Art Therapy in Nepean, ON
You’re ready to focus on one specific issue... anxiety, low mood, burnout, or a life transition... and you want meaningful change over a defined period. You may be new to therapy and looking for structure, clarity, and a therapist who understands the layered realities of identity: race, faith, culture, family roles, or being first-generation. You want practical insight, cultural awareness, and a space where your lived experience is understood, not explained.
You’re ready to focus on one specific issue... anxiety, low mood, burnout, or a life transition... and you want meaningful change over a defined period. You may be new to therapy and looking for structure, clarity, and a therapist who understands the layered realities of identity: race, faith, culture, family roles, or being first-generation. You want practical insight, cultural awareness, and a space where your lived experience is understood, not explained.
I use a blend of proven techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Play Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unsure of where to turn for support? Whether it’s your child
struggling in school, a teen navigating tough emotions, or an adult facing personal challenges, life can sometimes feel too much to handle. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or uncertain about how to move forward. It’s okay to ask for help, and therapy can be a space to start fresh, find understanding, and build a path to feeling better.
You don't have to go through this alone. I believe in the power of therapy to help people make lasting changes, and I'm committed to being there with you every step of the way.
I use a blend of proven techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Play Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unsure of where to turn for support? Whether it’s your child
struggling in school, a teen navigating tough emotions, or an adult facing personal challenges, life can sometimes feel too much to handle. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or uncertain about how to move forward. It’s okay to ask for help, and therapy can be a space to start fresh, find understanding, and build a path to feeling better.
You don't have to go through this alone. I believe in the power of therapy to help people make lasting changes, and I'm committed to being there with you every step of the way.
When the weight of our struggles becomes too heavy to shoulder on our own, we may still hesitate to reach out for support. Having someone at our side who supports without judgement can lighten the load and help us reconnect with our true selves. I am humbled to be someone with whom you can choose to take the first steps.
I value my work with clients exploring conflict, shame, life adjustments, and vulnerability in their relationships. My clients often look to develop a more accurate view of themselves, improving their emotional regulation, rekindling connection, and to gain strategies to manage stress.
When the weight of our struggles becomes too heavy to shoulder on our own, we may still hesitate to reach out for support. Having someone at our side who supports without judgement can lighten the load and help us reconnect with our true selves. I am humbled to be someone with whom you can choose to take the first steps.
I value my work with clients exploring conflict, shame, life adjustments, and vulnerability in their relationships. My clients often look to develop a more accurate view of themselves, improving their emotional regulation, rekindling connection, and to gain strategies to manage stress.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship, overwhelmed as a parent, or noticing your child or teen struggling emotionally? I provide a compassionate and supportive space for couples, children, teens, and adults to navigate life’s challenges.
Whether you’re hoping to rebuild communication and trust in your relationship, support your child through anxiety or emotional outbursts, or find greater balance and self-understanding, therapy can help. I use a blend of evidence-based approaches including play therapy, sand tray, CBT, and emotion-focused techniques to create meaningful change and connection.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship, overwhelmed as a parent, or noticing your child or teen struggling emotionally? I provide a compassionate and supportive space for couples, children, teens, and adults to navigate life’s challenges.
Whether you’re hoping to rebuild communication and trust in your relationship, support your child through anxiety or emotional outbursts, or find greater balance and self-understanding, therapy can help. I use a blend of evidence-based approaches including play therapy, sand tray, CBT, and emotion-focused techniques to create meaningful change and connection.
I am passionate about using creative therapies such as art therapy, play therapy in my work with children and teens.
Is your child or teen, struggling with their daily functioning? Are they struggling to balance school, social media, puberty, friendships or family dynamics? I am here to help. Whether you're a child, adolescent, senior, or dealing with intricate family dynamics, I offer compassionate and experienced support tailored to your unique needs. In our sessions, you'll find a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Taking back power in your life and empowering you, or your child, to confidently navigate their healing journey is my goal.
I am passionate about using creative therapies such as art therapy, play therapy in my work with children and teens.
Is your child or teen, struggling with their daily functioning? Are they struggling to balance school, social media, puberty, friendships or family dynamics? I am here to help. Whether you're a child, adolescent, senior, or dealing with intricate family dynamics, I offer compassionate and experienced support tailored to your unique needs. In our sessions, you'll find a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Taking back power in your life and empowering you, or your child, to confidently navigate their healing journey is my goal.
Are you worried about your child or adolescent? Is your child struggling to connect with peers, bullying others, or being bullied? Is your adolescent having difficulty managing his or her mood or anxiety? Are you having difficulty connecting as a family? Counselling can help to alleviate the pain and discomfort of these difficult experiences, while supporting you and your family to thoughtfully move forward by helping each member feel heard, understood, and connected once again.
Are you worried about your child or adolescent? Is your child struggling to connect with peers, bullying others, or being bullied? Is your adolescent having difficulty managing his or her mood or anxiety? Are you having difficulty connecting as a family? Counselling can help to alleviate the pain and discomfort of these difficult experiences, while supporting you and your family to thoughtfully move forward by helping each member feel heard, understood, and connected once again.
Hi, I’m Jessica, and I’m glad you’re exploring this space! I am currently welcoming new clients for both in-person and virtual sessions.
I work primarily with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, ADHD, learning challenges, and strong emotions that can feel hard to manage. My goal is to help individuals feel understood, supported, and confident as they build coping skills and navigate everyday challenges.
Hi, I’m Jessica, and I’m glad you’re exploring this space! I am currently welcoming new clients for both in-person and virtual sessions.
I work primarily with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, ADHD, learning challenges, and strong emotions that can feel hard to manage. My goal is to help individuals feel understood, supported, and confident as they build coping skills and navigate everyday challenges.
Hello, I am an Ojibwe woman from Neyaashiinigiming. As an NIHB mental health service provider, I offer counseling and therapy that may blend traditional knowledge and ceremony as well as using solution focused brief therapy and expressive arts (sand tray, bilateral drawing, etc) into session work. I am an EMDR practitioner, use trauma focused play therapy, clayfield therapy for children and youth, and offer family and individual grief work, and couple counseling.
Hello, I am an Ojibwe woman from Neyaashiinigiming. As an NIHB mental health service provider, I offer counseling and therapy that may blend traditional knowledge and ceremony as well as using solution focused brief therapy and expressive arts (sand tray, bilateral drawing, etc) into session work. I am an EMDR practitioner, use trauma focused play therapy, clayfield therapy for children and youth, and offer family and individual grief work, and couple counseling.
Thank you for considering Red Oak Psychotherapy in your search for a therapist! We are a group practice born out of the desire to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community and, in particular, to provide gender-affirming therapeutic care. We are proud to be a connected and committed team competent in serving the needs of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and their allies, through the integration of professional and lived experience.
Thank you for considering Red Oak Psychotherapy in your search for a therapist! We are a group practice born out of the desire to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community and, in particular, to provide gender-affirming therapeutic care. We are proud to be a connected and committed team competent in serving the needs of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and their allies, through the integration of professional and lived experience.
I have experience offering individual, group, and play/ art therapy in three languages.
My name is Rand Al-Houssan (she/her). I am the founder and service provider at Mindful Map Counselling Services, with nearly a decade of experience as a psychotherapist in various mental health settings. My specialized training, diverse portfolio, and multi-cultural competency offers unique insight into many types of struggles affecting children, youth and adults. I completed advanced education and training at internationally recognized institutions, and I actively undertake ongoing professional development. I help my clients to process their emotions, gain clarity, and find balance.
I have experience offering individual, group, and play/ art therapy in three languages.
My name is Rand Al-Houssan (she/her). I am the founder and service provider at Mindful Map Counselling Services, with nearly a decade of experience as a psychotherapist in various mental health settings. My specialized training, diverse portfolio, and multi-cultural competency offers unique insight into many types of struggles affecting children, youth and adults. I completed advanced education and training at internationally recognized institutions, and I actively undertake ongoing professional development. I help my clients to process their emotions, gain clarity, and find balance.
Sandra also offers supervision for art therapists.
Art Therapy provides an environment to creatively express your thoughts and feelings, increase insight, and improve a sense of overall well-being. Clients benefit from their work with a variety of media including; pencil, paint, clay, to name a few. Emphasis is on the process of creating, not artistic ability or the final product.
Sandra also offers supervision for art therapists.
Art Therapy provides an environment to creatively express your thoughts and feelings, increase insight, and improve a sense of overall well-being. Clients benefit from their work with a variety of media including; pencil, paint, clay, to name a few. Emphasis is on the process of creating, not artistic ability or the final product.
In addition to being a psychotherapist, I am currently also working as a Registered Nurse. I became a psychotherapist to build deeper, more long-term connections with clients. My nursing background is especially helpful working with clients who are first responders, have chronic illnesses, or have medical trauma.
I offer virtual and in person appointments.
I work from an anti-oppressive standpoint to ensure that all clients are treated with respect and dignity regardless of age, race, culture, gender, religion, body size, sexual/affectional orientation, socioeconomic status, or disability status.
In addition to being a psychotherapist, I am currently also working as a Registered Nurse. I became a psychotherapist to build deeper, more long-term connections with clients. My nursing background is especially helpful working with clients who are first responders, have chronic illnesses, or have medical trauma.
I offer virtual and in person appointments.
I work from an anti-oppressive standpoint to ensure that all clients are treated with respect and dignity regardless of age, race, culture, gender, religion, body size, sexual/affectional orientation, socioeconomic status, or disability status.
Some therapist do art therapy to help you address your issues.
Experiencing conflict, stress, or anxiety? Feeling disconnected from your partner? Worried about your child or teen? We support adults, children, teens, couples, families, stepfamilies, and refugees through life’s challenges so your family can live and love better. We can address anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodiversity, addictions, parenting, communication, affairs, divorce, grief, PTSD, caregiver burnout, bullying, LGBTQ2+ concerns, school/workplace issues, parenting issues, postpartum issues, and more. We specialize in blended family and refugee support, offering compassionate, nonjudgmental care. Book a free consult today.
Some therapist do art therapy to help you address your issues.
Experiencing conflict, stress, or anxiety? Feeling disconnected from your partner? Worried about your child or teen? We support adults, children, teens, couples, families, stepfamilies, and refugees through life’s challenges so your family can live and love better. We can address anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodiversity, addictions, parenting, communication, affairs, divorce, grief, PTSD, caregiver burnout, bullying, LGBTQ2+ concerns, school/workplace issues, parenting issues, postpartum issues, and more. We specialize in blended family and refugee support, offering compassionate, nonjudgmental care. Book a free consult today.
Modalities include Gestalt Psychotherapy, EMDR, parts work (IFS-informed), Brainspotting, SSP, art therapy, movement/somatic work, groups, EMDR intensives, and holistic nutrition support.
At TGI, we offer warm, personalized care for individuals, couples, and families. Our team is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where healing can begin and meaningful change can unfold.
– Krista Helman, Director
Modalities include Gestalt Psychotherapy, EMDR, parts work (IFS-informed), Brainspotting, SSP, art therapy, movement/somatic work, groups, EMDR intensives, and holistic nutrition support.
At TGI, we offer warm, personalized care for individuals, couples, and families. Our team is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where healing can begin and meaningful change can unfold.
– Krista Helman, Director
I work mainly from an anti-oppressive and client-centered framework, and may include aspects of attachment theory, trauma-informed teachings, feminist and relational-cultural approaches, mindfulness and somatic techniques, and focusing oriented art therapy.
Hi! I’m Morgan (she/they). I aim to act not as an expert or person with all of the answers, but as a collaborative guide on your personal journey. I have a special place in my heart for working alongside adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. I support people in creating more compassion for themselves, connecting to their feelings and values, and empowering themselves along their healing journeys.
I work mainly from an anti-oppressive and client-centered framework, and may include aspects of attachment theory, trauma-informed teachings, feminist and relational-cultural approaches, mindfulness and somatic techniques, and focusing oriented art therapy.
Hi! I’m Morgan (she/they). I aim to act not as an expert or person with all of the answers, but as a collaborative guide on your personal journey. I have a special place in my heart for working alongside adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. I support people in creating more compassion for themselves, connecting to their feelings and values, and empowering themselves along their healing journeys.
My overall goal is to treat and support individuals by using the best possible practices and innovations. I do this by collaborating with the client to create a customized treatment plan for them. I use appropriate therapeutic counselling, interventions and education to help them overcome their mental health issues and life stresses. I want to work in partnership with individuals to achieve their full health potential. I don't simply direct a course of action; I work in collaboration with the client to help them build on their strengths and see options they may not have considered.
My overall goal is to treat and support individuals by using the best possible practices and innovations. I do this by collaborating with the client to create a customized treatment plan for them. I use appropriate therapeutic counselling, interventions and education to help them overcome their mental health issues and life stresses. I want to work in partnership with individuals to achieve their full health potential. I don't simply direct a course of action; I work in collaboration with the client to help them build on their strengths and see options they may not have considered.
We primarily utilize evidence-based play and expressive art-based activities as well as CBT, DBT, ACT approaches in our sessions to help children and youth manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in healthy ways.
Our associate therapist, Marissa (RSW), is currently taking on new clients. Are you looking for support for your child or teen? Do they struggle with anxiety/worries? Do they struggle with body image or eating concerns? Are there concerns around self-confidence or worries around low mood/depression? We would be honoured to help support your family in making some positive changes. Our practice consists of 3 therapists, all whom specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults. Currently, myself and Lisa are not taking on new clients.
We primarily utilize evidence-based play and expressive art-based activities as well as CBT, DBT, ACT approaches in our sessions to help children and youth manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in healthy ways.
Our associate therapist, Marissa (RSW), is currently taking on new clients. Are you looking for support for your child or teen? Do they struggle with anxiety/worries? Do they struggle with body image or eating concerns? Are there concerns around self-confidence or worries around low mood/depression? We would be honoured to help support your family in making some positive changes. Our practice consists of 3 therapists, all whom specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults. Currently, myself and Lisa are not taking on new clients.
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My name is Lise Bélanger, I'm a counsellor and psychotherapist at Bélanger Counselling Services. I work with individuals from ages 16 to the elderly. If you're feeling stressed, experiencing emotional distress or having difficulty with everyday life challenges, you may benefit from consulting with a counsellor. I offer therapy to deal with a wide variety of personal and career issues. I believe that forming a therapeutic alliance is one of the most important aspects of therapy. I have a wealth of personal life experience and over 15 years of work experience in the mental health field.
My name is Lise Bélanger, I'm a counsellor and psychotherapist at Bélanger Counselling Services. I work with individuals from ages 16 to the elderly. If you're feeling stressed, experiencing emotional distress or having difficulty with everyday life challenges, you may benefit from consulting with a counsellor. I offer therapy to deal with a wide variety of personal and career issues. I believe that forming a therapeutic alliance is one of the most important aspects of therapy. I have a wealth of personal life experience and over 15 years of work experience in the mental health field.
I support individuals, children, teens, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in difficult emotional and relationship patterns. Life can feel heavy when anxiety takes over, emotions feel hard to manage, or family relationships become strained. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where clients can build understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
I support individuals, children, teens, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in difficult emotional and relationship patterns. Life can feel heavy when anxiety takes over, emotions feel hard to manage, or family relationships become strained. My goal is to offer a safe, compassionate space where clients can build understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
Welcome to my practice! I am a dedicated registered social worker and clinical counselor committed to fostering positive change in individuals. I bring a comprehensive approach to supporting individuals facing various challenges in their lives. My passion lies in empowering others to navigate through difficulties, develop resilience, and ultimately lead fulfilling lives. I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual, regardless of their circumstances.
Welcome to my practice! I am a dedicated registered social worker and clinical counselor committed to fostering positive change in individuals. I bring a comprehensive approach to supporting individuals facing various challenges in their lives. My passion lies in empowering others to navigate through difficulties, develop resilience, and ultimately lead fulfilling lives. I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every individual, regardless of their circumstances.
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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.