Art is therapy,expression,& FUN!You'll love our “Soothing Self-care Summer”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 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 All off-school days -Next camp: Summer Daily 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!
