I offer individual expressive arts–based therapy sessions for children, youth, and adults, both in person and online.

 

I currently see clients in person at Footprints Therapy in Innisfil, and I also offer online sessions for clients located in Ontario.

 

My work is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection—connection with ourselves, with others, and with the creative process.

 

 

Who I Work With

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I work with children and adults who may be navigating a wide range of emotional and life experiences, including:

 

• Stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm

• Trauma and complex life experiences

• Grief, loss, and major life transitions

• Anger, fear, and the emotional impact of displacement or migration

• Challenges with emotional regulation, expression, or connection

 

I adapt my approach to each person’s age, capacity, cultural context, and individual needs, working at a pace that feels supportive and safe.

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Medical Trauma & Illness-Related Support

For Children and Adults

 

I also offer expressive arts–based therapeutic support for individuals and families navigating medical hardship and medical trauma.

 

This includes working with:

 

• Children living with serious medical conditions, including cancer

• Children who have experienced medical procedures, hospitalizations, or ongoing treatment

• Children whose parent or caregiver is living with cancer or a life-threatening illness

• Adults living with cancer or other serious or chronic health conditions

• Parents and caregivers impacted by illness, caregiving, and uncertainty

 

Medical experiences can affect emotional safety, the nervous system, and one’s relationship with the body. Expressive arts therapy can offer a gentle, non-verbal way to process fear, grief, anger, and uncertainty, while supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and a sense of agency.

 

I work in a way that respects each person’s physical condition, emotional capacity, and lived experience, offering care that is responsive to medical realities.

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My Approach

 

My therapeutic approach is relational and client-centered. I meet each client where they are, honoring their lived experiences, cultural background, body wisdom, and inner resources.

 

I use expressive arts modalities as therapeutic tools, choosing and adapting them based on the needs of each client. These may include:

 

• Visual arts (drawing, painting, collage)

• Movement and body-based practices

• Sound, rhythm, and voice

• Creative writing, storytelling, and imagery

 

In work related to medical trauma or illness, expressive arts therapy can offer a non-verbal, gentle way to:

 

• Process fear, pain, and uncertainty

• Express emotions that may be difficult to put into words

• Support nervous system regulation

• Restore a sense of agency, play, and meaning

 

No prior art experience is needed. The focus is not on creating something “beautiful,” but on using creative expression as a way to explore, process, and integrate lived experiences.

 

Sessions are guided with care, consent, and choice. Clients are always invited—never forced—to engage in any activity.

 

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Registration Status

 

I am currently in the process of completing my registration as a Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario). My work is guided by professional ethics, ongoing supervision, and trauma-informed practice.

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Online Expressive Arts Therapy

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(National & International – Private Pay)

 

In addition to my Ontario-based work, I offer online expressive arts–based sessions for individuals outside Ontario and internationally, where appropriate.

 

These sessions are offered as private-pay expressive arts therapy and are not eligible for insurance coverage. They are provided with clear boundaries and informed consent.

 

This option may be supportive for individuals who:

 

• Are navigating medical illness, cancer, or caregiving from a distance

• Are living outside Ontario or Canada

• Are seeking creative, body-based, and expressive support

• Are experiencing grief, fear, transition, or collective trauma

• Feel drawn to working through movement, image, rhythm, and imagination

 

These sessions focus on:

 

• Emotional expression and regulation

• Supporting the nervous system during periods of stress or illness

• Meaning-making through creative processes

• Strengthening inner resources, resilience, and connection

 

As with all my work, this process is choice-based, respectful, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental.

 

​If you’re curious about this work or wondering whether it might be supportive for you or your child, I invite you to reach out with any questions or to discuss your needs.