Art Therapy

50min or 90min sessions available. Please contact Vanessa via email to book a time Art therapy is similar to talk therapies but introduces art making as a way to enhance the communication process. Some people may have the words to describe their experience while other times you don't want to talk about it. Using shapes, imagery, symbols, colours and metaphors participants are encouraged to... Read More

50min or 90min sessions available. Please contact Vanessa via email to book a time

Art therapy is similar to talk therapies but introduces art making as a way to enhance the communication process. Some people may have the words to describe their experience while other times you don't want to talk about it. Using shapes, imagery, symbols, colours and metaphors participants are encouraged to make meaning of their life through this creative process.

Vanessa’s focus is on children, youth and adults dealing with a variety of issues: anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, separation, emotional and behavioural issues, personal growth. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and is a Professional Member of the Ontario Art Therapy Association.


Art Class

Through our art classes, we encourages kids and adults to step outside the box to explore the world of creativity. Classes are playful and invites you to experiment with a variety of materials. Classes are more focused on breaking the mould of creating a "pretty piece of art" - we believe that everyone can be creative provided that they have the right tools and a little guidance. Art isn't abo... Read More

Through our art classes, we encourages kids and adults to step outside the box to explore the world of creativity. Classes are playful and invites you to experiment with a variety of materials. Classes are more focused on breaking the mould of creating a "pretty piece of art" - we believe that everyone can be creative provided that they have the right tools and a little guidance. Art isn't about creating a masterpiece but more so using it as a tool for self-expression.

As a Art Instructor and Registered Psychotherapist (specializing in Art Therapy) Vanessa enjoys seeing how free-spirited children are as creators in their young lives, and helping youth and adults unleash the freedom once simply found in their childhood. As a visual artist, she is constantly seeing new and creative ways to incorporate art into her life. Vanessa’s focus is on children, families and individuals dealing with a variety of issues: anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, separation, emotional and behavioural issues, personal growth. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and is a Professional Member of the Ontario Art Therapy Association.

As a Art Instructor and Registered Psychotherapist (specializing in Art Therapy) Vanessa enjoys ... Read More

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