The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

7 Endorsed

Medicine Hat, AB T1A

(587) 741-8135

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Finding the right words to express emotions can be challenging. Expressive Arts therapy offers an alternative for processing feelings through art, play, dance & movement, helping to shift perspectives and reshape narratives. Sonya's respectful, safe & collaborative approach is human-centred, informed by feminist & Indigenous perspectives, using narrative & strength-based psychotherapy. Sonya is nearing completion of her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology & Art Therapy & is offering sessions at a reduced rate.

Sonya specializes in anxiety, stress, coping skills, and self-esteem. She offers therapeutic play, art therapy, walk & talk therapy & is trauma-informed.

If you want to explore some options to reframe your narratives, Sonya would be happy to help. She is excited to be a certified walk-and-talk therapy provider. It is beneficial as it provides your brain with the bilateral stimulation it needs to help restructure your narrative. Sonya is also a Therapeutic Play practitioner and can offer therapeutic play.

Call or Email The Crayon Couch now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 741-8135

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Medicine Hat, AB T1A

(587) 741-8135

I offer therapy sessions, art therapy sessions, in-person (Walk & Talk ) sessions, online on most weekdays, evenings and weekends.

$50 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (587) 741-8135

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Medicine Hat, AB T1A

(587) 741-8135

I offer therapy sessions, art therapy sessions, in-person (Walk & Talk ) sessions, online on most weekdays, evenings and weekends.

$50 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $50
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

I welcome cash, e-transfer, visa and MasterCard. I am offering a sliding scale until I finish my MA. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work together to keep therapy affordable.

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 741-8135

I welcome cash, e-transfer, visa and MasterCard. I am offering a sliding scale until I finish my MA. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work together to keep therapy affordable.

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 741-8135

Qualifications

Pre-Licensed Professional: Sonya Procter

Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Laura-Lee Bishop (Alberta / 14641) Sonya Procter

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 2 years

Attended Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Planning, Graduated 1992

Additional Credentials

Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 11250692 / 2024

Certificate from Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute Therapuetic Play Practitioner / 2024

I have over 10 years of experience with children, teens, and people in their vintage years. My undergrad is in planning, just shy of my recreation degree. I am working on my Masters in Counselling Psychology/Art Therapy and I am a Play Therapy practitioner for all ages!

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 741-8135

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 741-8135

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Geriatric and Seniors
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Using play can assist with healing trauma, and with my specialized training as a Therapeutic Play Practitioner, I can guide all ages in a healing journey as unique you, your children or your grandchildren are. Expressive Arts Therapy offers many avenues for healing. Changing narratives can assist in many challenges that life presents giving you benefits in healthy thinking patterns about oneself.

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 741-8135

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 741-8135

7 Endorsements

Serenity Ridge Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP

Sonya offers a deeply compassionate and present space for her clients, meeting them with genuine care and attunement. Through both talk therapy and art therapy, she supports people in exploring their inner world with creativity, gentleness, and trust.

Natalie Mitchell

Counsellor, MACP, CCC, RCC, BSc, BEd

Sonya brings a unique approach to therapy, using art as an evidence-based method to engage clients to explore their internal trauma. Patience and friendliness are her core foundations for building a safe space and a caring relationship.

Karen McKenna-Quayle

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CCC, MACP, BEd, BA, OCT

Sonya is an active member of CCPA's Indigenous Circle Chapter and a creative arts therapist. With meaningful lived experience, Sonya supports diverse clients with sensitivity and compassion.

Ryan Hoffman

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Sonya is a compassionate and intuitive art therapist whose creative approach fosters healing and self-discovery. A wonderful experience for those that wish to combine the creativity of art with the healing and exploration of therapy. Highly recommended!

Alfonso Perez-Cortes

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP

Sonya is a compassionate and insightful counsellor who creates a safe and collaborative space for healing. Her person-centred approach, blending solution-focused, narrative, and strength-based therapies, empowers clients to reframe challenges.

Zain Abideen

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP

Sonya is a warm and creative therapist who offers a supportive space for clients to navigate stress, anxiety, and self-esteem challenges. Her trauma-informed, strength-based approach empowers individuals to reframe their narratives and grow with confidence

Rachel Simpson

Counsellor, BA, MACP, RCC

Sonya offers a warm, creative, and collaborative space to explore emotions through art, movement, and play. Rooted in feminist and Indigenous perspectives, her expressive arts approach helps clients gain insight and shift perspectives. Highly recommend!

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Expressive Arts
Sandplay
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Therapeutic Play
Trauma Focused
Walk & Talk Therapy

Art therapy improves emotional, physical and well-being by providing a non-verbal outlet for self-expression, reducing stress, depression and anxiety. Therapeutic play and other expressive arts are methods that can help you discover your story within. Expressive Arts assist in processing trauma, enhance motor skills, manage chronic conditions, and build a sense of accomplishment too.

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 741-8135

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 741-8135

Location

Primary Location

Medicine Hat, AB T1A

(587) 741-8135

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I offer therapy sessions, art therapy sessions, in-person (Walk & Talk ) sessions, online on most weekdays, evenings and weekends.

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Call for a free consultation now - (587) 741-8135

I offer therapy sessions, art therapy sessions, in-person (Walk & Talk ) sessions, online on most weekdays, evenings and weekends.

The Crayon Couch

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA(q)

Call for a free consultation now - (587) 741-8135

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