Creative Therapy for Children and Teens

Currently accepting new clients Private online therapy for English-speakers ages 8 to 18 In-person therapy is held in my art studio, Österäng - Götene Kommun, Sweden
How creative therapy works with young people
Most kids finger paint, draw with crayons and play with clay. These activities support creativity which helps in all aspects of life. When children and teens become depressed, traumatized or medically stressed art expression is a natural way to communicate difficult feelings.
In fact, all kids need to learn to identify feelings and how to express them in socially acceptable ways. Feelings expressions and management are key parts of the treatment offered by art therapists through the therapeutic use of drawing, painting and sculpture. Art therapeutic experiences provide a creative and safe space where children and teens identify and express emotions, conflicts, foster self-awareness, explore problem solving, describe their identity, reveal relationship issues and increase self-esteem.
When children and adolescents suffer from depression, abuse, trauma or medical stress art expression is a natural way to communicate difficult feelings. Through private art therapy children and teens are invited to draw, paint and sculpt a variety of art therapeutic exercises. After creating their drawings, paintings and sculptures my clients are encouraged to tell stories about the artworks. These creative interventions help them identify and express their thoughts, feelings, conflicts, strengths and increase self-esteem and coping skills.
I have 34 years of experience with children, teens and adults. Over the years I've developed and practiced specific art therapeutic experiences that are helpful to my young clients for the treatment of the following concerns:
  • depression/suicidal ideation
  • children of alcoholics and addicts
  • sexual abuse
  • divorce/adoption/custody battles
  • dysfunctional families
  • medical stress
  • ADHD
  • post-traumatic stress
  • learning & developmental disabilities
  • victims of ritual abuse
Rates and Payment information are found on the Adult Therapy page. - HERE.
Let's talk about your child.
Contact me for a 20 minute ZOOM consultation. Free of charge. I'll answer your questions and discuss your concerns about your child or teen. Together we'll determine if creative therapy is a good fit for your children.
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Catherine M. Rogers
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