Art Therapy in British Columbia
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Lily Rafizadeh
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified
I also offer
art
and play therapy, sandtray therapy, and Lifespan Integration for trauma and other concerns.
Whatever your unique struggles or sufferings might look like, together we can explore how to move through and ultimately grow larger than them. I work alongside individuals who are navigating questions of identity, transitions, meaning and purpose, conflict and disconnection, and with those who seek to heal past and present hurts. I am committed to being a safe and compassionate presence, encouraging you to delve deeper into yourself.
Rebecca I Christofferson
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
I am a registered clinical counselor and
art
therapist.
I am committed to creating a comfortable space for you to strengthen your abilities and face your challenges. I have over 20 years of experience helping people overcome challenges including trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, family violence, anger management, developmental delays, behavioral challenges, eating disorders, ADHD/ADD and divorce. I work with individuals and families to help them identify their goals and develop the skills needed to reach them.
Monica Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, RSW
Verified
Helping families, individuals and children through difficult experiences has been my career's focus for over 25 years. I utilize child-centered play/
art therapy
, sand tray work, emotional regulation, cognitive behavioural therapy and rational emotive behavioural therapy. These strategies allow children and adults to reveal their anger, fears sadness or frustrations in order to better understand and express themselves. My holistic and creative approach allows clients to feel comfortable, heal, overcome obstacles and embrace positive changes that can ultimately create a more satisfying quality of life.
Stephanie Marchal
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
I use insight-oriented talk therapy, mindfulness, play therapy with children,
art
, drama and body-centered therapies.
ReWilding retreat - working with inner resources while in nature - June 2-6 2021 in Victoria BC. Please visit www.IslandWild.org. I work with adults, couples, adolescents and children to help them find relief from inner pain and distress in their life. I encourage awareness, foster acceptance, and help create optimal growth. I value clients' finding their own voice and path while doing it in the context of their important relationships, as relationships can be deeply supportive and positively transforming.
Lisa Horton At Rainbow Of Hope Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified
During our sessions play, sand tray, games and
art
may be used.
Challenges and unexpected events can overwhelm our sense and emotions. I strive to work with children, youth and families in an empathetic and client centered approach to help individuals and groups find hope and joy for the future. Children and youth who have experienced trauma may find it difficult to participate in traditional talk therapies. Rainbow of Hope uses a play therapeutic approach so clients can tell their stories and process their complex emotions. By learning how to tell their story they learn coping strategies that enables each client to see hope within their future.
Kathryn Pybus
Counsellor, MCP-AT, RCC
Verified
A registered clinical counsellor and professional
art
therapist, I bring passion and skill to my work with clients of all backgrounds and ages.
Counselling is a courageous step in the direction of positive change. As your therapist, I hold myself to providing the highest quality of service determined by the ethics and standards of my profession. Practicing from a place of compassion, non-judgment, curiosity, and respect, I strive to facilitate each client's innate capacity for positive growth and development. My clinical specializations include disordered eating, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, childhood sexual abuse, and relationship issues.
Elly Boer Counselling & Art Therapy
Counsellor, RCC, DVATI, MC:AT
Verified
A life and mind out of balance create stress, worry, anxiety, overthinking, indecision, depression, confusion, self-doubt and self-loathing. This can feel like an endless cycle of suffering, stagnation, or pain that is lasting "too long." Fulfillment and meaning in life arise when we learn to reconcile our thoughts with our experience, when we stop doing and simply be. Many find that sitting and talking in therapy help to an extent, but when we engage our felt sense and physical being, we begin to deeply know and develop trust in ourselves and in our ability to heal, cope and feel well.
Art
can offer the physical tools for healing.
Vancouver Psychology Centre
Psychologist, PsyDs, PhDs, RCCs, BCATR, CCC
Verified
We provide assessment and treatment across the lifespan and we have a dynamic team with diverse training and experience: Play Therapy,
Art Therapy
, Teen & Anxiety Treatment, Pain Mgmt ,Psychoeducational Assessment.
The Vancouver Psychology Centre is a group of like-minded professionals here to provide evidence-based assessment, consultation and treatment to all ages who seek greater happiness and meaning in their lives. Our Psychologists, Counsellors,
Art
Therapists and Youth Care Workers use the science of psychology and apply it to the goals of positive emotion and connection. We highlight people's strengths and use Positive Psychology's science and techniques to maximize positive emotion, virtuous personal characteristics, fulfilment with life and to improve connection with others.
Dana Townsend
Counsellor, BAEd, RTC
Verified
I use a mixture of therapeutic modalities such as client-centered/strength-based approaches, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioural therapy, narrative therapy,
art therapy
as well as both emotion-focused and somatic-focused approaches.
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and have a passion for supporting young people on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves. I work with children and youth who are having challenges with being able to focus, have ADHD/ADD, self esteem issues, experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, as well as those with learning disabilities. My goal is to develop a deep connection with every person I work with, allowing my clients to feel safe in what may be a vulnerable space. I will ensure that every person who steps into my counselling room feels accepted and non-judged.
Valhalla Art Therapy
Counsellor, RCATA, RTC, BFA
Verified
I am passionate about supporting children and youth. Over the past decade I have been committed to providing therapeutic counselling services to children, adolescents and their families in the West Kootenays. I have provided
art therapy
services through a number of local community services centers as well as for the school district.
Traci Lynn Mainstone
MC, BAH, CYW, ECE
Verified
I have an eclectic approach to counselling. My approach is highly successful as I tailor the approach, techniques, and therapeutic environment to meet your individual needs. However, I draw primarily from Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory and neuroscience and use EMDR, talk, play and
art
based interventions. I work with children, youth, families couples and individual adults. I help to support challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, loss and addictions.
Deborah Allain
Art Therapist, MA, RCC
Verified
Are you curious? Does
Art Therapy
intrigue you? Call for a 20 minute FREE PHONE consultation to find out if my approach will work for you.
I use a gentle intuitive approach to assist clients dealing with challenging Life circumstances. My warm engaging personality helps to put people at ease. My aim is to assist people in overcoming their challenges and allow them to make lasting changes that move them from coping to thriving in their daily lives. Ultimately, the goal is to help clients uncover and express their inner Joy and Creativity, so they start enjoying Life once again.
White Sage Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW , DVATI
Verified
Seeking support for yourself or your child/teen takes a lot of courage. I recognize the strength it takes to ask for help. My name is Rebecca Fiddler and I'm a Registered Social Worker and
Art
Therapist. I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, individuals and families. I am currently completing a Maternal Mental Health Certificate and am passionate about supporting moms in this huge life transition. People seek support for a number of different reasons including, life transitions, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self harm, trauma, behavioural issues and relationship struggles.
Barb N. Aronchick-Zachernuk
Counsellor, MA, MEd, CCC, RCC, RPTSCPT
Verified
Since words alone do not always tell the full picture, I use my additional training in Play Therapies,
Art
, Drama, and movement to help clients and myself see what the misunderstandings, pain, confusion, and grief are about.
Human beings are complicated- and so often we attempt to reach out to others using words to express our thoughts, our emotions, and our behaviours. With children/youth, we see additional communication barriers because of fewer words and limited life experiences. Being part of a family system should bring safety and emotional support to each family member, but sometimes the family, on its own, cannot do this. This is my work- we become partners in the process of change- discovering strengths, and building on them.
April Jiangge Li
Counsellor, RCAT, RCC
Verified
Art therapy
and somatic therapy are intuitive ways to connect with our experiences and internal process.
I have been supporting families and individuals at a non-profitable organization in Vancouver for the past 5 years while doing private practice for over 7 years as a counselling
art
therapist. Combining my training in hypnotherapy and mindfulness based somatic therapy, people I support find ways to deepen connections with both their internal and external experiences in the healing process. My experience as an immigrant and growing up in different cultures help me to understand others' unique paths and cultural diversity. I speak fluent Mandarin and Cantonese. I am always fascinated by the stories and resources people share.
Sea2Sky Therapy Services
Counsellor, MA, PGCE, BA, RCC
Verified
As an
Art
psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor, I work with children and adults in both emotional and physical distress, also specialising in Physical Health Psychology; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Psycho-Oncology.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be quite daunting and finding a therapist with whom you can feel comfortable with more so. I can offer you a safe space from which to explore your difficulties, where you can express your feelings and thoughts freely. This can enable you to look forward to a better understanding so that you can cope with life. Some of the issues I can help with include: physical illness, trauma, depression, PTSD, anxiety, behavioural, learning, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and self-esteem.
Lisa Hardy
Counsellor, BA, MPS, CCC
Verified
After 12 years of being a psychotherapist and an
art
therapist helping people impacted by trauma and its accompanying symptomatology, I felt called to work with more joy and pleasure, helping clients step into a new reality beyond their trauma experiences.
Sometimes our greatest discomfort comes when we aren’t who we once were and we’re not yet who we are becoming. We need help to step into this new reality. It is possible to go through life’s challenges with support, guidance and inspiration. Trauma can fracture us from our authentic self. Therapy can help to put the pieces together: mind, body, heart and soul. It is possible to discover new internal resources that bring an increased feeling of self-mastery, self-awareness and self-confidence. It is possible that successfully going through life’s rites of passage can lead to a clear vision for a future filled with purpose.
Duanita G Eleniak
Art Therapist, PhD, RCSW, ATR-BC, ATCS, BCATR
I am a registered clinical social worker, a registered board certified
art
therapist, an
art therapy
certified supervisor, a philosopher of consciousness studies, a teacher and an author. I work with people dealing with trauma (sexual abuse/assault; accidents; illness); loss (death, divorce, life transitions; job displacement; career changes); and mental health issues (anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions). I also provide supervision and consultation to professionals. The most common words people use to describe their work with me are "inspiring" and "epiphany".
Noriko Oka
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Expressive arts therapy is an imaginative alternative to explore life's joys and challenges using visual
art
, movement, music, drama and writing. Shape your world and fully engage the body and senses through the arts. Be inspired by the emerging image and enhance your response-ability in the moment. No
art
background necessary.
Carli Cottrell
Counsellor, RTC, MA
Verified
In my therapeutic practice I offer non-judgemental and compassionate support to individuals struggling with issues in their life that are preventing them from moving forward. Specializing in Expressive
Art Therapy
, I invite clients to engage in any combination of talking, writing, visual arts, poetry, or whatever feels right for you. Each session will look different depending on the needs of the client.
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Art Therapy Counsellors
It may look like a craft class, but art therapy in British Columbia is a serious technique that uses the creative process to help improve the mental health of clients. British Columbia Art therapy can be used on children and adults to treat a wide range of emotional issues, including anxiety, depression, family and relationship problems, abuse and domestic violence, and trauma and loss. Commonly found in hospitals and community centres, art therapy programs are based on the belief that the creative process is healing and life-enhancing. As they paint or draw, a skilled British Columbia art therapist can use the client's works of art and their approach to the process as springboards to help them gain personal insight, improve their judgment, cope with stress, and work through traumatic experiences.