Art Therapy
1:1 ART THERAPY SESSIONS
Connections Behaviour Consulting now offers Art Therapy sessions led by a Professional Art Therapist. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative expression—such as drawing, painting, and other visual art forms—to help individuals explore their emotions, increase self-awareness, and support mental well-being.
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Art Therapy may be particularly helpful for children and youth who find verbal communication challenging. Through colour, shape, and imagery, clients are supported in expressing thoughts and feelings in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. This process can help promote emotional regulation, social connection, and cognitive growth.
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All sessions are tailored to the individual needs of each client and are grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship. Our Art Therapist is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with specialized training in creative arts and mental health in the form of a Masters Diploma in Art Psychotherapy.
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Common Art Therapy Goals include:
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Emotional expression and regulation
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Building self-esteem
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Developing coping strategies
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Reducing anxiety and stress
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Supporting communication and social connection
Art Therapy can be offered as a standalone service or can be combined with other supports such as ABA therapy or parent coaching to create a holistic plan. ​​​
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Meet Stefanie Ly
Stefanie is a Professional Art Therapist (CATA) and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with Honours Degrees in Fine Art (Wilfrid Laurier), Developmental Psychology (University of Waterloo) and a recent graduate of the Masters Diploma in Art Psychotherapy from the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy (CiiAT). Working in various capacities with families, caregivers, children and adults with neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diagnoses for the past 25 years, she strives to provide a space for all people to feel accepted as they are, express themselves freely on their terms, and support their personal goals for therapy.
Finding the Right Plan for You
The first step of beginning services with us is consulting with one of our clinicians to discuss which service will best suit your needs