Art Psychotherapy for Adolescents
Adolescence is a critical stage of development where teenagers commonly face mental health struggles as they grapple with the challenges of engaging with the world around them.
Our individual art therapy sessions are thoughtfully designed to provide compassionate support, providing them with the non-judgmental space to find their authentic voice, navigate their emotions, explore their creativity, and embark on a transformative journey of self-exploration and personal growth.
The creative art-making process in art therapy extends beyond drawing or painting, and your teen does not need any prior art-making skills or experience to attend these sessions. The Art Therapist will guide the use of various art mediums throughout your teen’s therapeutic journey, creating a supportive space for exploration and self-expression.
Art Therapy facilitates self-discovery and personal growth through:
Art therapy allows teenagers to explore different forms of expression and find their authentic voice. It provides a unique avenue for your teen to make sense of their emotions and find the words that best express their experience.
Through art therapy, teenagers can learn to identify their emotional response and then explore and develop essential coping skills to navigate the challenges they face.
Artistic activities foster a sense of accomplishment, boost self-esteem, and aid in exploring and developing one’s identity during this transformative stage of life. This exploration facilitates the formation of healthy peer relationships and the establishment of supportive social networks.
Within the art therapy session, play becomes an integral part of the art-making process, offering teenagers a therapeutic outlet to unwind, manage stress, and cultivate a state of inner calmness.
Through creative self-expression, development of coping mechanisms, and exploration of self-esteem and identity, Art therapy techniques empower teenagers to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. This process enhances their resilience and equips them with valuable tools to navigate and overcome adversity.
Ayana Art therapy offers trauma-informed care, providing a safe space for teenagers to process and begin their healing journey from traumatic experiences. Our Art Therapist specializes in aiding clients to recover from traumatic experiences and embodying safety and empowerment, utilizing a unique skill set to support their healing process.
Parental Support
We at Ayana Art Therapy understand that during this transitional time frame of a teenager, parents might struggle to communicate and connect with their teens. Being unable to support your teen in their struggle can be painful for you and bring about a sense of helplessness. When you sign your teenager up to receive our support, our therapist also will schedule 30 min consultation calls when required with you to answer your queries and provide you with insight on how to connect with your teenager and navigate your parent child relationship.