Veronica Genova
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Art Therapy in Fairfax, VA
Sometimes emotions, memories, and experiences are difficult to express through conversation alone.
Making Comes First, Talent Never
Art therapy combines creative expression with evidence-based counseling to explore emotions, process traumatic experiences, reduce stress and improve self-awareness. It is facilitated by a trained mental health professional.
The focus is not on creating beautiful artwork. No artistic experience or talent is required.
What Art Therapy Can Do
- Express emotions hard to put into words
- Process trauma
- Reduce anxiety and depression
- Improve emotional regulation
- Build self-esteem
- Develop coping strategies
- Process grief
- Increase resilience
Children, Teens, Adults and Families
- Children: emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, autism, family transitions, social skills
- Adolescents: identity, depression, self-esteem, peer relationships, school stress
- Adults: anxiety, PTSD and trauma, chronic stress, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, women's mental health
- Families: communication, attachment, parent-child relationships, conflict
What Happens in the Room
1
Materials
Drawing, painting, collage, clay, sculpture or mixed media.
2
Guided Practices
Guided imagery, visual journaling, mandala creation or mindfulness-based art.
3
Making or Talking
Sometimes most of the session is making; sometimes the artwork starts the conversation.
4
No Pressure
There is never pressure to make something good.
Clinicians Who Offer This
Each holds a Master of Art Therapy from The George Washington University.
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Fees for Art Therapy
Intake session $200. Therapy sessions $175 per session. We accept many insurance plans. Call (571) 264-8192 to verify your benefits.
Offered in person at our Fairfax office and by secure video for clients located in Virginia.
Questions About Art Therapy
- Do I need to know how to draw?
- No.
- Will I have to share my artwork?
- Sharing is your choice.
- Is it only for children?
- No. We see children, teens, adults and families.
- Is it covered by insurance?
- When delivered as psychotherapy by a licensed professional, it may be billed like psychotherapy, subject to your plan. Call the office.
- Is my artwork confidential?
- Yes. It is treated as part of your clinical record.
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No Sketchbook Needed
Call the office and ask to work with one of our art therapists. Bring nothing but yourself.