Art Therapists in Houston
Last reviewed: October 2026
Art therapy uses drawing, painting, clay and other materials as part of therapy. It's not an art class, and you don't need any talent. It helps people work through feelings that are hard to put into words, which is why it's used a lot for trauma, grief, anxiety and with children.
One thing worth checking: "art therapist" is a specific credential. ATR means a registered art therapist and ATR-BC means board-certified. In Texas, many also hold a counseling license like an LPC. Below are 7 Houston practices with credentialed art therapists, plus one hospital program, in no particular order.
How we chose: practices in the Houston area whose own website has a dedicated art therapy page and names a credentialed art therapist (ATR or ATR-BC), plus hospital programs that offer art therapy to outpatients. No paid placements. Details come from each provider's website as of October 2026.
Houston art therapy providers
Whitmire Counseling and Supervision
Northwest Houston
Art therapy for processing emotions when words aren't enough, combined with EMDR, CBT and talk therapy. Children, teens and adults. In person and online for Texas residents. Founder Sarah Whitmire is an LPC-S and ATR-BC.
Art Therapy Houston
Montrose (West Gray)
Individual art therapy for anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem and life transitions, plus groups and workshops for organizations. Mindfulness-based and client-centered. Children, teens and adults. In person and online in Texas.
Psychotherapy by Dr. Angelina
Downtown; kids' group in Bellaire
Jungian art therapy for anxiety, grief, addiction and life transitions. Also runs a small art therapy group for kids 8 to 10 with ADHD or focus struggles. Dr. Rodriguez is a PhD, LPC-AT/S and ATR-BC.
Catalyst Counseling
Heights
Expressive work with 2D and 3D materials, including clay and found objects, with talk therapy as needed. Also runs group journaling classes. Paige Hill is an LPC and ATR-BC. Free 15-minute consult.
Cactus Counseling and Art Therapy
Katy / west Houston
Art therapy and Somatic Experiencing for trauma, anxiety and stress, in dedicated art studios with materials provided. Children, teens and adults. In person and telehealth, evening hours. In-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Oxford and Oscar; sliding scale offered.
Art in Counseling (Rachel Black)
Cypress
Art therapy with no art experience needed, including trauma work. In person and telehealth. Rachel Black is an LPC and ATR-BC. Self-pay rates published on her page.
Eddins Counseling, child art and play therapy
Montrose, Heights
Art and play therapy for children 3 to 12 dealing with trauma, anger, anxiety, ADHD or autism, in a playroom with sand tray, puppets and art supplies. Parents are involved. In person.
Houston Methodist Creative Arts Therapy
Houston Methodist
A hospital creative arts therapy program that includes art therapy. Outpatient sessions run in the Behavioral Health and Infusion clinics, by referral from your provider.
What to look for in an art therapist
- Check the credential. ATR or ATR-BC means formal art therapy training. Plenty of counselors use art, but that's not the same thing.
- Ask how sessions work. Some are mostly making art with reflection, others mix art and talk therapy.
- For kids, ask about parent involvement. Most child-focused practices include parents in some sessions.
- Online art therapy is possible. Several practices do it by video with materials you have at home.
FAQ
No. Art therapy is about the process, not the result. Most people who try it don't consider themselves artistic.
It's often used for trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and with children who find talking hard. It can also help adults who feel stuck in regular talk therapy.
It means the therapist is a board-certified art therapist, which requires a graduate degree in art therapy, supervised experience and a national exam.
Sometimes. When the art therapist is also a licensed counselor and takes your insurance, it's usually billed as psychotherapy. At least one practice on this page is in-network with several major insurers.
