Art Therapist in Training · Art · Play · First Responders
Art Therapist in Training · Barrie & Online
A safe, creative space for children, youth, families, postpartum mothers, and first responders — where art, play, and connection help express what words can’t.
Begin where you are
I’m an Art Therapist in training, dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate space where people can heal, grow, and reconnect with their inner strengths and resilience.
I believe that creativity can open doors to expression when words feel hard to find — especially in moments of crisis, in the early days of parenthood, or in the everyday challenges of raising and supporting children.
Therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and human — a space where you and your family feel understood, supported, and empowered to move toward healing at your own pace.
Children, youth, and families
My heart is especially drawn to working with children, youth, and families. Children and teens don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling, and that’s where creativity can become such a powerful tool. Through art, play, and connection, I help young people express big emotions, build coping skills, and feel truly seen.
I work with anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, neurodivergence, trauma, and crisis experiences through an attachment-focused and trauma-informed lens. I also support parents in strengthening connections and helping create more regulated, secure family relationships.
For first responders
Before becoming a therapist, I was a Paramedic for one of the busiest services in North America. Because of that, I carry a deep respect and understanding for First Responders — and the weight they often carry without anyone seeing it.
I offer a grounded, non-judgemental space to process trauma, chronic stress, and the invisible impact of high-intensity work.
For postpartum mothers
As a mother of two young children, I’m passionate about supporting postpartum mothers. The transition into parenthood can be tender, overwhelming, and isolating.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, identity shifts, or simply feeling emotionally stretched thin — you don’t have to do it alone.
My approach
My approach blends creativity with practical tools. I integrate Art Therapy, attachment-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) — choosing what fits each session, each person, each day.
Our work together might include art-making, play, skill-building, emotion regulation tools, or reflective conversation — depending on what feels right for you or your child. I tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs and strengths, and always take a person-centred approach.
Modalities I draw on
Whether you’re a child, a parent, a first responder, or anyone in between — you don’t have to do this alone. Let’s begin where you are.
