​Rochester Art Therapy is a counseling service that utilizes Art Therapy practices devoted to helping individuals achieve healing, understanding, and recovery from a variety of struggles.  
What is Art Therapy?
Using art can feel intimidating at first.  (We will help you!)  Art Therapy is a unique method of counseling that incorporates the use of art materials during sessions.  Oftentimes, materials are very basic- such as paints, markers, pencils, crayons, paper, and clay.  The use of art materials will be at the discretion of the client in order to preserve a feeling of safety.  

​Some individuals may be hesitant to use art materials for fear they don't know how to use them properly.  There is no "right" or "wrong" in Art Therapy and the therapist is there as a guide if you are feeling stuck or would like to learn more ways to use the materials.  

Art and creativity have the potential to be very healing which may come from the art-making process as well as the narrative that may come from a completed art activity. It has the potential to produce symbolism related to problem-solving, acceptance, and recovery. 
 What to Expect

​Before meeting for the initial session, we will have a brief consultation by phone to ensure that Rochester Art Therapy is a good fit for your needs.   

The first session will be to discuss these needs in more detail and clarify a treatment plan to understand and work toward your goal for the services.  Once that is achieved, subsequent sessions can focus on specialized needs to include- problem-solving, developing coping skills, and overcoming barriers.  Periodically, we will also review your treatment goals to ensure we are working on your needs.  It is not uncommon for goals to shift to other areas.  

Depending on your goals, sessions may span across 6 months, a year, or longer.  This can be a result of scheduling (how often you wish to meet) or how in depth your goals may be.  ​
       
     How We Can Help
The main feature of sessions is supported by Person-Centered Therapy.  This allows you, the client, to choose what you would like to work on in therapy.  The therapist is there to serve as a guide and we will work with you to create measurable goals. Without measurable goals we may not have a clear vision of what you would like for the outcome.
 
Other modalities utilized may be aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness.  
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             Outcomes
 Sessions are catered to individual needs and working toward the goal can take time. Recovery and healing require you to slow down and nurture yourself in order to see better outcomes.   We are devoted to helping you work through these struggles.
Please use the contact form or email  info@rochesterarttherapy.com to schedule a phone consultation.

*Students- we are unable to offer internships and shadowing opportunities at this time