Art Therapy
Body Positive Works
Art Therapy Bergen County, NJ
Our highly qualified and experienced Art Therapist combines the use of art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork within the therapeutic relationship to explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem and connect with your creative side in a therapeutic environment. It combines traditional psychotherapy theories and practice with an understanding of the creative process.
Specializing in addiction, anxiety, depression, grief + loss, eating disorders + disordered eating, negative body image, and trauma
What is Art Therapy?
Art Therapy combines the use of art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork within the therapeutic relationship to explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem and connect with your creative side in a therapeutic environment. It combines traditional psychotherapy theories and practice with an understanding of the creative process.
Art Therapy is a licensed mental health practice in New Jersey. Requirements include a Masters or Doctorate degree from a qualified program, passing of a national board certification examination and at least 1500 hours of post graduate supervised clinical experience.
Art Therapy provides a safe and gentle approach to exploring complex experiences and emotions. Many studies show that engaging in the creative process that enhances the mind-body connection can improve mood and bring a sense of calm and well-being all while allowing whatever emotional content that needs to surface do so.
Who Is Art Therapy For?
Art Therapy is effective for people of all ages and backgrounds. Many individuals benefit from art therapy, including but not limited to: those dealing with stress management, anxiety or depression; people living with adverse physical health conditions; and people dealing with loss and grief.
You do not have to be an artist or have any art skills to benefit from Art Therapy. The only things you need is to be open to allowing some creativity into your life. A wide variety of art materials will be available for use in sessions, ranging from traditional drawing materials to clay, paint, fabric and more!
Why Art Therapy?
Maybe you want to enhance or add to the traditional therapy experience. Or the idea of a creative approach to life’s challenges feels right. Sometimes people have difficulty or don’t always enjoy talking about thoughts and feelings, so having an alternative means of expression could be incredibly beneficial. Also, it’s fun, even when it’s in therapy!
Art Therapy is proven to lower cortisol levels (stress hormone) and increase serotonin (the pleasure hormone). Being able to do art alongside a trained clinician offers an opportunity to address symptoms of anxiety and depression in a way that is supportive, non-judgmental and enjoyable.
What To Expect
Art Therapy sessions are a collaborative experience in which structured art experiences that focus on specific goals are offered or there is spontaneous art making. The Art Therapist supports the individual’s work both visually and verbally to connect to their therapeutic goals. The Art Therapist’s focus is on what the individual needs in the moment, so art making may not necessarily be a part of each session. Art Therapy allows for a connection or reconnection to your creative self in a way that can enhance your engagement in a fulfilling life.
To book an appointment call 201-708-8448.
Our Art Therapy for Specific Groups
Art Therapy Sessions are appropriate for everyone – from kids and teens to the middle-aged and the elderly.
Some of the ways we can help:
Art Therapy for prenatal and postnatal women
Art Therapy for ADD
Art Therapy for addiction recovery
Art Therapy for depression
Art Therapy for anxiety
Art Therapy for eating disorders
Art Therapy for grief and loss
Art Therapy for athletes
Art Therapy for kids
Art Therapy for tweens
Art Therapy for teens
Art Therapy for menopause
Art Therapy for negative body image
Art Therapy for addiction
Art Therapy for anxiety
Our Art Therapist
Lindsay Lederman, Art Therapist, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT (NY), LPAT (NJ)
Lindsay Lederman, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT (NY), LPAT (NJ) has dedicated her career to bringing art therapy to children, teens and adults with a strength-based humanistic approach. Her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and her Masters from the School of Visual Arts Art Therapy Program have provided her with a strong foundation, both in and out of the classroom. Lindsay began her career in 2007 at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital as the first Art Therapist in their child and family outpatient clinic, where she was a critical figure in the development of the newly formed Art Therapy program. She went on to join CARES, the hospital’s adolescent day program, before again starting the first Art Therapy program at another site, Nemours Hospital for Children. Lindsay has been featured in Thrive Global, presented at top NYC hospitals on the efficacy of Art Therapy and most recently was chosen to be involved in a full-length documentary on the use of art in the grieving process. She has also been published in the Canadian Art Therapy Association Journal and the Journal of Palliative Care. As a licensed and board-certified Art Therapist, Lindsayutilizes a wide variety of therapeutic modalities, including art and talk therapy interventions, to create an individualized therapeutic environment that is tailored to each client's unique needs. She believes art and creativity can help break the bonds of stagnation and manage stress by helping clients connect with, or reconnect with, purpose and hope. Engaging in Art Therapy can improve self-awareness by working through difficulties of the past and present, and promoting resiliency and empowerment to work toward a larger sense of well-being. No art experience or skill is needed – sessions use the creative process, symbolism, and metaphor, to support therapeutic goals and needs. Lindsay works with a variety of concerns including anxiety disorders, depression, loss and bereavement, addictions, life transitions and environmental stressors.Sessions can be held in person or virtually. Art Therapy sessions are most often a combination of both art making and verbal discussion. Art materials offered range from traditional drawing media to paints, fabric, collage, clay, craft materials, photography and just about anything else that can be used as a means of expression.
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