Our Mission
Art Therapy Place provides the healing power of art therapy to the creative community of Bushwick. Through individual art therapy sessions, group workshops, and art exhibitions, we create a space to decrease stigma around mental health and bring people together for art-making and self-care. Our space is designed for art exhibitions and community-based initiatives to support and elevate community members and facilitate trauma healing.
Creative Arts Therapies
Art Therapy
Art Therapy is the use of artistic activities in psychotherapy and rehabilitation. In collaboration with art therapists, the process of making art is healing and provides the opportunity to express oneself imaginatively, authentically, and spontaneously. Over time, this process can lead to personal fulfillment, emotional reparation, and transformation. A sense of accomplishment, self-esteem, lnew coping skills, uncovering and healing trauma, motivation to achieve goals and overcome personal challenges are only some of the benefits of art therapy. Art-making in therapy provides the opportunity to play and explore without pressure or judgment.
Dance Therapy / Authentic Movement
Dance/Movement Therapy is the use of various forms of rhythmic movement as a therapeutic technique to help individuals and groups achieve greater body awareness and social interaction, and enhance their psychological and physical functioning. Somatic, mind-body practices and tangible skills to regulate sensations and stress stored in the body are offered with Dance/Movement Therapy Treatment. Expression of identity, personal experience and blocks and barriers to body are some of the benefits of Dance/Movement Therapy.
Music Therapy
Music Therapy is the use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship. Music Therapy can include songwriting, individual and group music-making under the guidance of a Music Therapist. Accessible percussion instruments or instruments of the clients’ choice are available. Learning a new way to express conflicted emotions and difficult experiences, building coping skills, and learning a new method of self-expression and artistry are some benefits of Music Therapy. No skill or experience with Music-making is required!
Our Services
Individual Sessions
Our therapists offer individual therapy sessions tailored to each client’s specific needs. Weekly and bi-weekly sessions are available at your convenience.
Group Workshops
Find new ways to express your emotions, tell your story, and connect with others with similar experiences to find hope in our community and for the future.
Couple & Family Sessions
Both couples and families can participate in creative arts therapy sessions with select providers.
Low-Fee Session
With select providers, adults can schedule in-person and virtual, individual therapy sessions.
Nest Building Workshop
This therapeutic interactive art installation gives participants the opportunity to construct a human nest, their own safe space, to examine safety, mindfulness, and community. Art Therapy and Music Therapy interventions aid the process and experience.
Volunteer with us!
We are looking for volunteers with experience and/or interest in gallery assistance, grant writing, and marketing for our community charitable initiatives and mental health advocacy.