Groups

Find Healing and Connection in Group Art Therapy

Welcome to Art Therapy Studio of Reno, where creativity and community come together to foster healing and personal growth.

Our group therapy sessions offer a unique and supportive space to explore your emotions, share your experiences, and connect with others on a similar journey. You don't need any artistic skill—just an open heart and a willingness to explore.

Why Choose Group Art Therapy?

Sharing the creative process with others can be a powerful experience. Group sessions provide a sense of belonging and understanding, reminding you that you are not alone. Under the guidance of our certified art therapists, you'll use art to express what words cannot, gain new perspectives, and build a supportive network right here in Reno.

Our Group Therapy Offerings

We offer a variety of specialized groups designed to meet the unique needs of our community. Explore our current sessions to find the right fit for you or your loved one.

High School Teen Art Therapy Group (For Girls)

Navigating high school can be tough. This group provides a safe, non-judgmental space for teen girls (ages 14-18) to express themselves, build resilience, and connect with peers. Through therapeutic art-making, journaling, and discussion, we explore topics like anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and managing stress.

 ● Focus:

 Coping skills, self-esteem, social relationships, identity, and managing  stress/anxiety.

 ● Schedule:

Sundays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (10-week session starting Jan. 11, 2026)

 ● Investment:

 $800 for the 10-week session (Payable in two installments of $400)

 ● Facilitator:

 Paulette Gill, MA, ART-BC

Kid’s Art Therapy Group (Ages 9-11)

This group is a fun, creative, and supportive environment where kids can build confidence, develop coping skills, and express their feelings. Led by a board-certified art therapist, each session uses guided art activities to foster emotional growth and stress management in an inclusive setting.

 ● Focus:

 Self-expression, confidence building, anxiety and stress management.

 ● Schedule:

 Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (8-week session starting February 7, 2026)

 ● Investment:

 $280 for the 8-week session.

 ● Facilitator:

 Paulette Gill, MA, ART-BC

Adult Grief Art Therapy Group

Grief is a profound and personal journey. This group offers a compassionate space for adults (18+) to process loss through creative expression. We integrate art-making, journaling, and talk therapy to help you explore your feelings, develop healthy coping skills, and find healing alongside others who understand.

 ● Focus:

 Emotion expression, coping with loss, self-esteem, and social connection.

 ● Schedule:

 Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (10-week session starting Jan. 21, 2026)

 ● Investment:

 $800 for the 10-week session (Payable in two installments of $400).

 ● Facilitator:

 Paulette Gill, MA, ART-BC

SoulCollage® Workshop

Discover your inner wisdom through the imaginative process of SoulCollage®. In this ongoing workshop, you will create your own personal deck of collaged cards to explore your personality, challenges, and potential. No art experience is needed—just your curiosity.

 ● Focus:

 Engaging inner knowledge, self-discovery, and creative expression.

 ● Schedule:

 Jan 22, 2026 and starting in February be on the third Thursday of each month.

 ● Investment:

 $50 per workshop.

 ● Facilitator:

 Paulette Gill, MA, ATR-BC (Trained SoulCollage® Facilitator)

Individual Art Therapy

Art therapy supports trauma healing by giving individuals a safe, nonverbal way to express overwhelming emotions and memories without becoming flooded. The sensory qualities of art help regulate the nervous system, while creative choices restore a sense of control and empowerment often lost in trauma. By externalizing experiences through imagery, clients can gently integrate fragmented memories, reduce avoidance, and build resilience. The artwork becomes a bridge to verbal processing when they’re ready, helping them make meaning, challenge shame, and reconnect with a stronger sense of self.

Fee: $150/ 1 hour session

Couples’ Art Therapy

Couples’ art therapy offers partners a fresh way to reconnect by shifting them out of old communication patterns and into a shared creative process. Instead of relying only on words—which can feel charged or limiting—art provides a gentle, expressive language that helps each person feel seen and understood. Creating together lowers defensiveness, builds empathy, encourages playfulness, and fosters emotional attunement. Over time, these experiences offer meaningful repair and leave couples with tangible reminders of their growth and renewed connection.

Fee: $200/ 1 hour session

Family Art Therapy

Art therapy gives families a safe, creative way to understand each other better and work through tension without getting stuck in old patterns. Making art together slows everyone down, encourages honest expression, and brings forward feelings that may be hard to say out loud. It helps parents and children build empathy, strengthen communication, and reconnect through shared experiences. Families often leave with clearer understanding, renewed trust, and simple creative tools they can use at home to stay connected.

 Fee: $250/ 1-hour session

Begin Your Journey with Us

Ready to experience the transformative power of group art therapy? Our groups have limited space to ensure a personal and supportive atmosphere. Secure your spot today and take the next step toward connection and well-being.

For questions or more information about our groups, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you find the right path for your creative healing journey.