Joëlle Mejia

Art Therapy Atelier

Every heart has experienced pain, trauma, or confusion.

It’s easy to shut down emotions, to become frozen or not at peace.

But there is hope, when light can break through the cracks.

And pain and processes can be released!

Let your heart speak!

This is a space to reflect upon and identify your thoughts, emotions, challenges, and root issues, and ultimately, to explore the redemptive path to healing and transformation.

About

“I am passionate about seeing people experience inner healing, freedom, breakthrough, and an improvement in their well-being.” - Joëlle Mejia

Joëlle Mejia is an art therapist from Germany. She and her Mexican husband Abel have two precious daughters. She enjoys playing the piano, singing, painting, spending time in nature and traveling.

Experience / Training:
- Art Therapy Apprenticeship at Institute for Techniques for Relaxation (IEK) in Berlin (2022)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Groningen (RUG), focus on Art Therapy (2018)
- Thesis with DIF National System for Integral Family Development in Mexico (2018)
- Internship at NGO in Mexico, art therapy for ex-victims of Human Trafficking (2016)
- Discipleship Training School with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Mexico (2012)

About Art Therapy

Art is a language.
It’s not a language of words. Expressing ourselves is a human need. If talking about an issue can already bring half the healing, then expressing ourselves through art can do too! Colors, shapes, and gestures that bring awareness to your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. Through art, understanding can take place. You cannot paint what you don’t know, and what you place on paper tells the story about your life.

What is art therapy?
Art therapy is a holistic type of therapy that uses the fine arts (drawing, painting, sculpting, and collage) to improve a person’s social, mental, and emotional well-being. Through these art forms, the art therapist helps individuals explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Art therapy is not about creating a beautiful or aesthetic piece of art, but about the free expression of the heart in a safe place. Art therapy can be a helpful tool for anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, addictions, burn out & relationship conflicts.

Benefits

  • “Through a group art therapy session, I was able to process a past relationship where I had experienced hurt but still longed for reconciliation and healing.  A few days later, I felt ready to say "yes" to an opportunity to see this person again, paving the way for a restorative experience.”

    - Melissa

  • “I am grateful for the time we had in therapy, it made a significant difference in the way I process my emotions and to experience more freedom”

    (Anonymous, after 6 months of art therapy sessions)

Experience the power of art!

Practical Information:

Languages: English, German, Spanish
Format: in-person or online; group or individual sessions
Ages: individuals of all ages / genders

About the sessions:


Each session is comprised of a creative prompt, personal reflection, and a conversational exchange between client and therapist. All materials are provided for in person sessions.