Art Therapy in Ayton, ON
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Ally Dunphy | Art Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, DTATI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palmerston, ON N0G
Please reach out if you believe art therapy would benefit your kiddo!.
If you're a parent or caregiver in search of art therapy sessions for your child, you've arrived at a welcoming and supportive space! Life is tough, and noticing that your kiddo may be in need of some additional support is completely normal! Know that you’re doing the right thing by exploring therapeutic options for them. Art therapy can be a powerful resource to help your child learn emotional regulation skills, cope with daily anxiety, or navigate parental separation/divorce. This process offers a hands-on approach for healthy self-expression, and can foster beneficial change in your kid's life.
Please reach out if you believe art therapy would benefit your kiddo!.
If you're a parent or caregiver in search of art therapy sessions for your child, you've arrived at a welcoming and supportive space! Life is tough, and noticing that your kiddo may be in need of some additional support is completely normal! Know that you’re doing the right thing by exploring therapeutic options for them. Art therapy can be a powerful resource to help your child learn emotional regulation skills, cope with daily anxiety, or navigate parental separation/divorce. This process offers a hands-on approach for healthy self-expression, and can foster beneficial change in your kid's life.
I see children and families for a variety of reasons. Generally speaking, people come to me because they are ready to improve their quality of life, relationship with other family members, or heal from some form of experience. I may see individuals and families to help with emotional regulation, behavioural challenges, increase coping skills, or to improve communication and reduce conflict. My service approach is geared towards the individual goals and needs of the family. Often families come to me because they want some form of individual or family function to change. I can help through either talk therapy and/or play therapy.
I see children and families for a variety of reasons. Generally speaking, people come to me because they are ready to improve their quality of life, relationship with other family members, or heal from some form of experience. I may see individuals and families to help with emotional regulation, behavioural challenges, increase coping skills, or to improve communication and reduce conflict. My service approach is geared towards the individual goals and needs of the family. Often families come to me because they want some form of individual or family function to change. I can help through either talk therapy and/or play therapy.
If you're a parent challenged with a child who brings a whole lot of stress and chaos I can help. If you are finding there is more struggle than seems natural, it might be a deeper understanding of your child's personality, and how it intersects with your parenting style that is required. I have developed a program I call Transformative Compassionate Parenting, thru this way of looking at your relationship with your child we can create calm and rational responses, where there once was only explosive emotional outbursts. Reach out for a chat, calm is only a phone call or email away.
If you're a parent challenged with a child who brings a whole lot of stress and chaos I can help. If you are finding there is more struggle than seems natural, it might be a deeper understanding of your child's personality, and how it intersects with your parenting style that is required. I have developed a program I call Transformative Compassionate Parenting, thru this way of looking at your relationship with your child we can create calm and rational responses, where there once was only explosive emotional outbursts. Reach out for a chat, calm is only a phone call or email away.
It is natural to need professional support when struggling with mental health. Here are examples of some issues that our therapists can help you with: anger management, anxiety/stress and depression management, addiction, burnout, relationship counseling, or couples counseling, marital & pre-marital therapy, family conflicts, modern parenting, blended families, children and divorce, teen issues, relationship problems, instability, conflict or communication issues, dating issues, infidelity peer relationships Illness or disease diagnoses bereavement, grief and loss counselling, career and corporate coaching, etc.
It is natural to need professional support when struggling with mental health. Here are examples of some issues that our therapists can help you with: anger management, anxiety/stress and depression management, addiction, burnout, relationship counseling, or couples counseling, marital & pre-marital therapy, family conflicts, modern parenting, blended families, children and divorce, teen issues, relationship problems, instability, conflict or communication issues, dating issues, infidelity peer relationships Illness or disease diagnoses bereavement, grief and loss counselling, career and corporate coaching, etc.
Online Therapists
The art you create helps you to release emotions and blockages, accessing your resilience and a path towards healing.
Confidential & Accessible: Connect from anywhere in Canada to find emotional healing and wellness through art making at My Online Art Therapy. Creative expression in an art therapy session helps to release trauma, depression, anxieties, stress and more. Confidentiality, especially for LGBTQ+ clients is an important factor. Online art therapy can provide that safe healing space. My sessions are affordable and I offer free consultation sessions to see if art therapy is a good fit. Contact me especially if you are p art of the LGBTQ+ community or struggling with issues around trauma.
The art you create helps you to release emotions and blockages, accessing your resilience and a path towards healing.
Confidential & Accessible: Connect from anywhere in Canada to find emotional healing and wellness through art making at My Online Art Therapy. Creative expression in an art therapy session helps to release trauma, depression, anxieties, stress and more. Confidentiality, especially for LGBTQ+ clients is an important factor. Online art therapy can provide that safe healing space. My sessions are affordable and I offer free consultation sessions to see if art therapy is a good fit. Contact me especially if you are p art of the LGBTQ+ community or struggling with issues around trauma.
Hayllie Durette
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, DTATI, BFA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Georgetown, ON L7G
I understand that art therapy is not for everyone, by providing a combination of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, compassion, and understanding I hope to provide a space for healing, growth, and transformation that is right for you.
As both an Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist , I am dedicated to creating a space that values and accepts everyone. I believe that therapy is not one size fits all and I will work alongside you to support you on your journey in a way that is most comfortable for you. Art therapy is a creative approach that allows for a deep connection between your mind and body, allowing you to explore yourself through a different lens. Bringing creative elements into sessions can be an empowering way to heal and understand yourself. No previous art experience is required.
I understand that art therapy is not for everyone, by providing a combination of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, compassion, and understanding I hope to provide a space for healing, growth, and transformation that is right for you.
As both an Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist , I am dedicated to creating a space that values and accepts everyone. I believe that therapy is not one size fits all and I will work alongside you to support you on your journey in a way that is most comfortable for you. Art therapy is a creative approach that allows for a deep connection between your mind and body, allowing you to explore yourself through a different lens. Bringing creative elements into sessions can be an empowering way to heal and understand yourself. No previous art experience is required.
She uses eclectic modalities such as dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and sensorimotor therapy woven with play and art-based therapy to create a space where clients are able to imagine different possibilities, and futures of personal and collective liberation.
Tasha Nadia Matar is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Art Psychotherapy Candidate, and Registered Social Worker who dances between both worlds of mixed race experiences, neurodivergence, diasporic belonging/un-belonging, and the bridges of personal to systemic issues. She seeks to support clients to find the liminal space between to feel safer in their minds, souls and bodies.
She uses eclectic modalities such as dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and sensorimotor therapy woven with play and art-based therapy to create a space where clients are able to imagine different possibilities, and futures of personal and collective liberation.
Tasha Nadia Matar is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Art Psychotherapy Candidate, and Registered Social Worker who dances between both worlds of mixed race experiences, neurodivergence, diasporic belonging/un-belonging, and the bridges of personal to systemic issues. She seeks to support clients to find the liminal space between to feel safer in their minds, souls and bodies.
Children are invited to express themselves in counselling through art, puppetry, sand and play.
Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. I've been dedicated to the field of child, youth, and family mental health for over ten years. It's so tough to watch your child struggle and I believe that partnering with caregivers is key to helping young people reach their goals. I have extensive experience supporting clients with mental health concerns including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, loss, family challenges, parent-child conflict and troubles with school. We'll work together to get you and your child where you want to be. I also work closely with young adults to understand that amazing yet completely confusing time in life.
Children are invited to express themselves in counselling through art, puppetry, sand and play.
Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. I've been dedicated to the field of child, youth, and family mental health for over ten years. It's so tough to watch your child struggle and I believe that partnering with caregivers is key to helping young people reach their goals. I have extensive experience supporting clients with mental health concerns including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, loss, family challenges, parent-child conflict and troubles with school. We'll work together to get you and your child where you want to be. I also work closely with young adults to understand that amazing yet completely confusing time in life.
The process of making art often brings unique messages for your life journey and works well with Internal Family Systems, which I find very effective.
In my private practice as an expressive arts therapist I use the arts along with conversation and reflection, to help clients get ‘unstuck,’ uncover resources for change and growth, live with suffering when necessary and celebrate the joy of life as we humans always have -- by making meaning through making art. Increasingly, I also draw on Internal Family Systems (working with our "parts") to support and inform a safe and effective healing environment. I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, creative blocks, eating disorders, physical illness, grief, trauma and sexual abuse.
The process of making art often brings unique messages for your life journey and works well with Internal Family Systems, which I find very effective.
In my private practice as an expressive arts therapist I use the arts along with conversation and reflection, to help clients get ‘unstuck,’ uncover resources for change and growth, live with suffering when necessary and celebrate the joy of life as we humans always have -- by making meaning through making art. Increasingly, I also draw on Internal Family Systems (working with our "parts") to support and inform a safe and effective healing environment. I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, creative blocks, eating disorders, physical illness, grief, trauma and sexual abuse.
I am dedicated to the emotional well being of youth, children and their families and to help them find the equilibrium that respects everyone's needs, temperament, developmental stage and aspirations. I use a wide range of approaches tailored to the child and family such as play therapy, art therapy, narrative and solution focused approaches, mindfulness, parent-child attachment and positive behavioural support strategies.
I am dedicated to the emotional well being of youth, children and their families and to help them find the equilibrium that respects everyone's needs, temperament, developmental stage and aspirations. I use a wide range of approaches tailored to the child and family such as play therapy, art therapy, narrative and solution focused approaches, mindfulness, parent-child attachment and positive behavioural support strategies.
Kristy White
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, BEd, DIP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4L (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
This is a practice I love because I see how powerfully it gets straight to the he art of what so many of us are seeking: healing, love, access to our inner wisdom, and finding purpose.
We all want to be more balanced, more present, and to feel empowered as we move through this world. However, people often experience blockages such as depression and anxiety due to traumas and conscious or unconscious fears about their own worth, inner wisdom, and ability to pursue their own path. My purpose in working with you is to help you find meaning in your pain, heal, feel into your purpose, develop deep self love, find depth in your joy, manifest your highest good, and reflect the sparkling light of who you are back out into the world.
This is a practice I love because I see how powerfully it gets straight to the he art of what so many of us are seeking: healing, love, access to our inner wisdom, and finding purpose.
We all want to be more balanced, more present, and to feel empowered as we move through this world. However, people often experience blockages such as depression and anxiety due to traumas and conscious or unconscious fears about their own worth, inner wisdom, and ability to pursue their own path. My purpose in working with you is to help you find meaning in your pain, heal, feel into your purpose, develop deep self love, find depth in your joy, manifest your highest good, and reflect the sparkling light of who you are back out into the world.
Sharon Earle-Meadows
Counsellor, RN, BA, BEd, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4E (Online Only)
Angry, sad, confused or deeply lost, being with someone with years of experience in being with folks can matter. Do you just need someone to really hear you deeply and let you know that you are on the right path, that your soul is guiding you? Through getting to know you with words, deep relaxation, dream work, creative art work and body work we will make sense of this together/dynamically. Sometimes, you will just want clear feedback and I will give that too. Practically, as a Registered Nurse and Psychotherapist I bring a health care perspective and soul exploration.
Angry, sad, confused or deeply lost, being with someone with years of experience in being with folks can matter. Do you just need someone to really hear you deeply and let you know that you are on the right path, that your soul is guiding you? Through getting to know you with words, deep relaxation, dream work, creative art work and body work we will make sense of this together/dynamically. Sometimes, you will just want clear feedback and I will give that too. Practically, as a Registered Nurse and Psychotherapist I bring a health care perspective and soul exploration.
Natalia Oporska
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4W (Online Only)
I use strengths-based and trauma informed approaches as well as a number of therapeutic modalities along with drawing from Art Therapy, somatic (body) work, and mindfulness practices.
As we know, challenging and difficult experiences have significant impacts on the quality of our lives, and they can also lead to meaningful change. It is important to me that you feel heard, supported, and empowered in this process. By cultivating a safe, non-judgmental, and individually tailored space, I hope to help you build healthy and authentic connections with yourself and others, help you uncover and understand emotional and behavioural patterns, underlying perceptions and beliefs, and help connect you to your emotions and body, so you can attain your goals and lead your most authentic life.
I use strengths-based and trauma informed approaches as well as a number of therapeutic modalities along with drawing from Art Therapy, somatic (body) work, and mindfulness practices.
As we know, challenging and difficult experiences have significant impacts on the quality of our lives, and they can also lead to meaningful change. It is important to me that you feel heard, supported, and empowered in this process. By cultivating a safe, non-judgmental, and individually tailored space, I hope to help you build healthy and authentic connections with yourself and others, help you uncover and understand emotional and behavioural patterns, underlying perceptions and beliefs, and help connect you to your emotions and body, so you can attain your goals and lead your most authentic life.
Masha Gruntovskaya
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, DTATI
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
I also offer art therapy workshops based on self-care and mindfulness practice.
My practice is client-led, gentle, and catered to individual needs. My goal is to assist in overcoming anxieties and stresses through a shift in perspective. Sessions are catered towards clients' understanding of established emotional and behavioral patterns, embracing their experiences, noticing their strengths, and appreciating their uniqueness. Trained in Educational Psychology, Art Therapy and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate) I focus my practice on assisting my clients in gaining awareness and autonomy through compassion for the self.
I also offer art therapy workshops based on self-care and mindfulness practice.
My practice is client-led, gentle, and catered to individual needs. My goal is to assist in overcoming anxieties and stresses through a shift in perspective. Sessions are catered towards clients' understanding of established emotional and behavioral patterns, embracing their experiences, noticing their strengths, and appreciating their uniqueness. Trained in Educational Psychology, Art Therapy and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate) I focus my practice on assisting my clients in gaining awareness and autonomy through compassion for the self.
Margaret Guzowski
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, DTATI, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5H
High quality therapy for today’s hard world and challenges. Expert solutions to anxiety, conflict, anger-management, couples, parenting and family problems. Focus: Happiness. Helping kids, teens, adults with loss, depression and many life challenges. I am here to help clients be their best, to grow and to be happy. To achieve more balance in your life and relationships. Twenty five years of experience, a senior clinician and supervisor. Classically trained, and practicing humanistic aproaches: modern; client-centered, CBT and post-modern; narrative therapy and compassion focused mindfulnessand Art Therapy. CRPO certified. Life Coach
High quality therapy for today’s hard world and challenges. Expert solutions to anxiety, conflict, anger-management, couples, parenting and family problems. Focus: Happiness. Helping kids, teens, adults with loss, depression and many life challenges. I am here to help clients be their best, to grow and to be happy. To achieve more balance in your life and relationships. Twenty five years of experience, a senior clinician and supervisor. Classically trained, and practicing humanistic aproaches: modern; client-centered, CBT and post-modern; narrative therapy and compassion focused mindfulnessand Art Therapy. CRPO certified. Life Coach
Willa Whiteman-Saunders
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Brampton, ON L6X (Online Only)
I specialize in using a variety of modalities to help my clients achieve their therapeutic goals, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Art Therapy to name a few.
As a psychotherapist with over 26 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges individuals and families face today. I approach therapy from a culturally sensitive perspective, recognizing and respecting the diversity of backgrounds and experiences each client brings. If you or a family member is struggling with anxiety, depression, life transition, grief, and other concerns, I can help.
I specialize in using a variety of modalities to help my clients achieve their therapeutic goals, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Art Therapy to name a few.
As a psychotherapist with over 26 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges individuals and families face today. I approach therapy from a culturally sensitive perspective, recognizing and respecting the diversity of backgrounds and experiences each client brings. If you or a family member is struggling with anxiety, depression, life transition, grief, and other concerns, I can help.
Sarah Abušarar
Registered Social Worker, MA, BSW, RSW, EXAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I am a Registered Social Worker and a Feminist Counsellor with a Masters in Expressive Art Therapy.
I believe that thinking outside of our literal reality allows us to see the world through a more creative lense and find alternate ways of dealing with our problems. As a result, I use the Expressive Arts as a tool for therapy.
I am a Registered Social Worker and a Feminist Counsellor with a Masters in Expressive Art Therapy.
I believe that thinking outside of our literal reality allows us to see the world through a more creative lense and find alternate ways of dealing with our problems. As a result, I use the Expressive Arts as a tool for therapy.
Life in Harmony Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4L
At Life in Harmony Counselling Services private practice, we help our clients discover their voice, wisdom, and strength by utilizing a range of advanced techniques such as Mindfulness, CBT, Guided Imagery, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, DBT, and Trauma Techniques.
Our therapists often hear from clients who say, "I'm aware of what I need to do, but I struggle to take action." This sentiment may resonate with you. It's normal to feel unsure and anxious during times of crisis, family conflict, relationship issues, or any significant life changes. However, if these emotions hinder your progress, ignoring them won't make them go away. It's crucial to acknowledge your fears, pinpoint their origins, and take proactive steps to overcome them for your well-being.
At Life in Harmony Counselling Services private practice, we help our clients discover their voice, wisdom, and strength by utilizing a range of advanced techniques such as Mindfulness, CBT, Guided Imagery, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, DBT, and Trauma Techniques.
Our therapists often hear from clients who say, "I'm aware of what I need to do, but I struggle to take action." This sentiment may resonate with you. It's normal to feel unsure and anxious during times of crisis, family conflict, relationship issues, or any significant life changes. However, if these emotions hinder your progress, ignoring them won't make them go away. It's crucial to acknowledge your fears, pinpoint their origins, and take proactive steps to overcome them for your well-being.
Creative Flow Art Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASc, DTATI
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4M (Online Only)
Self-expression can be explored through a combination of art-making, journaling, self-reflection and talking.
Hello, my name is Hailey! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) specializing in Art Therapy. I have a passion for creating art and helping others, so I was driven to create my own virtual space to support individuals in finding their creative flow.
Self-expression can be explored through a combination of art-making, journaling, self-reflection and talking.
Hello, my name is Hailey! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) specializing in Art Therapy. I have a passion for creating art and helping others, so I was driven to create my own virtual space to support individuals in finding their creative flow.
Lisa Shouldice Psychotherapy Clinic
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6G
I hand-picked each team member to be a p art of and further create/build the Clinic vision.
The Clinic team offers individual, couple/family counselling. I use emotion & solution-focused techniques in session. We will talk about and explore feelings, helping you completely process emotions, to better guide you in relationships and decision-making. Our team has created the capacity to also offer CBT, IFS, DBT and many other person-centred/psychodynamic approaches, even mindfulness! We will also help you learn healthy relationship skills and other issues you may be struggling with ex: boundaries, assertiveness. The clinic is trauma specialized, helping people who have experienced trauma and related symptoms.
I hand-picked each team member to be a p art of and further create/build the Clinic vision.
The Clinic team offers individual, couple/family counselling. I use emotion & solution-focused techniques in session. We will talk about and explore feelings, helping you completely process emotions, to better guide you in relationships and decision-making. Our team has created the capacity to also offer CBT, IFS, DBT and many other person-centred/psychodynamic approaches, even mindfulness! We will also help you learn healthy relationship skills and other issues you may be struggling with ex: boundaries, assertiveness. The clinic is trauma specialized, helping people who have experienced trauma and related symptoms.
Art Therapy Counsellors
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.