Adulthood can bring a mix of challenges, from the pressures of career and family to the internal struggle of balancing self-care with external demands. For many women, this journey can be marked by anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, and the feeling of being stuck in a cycle that is hard to break.
Finding a pathway to healing and self-discovery can feel overwhelming. This is where individual art therapy can play a transformative role.
Here's the thing...
Areas of Focus
I work with women who are chronically stressed, anxious, burnt out and trying to navigate the demanding challenges of adulthood.
General Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Chronic Stress
Burnout
Specific Phobias
Panic Attacks
Life Transitions
Trauma​
Health Anxiety
Perfectionism
Grief & Loss
Exploring Identity
Maternal Mental Health
Does this sound like you?
You find yourself avoiding things due to anxiety?
You are struggling the physical sensations of anxiety?
You are anxious about your anxiety and your capacity to feel it?
You find yourself ruminating frequently?
Your self-esteem and self-worth feel low?
You somehow feel simultaneously restless yet frozen?
You feel pressured to "figure out your life" or your anxiety?
You find yourself comparing yourself to others?
You are feeling "lost" or "stuck"?
You are struggling to find joy and play?
If any of the above sounds like you. I get it. No, I really do.
I have experienced every single one of those above, and so do many people.
Whether you’re experiencing generalized, health, social, or some situational anxiety, I want you to know you are capable and that reaching out for support in whatever way is an amazing thing.
Here are my beliefs about anxiety:
The problem isn’t the anxiety, but our belief that we can't "handle" it
Self-Compassion goes a long way
Avoiding anxiety and the things that make us anxious, fuel our anxiety
Understanding how our anxiety works is important
Exploring and understanding our past experiences is part of the journey
& I am here to offer the creative option of art therapy
I address the concerns mentioned above through creative, tailored approaches. Together, we’ll use art therapy to explore your specific situation, adjusting the process to suit your needs.
My work is grounded in an arts-based, relational, trauma-informed, and narrative framework. I also integrate elements from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and somatic approaches when helpful.
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Ultimately, what matters most is that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and supported in your journey. Each person is unique, and our work together will reflect that.
My Approach
The details
Investment
$140/60 Minutes
$200/90 Minutes
Check with your insurance provider to see if they cover psychotherapy services.
60 & 90 Minutes session lengths are available. 90 minutes are designed to give more space for creating.
Session Length
Location
All sessions are currently available online throughout Canada.
Next Steps
Reach out to me for a FREE 20min phone/video consultation to see if working together feels like a good fit.
Reaching out is a big step. It is so amazing that you are already here. I offer a free phone consultation for anyone wanting to explore if working together might be a good fit.
Can't wait to hear from you!
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