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British Columbia

amy allan, ba, dkati

Population Served: children, youth & families
Primary Specialty: abuse, trauma, addictions etc
Region: southern interior
Other Specialties: rural community focus

250-442-8820 #126

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Monica Carpendale, BFA, DVATI, RCAT, BCATR

Kutenai Art Therapy Institute

#201-601 Front St.,
Nelson, BC, V1L 4B6
www.kati.kics.bc.ca
Population Served: all
Primary Specialty: supervision, art therapy education, adolescents, grief.
Region: west kootenays

250 352 2264

mcarpendale@shaw.ca

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Duanita Eleniak, BSW MSW ATR Dip Fine Arts

Duanita G. Eleniak, MSW RSW ATR

201-431 Mountain Highway
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 2L1
Population Served: all ages, individuals, couples, families, groups
Primary Specialty: consultation, supervision, education, loss and trauma, sexual abuse, personal transformation, self-esteem, empowerment
Region: international
Other Specialties: play therapy, sandtray work, acting, adoption, work in the deaf and deaf/blind community

604-988-5689

coastangel@yahoo.com

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Duanita G. Eleniak, MSW RSW ATR

Creative Counselling and Education

201 431 Mountain Highway
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 2L1
Population Served: all ages and gender
Primary Specialty: self-esteem, sexual abuse, creativity connections, trauma; transformation of consciousness; supervision; consultation; educational experiences
Region: international
Other Specialties: Registered Clinical Social Worker; play therapist; writer; performance art;

604-988-5689

coastangel@telus.net

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Dr. Wayne Emery, Registered Psychologist (#1431)

Healthwise Psychological Services

201 - 3041 Anson Ave. Coquitlam, BC
120 - 16555 Fraser Hwy. Surrey, BC
http://www.wayneemery.psychologists.bc.ca
Population Served: Adults, Teens, and Children
Primary Specialty: WELL-BEING: Anxiety, Depression, Anger; RELATIONSHIP: Couples, Children, Teens; HEALTH: Trauma, Abuse, Addiction
Region: Surrey and Tri-Cities
Other Specialties: Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH); Registered Art Therapist (ATR); Health Psychology

(604) 562-5559

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Jennifer Hakola, Hons.BFA, DKATI

Clear Water Art Therapy Services

1 - 205 Victoria St.
Nelson. British Columbia
Primary Specialty: brain injury, mental health, loss and grief, addiction, workshops & seminars
Region: East and West Kootenays

250-509-0253

nelsonarttherapy@gmail.com

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Tracy Harrison, BSW, RCAT

Creative Fire Art Studio

1375 Beddis Road
Salt Spring Island
British Columbia
http://www.artbyharrison.com
Population Served: 6 years old and up
Primary Specialty: Corporate Creative, Spiritual Self Empowerment through energy and art work, Personal Transformation, Recovery from Trauma, Depression
Region: Southern Gulf Islands, National and International
Other Specialties: Enneagram Personality Profiles, Corporate Team work, Energy and Art Medicine, Transformative Art and Spiritual Ceremonies

250-538-0144

Tracy@artbyharrison.com

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Michael J. Haslam, B.A. , M.A., R.C.A.T.

Lynn Valley Arts and Therapy Centre

2852 Crestlynn Place
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 2S4
Population Served: adults, adolescents, children.
Primary Specialty: Art psychotherapy, conflict resolution, expanding artistic creativity; brief and long-term counselling for depression, grief, anger management, substance abuse, personality disorders.
Region: Greater Vancouver
Other Specialties: Art Therapy Student Supervision, Dynamic Art Therapy Workshops,
Notes: With over twenty-five years clinical experience, Michael has published important articles on the anthropological and historical antecedents of modern art therapy. He has lectured and given presentations at numerous clinical and educational facilities and many international conferences. He currently lectures at V.A.T.I. and is writing a book on the evolution of art and art therapy.

604-980-0047

mik.haslam@gmail.com

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Irene S. Hegi, BFA,UVIC, GDAT, BC, School Of Art Therapy

All My Relations

RR#1, S91, C-12
Keremeos BC
Population Served: Children youth, Adults, Women, Aboriginal
Primary Specialty: Post Traumatic Stress, Abuse, Trauma
Region: South Okanagan, Carmen island
Other Specialties: Individual and group, Sexual Abuse and its long term consequences: Physical, Emotional Mental and Spiritual, Residential School Trauma, EFT trained. Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Cognitive behavior, Anxiety.

250-499-1309

heraerua@gmail.com

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Angela Herd, Dip.CSW., BA, DVATI

Sheltering Oak Counselling Services

Population Served: Children, Youth, Adults & Seniors/individuals, couples, families and groups
Primary Specialty: Child/family issues, attachment, grief & loss, anger, depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, dementia and the affects on the family, life transitions and self-care
Region: Langley, Surrey, White Rock, Cloverdale
Other Specialties: Counselling support to professional helpers wanting to use art therapy as a method of self-care

778-888-4660

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WENDI HIGENBOTTAM, BFA, DVATI

EASTSIDE ART THERAPY

231 EAST 32ND AVENUE
VANCOUVER, BC
V5V 2Y2
http://www.artpsychotherapy.ca
Population Served: CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS AND THE ELDERLY
Primary Specialty: ADOLESCENT FEMALES, BODY IMAGE AND SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUAL ART THERAPY.
Region: LOWER MAINLAND

(604) 562-6964

info@artpsychotherapy.ca

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Andrea Hrysko, BFA, DKATI

Art 4 Life Therapy

http://www.art4lifetherapy.com/
Population Served: Children, Youth and Families
Primary Specialty: Autism (ASD), PDD and DD related issues. Dynamic group work and workshop facilitation.
Region: Tri-Cities and Lower Mainland, BC
Other Specialties: Artist, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Support Worker / Behavioural Intervention and Step-mom
Notes: Art Group for Siblings: March 9th & 23rd, 2010. 6-7:30pm Evergreen Cultural Art Centre, Coquitlam, BC. This art group for siblings is designed for maximizing growth and healing. Children and teens are welcome to come draw, build and paint. This is an opportunity to explore the various media, learn about self and others and to have fun. Siblings will become equipped to cope with situations at home using art as an activity.

778-230-4995

andrea@art4lifetherapy.com

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Katherine Kortikow, M.Ed., Counselling Psychology, RCAT

Suite 410 - 943 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5Z 4E1
http://web.mac.com/katherinekortikow
Population Served: Adolescents, Adults, Couples
Primary Specialty: Trauma/ Abuse, PTSD, Domestic violence, Grief/Loss, Life transitions.
Region: Lower Mainland
Other Specialties: Trauma counselling, EMDR, Art Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EAP. Clinical Supervision.

604 771 0106

kortikow@telus.net

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Elizabeth Kulczycki, BA DVATI

Waterway Art Therapy

http://www.waterwayarttherapy.ca/Site/Welcome.html
Population Served: Adolescent Girls and Adult Women
Primary Specialty: Anxiety, Body-Mind Wellness, Depression, Grief and Loss, Nature-Based Healing, Relationship Issues, Sexual Orientation Issues, Spirituality, Stress Reduction, Transitions, Personal Growth, Professional Self-Care
Region: Victoria BC and Surrounding Area

778 678 0373

waterwayarttherapy@shaw.ca

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Gretchen Ladd, BA,(psych.) BFA, RCAT

Gretchen Ladd Creative Art Therapy Services

Population Served: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Art Therapists
Primary Specialty: grief and loss, cancer, stress-reduction, self-esteem, clinical supervision
Region: Vancouver
Other Specialties: Contemplative Creative Arts and Self-Care for Therapists

778-554-1032

gretchen.ladd@yahoo.ca

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Sze-oi Lau, Doctoral Degree

Dr. Art Training Center

#3- 5911 Cooney Road
Richmond, BC
V6X 4H2 Canada
www.seedrart.com
Population Served: Mental Health, Autism, Abuse Victims
Primary Specialty: Integrated Expressive Arts Therapy and Visual Learning
Region: Richmond BC
Other Specialties: Specialize with Eastern & Western philosophy and cultural issues.

604-723-1998

szeoi@yahoo.com

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Majie Lavergne, MA, RCC, CHT, CGT

164 Mount Benson Street, Nanaimo, V9S 1B3, BC
Population Served: children, adolescents, couples, adults and groups
Primary Specialty: Specializing in trauma, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues.
Region: Nanaimo
Other Specialties: Using an integrative approach that includes Art Therapy, Hakomi Therapy, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and PAIRS.
Notes: Majie Lavergne presented his work with youth offenders at the American and the Canadian Art Therapy Conferences (2003/04). The title of the presentation was: "Art Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy: An Integrative Model To Treat Trauma Among Adjudicated Teenage Girls". An article with the same title was published by the Canadian Art Therapy Association Journal (Volume 17, Number 1 - Spring 2004)

(250) 714-0244

majie@prodigy.net

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Christine Lummis, BA, DKATI, RCAT

Art Therapy Services

Nelson, BC
www.arttherapyservices.ca
Population Served: professionals, adults, youth, seniors
Primary Specialty: trauma, addictions, mental health disorders, expressive movement, professional self-care
Region: West Kootenays
Other Specialties: workshops, presentations and international retreats

250-352-5056

clummis@shaw.ca

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Liz McKnight, B.Ed Hons, M.Ed, DVATI, BCATR

ARTiculEYES

911 Dirksen Road
Gabriola, BC
V0R 1X2
http://www.pcpages.com/articuleyes
Population Served: children, individuals/groups, adults, families
Primary Specialty: grief, loss, life threatening illness, trauma, developmental disabilites, behavioural problems, anxiety and depression
Region: Gabriola, Nanaimo area
Other Specialties: Teacher of students needing intensive behaviour support. Art therapy groups for: children addressing death and loss; adults in day respite at a local hospice; siblings of children with developmental disabilites; children in day respite at local hospice.

250 713 8857

articuleyes@mac.com

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Ruth Murdoch, DVATI, BCATR

Ruth Murdoch Art Therapy

Box 703
Smithers, B.C.
V0J 2N0
Population Served: all ages
Primary Specialty: trauma, loss and grief, illness, depression, anxiety, anger, GLBT issues, and personal development.
Region: Bulkley Valley and neighbouring communities

(250) 847-4989

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Mehdi Naïmi, MA (candidate), RCAT

Lightwave Studio for Art Therapy and Counseling

mailing address: 1190 Dobler Road
Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
V9P 2C5
http://www.ArtandPlayTherapy.com
Population Served: Adults working on loss, trauma, relationship, life transitions and inner child; Children with autism, Asperger's, FASD, low self-esteem and challenging behaviours
Primary Specialty: Integrating verbal and nonverbal therapies to address loss, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Region: Mid Vanocuver Island
Other Specialties: Clinical supervision, Practicum supervision, Art therapy edcuation workshops, Art therapy groups and Community studios
Notes: Offices in Parksville/Errington and in Nanaimo

(250) 240-1221

artandplay@gmail.com

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Michelle Oucharek-Deo, BFA, BCATR, RCAT

Van-Art Expression

1563 Elinor Crescent
Port Coquitlam , BC
V3C 2Y2
http://www.van-artexpression.com
Population Served: Children,Youth, Adult
Primary Specialty: Grief and Loss Chronic and Terminal Illness Autism Developmental Disabilities Life Transition Work
Region: Coquitlam. Port Coquitlam, Port Moody

604-468-9720

mlod@telus.net

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Michelle Oucharek-Deo, BFA, BCATR, RCAT

Van-Art Expression

1563 Elinor Crescent
Port Coquitlam, BC
V3C 2Y3
http://www.van-artexpression.com
Population Served: Children, Youth, Adult
Primary Specialty: Grief and Loss, Chronic and Terminal Illness Developmental Disabilities, Autism
Region: Tri Cities Area
Other Specialties: Workshops, Presentations, Art Therapy Supervsion

604-468-9720

mlod@telus.net

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Ara Parker, Masters of Expressive Therapies, Bachelor of Fine

Population Served: Children, Youth, Adults
Primary Specialty: Children-Youth and Mental Health Adults - Anxiety, Depression Adults and Cancer Self-Development
Region: Victoria, BC
Other Specialties: Teaching

250 532-6783 cell

arap@shaw.ca

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Lucille Proulx, Master's Degree in Art Therapy

Lucille Proulx Art Therapy Consultant

Apt 313
2140 Cadboro Bay Road
Victoria, B.C.
http://lucilleproulx.iquebec.com
Population Served: All Ages
Primary Specialty: On-Line Supervision
Region: On-line World Over
Other Specialties: Workshops On Art Therapy and Attachment On Brain Development and Art Therapy
Notes: I am a graduate of Concordia University with an MA in AT. I have 15 years clinical experience in Attachment and childhood problems. I have 25 years experience in private practice with all age groups. I give workshops nationally and internationally. I am the author of Strengthening Emotional Ties through Parent-Child Dyad Art Therapy.

778 430 6614

lucilleproulx@yahoo.com

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Beverley Read, M.Ed., Counselling; BA,Psychology, Diploma art the

self-employed and employed with Children's Mental Health, MCFD

P.O. Box 2183
Invermere
B..C., V0A 1K0
Population Served: adolescents, children, individuals - women & men, families,
Primary Specialty: Trauma, divorce/separation/sexual abuse/physical abuse/ADHD/school phobia and othe rmental health issues, i.e., ODD, CD, ASD, early psychosis intervention/anxiety/depression/eating disroders/stress in children and adolescents Women's issues (feminist perspective) and men's issues including anxiety, depression, stress, divorce/separation, childhood abuse, personal growth, biploar/psychosis Family therapy
Region: Invermere, Golden, Canal Flats, B.C.
Other Specialties: Children and adolescents using both psychotherapeutic art therapeutic/play therapy approaches along with cognitive-behavioural strategies, all couched within a postmodern perspective maintaining a client-centred and strength-based approach Postmodern family therapy with a variety of family issues

250 342-9428

read@telus.net

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Carrie Reid, MA, BEd,

Mostly Salish Consulting

190 Fisheries Rd
Qualicum Beach, BC
V9K 1Z5
http://www.mostlysalish.com
Population Served: Groups: First Nations, Elders, Men, Students,
Primary Specialty: Elders, cumulative and multigenerational trauma, grief,
Region: Canada Wide
Other Specialties: Mostly Salish Consulting offers training programs in Expressive Therapies

250-757-9848

creid@mostlysalish.com

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Uri Sanhedrai, M.A. Counselling Psychology/Art Therapy

4825 Capilano Road
North Vancouver, BC
V7R 4K4
www.sanhedrai.com
Primary Specialty: Helping adults facing unresolved early-life events and trauma; aging issues; distressing late-life turning points and subsequent inter-generational family problems; adoption related issues; and identity issues.

604-988-5066

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Ketrena N. Schultz, BFA, DVATI

Articulate Creative Arts Connection

Kelowna
Population Served: adults, adolescents, children
Primary Specialty: Providing safe spaces. Helping individuals creatively change struggles into the connections they desire so they may heal, reach their goals, their dreams and achieve their highest potential.
Region: Central Okanagan
Other Specialties: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, stress reduction, relationship issues, body-mind awareness, personal growth, transitions, developmental disabilities, autism, creative expression,
Notes: Articulate operates from a compassionate belief in the potential of the human spirit. Within every struggle is an opportunity waiting to be unearthed. Articulate’s therapeutic approach is designed to help you shift what seem like boulders on your path, into steppingstones. Connect, Create, Illuminate... Find your voice…

250.863.6523

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Sabine Silberberg, MA, CAGS, DVATI

Population Served: adults
Primary Specialty: LGBT, addiction, trauma, HIV/AIDS, loss of playfulness and imagination
Region: Vancouver
Other Specialties: workshops and lectures; photography and intermodal expressive arts therapy

604-255-6305

sabines@telus.net

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Leanne Smith, MA, ATR, NCC, RCAT

Population Served: Children and youth
Primary Specialty: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Region: Kelowna

250-862-9485

lgsmith808@shaw.ca

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Jerry Stochansky, B.Sc., B.F.A., D.V.A.T.I., RCAT

SAFER Counselling Services

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
2425 Quebec Street, Suite 300
Vancouver, BC
Population Served: suicidal, bereaved by suicide
Primary Specialty: suicide, bereavement, depression
Region: Vancouver - Lower Mainland
Other Specialties: sexual abuse, education

604-879-9251

arttherapy@mail.com

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Roxane Strasbourg, M.A. Expressive Arts Therapies

Population Served: adults and young adults
Primary Specialty: PTSD; anxiety; stress; self-growth
Region: Cowichan Valley and Victoria
Other Specialties: EFT

250-246-4093

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Cathy Swanston, BA, BSW, DKATI

Nelson Community Services Centre
Nelson, BC
Population Served: Children, Youth and Families
Region: Nelson and area

250-352-3504

ncsc_cathy@netidea.com

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Mary Gillian Vellet, BFA, DTATI, RMT, DSABA

Lang Health & Vitality Centre & Rejuvenation Centre

105, 19610 64th Ave, Langley, BC, V2Y 2H3
102-267 W Esplanade, N Vancouver, BC
heartandsoulmatters.ca
Population Served: Children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, aged, teachers, cross-cultural groups
Primary Specialty: Emotional issues of inner child, creative potential, dream work, identity, gender, intimacy, embodiment, diversity, cross-cultural issues, conflict resolution, educational & corporate change, learning disability, dyslexia, ADHD family systems, loss, trauma, sexual abuse, personality & affectivity disorders, hypersensitivity, temporal lobe epilepsy
Region: N Vancouver & Langley, BC
Other Specialties: Gillian Vellet is both a registered Art therapist and Massage therapist; and Biodanza facilitator. Gillian has an interdisciplinary background in dance, art education, fine art, expressive arts therapies, shamanic studies, cultural studies, art therapy, Biodanza, massage therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, and visceral manipulation.
Notes: Gillian finds that clients are guided to work with her in a creative synergy between Art Therapy, which maps the body and uncoscious; and Massage Therapy which incorporates swedish massage, lymphatic drainage, cranio-sacral therapy and visceral manipulation towards somato-sensory release and embodiment

604 544 2646

gillian.vellet@gmail.com

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Judy Weiser, R. Psych., A.T.R.

PhotoTherapy Centre (director)

1033 Davie St., Suite #303
Vancouver BC V6E 1M7
http://www.phototherapy-centre.com
Population Served: PhotoTherapy training/consulting (adults of course); AIDS-related counselling: adults & youth, particularly HIV-related street-involved and/or Aboriginal people, including IV drug users
Primary Specialty: Training and Consultation/Lecturing regarding Photo Therapy techniques (using photos, and photo-interactions, as a bridge DURING therapy) and Therapeutic Photography (using photos AS therapy, but not necessarily within a counselling setting/context)
Region: As consultant & trainer: world-wide (as a therapist: BC)
Other Specialties: HIV-related emotional, mental, & spiritual issues issues/clients (particularly regarding Aboriginal and/or street-involved people & communities)
Notes: website is re: the field of PhotoTherapy (as well as Therapeutic Photography) -- and has MUCH information, including: recommended readings lists, student theses/dissertations on the topic, downloadable articles about both fields (at no cost) on the "Bio & Publications" page -- plus pages for related links and "who's doing what, where" with this field -- as well as a link to the "PhotoTherapy Discussion Group" page, for the chance to share & network with others. Also a page for "Training & Education" for learning about upcoming workshops and lectures -- and a page about the book "PhotoTherapy Techniques: Exploring the Secrets of Personal Snapshots and Family Albums". Feel free to contact me for more information, at: jweiser@phototherapy-centre.com (the hyphen (between "phototherapy" and "centre" is part of the address)

(604) 689-9709 Fax: (604) 633-1505

jweiser@phototherapy-centre.com (note: the hyphen

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Lillian Wong, B.A., M.B.A., DVATI

Creative Healing

Population Served: Children, Adolescents, Disables
Primary Specialty: Domestic Violence, Anxiety, Stress, Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Groups for Children and Youth
Region: Vancouver, Richmond BC

6047270067

wongat@telus.net

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Lois Woolf, B.Arch, DTATI, MA

Vancouver Art Therapy Institute

350 - 1425 Marine Drive
West Vancouver
V7T 1B9
http://www.vati.bc.ca
Population Served: graduate level students
Primary Specialty: Art Therapy Training

604 926-9381

vatimail@telus.net

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Laura Worrall, MC:AT, RCAT, RCC

Laura Worrall ~ Art Therapy

West End
New Westminster
BC
Population Served: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Primary Specialty: Trauma, Loss, Transition, Separation and Divorce, Individuals with special needs.
Region: New Westminster, Coquitlam, Burnaby

(604) 816-6366

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Alberta

Anne-Marie (Amy) Angheluta, MC:AT

Population Served: Children, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatrics.

403-708-0907

aangheluta@hotmail.com

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Kristin Boettger, MA CCC

Seedmoments Art Therapy

www.seedmoments.com
Population Served: Children, adolescents, women
Primary Specialty: Separation and loss, stress in the family, physical illness, difficulties at school/work, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction
Region: Calgary and area
Other Specialties: Design and facilitate programs aimed at fostering creativity and exploring the natural world.

403-400-2787

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Blythe Bohonos, M.A., B.Ed.

Artwell Creative Counselling Services

Calgary, Alberta
http://www.art-well.ca
Population Served: Private individual counselling and small group workshops; adults and children.
Primary Specialty: Expressive Art Journeys for guidance, healing and transformation.
Region: Calgary and area

(403) 277-3003

artwell@telus.net

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Rachela Buonincontri, BA (Psych), MC:AT, CCC

Living in Color

http://www.livingincolor.ca
Population Served: Individual counselling with children, youth, and adults. Group art therapy workshops.
Primary Specialty: Mindfulness art therapy, health and wellness, psychosomatic concerns, positive living, spirituality, general mental health issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, and others.
Region: Calgary
Other Specialties: Private Practice is currently accepting new clients. Art therapy workshops for children, youth, adults, and organizations.

403-921-7848

art-therapy@shaw.ca

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Tracy Dudar, BA (Psy), ATh Dip.

Population Served: children, adolescents, families
Primary Specialty: self-esteem, anger management, behavioural issues, attachment, grief/loss, depression, anxiety
Region: Calgary
Other Specialties: solution-focused therapy, reality therapy, critical incident stress management, suicide intervention training, theraplay

(403) 663-2348

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Jo Ann Hammond-Meiers, Ph.D., MA, BA,ADTR,RCAT

Gary J. Meiers, Ph.D., Jo Ann Hammond-Meiers, Ph.D., and Associates

10009 85 Ave.,
DrsGaryJoAnnMeiersPsychologists.com
Population Served: Adults, teens, children
Primary Specialty: Women's Group, dance/movement therapy combined with art therapy E.M.D.R.,
Region: Alberta
Other Specialties: Chair of Educational Committee of CATA Supervision of Art Therapists Supervision of Provisional Psychologists

1-780-433-2269

psychrec@telusplanet.net

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Darlynne Hildebrandt, BA., BSW., DVATI., RCAT., MSW., RSW

Population Served: Children, youth and adults
Primary Specialty: Loss, separation and divorce; grief; trauma; emotional, behavioral, health and developmental challenges; family of origin; anxiety/depression, as well as life changes and transitions.
Region: Edmonton Region
Other Specialties: I work within a cultural, gender sensitive, developmental and psychodynamic framework. I have been trained in Focusing and post traumatic stress, as well as sand tray work with children and youth. I also provide clinical supervision to Art Therapists.

(780) 757-0566

ddhildebrandt@hotmail.com

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Carolyn Husky, BA, DVATI, MC, RCAT

Quinacridone Art Therapy

St. Albert, AB
Population Served: School aged children, youth, adults and groups.
Primary Specialty: Personal transformation; self empowerment; grief; loss; illness (cancer related issues.)
Region: Edmonton Area
Other Specialties: I also provide clinical supervision to art therapists.

1(780)651-3360

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straja linder king, BA BFA MA ATR-BC

Strawberry tree moon studio

2059 cottonwood cres se calgary ab t21 1r2
1121 14th ave sw calgary ab t2r 1e7
1407 10th street sw
http:www.imaginaltrackers.com , http:www.spritualdirections.com
Population Served: children adolescents adults older adults
Primary Specialty: bereavement palliative special needs older adults workshops undergraduate/graduate level art therapy education individual and group work
Region: alberta
Other Specialties: pet loss and animal assisted therapies with co-facilitator Tangus a gentle shepherd dog, mediation, team building and group dynamics
Notes: Tangus (hero dog2005) assists in all the counselling and teachings and is truly a co-facilitator

403 - 630 1020

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Marilyn Magnuson, MSW, RSW, RCAT,BSW, unregistered RN Diploma, DVATI

Express Yourself Child & Family Art Therapy

14 Somerside Place SW
Calgary Alberta T2Y 3V3
http://www.ExpressYourselfArtTherapy.com
Population Served: children, youth, adults, families, groups
Primary Specialty: Phenomenological/Transpersonal, Narrative, Brief, solution-focused, structural and strategic family therapy and group therapy approaches
Region: Calgary and district
Other Specialties: Art therapy workshops for public and professionals

(403) 836-6024

mmagnuson@shaw.ca

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Bonnie J. Martin, BSW, MHR, RSW, DVATI

Rainbow Cottage

c/o Box 2876
Pincher Creek, AB.
T0K 1W0
Population Served: Individuals diagnosed with mental health and some with addictions
Primary Specialty: mental health addictions
Region: South Alberta
Other Specialties: children & families

403-627-6682

bonniej.martin@calgaryhealthregion.ca

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Kim O'Leary, MA Pastoral Psychology and Counselling, Bachelor o

Aspirations Inc. A Safe Place To Grow

9853 - 90 Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
http://www.aspirations@asafeplacetogrow.ca
Population Served: Adults, Adolescents, School Age Children
Primary Specialty: I have extensive experience working individually and in group context with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image disorders, addictions and long term recovery, life transitions, grief and bereavement.
Region: Edmonton Area
Other Specialties: Pastoral Counselling, pursueing training and certification in Hakomi body integrated therapy through the Hakomi Edmonton Institute.
Notes: I bring a curious and gentle approach to my therapeutic work while valuing each person's own inner journey toward wholeness and an enhanced quality of life. I highly regard the therapeutic relationship and hold a deep respect for the client's individual healing journey.

780 468 1366

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Tatiana Peet, BA, MA (Pastoral Psych-Art Therapy)

Community Counseling Centre

#202- 10534-124 st.
Edmonton, Alberta
T5N 1S1
http://www.pastcoun.com
Population Served: children, adolescents, adults, groups
Primary Specialty: arts-based counseling, expressive arts therapy

780-482-3711 Ex. 616

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Carmen Richardson, MSW, RSW, RCAT

Carmen Richardson Counselling and Prairie Institute of Expressive Arts Therapy

1528 12th Ave SW Calgary Alberta T3C 0P9
http://www.pieat.ca
Population Served: school age children, adolescents, adults, families, groups
Primary Specialty: separation & divorce, trauma & abuse, grief & loss, family of origin, relational issues, parent-child conflict, anxiety/depression
Region: Calgary and area
Other Specialties: At Praire Institute training is offered in expressive arts therapy - one day introduction, 4 day studios for therapist, and a 6 month certificate program. Supervision of art therapists and social workers is also offered on an individual or group basis.

403-245-5553 ext. 15

carmenr@telusplanet.net

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Heather Stump, RN, BA, MSc., Post-Masters Cert Art Therapy, CAGS

Creative Therapy Art-Based Counselling and Consulting

828 23rd Avenue SE
Calgary AB
T2G 1N8
Population Served: children, adolescents, adults, families, groups, autism and special needs children, multi-cultural clients
Region: Calgary area

403-204-3048, 403-861-8440(cell)

stumplinx@yahoo.com

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Jean Tait, DKATI

art can heal

323 McLeod Ave.
Suite 106
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0J6
http://www.artcanheal.ca
Population Served: Individual, child, adolescent, families and groups.
Primary Specialty: First Nations art therapist.
Region: Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and areas west of Edmonton. Willing to travel for contract work.
Other Specialties: Experience in working with women who have experienced loss, grief and trauma; facilitation of group work in federal and provincial corrections with women; children and adolescents with behavioral difficulties; women's talking circles.

780-916-6615

jean@artcanheal.ca

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Theresa Zip, B.Ed, MA (Counselling)

The BIG Picture Art Studio

10106-124 St.
Rear entrance
Edmonton
Population Served: Adolescents, children and their families
Primary Specialty: Creative exploration for living life fully and effectively. Issues including family relationships, grief and bereavement, developmental challenges, living creatively with mental illness, old trauma, old grief
Region: Edmonton
Other Specialties: Workshops for staffs and organizations to enhance creative thinking, communication, community-building
Notes: I am very interested in outreach to schools and organizations wishing to enhance community.

780.708.5938

theresazip@gmail.com

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Marie Alexander, RN, BA (Art Ed), BFA, OATR

42 Fitzgerald Drive, RR#3
Utterson, ON
P0B 1M0
Population Served: children (4 to 12) and their parents/caregivers; women
Primary Specialty: Art Psychotherapy
Region: Muskoka/Parry Sound
Other Specialties: Dyad Art Therapy (parent and child); Certified Focusing Psychotherapist (combining Art Therapy and Focusing); Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Level I training)

705-788-2491

willow@surenet.net

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Shelley Allen, B.A., D.T.A.T.I., A.T.R.

Private Practice

Toronto
Ontario
Population Served: children, adolescents, adults
Primary Specialty: Learning disabilities, Social, Emotional and Behavioural issues, Self-esteem, Anxiety, Loss, Depression, Family issues, Separation/Divorce
Region: Toronto
Notes: I work with clients individually, helping clients to express themselves through art as an alternative and personal mode of communication. Home visits.

416 602 7474

shellallen@sympatico.ca

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Debbie Anderson, B.A. (Hons), dTATI

Debbie Anderson, Art Therapist

249 St. Clair Avenue W., 2nd floor
Toronto, ON
M2L 1K4
www.debbieandersonarttherapy.com
Population Served: adults, teens, children
Primary Specialty: Depression, self-esteem, stress, feeling lost, injury/ illness recovery
Region: Toronto and area
Other Specialties: workshops: Artful Self Discovery, Insightful Painting, Happiness
Notes: We think in images far more than words! My work is to enable you to source your images and help you understand what those images might mean, and how that knowledge can empower you.

416-540-4332

artwithdebbie@gmail.com

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Ann Bayly-Bruneel, BA, DVATI, RCAT, OATR

General Private Practice

370 Queens Avenue, London Ontario
Population Served: Children, Adolescents and Adults
Primary Specialty: Specialize in Mental Health, Trauma, Attachment and Grief. Certified in Trauma Counselling and Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy.
Region: London, Ontario

519-319-8385

ann.jeremy@sympatico.ca

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Sharona Bookbinder, B.Sc., DTATI, OATR, RCAT

InnerArt Inc.

144 Rockwood Crescent
Thornhill, Ontario
L4J 7W1
Population Served: Geriatric, Children, Adolescents & Adults who are Developmentally Delayed, Autistic, grieving or behaviourally challenged.
Primary Specialty: Specializing in the Aged population for the last 13 years, with focus on Alzheimer's, Dementia and Stroke.
Region: Toronto & York Region
Other Specialties: Currently teaching Geritatric Art Therapy at TATI. Currently supervising TATI students in practicum, student and Professional Art Therapists.

(416) 887-9121

srbookbinder@gmail.com

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Nicole Brickell, BFA, DTATI

Art Psychotherapy Counselling Services

103 Cambridge Crescent
Bradford, Ontario
L3Z 1E2
www.apcounsellingservices.com
Population Served: Children, adolescents, and young adults
Primary Specialty: Trauma, PTSD, Sexual/Physical Abuse, Foster Placements, Adoption, Mental Health, Separation/Divorce, Addiction, Bereavement/Loss
Region: York and Simcoe Region

York (905)726-5608 Simcoe (905)775-6109

nicole@apcounsellingservices.com

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betty broersma brouwer, MSc.

Salem Christian Counselling Services

1 Young Street
Suite 512
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1T8
http://www.shalemnetwork.org
Population Served: children and adolescents
Primary Specialty: work with street-involved youth foster and adopted children: attachment related issues in a dyadic format (child and primary caregiver)
Region: Hamilton and surrounding area

905-528-0353

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Carole Cantor, BSc, DTATI

Play and Art Therapy for Children

139 Latimer Ave
Toronto, ON
M5N 2M3
http://www.therapyforchildren.ca
Population Served: Specializing in children ages 4-11
Primary Specialty: Individual counselling for children with social, behavioural and emotional issues.
Region: GTA
Other Specialties: Art Therapy and Play Therapy

416.876.4340

carole@therapyforchildren.ca

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Katherine Carney, DVATI; MC

110 Sherwood Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4P 2A7
http://www.torontoareapsychotherapy.com
Population Served: Adults, elderly, adolescents, and children
Primary Specialty: addictions, abuse/trauma, eating disorders, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Region: greater Toronto area
Other Specialties: I work flexibly between art and/or verbal therapy. Completed a Masters in Counselling which involved the development of a group therapy program for women who struggle with disordered eating patterns coupled with a history of trauma/abuse. Completed training in relational psychotherapy.

416-930-0549

kcarney@rogers.com

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Linda Chapman, M.C.A.T., ATR-BC, RCAT, Clinical Member, OSP

118 Eglinton Avenue West
Suite 741
Toronto, Ontario
http://www.psychotherapyintoronto.com
Population Served: individual adults; youth; couples
Primary Specialty: relationships, anxiety,stress, self esteem/image, body image/weight/shape preoccupations
Region: Toronto & GTA
Other Specialties: Open ended or time limited Art and/or talk therapy

416-929-3225

lindachapman@rogers.com

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Laurel Choat, DTATI

Etobicoke Children's Centre

65 Hartsdale Drive
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9R 2S8
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Population Served: latency-aged (6-12 yr. olds)
Primary Specialty: Children with ADHD and LD's. Children dealing with sexual abuse, trauma, and domestic violence.
Region: west end of Toronto

240-1111 ext. 344

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Barbara Collins, BA, DTATI

Oakville, Ontario
Population Served: Children and Adolescents
Primary Specialty: Mental health, trauma, abuse, attachment, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and anger management. Currently employed in a secure residential facility providing custody and detention for young offenders and treatment for youth with serious mental health issues.
Region: Halton Region

416-464-0300

barbara.collins@kinark.on.ca

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Regina Cowan, RN, BScN, MEd, ATC

Private Practice

School of Nursing , HNES, 4700 Keele Street,YORK University, M3J 1P3
Population Served: Health promotion and quality of life care along the life span continuum
Primary Specialty: Art as Reflective Praxis
Region: GTA
Other Specialties: Sandplay Therapy

(416)736-2100 x. 30457

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Regina A. Cowan, RN, BScN, MEd, ATC

York University
HNES Building 4700 Keele St.
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Population Served: Health Promotion & Quality of Life Care along the life span continuum
Primary Specialty: Art as Reflective Practice
Region: Greater Toronto
Other Specialties: Sandplay Therapy

(416) 763-2100 x 30457

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Michelle DeBoer, B.A., Grad. Dipl.

Shalem Mental Health Network

1 Young Street Suite 512
Hamilton, Ontario
http://www.shalemnetwork.org
Population Served: all ages
Primary Specialty: art therapy with children and teens and their families
Region: Hamilton

905-528-0353

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Milada Disman, M.A.,M.Ed.,Ph.D.;DISIS

Private Practice

Toronto Healing Arts Centre
717 Bloor St. West
Toronto, On., M6G 1L5
Population Served: Adults
Primary Specialty: I am also qualified and available for supervision.
Region: Toronto and GTA
Other Specialties: Integrating expressive arts and talk therapy in a client-centred and strength based empowerment

416 530 0213

milada.disman@utoronto.ca

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Lia Falzon, DTATI, FOP, EMDR

Vitanova Foundation and Private Practice

www.liafalzon.ca
Population Served: adults, adolescents, children
Primary Specialty: Addiction, Panic, Trauma, Eating Disorders,Anxiety,Depression
Region: Toronto, Woodbridge
Other Specialties: ATPPP (C) Focusing Oriented Psychotherapist EMDR Interactive Guided Imagery Emotional Eating Groups
Notes: I have extensive experience with addictions and all aspects of substance dependance. At present I am a candidate at the Toronto Psychoanalytic Institute and have trained in Focusing, EMDR and Interactive Guided Imagery as well as trained in energy psychology. Contact me to discuss your concerns.

647-501-0747

liafalzon@gmail.com

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Jacqueline Fehlner, BA, D.T.A.T.I.

Mississauga Art Therapy Services

2605 Gazebo Court
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 3M8
Population Served: adults and children
Primary Specialty: People living with serious illness, grief and loss issues, bereavement, and acquired brain injury
Region: Greater Toronto and Niagara areas
Other Specialties: spirituality/faith, creativity and prayer retreats, workshops, education, and supervision of Professional Art Therapists

905-569-8956

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Kara-Lynn Ferguson, B.A.A., D.T.A.T.I.

Guelph
Population Served: Children (latency aged), Adolescents, Adults
Region: Wellington County

kleferguson@gmail.com

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Karen Freud, B.A. Dip.A.T.

http://www.karenfreud.com
Population Served: children, adolescents, young adults, older adults
Primary Specialty: I provide on-site art therapy sessions and workshops for community organizations.
Region: most Toronto regions; some York regions

416 878 0256

karen@karenfreud.com

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Sharlene Friedman, BFA DTATI

Being Balance

470 Grace Street
Toronto
Ontario M6G 3A9
Population Served: Adults, adolescents
Primary Specialty: Persoanl growth, sexuality, trauma, supervision, groups
Region: Toronto, GTA
Other Specialties: Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Physio Philosophy practitioner, Group facilitation, Art therapy Supervision

416 588 2471

sharlene@jsjtoronto.com

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Sharlene Friedman, BAFA DTATI

BEing Balance

470 Grace St
Toronto
Ontario
www.beingbalance.ca
Population Served: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Groups
Primary Specialty: Personal growth and development; Trauma; Addictions; Sexuality; Group; Supervision. Workshops;
Region: Toronto
Other Specialties: Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner.
Notes: BEing Balance is dedicated to Spiritual, Emotional and Physical Harmony.

416 588 2471

sharlene@beingbalance.ca

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Catherine Galbraith, B.A. Psychology, Diploma in Art Therapy

Art of Therapy

www.artoftherapy.ca
Kingston ON and Area
Long-term care/Retirement facilities, Senior Associations, Community
http://www.artoftherapy.ca
Population Served: Seniors, Community groups, Individuals
Primary Specialty: -Experience with difficult to reach individuals -Onsite specialized techniques -Client centred therapy programs target issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, grief, loss and pain, self-esteem, team building, family and relationship issues and support. -affiliate services with facilities and groups -target issues, resolve problems effectively
Region: Kingston ON
Other Specialties: Art of Therapy promotes mental health and makes a difference in the commuity by providing enriching services to enhanse seniors quality of life and wellbeing.
Notes: 2010

(613) 449-0302

catherine@artoftherapy.ca

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Amanda Gee, BFA, DTATI

Primary Specialty: Developmental disability; intellectual disability; physical disability; dual diagnosis
Region: GTA

(416)275-4885

gee_arttherapy@hotmail.com

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Gilda Grossman, MSW RSW DTATI RCAT OATR

private practice

216 St. Clair Ave. West
Toronto
Population Served: general art therapist
Primary Specialty: children adolescents adults with depression and chronic illness
Region: Downtown Toronto
Other Specialties: group art therapy and supervision

416-924-6221

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Beth Hamilton, B.F.A.

Beth Hamilton Art Therapy

43 Glengrove Ave. W
Toronto, Ontario
M4R 1N5
Population Served: Children ages 4 -10
Primary Specialty: inner city children, children of divorce, low self esteem
Region: Toronto

416-932-1324

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Sheila Hannon, DTATI, Fine Art Diploma (TSA)

Sheila Hannon, Art Therapist

680 Queen's Quay West
Unit 412
Toronto M5V2Y9
Population Served: children, youth, young adults, adults, seniors
Primary Specialty: People living with HIV/AIDS. Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans communities.
Region: Toronto, Parry Sound, and Muskoka
Other Specialties: Individual Art Therapy and Group Art Therapy. Caregivers, Social Workers, Professionals experiencing workplace issues (i.e.burnout and/or vicarious trauma). People in the Arts who would like to further explore their creative potential.
Notes: Sheila Hannon is pleased to announce the opening of her private practice in Art Therapy. New clients welcome.

416-977-4645

arttherapy@ymail.com

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Petrea Hansen-adamidis, B.A., D.T.A.T.I., R.C.A.T.

http://arttherapist.ca/
Population Served: Children through to young adults
Primary Specialty: young children, trauma, sexual abuse, parent child dyadic art and expressive arts therapy
Region: GTA, Young and Eglington
Other Specialties: trauma assessments, mask making & puppet making workshops for self discovery

647-204-6791

petrea@arttherapist.ca

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Kathryn Hubner Kozman, B.A., D.T.A.T.I.

Art Therapy Counselling

26 1/2 Hatt St.
Dundas, Ontario
Population Served: Children, adolescents,
Primary Specialty: trauma, abuse, anger management, loss etc.
Region: Hamilton Wentworth/Halton

905 627-9741

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Nancy Hunter, R.C.A.T., C.Ht., NLP Master Practitioner, EFT-Adv.

Innovative Hypnotherapy/Psychotherapy

49 Elm St. #205
at Elm and Bay near Dundas subway
by appointment only
http://www.innovativepsychotherapy.com
Population Served: adults and children
Primary Specialty: depression, anxiety, fears, phobias, survivors of childhood trauma/abuse, eating disorders, relationships, smoking cessation, stress management, control bad habits, sports/skills enhancement
Region: Greater Toronto Area (central downtown location)
Other Specialties: hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Techniques, dreamwork
Notes: My approach is flexible and my orientation is client centered; I work according to each individual’s needs whatever they may be. Les/bi/gay/trans-positive

416-463-6890

nancy@innovativepsychotherapy.com

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Naomi Kates, AOCA DTATI

4-70 Lambertlodge Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6G3X3
http://www.naomisark.com
Population Served: children and adults
Primary Specialty: multi modal art therapy
Region: Toronto
Other Specialties: Specialty in geriatric art therapy Community arts groups Puppetry and mask making

416-324-8088

naomis_ark@sympatico.ca

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Rapinder Kaur, Bsc Psychology DTATI

Art as Therapy

207321 Hwy 9, (at Heart Lake Rd), RR#5,
Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z2
www.artastherapy.ca
Population Served: Children, Adolescents and their families
Primary Specialty: Loss / separation Trauma Emotional / behavioral concerns Learning difficulties ADHD Austim/Aspergers Low self - esteem Unresolved conflicts
Region: Brampton, Mississauga, Orangeville and surrounding areas
Other Specialties: Art Therapy presentations and self care workshops for professionals. Private practice in Brampton and Orangeville.

9057835939

rapinder@gmail.com

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Carol Knibbe, B.A., DTATI, RCAT, ATR, RSW

Carol Knibbe Art Therapy Supervision

Toronto, Ontario
Population Served: Children and Adolescents
Primary Specialty: Children's mental health, anxiety, depression, trauma (sexual abuse, witnessing violence); Supervision
Region: Toronto

416-536-9767

carolknibbe@hotmail.com

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Janice LeBlanc, B.F.A (hons), B.Ed., D.T.A.T.I, R.C.A.T

Express It! Self-Discovery Through Art

Population Served: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Primary Specialty: Children and adolescents who have suffered abuse and domestic violence, at risk and self-harming behaviours, family breakdown, mental health issues, individuals with special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, dual diagnosis, learning disabilites.
Region: Simcoe and York Regions, Barrie and Innisfil area. Offices in Newmarket and Churchill
Other Specialties: Educator of adolescents with special needs including learning disabilites, autism spectrum disorder, mild intellectual disabilites, developmental disabilities

705-456-4221

janart1@sympatico.ca

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Elsha Leventis, BA, OACAD, DTATI, RIHR

Art therapy

14 Luscombe Lane
Toronto
Ontario M4Y 3B5
http://www.elshaleventis.com
Population Served: Adults and children, elderly
Primary Specialty: Children, adults dealing with serious illness, loss and depression. Introverted and shy children. Bereavement.
Region: GTA
Other Specialties: Trained and experienced holistic psychotherapist with skills in focusing, body work, visualization. Professional artist.

416 926 9630

eleventis@yahoo.com

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Susan Makin, BA, MA, PhD., DTATI, RCAT, ATR

DocSusan.com

35 Balmoral Ave
Toronto ON M4V 1J5
www.DocSusan.com
Population Served: Toronto and beyond
Primary Specialty: Eating Disorders (and Food Issues), Making Transitions, Getting Organized, Art as Process and Product, Poetry Therapy, Supervision
Region: Ontario and International
Other Specialties: Please see www.DocSusan.com and four books on expressive therapies: "A Consumer's Guide to Art Therapy," "Poetic Wisdom: Revealing and Healing," "More Than Just a Meal: The Art of Eating Disorders," "Therapeutic Art Directives and Resources: Activities and Initiatives for Individuals and Groups."
Notes: Please check blog for current happenings http://docsusan.blogsome

416 963 8840

makinadvises@aol.com

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Terry Marrocco, adVATI, M.Ed.

Terry Marrocco

Cobourg/Port Hope area
Ontario
Population Served: children, adolescents, adults, couples, schools, group homes, caring professionals in the healing fields, groups, Parish adn women's groups seeking spiritual art therapy
Primary Specialty: Individual and group art counselling. I have witnessed first hand the healing and joy of children in art therapy. I specialize in holistic child art therapy especially the critical early years, adolescents at risk/adolescents in group homes, adults, elders, couples, women, victims of abuse/stress, holistic practices in spiritual meditation, expressive arts and breathwork.
Region: Cobourg/Port Hope radius
Other Specialties: I create workshops and spiritual retreats based on the needs of groups. I have experience in facilitating anger management and conflict resolution.
Notes: Youth, caregivers in health, education and computer fields receive art therapy support in self care. This on going self care helps to prevent burnout.

905 375-5599

vibrantly@hotmail.com

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Stephanie Maxwell, B.F.A., DTATI

Private Practice

249 St Clair Ave West
Toronto, ON
http://www.stephaniemaxwell.net
Population Served: Children, Adolescents and Adults
Primary Specialty: Stephanie specializes in adolescent treatment and her background includes work with: substance abuse; eating disorders; self-harming behaviours; chronic illnesses; developmental delays; ADD, ADHD; obsessive-compulsive disorder; verbal, physical and sexual abuse; relationship issues; divorce; self-esteem; depression; and anxiety. Stephanie is employed by the Hospital for Sick Children and provides services to the Griffin Centre and the Children's Aid Society.
Region: G.T.A.
Other Specialties: Through a non-judgmental, flexible, spontaneous, client-centered approach in her practice, Stephanie focuses on creative free expression to elicit and stimulate growth in the individual.

416 873 4598

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Charmaine Michael, BFA, BEd, DTATI, RCAT

Bayview / Sheppard area
Toronto
Population Served: children, adolescents, adults
Primary Specialty: working beyond symptoms such as eating disorders, disordered eating, body image/self image distorion towards growth in self awareness, self enhancement, and overall emotional wellness. Helping children who are experiencing difficulties with separated/divorced parents. Re-gaining emotional strength and mental wellness after experiencing loss, trauma, illness...
Region: G.T.A
Other Specialties: individual or group art therapy, expressive art workshops, art therapy supervision, graduate level art therapy education, art education, professional art

416.817.5359

charmainemichael@rogers.com

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Sister Kay Morrell, BA, DTATI

1200 Princess Street, Box 427
Kingston, ON
K7L 4W4
http://www.providence.ca/outreach
Population Served: Adult
Primary Specialty: Brief Art Therapy Programs - an easy way to begin art therapy for those who have never tried it before, Spiritual Journey Programs, Prayer/Art Retreats
Region: Ontario
Other Specialties: T'ai Chi Chih Instructor, also Kinkou and Seijaku
Notes: Ongoing Art Therapy also available

613-544-4525 X 175 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m

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Beth Moutrey, B.A., Dip. A.T.

Population Served: Children, Adolescents & Adults
Primary Specialty: Trauma
Region: GTA

416 301-0274

bmoutrey@rogers.com

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Cathy Nguyen, B.A., Diploma in Art Therapy, M.T.S.

Soul Care Studio

Population Served: Adults, children, family, new immigrants and refugees
Primary Specialty: Creativity & Wellness, Spirituality & Wellness, life transition and integration to new culture
Region: York Region, GTA

416-274-7665

soulcarestudio@gmail.com

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Maria Parrella-Ilaria, AOCA, BFA, MA

OpenART Studios

746 Queen St. East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 2B1
http://www.openartstudios.ca
Population Served: adults and adolescents
Primary Specialty: Art Psychotherapy Counselling Services--Individual & Group; Visual & Therapeutic Arts Workshops; Agency Specific Program Development; EAP Services
Region: Algoma and District
Other Specialties: womens issues, stress management, emotional distress, bereavement, chronic/life-threatening illness

705-256-9368

openarts@shaw.ca

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Ruth Pellmann, Ba, DTATI

RP Consulting & Training

202 Pefferlaw Rd.
Pefferlaw Ontario
L0E 1N0
Population Served: Professional community, agency consultation
Primary Specialty: Training as an art therapist, extensive experience supervising students and professionals in the arts pychotherapies, advanced trainer in crisis intervention issues and techniques, trainer SIS - Supports Intensity Scale, consultant to psychotherapists, agencies and organizations for clinical and organizational needs. Specialist in dual diagnosis.
Region: Canada and the USA

705-437-4043

ruth.pellmann@rogers.com

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Gloria Peters, B.A. (Psych), DTATI

Art Therapy Services

137B Earl Rd, RR 2
Baltimore, ON
K0K 1C0
Population Served: Adults, Children, Groups
Primary Specialty: sexual/physical/emotional abuse, trauma
Region: Northumberland County
Other Specialties: presentations, workshops, seminars, prayer/art retreats

905.375.7818

gloria-peters@hotmail.com

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Christine Phibbs-Barr, Dip. Art Therapy (BCSAT), B.A. Psychology, Dip. in

Ottawa, Ontario
Population Served: Women and Children - all ages
Primary Specialty: trauma, abuse, loss, illness
Region: Ottawa area

(613) 248 - 0675

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Yvonne Rose, B.A., M.Ed., R.C.A.T.

ReVisioning Therapeutic Services

915 Logan Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4K 3E3
http://www.yvonnerose.com
Population Served: All
Primary Specialty: The affects of trauma on the mind and body
Region: Greater Toronto
Other Specialties: New Decision Therapy, Psychodramatic Bodywork(R), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, NLP (Master Level), Hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Techniques

416 461 1102

yrose@rogers.com

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Jennifer Sharko, Hon. B.A. DTATI

53 Natale crt
Bradford, Ontario
L3Z 3J3
Population Served: Families, Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, People with Intellectual Disabilities
Primary Specialty: Bereavement and loss Families coping with a serious or terminal illness Sexual Abuse and trauma Personal growth and awareness
Region: York Region and Simcoe County

905-775-8358

sharkbitte03@yahoo.ca

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Carol Sharman, BA, DTATI

Private Practice

Ottawa, ON
Population Served: Youth, Adolescent, Adult, Families, Groups
Primary Specialty: Concurrent Disorders Mental Health/Addiction
Region: Ottawa
Other Specialties: psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, learning disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, self-esteem consultation, education & workshop provider

613-868-2999

rolysharman@hotmail.com

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Anna Sousa, R.C.A.T., O.A.T.R., M.A. (candidate)

Artful Balance

25 Addington Square
Markham, Ontario
http://arttherapytoronto.com
Population Served: children, adults, couples
Primary Specialty: behaviour difficulties, trauma, stress, depression,
Region: York Region
Other Specialties: positive parenting programs

905-477-2239

annasousa@rogers.com

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anna sousa, RCAT, OATR, MA candidate

Artful Balance, Art and Therapy Services

6060 Hwy 7, Suite 202
Markham, On.
arttherapytoronto.ca
Population Served: Children, adolescents and adults
Primary Specialty: Pre-marriage counselling, Depression, trauma Behavioural difficulties in children, divorce
Region: York Region
Other Specialties: Parenting Mindfulness

416-428-6071

annasousa@rogers.com

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Trina Tarto, BA, DTATI

Population Served: Children, adolescents and adult services
Primary Specialty: Bereavement/ loss, anger management, individuals with developmental delays
Region: Kitchener/ Cambridge/ Hamilton

905 979 9019

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Elizabeth Tirovolas, B.A., D.V.A.T.I.

324 Lakeshore Rd. E.
Port Credit, ON
L5G 1H4
Population Served: Children, Youth and Adolescents
Region: Mississauga, Ontario

(416) 333-4318

etirovolas@gmail.com

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susanne watson-Bongard, Honours B.F.A.

Art and Soul Express

28 Faircomb Crea
Courtice, Ontario
L1E 2H3
www.artandsoulexpress.ca
Population Served: New and Mothers-to-be, Seniors, Alzheimers and Related Dementia, Oncology
Primary Specialty: Alzheimers and Related Dementia
Region: Durham Region, Ontario
Other Specialties: Bereavement Castings 'Legacy Drawings'

905-440-4351

susanne@artandsoulexpress.ca

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Esther Zeller Cooper, BA Psych, DTATI, RCAT, TWS

Art Dynamics

94 Chiltern Hill Rd.
Toronto, ON
M6C 3B8
www.artdynamics.ca
Population Served: Youth, Adults, Older Adults, Corporate
Primary Specialty: Individuals, Groups, Team building; Designs Workshops on: Art Therapy and Aging, Group Dynamics, Communication Skills; Faculty member with the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and Sessional Instuctor at Laurentian University; Provides Supervision, Art Instruction, Art Therapy in Centrally Located Art Studio
Region: Toronto
Other Specialties: Artist, signature member of the Toronto Watercolour Society
Notes: Centrally located art studio

416 787-0136

ezeller@artdynamics.ca

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Manitoba

Lori Boyko, B.Ed, M:C:AT

Valley Art Therapy

Box 538
Birtle, MB R0M 0C0
http://www.lbvalley.com
Population Served: Children, youth, adults
Primary Specialty: art therapy in schools, art therapy with First Nations Communities, Residential School Traumas, Trauma, women's issues.
Region: Western Manitoba
Other Specialties: Art Therapy, EMDR, Residential School Trauma/ Historical Trauma resolution

204 842 3869

lboyko@hotmail.com

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Tanis Dick, BFA, MAT, RCAT, ATR-BC

Tanis Dick Art Therapy Services

31A-2727 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
R3J 0R2
Population Served: Adults, children, teens. Families and groups
Primary Specialty: Family system concerns such as: Attachment, separation/divorce, blended families. Grief and loss, FASD
Region: Winnipeg
Other Specialties: EMDR, Groups for parents of children with special needs, and teens with eating disorders and womens issues.

204-885-4155

tanis_art@yahoo.com

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Susan T. Eilers, B.A. (Psych), D.V.A.T.I

Winnipeg

(204) 995-7893

susan_eilers@yahoo.ca

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Donna Johnson, M.Ed.; D.V.A.T.I.; MMFT

Soul Work Therapies

595 Clifton Street, Unit 7/8
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3G 2X5
http://www.theravive.com/therapists/donna-johnson.aspx
Population Served: Individuals, couples, families
Primary Specialty: Art therapy, Family therapy
Region: Winnipeg
Other Specialties: Time Line Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Reiki Kahi

204-774-9756

soulworktherapies@shaw.ca

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Atlantic Canada

Beverley King, B.F.A., M.A. CDATA.

Janeway Child Health and Rehabilitation Centre

St. John's
Newfoundland
Population Served: Child & Adolescent
Primary Specialty: Psychiatric disorders
Region: Newfoundland and Labrador
Other Specialties: Del Giacco's Neuro Art Therapy (Advanced)

709 777-4618

King_beverley@hotmail.com

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Nick Zwaagstra, MC:AT, RSW, RCAT

Poiesis Art Therapy Clinical Services

7028 Chebucto Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Population Served: Children, youth and adults
Primary Specialty: Bereavement, HIV/AIDs, trauma, life change and transition, mental health, supervision
Region: Halifax Metro Region
Other Specialties: Play therapy,
Notes: I am presently employed with IWK Health Centre as Bereavement Coordinator - hence my private time is limited but I am available for consultation, supervision and contract work presently.

(902) 483-6547

nzwaag@ns.sympatico.ca

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United States

Melissa LaBlance, M.S. Art Therapy

Population Served: Children and adolescents/residential treatment
Region: Philadelphia

(906) 632-6010

melissalab@hotmail.com

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International

Carrie Bradish, BFA Studio Arts, MA Art Psychotherapy

Women Against Domestic Violence/170 Community Project

170 New Cross Road
London SE14 5AA
United Kingdom
Population Served: Women and children affected by Domestic Violence
Primary Specialty: Children, Women, Bereavement, Trauma, CATT (Children's Accelerated Trauma Treatment).
Region: London Borough of Lewisham
Other Specialties: Attachment, Multi/inter cultural differences.

+44 7252 8518

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Heather Dawson, M.A.,RCAT

Vancouver Expressive Arts Studio

#5,1465 Lameys Mill Road
hdawson@shaw.ca
www.heatherdawson.com
http//www.heatherdawson.com
Population Served: Art therapy trainees , Expressive Arts Therapy trainees , Art therapy graduates
Primary Specialty: Arts based training and arts based supervision for art therapists,Workshops that emphasize the Expressive Arts in Social Change
Region: International
Other Specialties: Bodycentered Psychotherapy and the arts in therapy

6047323636

hdawson@shaw.ca

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Sze-oi Lau, Ed.D; R.C.C. #1813; AATA.

Dr. Art School of Expressive Arts Therapy

#3 5911 Cooney Road
Richmond BC
Canada V6X 4H2
www.seedrart.com
Population Served: Children, Adolescent, Adults & Family
Primary Specialty: Mental Health issues: Depression, Anxiety, Early Psychosis, OCD. Special Needs: Autism, ADHD, Gifted; Delay Trauma and Abuses
Region: British columbia, Hong Kong, China
Other Specialties: Cultural issues between East & West
Notes: Would you please updated my web information

604-723-1998

szeoi@yahoo.com

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Katharyn Morgan, MA DKATI

Private Practice

San Diego, CA, US
Population Served: Adults, children & youth, families, women's groups
Primary Specialty: Issues of loss and the transitions of life, body-focused art therapy, play therapy, parent-child relationships.
Other Specialties: The Art of Professional Resilience workshops

858-735-3628

kemorgan@san.rr.com

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Emmanuelle Plattet, BA, DVATI

Atelier Au-Delart

Ch.du Verger 8, 1752 Villars-sur-Glâne (FR) Switzerland
Hôpital psychiatrique cantonal, 1633 Marsens (FR) Switzerland
www.au-delart.com
Population Served: adolescent, adults
Primary Specialty: adolescents, adults who experience traumas, losses, illness.
Region: Fribourg, Switzerland
Other Specialties: adolescents, adults in psychiatric care.

011 41 26 205 77 80 , 011 41 78 842 11 67

PlattetE@fr.ch, m@au-delart.com

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Sarah Tong, MC:AT, RCAT

Population Served: children, adolescents, adults, family, group
Primary Specialty: diversity, cross-cultural issues, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, stress, transition, separation and divorce, attachment, conflict resolution, educational & corporate change, learning disability, behavioural problems, ADHD, ASD, family system, loss, trauma
Region: Vancouver, Hong Kong
Other Specialties: I also provide clinical supervision to art therapists.

604-325-1674

mmtongmm@hotmail.com

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Quebec

Anne-Marie Jobin, BSW, DVATI

C.P. 13,
Granby,
Québec, J2G 8E2
http://www.annemariejobin.com
Population Served: adults, professionals, oncology, institutions, works mainly with groups, in french and english
Primary Specialty: Creative journaling, creativity, creative writing, training professionals to creative journaling.
Region: Eastern townships, Montreal, etc
Other Specialties: Author of 2 books: Le journal créatif, Éditions du Roseau, 2002; La vie faite à la main, Éditions du Roseau, 2006.

450-372-4669

info@annemariejobin.com

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Saskatchewan

Felicitas Drobig, D. Th. B.A. D.K.A.T.I.

Art'iculate Art Therapy Services

#11 1212 College Drive
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 0W4
Population Served: Individuals, Seniors, Hospice, Hospital
Primary Specialty: Art Therapy and Spirituality/Faith
Region: Saskatoon and area

306 955-1817

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Laurel McCormick, B.F.A., D.V.A.T.I

Primary Specialty: I specialize in mental health, those with mental and physical disabilities and trauma, and have worked in a variety of other areas as well. I have worked with children both in the art therapy setting and as an art teacher.
Region: Saskatoon and surrounding area
Other Specialties: I am a practicing artist and can provide quality art experiences. I have an in-depth understanding of the creative process and am able to facilitate this for others.

(306) 291-3758

laurel4art@yahoo.ca

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