Creativity is known to support self-awareness and emotional expression. This study explored therapists’ perspectives about the influence of art therapy on depression and anxiety. Cognitive behavioral art therapy was used as the theoretical foundation as it integrates talk therapy with creativity to reframe distorted thoughts and reduce emotional distress. Methodology A qualitative descriptive approach was employed with individual interviews and thematic analysis, resulting in five themes. 1) Creative self-expression as healing highlights that arts help regulate emotions, reframe irrational thoughts, and improve interpersonal relationships. 2) Embracing imperfection through creativity helps overcome perfectionism and self-doubt. 3) Universality and flexibility of art therapy make it inclusive, culturally sensitive, and adaptable for different ages and genders. 4) Integration with other modalities enhances communication and emotional processing. 5) Empowering therapeutic settings provide safe and supportive spaces that promote resilience and trauma recovery in both individual and group formats, offering opportunities for connection, collaboration, and healing. Limitations and Future Directions While findings highlight the transformative potential of art therapy, the study’s limitations include its small sample size and the researcher’s biases. Future researchers are encouraged to investigate the impact of specific modalities on marginalized populations and incorporate perspectives of caregivers who also provide art therapy.