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Art Therapy in New Jersey at Love Play Grow

CREATIVE ART THERAPY in New Jersey

PLAY THERAPY & PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES

Our unique experiences, personalities, and environments can greatly influence how we best express ourselves. For some people, talk-forward therapy is incredibly healing. For others, it can be hard to express complex feelings with words alone.

Creative Art Therapy uses mediums like painting, drawing, sculpting, and more to help individuals explore their emotions more deeply, process trauma, improve mental health, and explore personal growth.

It can be especially beneficial to those who have difficulty articulating their emotions verbally, or who simply enjoy creative expression as an outlet.

SOMETIMES WORDS JUST aren’t ENOUGH.

Whether you’re struggling with a specific mental health concern or simply seeking a new way to connect with your inner self, Creative Art Therapy can be a powerful tool for promoting healing, personal growth, and well-being.

What is Creative Art Therapy in New Jersey?

Creative Art Therapy is a form of therapy that uses the creative process of art-making to improve emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. It provides individuals with a safe and supportive space to explore and express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through various art mediums. 

Through the creative process, individuals can develop insight into their inner world, reduce stress, regulate emotions, and develop important life skills. Creative Art Therapy can be beneficial for individuals of all ages and can be used to address a variety of mental health and wellness concerns.

Child and Family Therapy Services in New Jersey

PLAY THERAPY & PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES

At Love Play Grow, it is our goal to provide quality, compassionate care for kids, teens and adolescents, adults, and families. and enrich their lives with the skills they need to love, play, and grow into their best selves.

Do I need Art Therapy? Does my child need Art Therapy?

Creative Art Therapy can benefit individuals across ages with a wide range of issues and goals such as:

  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Eating disorders
  • Relationship issues
  • Grief and loss
  • Self-esteem and body image concerns
  • Trauma
  • Anger management
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Chronic pain and illness
  • Stress and burnout
  • Learning and attention issues
  • And more!

If you or your child are struggling in any of these areas, or if you are looking for a therapeutic outlet that relies less on talking and verbalization, Creative Art Therapy can support you.

How can Creative Art Therapy help?

Some common benefits of creative art therapy are:

Expressing and Processing Emotions

By engaging in art-making, individuals can communicate and symbolize their feelings in a safe and supportive environment. This can help individuals increase emotional awareness, promote emotional regulation, and improve overall emotional well-being.

Self-Discovery

Creative Art Therapy encourages exploration and experimentation, which can lead to new insights and self-discovery. Through the creative process, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This increased self-awareness can lead to greater self-understanding and personal growth.

Stress Reduction

Engaging in the creative process can be therapeutic and calming. It can help individuals to relax and reduce stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions. Art Therapy can also promote mindfulness and help individuals focus on the present moment, which can be helpful in managing stress.

Improved Communication Skills

Creative Art Therapy can help individuals develop communication skills, such as active listening, assertiveness, and empathy. Art-making can help individuals to communicate nonverbally, which can be especially helpful for those who struggle to express themselves through words. Developing these skills can be valuable in personal and professional relationships, as well as in other areas of life.

the LOVE PLAY GROW Approach

Look for STRENGTHS

We start by recognizing and celebrating the inherent strengths within each individual and family. Our therapists observe and identify the positive attributes, talents, and coping mechanisms that are already present.

Identify WEAKNESSES

Acknowledge and address challenges and weaknesses in a supportive and non-judgmental manner by creating a safe space for children and families to express their concerns and vulnerabilities.

Build SKILLS where it's HELPFUL

We work collaboratively with children and families to develop and enhance coping mechanisms, communication skills, and emotional regulation tools based on strengths & challenges.

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GET STARTED with CREATIVE ART THERAPY

get started at love play grow

Schedule Get Started Call

15-20 min call to learn more about which service(s) would be best for you & your family.

Attend Initial Sessions

Creative Art Therapy starts with an initial meeting, where we get to know you and your child (if that’s the case) and establish treatment goals.

Following Sessions

Following sessions will involve meeting one-on-one with the client and may include caregivers or family members as needed. Sessions are generally scheduled weekly and last between 30 minutes to an hour.

Creative Art Therapy in New Jersey at Love Play Grow

We offer Creative Art Therapy to children, teens, adults, and families living in New Jersey, including Wayne, Pequannock, Pompton Plains, Oakland, Glen Ridge, Montclair, Ridgewood, Kinnelon, Montville, and other nearby areas.

At Love Play Grow, we offer Creative Art Therapy with a creative spin! Our team incorporates play and other innovative methods to help children and adults feel at ease while learning effective coping skills. Our goal is to provide compassionate care across the lifespan so you and your family can love, play, and grow into healthier humans!

Top-Rated Play Therapist in NJ

Love Play Grow is a HOLISTIC PLAY THERAPY and Professional Counseling Boutique for Kids, Teens, Adolescents, Adults, & Families in New Jersey

Expert care and guidance for ADHD, learning disabilities, OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, behavioral issues, parenting issues, divorce, sibling issues, etc. Love Play Grow is where love and play, nurture growth, through every stage of life.

Not sure if play therapy or professional counseling is best for you or your family? We have a Get Started Call for that.

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Love play grow locations

we’re in Morris & Union County

Play Therapy & Professional Counseling Services for Across the Lifespan

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Do we accept insurance? Wondering how to get started? Get answers in our FAQs or schedule a Get Started Call to talk with us in real-time.

Do you accept insurance?

Love Play Grow is an out-of-network provider and private pay practice. As a private pay practice we do not directly bill insurance for therapy sessions. However, we can happily provide superbills for you to submit to your insurer for potential reimbursement and/or application toward your deductible if needed. 

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What should be expected during the initial session?

The first session is for parents/caregivers only and is an information-gathering session.

The initial session is where the therapist you’ll be working with will gather lots of background information about your child and family.

Things like family history, child developmental history, and background. It’s also your chance to ask the therapist any questions.

*Parent sessions MUST be done with BOTH parents if both are alive and involved in the child, teen, or young adult's life. We understand getting two parents in the room at the same time is very difficult and are flexible in meeting virtually or in our office. Children CANNOT attend these parent sessions.

The Initial Intake Session is just for whoever has custody of the child, teen, or young adult.

What are sessions like after the initial session?

New client onboarding consists of four sessions in order to determine the best treatment plan.

The second and third sessions are for your child and we refer to them as assessment and diagnosis sessions. What the therapist is really doing is looking for strengths and weaknesses in order to develop a treatment plan.

The fourth session is a parent follow-up session where the therapist will discuss with you what they believe is occurring, what they think would be helpful, and how they would recommend moving forward.

Every child, teen and adolescent, adult and family are different, so sometimes children are seen individually, sometimes they’re seen with their parents, or sometimes they’re seen in groups, it all depends on what we see in the new client onboarding sessions.

What ages do you work with?

We work with kids, teens and adolescents, adults, and families across the lifespan, ages 3+ for everything from ADHD, learning disabilities, OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, behavioral concerns, parenting issues, divorce, sibling issues, etc.

What will the duration of therapy be?

Your therapist will discuss with you at the fourth session, Parent Follow-Up, what they recommend in terms of frequency and duration of treatment.

How long are sessions?

All sessions are 45-50 minutes long, and at the beginning of our relationship will often occur once weekly.

Once progress has been made, we will consult you to determine collaboratively if a decision to reduce session frequency is beneficial.

Any decisions made involving scheduling will be made with you, with the understanding that your time is precious.

Do we offer evening hours?

Yes, because we work with children, teens and adolescents, and families we primarily work evening hours.

However, there are only so many after-school hours in a week. We do our best to accommodate everyone’s schedules but it can be challenging. We do have therapists who offer weekend hours as well.

Get Started with Play Therapy & Professional Counseling

Book a Get Started Call

Schedule a 15-minute Get Started Call to learn more about which service(s) would be best for you and your family.

Get Familiar with Our Process

During your get started call, we will answer questions, review our process, and schedule the initial sessions.

Attend the Initial Sessions

Your therapist will get to know you and your family and offer a supportive plan to help you and your family reach your goals.