Art is therapy,expression,& FUN!You'll love our “Soothing Self-care Spring”Art time!
Welcome to Art Therapy OC (Est: 2012)
432 32nd Street, Newport Beach, 92663
🏆🥇⭐️Voted Four years in a row as OC’s “Best Creative Kids Camp” & “Best Art Class!” 👌
Art Therapy OC
Art is Therapy! Art is Expression! Art is Fun!
Join MissDee for “Soothing Self-care Spring & Summer” art time! “Art is Therapy, Art is Expression, Art is FUN!!!” Join her at her Creative Therapeutic, Fun, Expressive, Inspiring, Cheerful Art Studio like no other! Where meaningful art & happy colorful creative memories are made through beautiful, mindful, beneficial, art in a unique way, guided by Awesome MissDee. Join her “Creative Kids Camp” (on off-school days -Next camp: Spring Break & Summer from 9am-3pm)—contact to choose your days and times). Her wide variety of Creative Art Classes/ Healthcare art workshops are meant to be chosen to do on your own, or with others & at the studio, off-site, or virtually.
- OPEN DAILY by Appointment
- You will LOVE it!
- Sign up for our (wide variety to choose from) fun, mindful, unique, therapeutic & beneficial Creative Wellness Art Workshops, & Book: Individual/family sessions, a personalized pARTy, creative celebrations, corporate wellness, creative playdates, special groups, private events & Much More!
- Check out MissDee’s Awesome, spacious, comfy, colorful, inspirational, cheerful, supportive Art Studio & Gallery like no other with her beautiful hand painted decorative vibrant uplifting murals covering the walls & her beautiful artwork, & Dee our visitors special creative touches over the years on our “Cool Creative Community Collage” wall
- We guide you in exploring the unique power of art & creative expression.
- Our sessions & various & frequent workshops can be beneficial for expressing feelings & healing , as well as emotional well-being through creative expression.
- Reduce anxiety & stress & learn to cope creatively through art!
- We will tailor the Art experience especially for YOU!
- Have a awesome personalized pARTY, special Group or Event, creative meeting, corporate wellness & Dee MissDee’s wide variety of Creative Art Wellness Workshops , which are a great way to interact with others or with friends, family or a play date (in person or virtually) !
- Art is FUN & everyone is a creative artist!
- Join us for Art time, anytime, at our colorful, cheerful & inspiring art studio (see Photos for awesome art action & artwork made at our studio) where creative memories are made!
- We provide you with a variety of art mediums/tools, techniques & inspirational guidance.
- Diana has extensive experience, positive energy & a real passion for introducing & guiding you through the enjoyable world of art, & its unlimited positive benefits
- We often also Feature various artist's & organizations, at our workshop events, who are also doing Great things in the community, for Better Living.
- You will discover, at Art Therapy OC, that art-making can address the following areas in life & so much more: Creativity, imagination, inspiration, healing, self-care, Self exploration, peer & family relations with bonding/team-building,self-regulation, a coping mechanism/skill aiding in emotional regulation & management, a tool for expression, skill-development, self-confidence/self-esteem, a sense of accomplishment, socialization, communication, developmental skills, creative spirituality, mindfulness, meditation, peace, relaxation & so much more!
- We partner & collaborate with many local therapists, centers & organizations
- The possibilities are Endless at Art Therapy OC!
- There’s something for everyone! Art is for Everyone!
- We help you explore the world of art & find Positive ways to Express yourself creatively using art as a tool/outlet/coping mechanism for healthy expression which can be utilized in your every day life. A holistic alternative to talk therapy (we do not provide psychotherapy).
- Diana “MissDee” & MrSnickers look forward to seeing you soon at our cheerful location in the heart of Newport Beach, CA.
- See further information below including photos of our recent & numerous new & magazine publications within & by our beloved OC community...
- Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @ArtTherapyOC
- Open daily. Advanced scheduling required.See MissDee's wide variety of unique beneficial Creative Wellness Art Workshops below...
- Our Gift Cards make cool creative gifts
About Diana “MissDee”
Diana Shabtai, Psy.D., ATR-BC “Miss.Dee” created Art Therapy OC in 2012, as a special FUN, cheerful, encouraging, & inspirational place for you to explore the enjoyable world of Art, it's endless creative possibilities, & unlimited therapeutic benefits for healthy better-living! Her slogan has Always been, “Art is Therapy, Art is expression, & Art is FUN!!!”
Diana is a published writer & contributing writer to multiple OC publications/magazines. Read her frequent articles posted on her media pages.
Her extensive & impressive Education includes:
Fine Arts major at Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA.
BA in Business Communications, with minors in Organizational Communications & Gerontology, Chapman University, Orange , CA.
MA Degree in Clinical Art Therapy, Long Island University, NY.
ATR-BC, Board Certified Art Therapist
MA Degree in MFT (Marriage & Family Therapy), California School of Professional Psychology, Irvine, CA.
Doctorate Degree (Psy.D.) in MFT, California School of Professional Psychology, Irvine, CA.
Attended Newport Elementary School & Corona Del Mar High School.
Fluent in the Spanish language.
Strong lifetime passion for therapeutic Arts, along with, positive energy, encouragement & a true desire for helping individuals, of all different populations, explore & create beneficial art of their very own.
A passionate advocate for bringing awareness to the therapeutic benefits of the Arts!
An eclectic artist, with frequent OC community gallery showings
Creating art daily since her toddler years.
Extensive experience & knowledge in Art Therapy, Psychology, & Business for over 20 years in working with all ages, families, groups, & within various populations & settings, such as retirement homes, Alzheimer’s & Dementia centers, Young Rembrandts Art Instructor at most schools in OC, Montessori Pre-school co-teacher, Psychiatric Children Centers, Frequent volunteer at non-profits & various organizations, Adult & youth Rehabilitation clinics, camps, Frequent volunteer & art instructor for various populations, such as Clinics, Hospitals (patients & families), local schools & universities, & home school organizations, Girl/boy Scouts, Wellness centers, corporate wellness, & much More.
countless internships throughout her extensive studies over the years & so much more!
Amazing & experienced at running large groups, events, pARTy, workshops, & much more for all ages!
Newport Beach, OC native & loves her hometown & community dearly.
Believes in living a healthy lifestyle, which includes being in nature often & creating art daily.
Her personality is friendly, fun, energetic, kind, positive, thoughtful, patient & caring.
Youth, & adults alike, bring her SO much joy & they really seem to enjoy being around & creating art at her awesome studio!
Mentor to Youth
She Loves helping others, supporting, bringing together, & giving back to the Community!
Enjoys guiding, educating, & encouraging individuals to create their own beneficial, self-care, therapeutic, Fun art!
Diana & her sweet, adorable, loving art therapy dog, Mr.Snickers look forward to creating fun therapeutic art with you & yours soon!
Art Sessions, Art Camp, Workshops, pARTy, Private Group/Events, Gift Cards
“Art is Therapy & Art is FUN!!!” Join us for expressive & Creative Art Sessions/lessons, Workshops, pARTy, Private Group/Events, Gift Cards**Note: You can create your own session with the length of time you desire for you and yours. Please inquire.
- Sign up for MissDee’s “Creative Kids Camps” running And choose from her wide variety of Creative healthcare Art Workshops listed here to choose from & Book Art Time, Anytime (sessions, special groups, private events & more) where we'll tailor the Art experience especially for YOU!
- Our Awesome, unique, & frequent therapeutic Workshops have something for everyone, & we often collaborate with local artists in the community, for better living.
- materials included in sessions & workshops.
- $40/pp/90 min- (some workshops might have addition material fee) & *Special Girl/Boy Scout group rates!!! .
- $60-Individual Private 90min Session
- pARTy/Groups/Events $45/pp (with addition pARTy ad on options-pls inquire)
- Gift cards $40 increments(or any amnt email/pick-up)
- MissDee’s “Cope & Create” art kits avail for pick-up/local drop-off.
- Virtual art sessions Avail for private & groups/ corporate wellness, etc. (inquire for rates).
- Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts special discount!
- Inquire about scheduling your session, special private event, pARTy & more.
- We partner with and provide services for a large variety of facilities/organizations in OC.
- Some Art Activities (for all ages) Include:::
(See photos below & on our social media pages for examples & See all workshops to choose from listed on the Workshop pages on this website)
- Creative personalized pARTy
- Home School
- Family Fun Art time
- Corporate Wellness & other groups
- Girls Day/Ladies Night
- Art Journals
- Gift/Card Making
- Meditative Art (Mosaic/Mandala/Journal)
- Art through Music & Interactive Art.
- Guided Imagery
- Arts & Crafts
- Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor), Drawing, Coloring, pencil, pastel, chalk, etc.
- Mixed Media
- Pottery/Clay/Ceramics
- Play with Art
- Nature/Garden Art
- Jewelry Making
- Exploring, Expressing, Learning...And So much more… where the creative Possibilities are endless at Art Therapy OC!
