Art Therapy in Toronto, ON

Rebel Art Therapy works to address underlying causes of anxiety to help a client develop tools for coping using creative interventions.

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.

My ambition will always be to support the mental wellness and healing of others. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist with over 10 years of working experience with youth in educational, clinical and hospital settings. My training has involved attachment theory, child development, trauma research, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and suicide prevention.

I have been working with children, adolescents, families and people with ASD of all ages for 30 years. I’m a neurodivergent affirming psychotherapist and also have experience working with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, Trauma, Transgender Teens, OCD, Social & Relationship Skills, LGBTQ2s+ ,Executive Functioning & Emotional Regulation. I use a personalized approach with each individual, may include psychodynamic psychotherapy, the use of assessment tools, individual interviews, child developmental and adult history, attachment theories, sensorimotor activities, play and art -based therapy, CBT, and mindfulness.

I work from a model of health, balance and empathy by bringing into awareness the places where we get stuck and our unique ways of getting there. You know best when your patterns of coping are no longer working. A therapist's job is to support you in creating positive shifts in your life. This support may sometimes feel frustrating, especially when our familiar patterns of functioning are being challenged. I incorporate art , humour and paradox in sessions allowing for a creative, spontaneous exploration of your needs, contradictions and feelings and by providing a safe space where new possibilities and hope are possible.

I am passionate about helping people navigate their issues and concerns, to find healthier coping strategies and a greater quality of life. My approach is gentle, non-judgemental, supportive and empowering. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couple, and family therapy sessions. Depending on the needs and goals of each client, I offer talk therapy, art therapy , and writing as ways to communicate and express oneself in the session. I provide a safe space to discuss and work through issues that may be difficult or challenging, and requires someone who can be objective, compassionate and understanding.

Do you wish things were different? I work with diverse clients facing life's transitions and challenges. My theoretical framework is relational, using both talk therapy and/or creative/expressive arts modalities. Following your lead, I listen/witness and attune carefully in order to attend to your specific need. We start with where you are most comfortable, which means that talking, imagery, dreamwork and silence are all welcome. Although I work flexibly between short term talk therapy (psychodynamic psychotherapy) and expressive/creative arts, we safely build our relationship, while co-creating in our therapeutic studio space.

My passion is to engage with clients who are struggling with mental health issues and for which traditional talk therapy may not be the most helpful modality. As a certified professional art therapist, I seek to help my client find meaning, purpose, and ultimately their inner voice through the creative process. A client may come into art therapy seeking relief from a variety of issues but later find that they can oftentimes find wisdom from within. Art therapy can jog such a process where words sometimes fail. The goal of my practice is to cultivate and nurture this inner voice, and so help my client to develop greater confidence.

Hello! My name is Mafalda, and I am a qualified Art therapist who has experience working with youth and adults in both individual and group settings. Hmm, Art therapist? It means that I combine psychotherapy with the process of art making to help you explore and process emotions and thoughts that may be sometimes challenging to express into words. Many people believe you must be ‘good at art ’ to benefit from art therapy , however, this is not the case. You “do not need any art experience” at all! In addition to art therapy , I often integrate various therapy approaches and mindfulness tools depending on your specific goals.

Many of us struggle with problems for weeks, months or even years, but when it gets to the point where you're overwhelmed and it's interfering with your life, work or threatening your relationships, I can help. My approach is non-judgmental, down-to-earth and goal-directed. My Specialties are: sex therapy, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, separation & divorce counselling and career testing (adults & teens). As a seasoned therapist, I use various modalities: CBT (cognitive-behaviour therapy), Adlerian, Reality, Attachment, Brief Solution-Focussed and Art Therapy (children & teens). LGBTQ Positive.

I offer individual and group therapy to youths (16y/o+) and adults who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of colour). I have worked in the field of trauma for 4 years, with a focus on supporting racialized queer and trans survivors who are experiencing and/or have experienced intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, sexual assault, family abuse, state and workplace violence. Other areas I can support with include impacts of racial trauma, intergenerational trauma, grief, migration, exploration of gender/sexuality, interpersonal relationships and reconnecting with self.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Can't stop thinking about the past or catastrophizing the future? I can help you overcome your anxiety or depression. I also work with clients who are experiencing relationship difficulties, trauma, insomnia or specific phobias. My goal is never to change who YOU are but help YOU change how you respond to your environment and to practice self-compassion/acceptance. I won't ask you to do anything that I haven't tried myself or isn't backed by scientific research. Finding the right therapist is the first step, book a free meet and greet to see if we're the right fit for one another!

Are you looking for support through a significant loss, making difficult career or lifestyle changes, in need of greater emotional balance, or want to develop more self-awareness and connection with your life? Life is challenging and can sometimes become overwhelming to be able to rebalance our emotional, mental or physical health on our own. With a compassionate therapist, you can be supported to be present to yourself and explore in a safe space what is happening and what is possible.

Life can often feel chaotic. The reality is that changes are presented to us outside of our control and we find ourselves faced with the task of making decisions and choices that will decide the course of our future. These untimely decisions and choices can leave us feeling bewildered and disoriented. To complicate things further, we can find ourselves stuck in emotional and behavioural patterns that inhibit and hold us back from making the decisions we would like to or that would be best for us. Sometimes it’s difficult to even know what we would like to do or what is best for us. What should you aim towards?

Hi there! I'm Kayla. I am a psychotherapist and artist who helps folks transform trauma in order to deepen experiences of presence and connection. I offer somatic expressive arts therapy as an imaginative and experiential way of "being-with" in a therapeutic relationship. Through experimenting together with visual art , sound, voice, movement, writing, storytelling, and other art forms, we can access our rich creative resources, support our somatic aliveness, and reshape (often trauma-based) patterns of connecting with ourselves and diverse human and nonhuman others.

If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and disconnection from yourself or others, I'm here to support you. If you want to reclaim your lost confidence, raise your self-esteem, learn emotional regulation, skills, exercises, and strategies. I would accompany you on your healing adventure. I am well aware of how devastating mental health issues can be. I would be privileged to work with you during your journey to resolve the consequences of past traumas and reconnect you with your mind, body, and soul. Privacy of my client is one of my primary objectives. Let's achieve your Mental health goals together!

I truly believe that everyone has his/her path in life and ability to walk it. I think that Life is an amazing journey. My role is to assist with navigation. I can help finding the tools to move forward or accompany a person along the way. I believe in our incredible passion for life and creative potential for fulfillment. "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" these words belong to Carl G. Jung. I choose to be a social worker, a psychotherapist and a resilient person.

Welcome! My name is Alexis Thornton-Cronin and I have over ten years of experience providing support to families, children, and couples. I hold a Master’s of Science in Psychology, and an Undergraduate Honours degree in Psychology and Psychological Research. During the completion of my Master’s degree, I studied the relationship between securely attached children and their parent’s relationship, igniting my passion for working with couples. I am passionate about providing psychoeducation to clients, finding creative interventions to strengthen therapeutic rapport, and nurturing re-connection and understanding among couples.