Creative approaches to traditional talk therapy
Helping clients move from rigidity and disconnection toward flexibility and connection
Our individual therapy sessions in NYC combine art therapy and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) to support clients exploring eating disorders, chronic depression, social anxiety, and overcontrol. We create a space where creativity and curiosity help clients understand their inner world, express what feels hard to put into words, and develop more flexible, connected ways of living. Our work is grounded in HAES-aligned, anti-diet, and affirming care.
Creative approaches to traditional talk therapy
Our individual therapy sessions integrate art therapy and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) to support clients navigating eating disorders, chronic depression, social anxiety, and patterns of overcontrol. While words offer a glimpse into our inner worlds, creativity can help access emotions and patterns that are difficult to put into words, allowing for deeper self-awareness and connection.
We encourage clients to cultivate metaphoric roots of trust in themselves and the process of exploration—whether through emotions or creative art materials. In doing so, we foster curiosity, offer new ways to express, encourage making mistakes, and increase feelings of connection.
As anti-diet, fat-liberation, anti-racist, and feminist clinicians, we specialize in treating eating disorders, chronic depression, social anxiety, and excessive self-control. Our therapeutic approach is informed by Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), an evidence-based method that promotes emotional flexibility and stronger connections with oneself and others. By integrating creative techniques, we offer clients powerful tools for healing, helping them express their inner experiences and cultivate lasting change.
Roots Art Therapy is a Brooklyn-based group practice specializing in eating disorders, overcontrol, and chronic depression. We integrate RO DBT, art therapy, and somatic approaches within a HAES-aligned, anti-diet framework to support meaningful, lasting change.