Since many new people have started following me recently, in this newsletter I wanted to share a little bit about myself (just in case you have not heard my story). Let's start with my background! I grew up in Texas and joined the Army after my 2nd year of college. I stayed in the Army for 10.5 years and lived in Germany (twice!) and South Korea. I left the Army in 2012 on a medical discharge. Later that year I started attending Florida State University and graduated in 2014 with a...

Today, I am going to tell you about some common myths about art therapy. I will also tell you the facts. If you don't know me, Hello! I'm Rachel. I am a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor. I use art therapy on a daily basis to help my clients deal with a variety of life events, and I help expats/immigrants and creatives find calm, connection, and purpose through art, journaling, and coaching. Let's get started! Myth: I need to be an artist or have art skills to...

What is Art Therapy? Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative processes, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Who Are Art Therapists? Art therapists are credentialed mental health professionals. They are trained in a broad range of psychological theories and ways to use art media and creative processes to help people cope with mental...