Art Therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and aid the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of participants of all ages. The two main forms of art therapy are art as therapy, and art psychotherapy.

Art as therapy utilizes the art making activity as a therapeutic tool in the process of healing. Oftentimes just the physical act of creating art is promoting self expression, clearing the mind, and the healing processes

Art Psychotherapy is based on the idea that the deepest emotions exist in the form of images, not words. This expressive therapy uses art as a vessel for symbolic communication, allowing individuals to understand their emotions and resolve any issues.