Art Before Therapy: How Creativity Became My Therapy

Before I knew what art therapy was, I knew art itself.

“Recently Lost”, watercolor on paper.

I grew up in a house full of books. Really

From Frida Kahlo to Leonardo da Vinci, these stories inspired me. They not only taught me about art, but also showed me how creativity can be a way of life, and even an act of inner strength.

My parents also believed in early exposure to culture, and took us to museums and galleries as children (by the way, I will write a separate post about the importance of exposure to art at a young age).

You could say that

Creation as an emotional space

Over the years, I started creating myself. At first it was simple: circles, lines, spots... or as we call it:

In adolescence, art took on a new meaning.

It was no longer just a creative expression, but

Without realizing it, I was already in the midst of a process of

At that time, I didn't know there was such a thing as

The sentence that changed direction

While I was considering pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology, someone casually said to me:

One small question that opened a big door for me.

And so began my journey to become a therapist. Not through a strategic decision or a meticulous plan, but through a deep connection that was always there:

A love of art, and a curiosity about what happens in the soul when you let it paint.

A final word

If you also feel that creation is part of your inner language, or if you are simply curious to explore a new way of emotional expression, perhaps art therapy could be right for you too.

You don't have to know how to draw, you don't have to be "artistic", just bring yourself as you are.

And greetings from Georgia! :)