art therapy for Parkinson’s disease
Boston, Massachusetts
No obligation — just a compassionate conversation.
Supporting the Person You Love
and the Family Around Them
When someone you love is living with Parkinson’s, it’s not just their body that changes
It’s the rhythm of your relationship
Your routines
Your sense of the future together
You may notice your partner or family member losing interest in things they once loved. Activities that used to feel effortless now feel frustrating or exhausting. As mobility declines, confidence often follows.
As a caregiver or spouse, you may feel helpless watching someone you love fade from parts of themselves.
Art therapy for Parkinson’s offers a different path forward.
By nurturing what is still very much alive.
Creating A Space to Feel Like Themselves Again
Art therapy creates space for expression, joy, and connection—
without pressure to perform or “get it right.”
Through guided creative experiences, people living with Parkinson’s can
Reconnect with Curiosity, Pleasure and Pride in what their body and mind can still do.
This isn’t about skill or talent. It’s about
Being Seen
Engaged
Alive in the Moment.
In-home and virtual options available.
Meet Your Parkinson’s Art Therapist
Hi I’m Erica Curcio!
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist specializing in Art Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease, supporting individuals and the families who love them through the creative process.
My work focuses on helping people reconnect with joy, confidence, and self-expression as their bodies change, while also strengthening communication and connection within relationships.
Through in-home and virtual art therapy, I help bring creativity, meaning, and renewed engagement back into daily life.
I’ll meet you and your family exactly where you are
how it works
Art Therapy Supports
Movement, Mood, and Motivation
Art therapy sessions are thoughtfully designed to:
Encourage gentle movement and fine motor engagement in a natural, motivating way
Reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional withdrawal
Rebuild confidence through meaningful creative experiences
Offer moments of joy that ripple into daily life
Many families share that after sessions, their loved one feels more present, energized, and emotionally open.
Art Therapy Can Include the Whole Family
Parkinson’s affects relationships—not just individuals. That’s why sessions can intentionally include spouses, partners, and other family members.
Together, we can:
Strengthen emotional connection through shared creative experiences
Work on the foundations of communication—especially when words feel harder to access
Explore changing roles with compassion and honesty
Create space to talk about fears, hopes, and what the future may hold
Art becomes a bridge when conversation feels heavy or difficult.
Sessions can include spouses and family members
Planning for the Future
With Understanding and Care
As Parkinson’s progresses, some individuals may eventually lose their voice or struggle to express themselves clearly. Art therapy can help families begin these conversations early—gently and respectfully.
Through creative exploration, we can:
Clarify personal values and wishes
Help family members better understand how their loved one wants to be supported
Build shared language and understanding that lasts beyond words
This work supports not only today’s connection—but tomorrow’s trust.
This Is About Thriving
Together
Parkinson’s may change how your loved one moves, speaks, or interacts with the world—but it doesn’t take away their need for meaning, connection, and joy.
Art therapy offers a way to meet those needs—together.
If you’re longing to see your loved one light up again, and to feel more connected as a family, I’d be honored to support you.