JULIA VOLONTS

Art Therapist | MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC

I am a Licensed Art Therapist, Fulbright Alumna, and Founder of Art Therapy Lab, which offers community-based art therapy programs in virtual and community spaces to promote accessibility, creativity, and engagement through the arts.

As an art psychotherapist, I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions through a combination of creative arts and talk therapy. My approach emphasizes self-compassion and personal awareness, aiming to empower clients to reshape their narratives and find fulfillment.

Beyond clinical practice, I serve as an Assistant Professor in the MA Art Therapy program at Notre Dame of Maryland University. I also conduct workshops at conferences and guest lecture at universities, focusing my international art therapy experience.

My research interests explore the dual identity of the artist and art therapist, topics of intergenerational trauma, and ethical considerations when working in cross-cultural contexts. I am an active member of the European Federation of Art Therapy (EFAT) on their conference committee and art therapy in museums special interest group.

Based between the U.S and Europe, I am passionate about the position of art therapy within the changing landscape of mental health. My thought is “The world needs a space to heal, why not do it together and do it with art.”

Reach out to learn more about what I do and how to work with me.