A gentle walk-through
What happens in an art therapy session.
Not a class. Not talk therapy. A held, art-led hour where the materials do some of the talking and you do not have to know what to say. Here is what an hour with me actually looks like — so the unknown feels a little less unknown.
1. Arrival (≈5 min)
We start gently — a few breaths, a soft check-in, a look at what materials are out today. No agenda is forced. The aim is simply to land in the room together, so the rest can unfold.
2. Setting an intention (≈5 min)
I offer a short prompt or invitation tied to what you brought in — a feeling, a question, a stuckness. You choose how loosely or specifically to hold it. There is no right answer and nothing to produce.
3. Making (≈30–35 min)
This is the heart of the session. You work with simple materials — pencil, collage, paint, thread — while I stay quietly present. I may offer gentle suggestions if you get stuck, or simply witness. The work is yours; my job is to hold the space around it.
4. Reflection (≈10–15 min)
We slow down and notice what showed up. We do not analyze or interpret the piece. Instead, we make small observations — colors, marks, what felt easy, what surprised you — and let meaning surface on its own time.
5. Closing (≈5 min)
We name one thing you are taking with you and one breath to land before stepping back into the day. If there is a between-session prompt that feels right, I offer it gently. The thread continues, but you leave held.
A few things worth knowing
- You do not need to be "good at art." Nothing here is judged. Stick figures and smudges are entirely welcome.
- You can stop at any time. Pacing is yours. If something gets too big, we slow down, ground, or pause.
- Materials are simple. Pencil, paper, collage scraps, paint, thread. For Zoom sessions, I send a short supply list ahead of time.
- This is practitioner work, not clinical care. I am a certified art therapy practitioner, not a licensed clinician. If clinical care is what you need, I will help you find the right person.
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Start with a free 20-minute discovery call — no pressure, no preparation needed.
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