Megan Murphree Child Trauma Art Therapy

Services – The Types of Art Therapy we Provide

This page explains Megan Murphree’s evidence-based art therapy approach designed to help children heal from trauma through expressive, kid-friendly creative activities.

A meticulously organized art therapy cart made of brushed steel with neatly arranged, color-coordinated storage trays, holding high-quality acrylic paint tubes in subdued, corporate colors, carefully labeled jars of fine paintbrushes, and a stack of fresh white canvases. The cart is stationed beside a modern, low-profile therapy table with clean edges, set against a wall in a soft, neutral shade. Bright but indirect daylight from a nearby high window creates an even, diffuse light, minimizing shadows and lending a clean, clinical atmosphere. Captured from a low-angle perspective that highlights the cart’s structure and the purposeful arrangement, the image exudes professionalism and precision. The overall aesthetic is photographic, clean, and organized, echoing the corporate branding of a professional art therapy practice.
A neatly arranged array of professional art therapy supplies, featuring pristine white drawing paper, unused soft pastel sticks in muted earth tones, precision-cut colored pencils, and high-quality paintbrushes with wooden handles, all resting on a spotless oak therapy table. The background offers a glimpse of smartly organized wooden shelving with art therapy books and subtle storage bins in neutral colors. Natural daylight pours in from a nearby window, softly illuminating the workspace, casting gentle, diffuse shadows, and highlighting the textural richness of the materials. Captured from an eye-level angle with a slightly wide frame, the composition centers on clarity and balance. The mood is calm and orderly, reflecting a structured and welcoming environment. The aesthetic is photographic realism emphasized by clean lines and a balanced, corporate layout, suitable for a health-focused, professional site.

Our Therapy Options

Megan Murphree offers child-centered art therapy to support emotional regulation, processing traumatic memories, and resilience-building in a safe, creative environment for kids.

  1. Painting – The most common form of Art Therapy. It helps children visualize anxieties and articulate feelings through color and form
  2. Drawing -The most common form of Art Therapy. It helps children visualize anxieties and articulate feelings through color and form
  3. Collage Making – This technique involves assembling pre-existing images, making it less intimidating for clients to express emotions and stories visually.
  4. Clay Sculpture – Working with three-dimensional materials like clay or wood provides a tangible way to process complex emotions and situations.
  5. Puppet Therapy -Using puppets allows a child to discuss emotions from a safe distance, while mask-making can explore different aspects of their identity.
  6. Photographic Therapy – Digital media like phototherapy or video-making can help older children or teens review and find meaning in their life stories
  7. Nature Art Therapy – Utilizing natural resources like leaves, branches, or “story stones” to create art can be a grounding therapeutic exercise