Have a Question?
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What kind of art will we make during art therapy?
I may at times provide topics or themes for art making, but this is always optional. You are always free to engage in the art making of your choice. Some like to express their feelings or tell their stories through art making. Others like to engage in art during therapy as it helps them feel more at ease. Some like to doodle. Some like to engage in arts & crafts. You do what works for you!
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What art materials will I need for art therapy?
You are welcome to use any art materials that you like. Common art media used during art therapy include: markers, coloured pencils, oil pastels, paint (acrylic or watercolour), modeling clay, (e.g. air dry, plasticine), collage (e.g. images cut from magazines, scrapbooking material, stickers).
In recent years, digital media (art made using software, computers, or other electronic devices) has become popular for art making. While this is not my area of knowledge or expertise, clients who prefer to create art digitally are always welcome to do so.
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Will I always have to make art during sessions?
Whether or not you engage in art making during our sessions will always be up to you. Some of my clients engage in art making all of the time; some engage in art making some of the time; and some prefer "talk therapy" and never engage in art making at all. Whatever your preference - it works for me. :)
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For how often and for how long will I need therapy?
How often is up to you. I do however recommend that at least in the beginning we meet weekly as this sets a rhythm, facilitates the assessment process and helps promote the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. As you start to feel that things are getting better for you outside of the therapy sessions, you many decide to cut back on the frequency of sessions - first reducing to bi-weekly, then monthly. How long treatment lasts depends on each individual's needs and the complexity of their challenges.
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Do you offer couples or family therapy?
I have no experience or training in providing couples' or family therapy so it's not a service that I advertise/offer. I am however happy to refer you to other therapists who are experienced in this area.
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Do you offer group therapy?
Currently, I do not have any scheduled therapy groups; however, if there is particular type of group that interests you please let me know by responding to this survey. If there is enough interest in a particular topic, I may offer a group in the future.
I am however able to provide online group art therapy in collaboration with community agencies. If you represent a community agency and are interested in group art therapy or art for wellness groups/workshops for your existing clients, please contact me and we can discuss your needs.
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What video platform do you use for online sessions?
My online clinic uses Jane App, a Canadian-based practice management platform. Jane App has it's own built-in video that is used for online appointments. Half an hour before your session, you will receive an email with a direct link to the video session. In some circumstances, we may use Zoom Pro for Healthcare as an alternate if we are unable to use Jane Apps' video.
Both Jane App and Zoom Pro for Healthcare are PHIPA/PIPEDA compliant (i.e. comply with Ontario's privacy laws)
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How much does therapy cost and do you accept insurance?
You can find a list of fees for all services offered including information related to insurance, on the Fee Schedule page.
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Do you offer in-person therapy?
As I do not have a brick and morter clinic I am only able to offer online therapy.
Dependent on location and my availability, I am happy to provide in-person therapy for agencies that have a space that they are able to provide.