s effectiveness has been debated but evidence has shown that art therapy was shown to help adult survivors of trauma decrease levels of depression and decidedly alleviate their trauma symptoms. Cancer patients undergoing medical treatment were found to have many of their psychological symptoms abate and their quality of life greatly improved. Art therapy helps fight the good fight against anxiety and depression and a host of other symptoms tangentially related to overcoming addiction. Imagine yourself standing in front of an easel with a paintbrush in your hand and a beautiful sunset developing on the horizon. It’s your move.

Reach Out to Virtues Behavioral Health Today

Art therapy provides many psychological benefits to its practitioners and breaks up the monotony of endless counseling sessions and medical treatments related to addiction recovery programs. There are many modalities to explore as you find what artistic pursuit best reflects your intentions and personal aesthetic. Maybe watercolor painting is not your thing. That is alright. The world can never have too many poets or sculptors. There is something very satisfying about starting with a lump of clay and ending up with a majestic horse or a bust of a beloved mentor or family member.

Art is for everyone. Maybe art therapy is for you. At Virtues Behavioral Health in Los Angeles, California we provide comfortable private therapy spaces, lounge areas with games, modern group session rooms, and coffee, tea, and refreshments. We are located in West Los Angeles and provide a warm and welcoming space to attend to your recovery and rejuvenation. What you learn here you can take home with you and make your path to continued sobriety a meaningful experience. We can be reached online or at 855.579.8599 for you to take the first step on your journey to wellness and recovery.