Ana-Maria Comia
Art Therapist, RTC, DVATI (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Surrey, BC V3S
Let's Connect (438) 609-3675
Whether you are re-taking control of your life and starting over or you are looking to set time aside for your mental wellbeing, Art Therapy can help. Art Therapy is widely used as an auxiliary treatment for depression, illness and chronic pain, addiction and trauma. Children and Youth particularly respond well to Art Therapy as it offers a less confrontational approach to counselling . I have experience working with children and youth with various challenges stemming from parental separation, anxiety disorders, grief and loss and especially difficulties with social inclusion and feeling outcasted.
I am an Art Therapist with over seven years of experience providing trauma informed mental health support to kids, teens and adults in Surrey. Art Therapy is a treatment approach that combines the creative process and psychotherapy, facilitating self-exploration and understanding.
Art Therapy as well as the other expressive therapies are unique in that they bridge cultural and language divides. I am passionate about helping my clients find their voice through artistic expression and transforming their pain and trauma into something capable of supporting growth and a meaningful future.
Call or Email Ana-Maria Comia now for a free 15 minute consultation - (438) 609-3675
Let's Connect (438) 609-3675
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- Equitable Life of Canada
- iA Financial Group
- Manulife
- Pacific Blue Cross
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
Ana-Maria Comia
Art Therapist, RTC, DVATI
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (438) 609-3675
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 47924898 Ana-Maria Comia
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Vancouver Art Therapy Institute , Graduate Diploma, Graduated 2014
- Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 47924898
- Membership with Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada 3195 / 2024
- Membership with Canadian Art Therapy Association 47924898 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ana-Maria Comia
Art Therapist, RTC, DVATI
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (438) 609-3675
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Child
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Ana-Maria Comia
Art Therapist, RTC, DVATI
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (438) 609-3675
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Romanian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Romanian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ana-Maria Comia
Art Therapist, RTC, DVATI
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (438) 609-3675