I’m Ritika, a licensed psychologist and UNESCO certified expressive arts therapist committed to creating brave spaces where healing happens through creative expression. As both a mental health professional and a mother, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and lived experience to my work.
My approach combines traditional psychology with innovative expressive arts-based interventions, offering pathways to healing when words alone aren't enough. Having navigated my own identity shifts through motherhood while balancing professional life, I understand firsthand the challenges many clients face - particularly women struggling to reconnect with themselves amid competing roles and expectations.
Creative healing
Emotional regulation
Crisis Navigation
Expressive arts therapy integrates multiple art forms—visual arts, movement, music, drama, poetry—into the therapeutic process. Unlike art therapy that focuses on a single modality, expressive arts therapy allows for fluid movement between different creative expressions based on what best serves the client’s needs in the moment.
Not at all! The focus is on the process of creation rather than the final product. Many clients initially worry about “not being creative enough,” but quickly discover that expressive arts therapy is about authentic expression rather than artistic skill.
While talk therapy relies primarily on verbal communication, expressive arts therapy engages multiple senses and forms of expression. This multi-modal approach can access emotions and insights that might be difficult to articulate in words alone, making it particularly effective for processing complex experiences, trauma, or when words feel inadequate.
The duration varies based on individual needs and goals. Some clients benefit from short-term work focused on specific challenges, while others engage in longer-term exploration. We’ll regularly assess your progress and adjust our approach accordingly.
These stories from clients highlight journeys of creative discovery and personal growth. While respecting confidentiality, they offer glimpses into the healing possibilities that emerge through expressive arts therapy.