Individual • Group Programs • LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Most therapy asks you to find the words. At The Artful Life, we use expressive arts therapy and other creative modalities to help adults, teens, and children heal in ways that go deeper than conversation alone. Our independently owned, women-led counseling center has proudly served clients in Beverly, Salem, and the greater North Shore for over 10 years.
Adults, teens, and children of all ages find healing here, for everything from anxiety and trauma to managing life transitions, adulting, and general wellness.
Our programs take a research-backed, integrative approach to mental health that uses visual art, movement, music, drama, and writing as pathways to healing.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, it works through creative expression – making it especially powerful for people who struggle to put feelings into words.
It's not about being "good at art."
It's about using the creative process to access emotions, build self-awareness, and move toward genuine change.
The American Art Therapy Association describes it as a method used to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, and reduce conflict and distress. In short: it works.
Anxiety
Attachment wounds
Body image concerns
Bullying
Depression
Grief and loss
Low self-esteem
OCD and intrusive thoughts
Perfectionism and self-doubt
Relationship issues
School refusal
Stress and burnout
Transitions and change
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dialectical Behavioral approaches
Expressive Arts Therapy
Gender-affirming care
Grief counseling
Internal Family Systems
LGBTQ+ affirming care
Neurodivergence
Parenting support
Perinatal mental health and postpartum
Team-building for organizations
Therapeutic groups and workshops
Trauma and PTSD
Women's issues
Adulting
Body awareness
Communication skills
Confidence
Coping skills
Emotional regulation
Meditation
Mindfulness
Relaxation
Resilience
Self-compassion
Stress management
When words aren't enough, our personalized therapy programs open new ways to process what you feel.
Body-based therapy to understand and gently shift what your nervous system has been carrying.
Care for yourself with tools and insights to better understand and support your child.
Innovative, evidence-informed option for those with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and related conditions.
Help your brain process and release painful experiences so they lose their power.
We offer a range of modalities and treatment pathways...
Founded in 2016, The Artful Life is the leading group practice specializing exclusively in Expressive Arts Therapy. Our team of 40+ masters-level licensed therapists brings a client-centered, strengths-based approach to every session for adults, teens, and kids.
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Not at all. Our work is rooted in creative forms of expression, as we've found it to be one of the best ways for our adult, teen, child, and family clients to better understand themselves and the world around them.
Expressive Arts Therapy is just one of the ways we approach mental health counseling. It is about the process, not the product. No artistic skill or experience is required — just a willingness to explore.
Expressive arts therapy is a multimodal form of psychotherapy that integrates visual arts, music, dance, drama, and creative writing to help individuals of all ages explore emotions non-verbally.
You can explore our full list of services here.
Yes. We accept insurance from a range of providers including Aetna, WellSense, Carelon, Point32 Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare/Optum. See our full, up-to-date coverage list here.
Yes. Telehealth sessions are available for clients living in Massachusetts who need to meet remotely.
We have two full-service locations, plus a boutique studio on the North Shore of Massachusetts.
We're a locally owned, women-led practice on the North Shore. And we're growing! If you're a licensed or pre-licensed clinician who values creativity, community, and doing work that actually matters, we'd love to meet you.
We especially welcome applications from people of color, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent therapists.
You deserve to have people and place that make your mental health journey a bit easier.
Become a ClientAt The Artful Life, we are committed to creating a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive space for all identities, orientations, and backgrounds. This includes respecting each person’s pronouns and gender identity. Our commitment extends to both our clients and our staff because healing and growth happen best in a community where everyone can thrive stigma-free. Our counseling services and workplace culture are trauma-informed, respectful, and grounded in acceptance.
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