1. How do I know if Art Therapy is for me?

I offer a 15 minute phone consultation where we can discuss any of your questions about my practice. We can also briefly discuss your goals for therapy and decide if there is a good match. No art experience is required. Art Therapy focuses on the process of art-making and the relationship to the art, to yourself and to the therapeutic relationship.

2. What can I expect at a session? 

Therapy sessions can start with a conversation on where the client is at in that moment. The conversation can help to guide us to the art-making or to what is needed for the session which can also be talk, mindfulness, or play oriented.  Towards the end of the session, we can do a reflection of the process which may provide insights, clarity, or a shift in your being.

3. What art supplies do I need ?

We will discuss which art modalities you prefer at our first session and this will inform us on what supplies you may need. I would recommend some basic visual arts materials such as paper and drawing material. There is a vast array of drawing material from pencils, pens, markers, pastels, to paint. With somatic, body-based modalities, materials are not required. With music and rhythm, a lot can be improvised. I can recommend supplies that can be picked up at a local art store or Dollarama. Visit the materials page for more information.

4. Am I covered by my Health Insurance or OHIP?

OHIP does not cover Expressive Art Therapy. Nor is it covered by Health Insurance. 

5. How do I book?

For first time inquiries, email artfulltherapy@gmail.com and please provide your name, your preferred pronoun (he, she, they) and short description of what you are looking for, a consultation or to book an appointment.

For ongoing scheduling, we can arrange at the end of each session. You can also email artfulltherapy@gmail.com to schedule, cancel or reschedule.

6. Cancellations and Payments

Cancellations are required 24 hours in advance, otherwise full payment for the session will be charged. The only exception to this policy would be in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Payments can be made via e-transfer to artfulltherapy@gmail.com before each session.

7. When are you available?

My general hours of availability are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30am to 7:30pm. I will try to accommodate hours outside of this window on an exception basis.