Dr. Capacchione was originally a professional artist and  Montessori-trained child development specialist.  She was one of the first Head Start directors in the U.S.  She has successful careers in both art and education. While in the grip of a mysterious life-threatening illness,  she discovered the remarkable healing power of art and of journaling.  Her full recovery without medication led to a new career as an art therapist.  Methods which Dr. Capacchione developed in her private  practice are being used worldwide  for treating addictions, trauma, and childhood abuse.  Many of her books are used as texts in courses on therapy, psychology writing, art, career development and applied creativity.  Dr. Capacchione's work is being used in mental health and recovery programs,  medical centers, school systems (kindergarten through college),  prisons, health and healing programs, spiritual retreat centers,  in business, and industry. She has consulted for corporations, community groups and schools throughout the U.S., Canada, Italy, the UK, Australia and Mexico. Lucia Capacchione, Ph.D., is a Registered Art Therapist,  workshop leader and best-selling author of 15 books.  Her innovative methods spark and nurture creativity in all areas of life.  

Doctor of Psychology, specializing in Art Therapy
Pioneer in Expressive Arts Therapy
Originator of The Creative Journal Method
and The Visioning® Process of Life Design.
Creator of Inner Child/Inner Family Therapy.
Pioneered research and application of Brain/Hand
therapy employing writing and drawing with the
non-dominant hand.
Author of 15 books, 6 audio programs.
Art Therapist Registered,
American Art Therapy Assoc.
Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, International Expressive Arts Therapy Assoc.
Recipient of Art Therapy research grant, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia.