Art Therapy Group
Village Center for the Arts in New Milford, CT is proud to introduce two new ongoing Art Therapy Group series led by Jessica LaBarca, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, a board-certified art psychotherapist and licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of clinical experience.
These two monthly groups will provide structured, professionally guided support for adults (18+) navigating:
Chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, or physical disability
Grief and loss following the death of a loved one
Each group meets separately and is designed to offer a safe, creative space for emotional exploration and community connection.
𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲
𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟔:𝟑𝟎–𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲
𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟔:𝟑𝟎–𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
No prior art experience is required. Participants will be guided through art-making processes using drawing, painting, collage, journaling, or mixed media as tools for reflection and emotional discovery. The focus is not on artistic skill, but on expression and shared experience. Art can provide a powerful way to explore emotions, build coping tools, and strengthen social support.
Sessions are $50 per meeting. Receipts for insurance reimbursement available upon request. Interested participants are asked to email arttherapywithjess@gmail.com to schedule a consultation prior to joining.
All sessions are held in person at Village Center for the Arts. The facility includes accessible parking, and handicap accessibility via a chair lift. VCA is located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT. (860) 354-4318.
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