What is Creative Arts Therapy?

Creative Arts Therapy utilizes art as  the modality of psychotherapy.  The art  therapy practice is based on  psychological theory and human  development. It is a therapeutic  treatment that fosters self-awareness,  reduces anxiety, develops social skills  and reconciles emotional conflicts. The  art therapy process allows the individual to express their inner  thoughts and feelings through the  expression of art. This spontaneous  process utilizes both emotional and  symbolic communication. 

Creative Arts Therapy Services at CFI

Director: Jessica Fox, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT 

The art therapy session provides  media exploration and both verbal and  non-verbal expression using a variety  of art materials. Clients will fully  experience the art, and create  paintings, sculptures, writings and  drawings. The art therapy process explores all areas of the client’s life.   The goal of the art therapy is to assist  with the challenges that the individual  is facing and recognize how this may be impacting the client’s school, work,  social life, self-esteem, and overall  stress level. The client will identify  triggers, feelings and emotions.   Together, the therapist and client will  develop coping skills to assist the  individual to better manage his or her  life. 

Jessica’s art therapy program focuses  on the whole individual, fostering: 

• Sensory Integration 
• Emotional, cognitive, relational  and motor skills 
• Focus 
• Relaxation 
• Self-esteem 
• Socialization 

Jessica provides support for a wide  range of issues, including but not  limited to:

• Medical Conditions 
• ADHD 
• Bullying 
• Peer Pressure 
• Multiculturalism 
• Anger Management 
• Stress Management 
• Self-Esteem 
• Empowerment
• Bereavement 
• Mental Health Disorders,  including anxiety, depression,  and behavioral issues 

Jessica customizes each Art Therapy  session to the unique needs of each  client(s), providing: 

• Individual Counseling for  children and adults 
• Group Counseling 
• Family Therapy/Mediation 
• Parent-Child Support 
• Caregiver Support 
• Relationship Counseling