Art therapy is especially effective with children, teens and young adults. Elena has provided art therapy to her clients in private practice. She was also hired by the Niles Township School District to provide art therapy in seven schools to children with special needs. Clients paint, draw, and even play with Lego blocks. While her clients are busy creating, Elena engages them in conversation. Clients who might be uncomfortable simply sitting in a chair across from a therapist find comfort in the creative process. Once at ease, Elena’s clients open up and begin sharing their concerns. Elena is able to contact her clients’ feelings and concerns. She helps them imagine happier selves in paintings, drawings or sculptures.