Art Therapy for Children and Youth

One of the most incredible ways to help children and youth navigate their feelings and emotions is through the power of art therapy.

Art therapy is a creative and therapeutic approach that allows children to communicate and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through art. It’s a non-judgmental, non-verbal way for them to express themselves, and it’s so much more than just drawing or painting. Art therapy supports children and youth.

What Is ART Therapy

Art Therapy is a creative, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses the process of art-making to help children and youth express thoughts and emotions they may not have words for. Through drawing, painting, collage, and other creative techniques, kids can safely explore their feelings, build coping skills, and strengthen self-understanding—all in a supportive environment guided by a trained therapist.

Art Therapy isn’t about artistic talent—it’s about expression, healing, and connection.

Who Is Art Therapy For?

Art Therapy is especially helpful for children and teens who:

Experience anxiety, sadness, or emotional overwhelm
Are coping with grief, trauma, or life transitions
Struggle with self-esteem or identity development
Have difficulty expressing emotions verbally
Face behavioural or attention challenges at home or school
Are seeking a positive, creative outlet to build confidence and emotional regulation

Whether your child is navigating big emotions or just needs a safe space for self-expression, Art Therapy can help them process experiences in a way that feels natural and engaging.

Benefits of Art Therapy

Art therapy gives children and youth a safe, creative space to explore feelings that can be hard to express with words. Through paint, clay, collage, or drawing, therapy becomes a playful and healing process that helps children build emotional awareness, confidence, and coping skills. Each creative activity is guided by a trained therapist who helps turn art into insight and self-discovery.

Unlocking Emotions

Children often find it challenging to put their feelings into words. Art therapy provides a safe and supportive environment where they can express complex emotions visually. This can lead to a deeper understanding of their inner world

Promoting Self-Expression

Art therapy encourages kids to express themselves freely. It empowers them to communicate in a way that feels natural and authentic, boosting their self-esteem and self-confidence.

Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills

Through the creative process, children learn to explore different solutions and coping mechanisms. They develop problem-solving skills that can be applied to various aspects of their lives

Supporting Communication

Art therapists are trained to interpret a child’s artwork and guide discussions around it. This bridges the gap between the child’s inner world and the parent or therapist, fostering open communication

Promoting Self-Expression

Art therapy encourages kids to express themselves freely. It empowers them to communicate in a way that feels natural and authentic, boosting their self-esteem and self-confidence.

Fun and Engaging

Most importantly, it’s fun! Kids genuinely enjoy the creative process, and this positive experience can make therapy feel less intimidating and more enjoyable

Our Approach

At Level Up Wellness Group, our art therapists use developmentally appropriate, client-centred approaches to support each child’s unique needs. Sessions are designed to be fun, flexible, and therapeutic.

We focus on: