Art therapy is a process which uses the relational aspect of talk therapy and the expressive element of visual imagery to facilitate awareness & non-judgement  toward one’s own inner experience.

The art making process can help to hold & express uncomfortable emotions which are difficult to verbalize. Movement with art supplies can help provide feelings of control and groundedness when working with memories and unspoken internal tension. Whether the imagery is abstract or recognizable, naming your creation can provide objectivity and ownership of your experience in a way that is healing. 

No "artistic skill" is needed and life isn't always pretty, so that is not the goal with the art either. Art therapy is more about the process than the product. 

Art Therapy has been used to successfully treat a variety of issues including, but not limited to the following: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Emotional difficulties, Eating disorders, Identity Issues, Family or relationship problems, Psychosocial issues, and Stress.