Traumatic Brain Injury 

Traumatic Brain Injury and Art Therapy

Providing Art Therapy to people that have experienced Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI ) is offering more than a leisure pastime. Art Therapy increases social interaction, augments communication, stimulates brain activity, and supports expression of feelings - including feelings about medical trauma issues - in a safe manner. Making art supports cognitive skills such as memory, problem solving, attention, and decision making. Art Therapy involves practice in fine motor control and eye-hand contact.

In Michigan some auto insurance companies may provide coverage for medically necessary Art Therapy for TBI patients.  

         To schedule an appointment:  email or phone: 734-478-2394

With people that have experienced stroke or other traumatic brain injury, Art Therapy offers several advantages:

•   Making art on a regular basis improves quality of life, giving you something to     look forward to
•   Increases social interaction
•   You can develop new skills and explore new materials
•   Develop & strengthen compensatory skills to improve communication
•   Art can be used as a communication tool (e.g.  in discussion of art product)
•   Art making may re-awaken memory, talent, etc.
•   Improve strength, stamina and muscle control
•   Enhances emotional or literal expression
•   Boosts self-esteem    

            To schedule an appointment:  email or phone: 734-478-2394

Susan Boyes, ATR-BC, LPC, is a Board Certified, Nationally Registered Art Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. 

Susan helps people of all ages to navigate difficult changes.