Services

Expressive Arts Therapy

Expressive arts therapy involves the use of various art forms—such as visual arts, movement, music and drama—to foster self-expression, exploration and healing in individuals, couples and family members of all ages. Through creative processes and reflection, it aims to integrate mind, body and spirit to promote personal growth and well-being.

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Enhance Insight & Growth

Foster self-discovery by unlocking suppressed emotions, enhancing self-awareness, and aiding in personal insight and growth.

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Release Emotional Tension

Experience alleviation of stress and discover ways to relax, unwind and find relief from emotional tension.

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Communicate & Connect

Encourage communication and connection, through expressing in non-verbal ways, which can be especially beneficial for those who find it challenging to articulate their feelings verbally.

Expressive arts therapy may help you if you’re struggling with:

Anxiety & Stress

If you're feeling overwhelmed and anxious, an expressive arts therapist can guide you to use art, music, or movement to release tension, explore emotions, and find ways to relaxation.

Low Self-Esteem

If you're struggling with self-worth, through creative expression, an expressive arts therapist can help you build confidence, encouraging you to discover strengths and embrace your unique abilities.

Recovering from Trauma

If you're dealing with past trauma, expressive arts therapy offers a safe space to process emotions, enabling gradual healing through creative expression without the need for direct verbalization.

Overcoming Depression

If you're feeling down or hopeless, engaging in artistic activities with an expressive arts therapist can uplift mood, offering an outlet to express emotions and find joy in the creative process.

Grief & Loss

Coping with loss is tough. Expressive arts therapy provides avenues to express, commemorate and navigate complex emotions surrounding loss, fostering healing and acceptance.

Connecting in Relationship

If you're struggling to connect with another, an expressive arts therapist can facilitate communication, empathy, and understanding within relationships through fostering mutual creative expression.

Exploring Identity

If you're feeling lost or unsure of yourself or who you are, an expressive arts therapist can guide exploration through various creative mediums, aiding in understanding and embracing your evolving identity.

Supporting Children or Youth

Whether facing behavioral challenges or navigating life transitions, expressive arts therapy offers children and youth a safe space to express emotions, learn coping skills, and explore their evolving identities, aiding in emotional regulation and adapting to changes.

Types of Therapy

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Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)

​Effective for emotional difficulties and relationship struggles relating to current/past family and/or romantic relationships.

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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Effective for depression, anxiety, shame, guilt and inner critic.

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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma

A neuroscience-/polyvagal-informed therapy effective for treating trauma and stress.

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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy

Effective for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders

Meet the Team

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Our team of therapists is made up of compassionate and experienced professionals who are committed to providing you with the highest quality care. We believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and we're committed to working with you to help you achieve your goals.

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FAQ

Have questions? Here we have listed some of our most common inquiries. If you can't find your answer here, check our full FAQ page. Still have something you'd like cleared up? Get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help.

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