Keith Chow is a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT® #2224), Registered Arts Therapist (AThR 46961579), an experienced ABA practitioner, and an Art Instructor. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy with distinction from the University of Hong Kong.

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Since 2010, Keith has worked extensively with individuals with special needs, including ASD and ADHD, as well as their families. He has conducted individual and group sessions, as well as workshops in Expressive Arts Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), often integrating both approaches to support individuals with SEN in various settings, including international and local schools, home-based environments, and sheltered workshops. Additionally, he provides art classes tailored for children with special needs within school settings.

Beyond special education, Keith has delivered Expressive Arts Therapy services to a diverse range of clients, including parent-child groups, individuals with mental health challenges, the sexual minority community, and adolescents dealing with emotional difficulties. He also provides professional training for helping professionals, such as teachers and social workers, equipping them with skills to better support their students and clients.

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What is Expressive Arts Therapy? 

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Expressive Arts Therapy (EXAT) is a professional approach that combines psychotherapy with creative arts. Through various forms such as visual arts, music, movement, drama, and creative writing, it helps individuals express emotions, engage in self-exploration and self-acceptance, and become aware of their inner needs. In the process, participants do not need any artistic background, as the focus is on the act of creating rather than the aesthetic quality of the artwork. This approach supports emotional relief, psychological growth and healing, and fosters transformative change in everyday life.

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EXAT is a professionally trained discipline that requires postgraduate education, with practitioners often registered with international bodies such as the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) and the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).