Art Therapy Groups

Middle School Girls Art Therapy group is for 11-14 year olds currently in Middle School.  This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, self-expression, social skills, relationships, body image, identity, transitions, and managing stress and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Trans, non-binary, and other marginalized gender teens who would feel comfortable in a girl-identified space are welcome in this group.

Facilitated by Theresa Hong, MPS, ATR (she/her)

Mondays 5:30-7:00pm

Fall: September 11th - August 13th, 2023 / 10 weeks Total

$700 for 10 weeks ($70 / 90 min group)  

(Split up into 2 payments of $350)

This is a NEW group! Now accepting folks for the interest list for Fall!

All groups are in-person at the East Bay Art Therapy office.

These groups take place 4 times per year, one for each season.

High School Teen Girls Art Therapy group is for teens ages 14-18 currently in high school.  This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, relationships, body image, identity, transitions, and managing stress and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Trans, non-binary, and other marginalized gender teens who would feel comfortable in a girl-identified space are welcome in this group.

Facilitated by Lauren Chester, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (she/they)

Sundays 5:30-7:00pm

Summer: June 25th - August 27th, 2023 / 10 Weeks Total

$700 for 10 weeks ($70 / 90 min group)  

(Split up into 2 payments of $350)

Now accepting folks for the interest list for Summer!

All groups are in-person at the East Bay Art Therapy office.

These groups take place 4 times per year, one for each season.

Young Women's Art Therapy group is for adult women ages 18-26 no longer in High School  This art therapy group integrates therapeutic art making, journaling and talk therapy and focuses on self esteem, social skills, relationships, body image, identity, transitions, and managing stress and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Trans, non-binary, and other marginalized gender young adults who would feel comfortable in a women-identified space are welcome in this group.

Facilitated by Tonia Herrero, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (she/her)

Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm

Summer: June 14th - August 16th, 2023 / 10 Weeks Total

$700 for 10 weeks ($70 / 90 min group)  

(Split up into 2 payments of $350)

Now accepting folks for the interest list for Summer!

All groups are in-person at the East Bay Art Therapy office.

These groups take place 4 times per year, one for each season.

We also provide off-site contract groups and workshops. These groups can be any age including adults, any specific gender or co-ed, and any theme that your site may have a need for support. Some groups we have facilitated in the past are: Grief and/or Trauma Support Group, Girls Group, Boys Group, LGBTQIAA+ Group, Depression and/or Anxiety Support Group, Self-Care Group, Substance Abuse Recovery Support Group, Pregnant & Parenting Teens Group, General Art Therapy Group, Creativity & Self-Care and more. Contact Us for more info! 

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Off Site Groups:

$200 / hour (up to 10 participants)

Includes all materials & supplies

Off-Site Workshops: (10+ participants)

Inquire for rates (Price depends on number of participants)

Includes all materials & supplies

East Bay Art Therapy has provided services for the following agencies:

Alameda County Office of Education

Conservation Society of California (Oakland Zoo)

East Side Union High School District

Evolve Treatment Centers

Health & Human Resources Education Center

Human Good (Affordable Housing)

Oakland Public Education Fund (OUSD Schools)

Santa Clara County Office of Education

Sutter Health (Mills Peninsula Medical Center)