Therapeutic Photography

Sometimes words fail to accurately convey our internal experience. We may feel stuck in trying to formulate what we mean, with only the vague clue of a felt sense, an image, a word, or a thought. Here is where other modalities of engaging might be extremely helpful.

Therapeutic Photography (photography-as-therapy) is a photographic-based exploratory practice.  It connects the personal experience with the process of taking photos: deciding what will be photographed, setting up, reflecting on photographic images and the emotional experience associated with them, including reflective writing on the personal relationship with images created and gaining personal insights. Other times, working therapeutically with images may involve photographs other people have taken of us, family photos, or images we have collected. While there is a difference between using photography in session with a therapist and part of the therapeutic process and using photography as a self-directed practice, the outcomes can be equally beneficial.

Previous experience with photography is not necessary. However, participants in this group must be familiar with the photographic equipment they intend t use as no technical training or instruction on how to use a camera will be provided during the sessions.  Participants can use any type of photographic equipment, including their phones to take photos.

While I enjoy working with photography in clinical practice, my own photographic and experimental pursuits have helped developed a deep curiosity for the medium. You can see some of my work here.

Please note that this group is not a substitute for individual psychotherapy with a licensed professional.

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