Child Art Therapy
At Forward Healing Therapy, we offer art therapy for children ages 8 and up as a creative and effective way to process emotions, heal from difficult experiences, and build resilience. Our child art therapy services in Elm Grove, Wauwatosa, and Brookfield, Wisconsin provide kids with a supportive space to express themselves through art, even when words feel too hard to find.
Art therapy is an evidence-based approach that uses colors, symbols, and materials to help children explore their inner world, reduce stress, and strengthen emotional well-being.
Why Choose Art Therapy for Children?
Art therapy is especially helpful for children working through:
Challenging life events (such as loss, divorce, or transitions)
Social anxiety
Focus & attention
Self-esteem
Difficulty expressing feelings verbally
This approach supports emotional growth, self-awareness, and healing in a way that feels safe, natural, and engaging for children.
How Art Therapy Works at Forward Healing
No Artistic Skill Required – Art therapy is for everyone, regardless of ability. The focus is on the process of expression, not the outcome.
Emotional Benefits – Children often feel calmer, gain new insight into their experiences, and feel more hopeful about their healing journey.
Mind-Body Connection – By engaging the sensory, kinesthetic, and emotional parts of the brain, art therapy provides comfort and clarity when words aren’t enough.
Your child will work alongside a trained art therapist to set goals for therapy. During sessions, they will create art in a supportive, non-judgmental environment, while the therapist provides guidance and emotional support.
Some children may also choose to continue creating art between sessions. For deeper healing, art therapy can be integrated with other therapeutic modalities such as EMDR or individual child therapy.
At Forward Healing Therapy, we believe every child deserves a safe space to be seen, heard, and understood. Our child art therapy in Elm Grove, Wauwatosa, and Brookfield, WI helps kids express themselves, build resilience, and find healing through creativity.
If you’re looking for child art therapy near Elm Grove, Wauwatosa, or Brookfield, we’re here to help.