Growing a group therapy practice isn’t always linear. In this candid reflection, a North Carolina art therapist shares the realities of expanding a mental health practice—navigating office space challenges, lease setbacks, ADA requirements, and unexpected roadblocks. If you’re a therapist building or scaling your practice, this behind-the-scenes look offers insight, perspective, and lessons on resilience, decision-making, and sustainable growth.

The art therapist’s guide to curating what fuels your health and happiness We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” When I was a kid, I thought that meant people turned into giant pizza slices or burgers, like funny Halloween costumes. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized it’s not about the literal food—it’s about the nutrients inside it and how they shape our mental health and emotional wellness . Feeding the Mind–Body Connection In recent years, I’ve learned more about...

First off — anyone can make art. Yep, anyone. It’s not about whether you can paint like Michelangelo or sculpt like Rodin. It’s about...