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This study aimed to gain an integrated perspective by deeply understanding and analyzing the experiences of therapists and clients with art therapy using digital media. To this end, 17 qualitative studies on art therapy using digital media were evaluated for quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. Furthermore, the experiences of art therapists and clients with digital media were analyzed in a step-by-step manner using the reciprocal translation method proposed by Noblit & Hare (1988). Similarities and differences across cases were compared and integrated into a new interpretive framework, yielding the following findings. First, therapists’ experiences of art therapy utilizing digital media were organized into three overarching themes: , , and , along with nine subthemes. Second, clients’ experiences were categorized into three overarching themes: , , and , as well as ten subthemes. By synthesizing existing qualitative research, this study provides a deeper understanding of both the potential and limitations of art therapy utilizing digital media. The findings also provide a foundation for developing theoretical frameworks and practical guidelines to support effective art therapy practice in the digital era.