Effects & Applications of Art-Therapy
Art therapy is based on the premise that creative expression is a fundamental human need. The creative process allows individuals to discover resources that, in turn, can help to release emotional blocks, discover new perspectives and viewpoints, and promote healing processes. Through the creative process life's questions, problems, and potential solutions are encountered. Through the art material it is possible to explore these themes from a safe and supportive position (Rickert, 2015: 9-10).
Art-Therapy collaboration
In a free initial consultation (30-45 minutes), I invite you to explore whether you could benefit from a professional collaboration. We will talk about your goals and wishes, and concrete next steps.
Art therapy can be understood as a form of self-experience and is also very suitable as a complement to psychotherapeutic, clinical-psychological and/or psychiatric treatments.
Sequence
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Contact
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Free initial consultation (duration 30-45 minutes)
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Anamnesis interview (duration 50 minutes)
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Regular art therapy sessions (duration 50 minutes)
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Regular re-evaluation
What happens during an Art-Therapy session?
A session usually begins with a short conversation to clarify the topic or focus for the day. Afterwards, you will have access to various materials – such as different colors, clay, or soapstone – with which you can work freely or following a suggestion. The session concludes with a reflective discussion about what you have created.
My offers
Whether you prefer to work individually and at your own pace or to engage in processes together with others – both are possible with me. Here's an overview of the two formats:
Individual Art-Therapy
Support during times of psychological distress, stress, anxiety and personal change processes.
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Strengthening one's own resources: self-awareness, self-confidence, and developing new perspectives.
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Support in releasing and coping with stress and ability to reflect and regulate difficult emotions.
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Promoting resilience, relaxation and personal well-being.
My offers
Whether you prefer to work individually and at your own pace or to engage in discussions with others – both are possible with me. Here's an overview of the two formats:
Individual art therapy
Individual art therapy supports you through psychological distress, life crises, stress, or grief. The focus is on strengthening self-awareness, self-confidence, and personal resources – also preventively, for greater resilience and well-being in everyday life.
Individual stress management
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Group art therapy
Creative spaces for interaction, fostering exchange, self-discovery, and collaborative development—ideal for anyone who wants to experience creative expression not alone, but in a shared process with others. Available upon request; details can be discussed in an initial consultation.
Cost
Currently my practice room is under construction.
I offer online art-therapy or visits to your residence / clinical setting.
Individual art-therapy
50 minutes
90€*
75 minutes
110 €*
Group art-therapy
For 3 to a maximum of 6 people
90 minutes
€40 per person*
Individual online art-therapy
40 minutes
70€*
*Prices are exempt from VAT due to the small business regulation (§ 6 Abs. 1 Z 27 UStG).
Is Art-Therapy a recognized form of Psychotherapy?
Currently, art-therapy is not officially recognized among the psychotherapeutic, psychological or medical treatments in Austria and therefore does not replace these forms of treatment.
A separate professional law for art-therapy is currently being planned. In an evaluative report, Gesundheit Österreich GmbH concludes that legal regulation within the framework of healthcare professions is clearly to be supported.
What is art therapy?
Art therapy is based on the premise that creative expression is a fundamental human need. The creative process allows individuals to discover resources that can, in turn, help to release emotional blocks, discover new perspectives and viewpoints, and promote healing processes, for example, after physical illnesses. The person painting unconsciously expresses life's questions, problems, and potential solutions; exploring these themes from a safe and supportive position is made possible through the use of art materials (Rickert, 2015, pp. 9-10).
A professional law for art therapy is currently being drafted. Therefore, in Austria, art therapy is not currently considered a psychotherapeutic or medical treatment. I would be happy to help you find professionals in this field.
Art therapy collaboration
Art therapy can be understood as a form of self-experience and is also very suitable as a complement to psychotherapeutic, clinical-psychological and/or psychiatric treatments.
In a free initial consultation (up to 50 minutes), I invite you to discuss whether you could benefit from working together. We will talk about your goals and wishes, concrete next steps, and I will give you an estimate of the approximate duration of our collaboration.
Offered settings
Sessions usually take place in my office. Alternatively, I also offer home visits or online art therapy if needed.
Individual art therapy
50 minutes - €90
75 minutes - €110
Group art therapy (up to 4 people)
90 minutes - €160
€40 per person
literature
Rickert, R. (2015) Textbook of Art Therapy.
Ahlerstedt, Param Verlag
make contact
I am open to the possibility of collaboration.
