Art Therapy Groups in Brooklyn
A small, in-person group where you find out what art therapy actually is, how a session works, and whether it might be for you. Greenpoint, private pay. No art skill required.
Our October introduction sessions have run. The next round opens once enough people are on the list, and you hear first.
What Happens in the Group
Most people have heard of art therapy and very few know what it is. Our group sessions exist to close that gap. A licensed creative arts therapist walks you through what art therapy is, what a session looks like, what the materials are for, and who it helps. You see real examples of the work, you ask everything you have wanted to ask, and you leave knowing whether it is for you.
No art skill required. It is a small group of people who are curious about the same thing, meeting in the room where the work happens.
Not a Support Group, Not an Art Class
People search for "support groups Brooklyn" and "art classes" and land in the same place, so it is worth being clear. A support group is usually peer-led and built around one shared experience. An art class is about the object you leave with. An art therapy group is led by a clinician, uses the process of making as the therapeutic tool, and is confidential in the way therapy is confidential.
Our introduction sessions are the way in to all of that. We run them the way we run everything else here: feminist, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and honest about what a room like this can and cannot do. It is not a replacement for individual therapy if that is what you need. It is a real place to start.
Who the Group Is For, and Who It Is Not For
A good fit if you
- You are curious about art therapy but not ready to commit to weekly individual sessions.
- You have done talk therapy and felt it stall somewhere words could not reach.
- You are dealing with anxiety, low mood or burnout and want to understand your options before choosing one.
- You used to make things, stopped, and miss it more than you admit.
- You are paying out of pocket and want to see the room and the way we work before you invest in more.
Not the right fit yet if you
- You are in crisis right now. Please call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency room.
- You need ongoing trauma processing. That belongs in individual work, often with EMDR, and we can talk about that instead.
- You are hoping to make art with feedback on technique. Lovely, but this is not that.
- You are under 18. Our groups are for adults.
Not sure? Book a free 15-minute call and we will tell you straight.
The Next Group
Introduction to Art Therapy, Next Round
Standalone Sunday sessions in our Greenpoint room, led by our founder, Adrienne Figueiredo, ATR-BC, LCAT. What art therapy is, how a session works, what the materials do, and who it helps, with real examples from the practice and time for your questions. The next dates are set once enough people are on the list, and the people on the list hear first.
Come to a session and, if you want individual therapy afterwards, you can book a discounted package of out-of-pocket individual sessions.
Adrienne explains the details at the end of the session. No pressure to use it.
Is a Group Right for You?
Most people who ask us this end up doing both at some point. Here is the honest split.
| What you are looking for | Group | Individual | Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| A low-pressure way to understand art therapy before you commit to anything | |||
| Feeling less alone with anxiety, low mood or a hard season | |||
| Working through trauma, EMDR, or a specific history | |||
| A creative practice that also keeps you honest with yourself | |||
| Out-of-pocket care that is affordable to start | |||
| Depression that has flattened everything, including making things |
Working with depression specifically? Read how we approach art therapy for depression before you decide.
How Joining Works
Three steps. No payment until a date is set and your spot is confirmed.
Fill in the short form below: your name, email, and a line on what draws you. That is all.
You hear before anyone else, with the details and a couple of quick questions, so the group is a good fit for everyone in it.
Nothing to bring, and no art skill required. If a date fills, you are first in line for the one after.
Where We Meet
Our room is at 960 Manhattan Avenue, Floor 4 in Greenpoint, a few minutes from the Greenpoint Avenue and Nassau Avenue G stops and an easy ride from Williamsburg, Long Island City, Bushwick and Bed-Stuy. If you have been looking for group therapy in NYC and everything is a twelve-week commitment or a waitlist, a Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn is a gentler way in.
Individual art therapy, EMDR and talk therapy happen in the same room, in person, and virtually across New York State. Meet the team.
Frequently Asked Questions About Art Therapy Groups
What is an art therapy group?
A small group led by a licensed art therapist. In an ongoing art therapy group, making art is part of the therapy and the group is part of the support. Our introduction sessions are exactly that: what art therapy is, how a session works, and who it helps, so you can decide with your eyes open.
Do I need to be good at art to join?
Not at all. No art skill is required, in the introduction sessions or anywhere else in our work. Art therapy is about the process of making, not the object, and nobody is grading anything.
How is a therapy group different from a support group?
Support groups are usually peer-led and organized around a shared experience. A therapy group is led by a clinician and works toward change, using the same clinical training we use in individual sessions. Both have real value. Ours is led by a clinician.
How much does it cost, and do you take insurance?
Introduction sessions are $75 each, private pay. We do not bill insurance for groups. There is no charge to join the list or to reserve a spot; Adrienne confirms your place by email and arranges payment from there.
Do I need to reserve ahead?
Yes, reservations are required for every session, and they close a few days before the date. The simplest way not to miss the window is to join the list below: you hear as soon as dates are set, with time to reserve.
How many people are in a group?
Small enough that everyone gets to ask their questions and hear the answers. If a date fills up, we keep a waitlist and you hear first when the next group opens.
Is there really a discount on individual therapy?
Yes. Everyone who attends a session can book a discounted package of out-of-pocket individual sessions: 3 sessions for $550 instead of $600, or 6 sessions for $1,050 instead of $1,200. It applies whether you decide on the day or a few weeks later. Adrienne explains the details at the end of the session. No pressure to use it.
Can I join once a group has already started?
Introduction sessions are standalone, so each date is its own start. If we move to a longer-running group later, we will close enrollment after the first session to protect the group, and you can join the next round.
Join the List for the Next Group
A form, not a commitment. You get one email when the next dates are set, and the occasional note from the practice. Please do not include medical information here; this form is not a secure clinical channel. Prefer to talk first? Book a free 15-minute consultation.
Curious about art therapy? A group session is the easiest way to get a taste of it.
Ninety minutes in our Greenpoint room, a small group of people wondering the same things, honest answers, and up to $150 off individual therapy if you decide to go further.