Contact

You can reach me at:

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What is Art Therapy?

Art therapists are trained professionals with expertise in counselling psychology and visual art, with a minimum of a master’s level degree. Art therapy is more focused on how the process feels, than how the finished product looks. You don’t need any drawing skills or experience to benefit from art therapy!

In Canada, art therapists offering both clinical and non-clinical services are overseen by the the Canadian Art Therapy Association and follow specific ethical and professional standards.

What’s the difference between clinical and non-clinical art therapy?

Clinical art therapy is mental health treatment. I work 1:1 with people wanting to process emotions, heal, and address their mental health goals through art. I have experience with complex trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, as well as other personality and mood disorders. While art therapists are prepared to support people experiencing a wide range of concerns, we do not diagnose or prescribe medications. My 1:1 art therapy sessions are clinical art therapy.

My non-clinical art therapy offerings are more casual and community-based. These groups and workshops focus on wellness and community-care. They often involve opportunities to share your art and experience in a supportive group. My groups and open studios are non-clinical art therapy. These groups are less expensive than 1:1 art therapy and can be joined from anywhere in the world.

Social Media Disclaimer

Here are a few things that current, past, and future clients should know about interacting with my social media accounts:

I use social media as a marketing and educational tool - the content you find on my social media channels does not constitute therapeutic advice or a relationship with a mental health professional.
your confidentiality may be impacted by commenting on, liking, or sharing my posts.You may be identified as my client if you interact with my social media pages.
I don’t follow my clients online. This is to maintain a professional boundary as client and therapist. It’s also to make sure you don’t feel like I am watching your online presence - that space is for you to express yourself freely! If we are connected on social media and decide to pursue a clinical relationship, I will unfollow or mute your account.
I don’t communicate with clients over social media. If I receive a message from you on social media I will reply via email or Signal.
If you would like me to see something on your social media profile you’re welcome to share it during a session.
I use TikTok/instagram/Facebook/Clubhouse as a professional, but also as a human. You may learn things about me online that wouldn’t naturally come up during a therapy session. Sometimes that happens! Let’s chat during our next session about how it’s influencing our relationship.
I don’t offer crisis support through social media. If you feel unsafe and would like support, please reach out to a crisis line.

Territory acknowledgment

I would like to acknowledge with respect and gratitude, that my home and workplace are located on the unceded territory of the Sinixt peoples. As a settler on this land, I am committed to honouring the calls to action set forth by Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.