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Art therapy offers more than just a creative outlet. 🎨Research has shown that engaging in creative expression through ar...
03/08/2026

Art therapy offers more than just a creative outlet. 🎨

Research has shown that engaging in creative expression through art therapy can have numerous positive impacts on a persons mental well being.

Sometimes words aren’t enough; art can give shape, colour, and space to the feelings we’re still learning how to understand.

Here, we believe creativity can be a gentle guide toward reflection, healing, and connection. No artistic experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

What’s one creative activity that helps you unwind or reconnect with yourself? ✨

Friday Feeling: Gratitude.Seriously, just look at this view. I took this photo the other day and it just hits different....
10/24/2025

Friday Feeling: Gratitude.

Seriously, just look at this view. I took this photo the other day and it just hits different. It's a reminder that even when the week feels chaotic, there is always this kind of stunning, quiet beauty happening all around us.

Today, I’m putting everything else aside to just be grateful for these moments. What a gift. I hope you can take two minutes to look up, look out a window, and find one simple thing you’re thankful for today. It changes the whole vibe.

Take a moment from your busy lives and enjoy the sunrise!

Happy Friday, everyone!

👋 Hi, I’m Max (they/she)✨ Art Therapy Student🗣️ Speech-Language Pathologist (Reg. in ON)🏳️‍🌈 Queer-identifying → passion...
10/02/2025

👋 Hi, I’m Max (they/she)

✨ Art Therapy Student

🗣️ Speech-Language Pathologist (Reg. in ON)

🏳️‍🌈 Queer-identifying → passionate about supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks

♾️ AuDHD-identifying → I work from a neurodiversity-affirming lens that celebrates difference

💛 I come from a place of understanding and compassion for those living with autoimmune conditions and disabilities

🟠 Coming from a place of cultural humility + experience working with First Nation children and youth

🎨 I use art as a healing tool—drawing, digital collage, sculpture, and playful experiments—to help express what words can’t

💡 I enjoy working with all ages (kids, teens, young adults, and beyond)

🌸 I feel especially called to support women through a feminist, trauma-informed approach

🌻 Therapy with me isn’t about “perfect pictures”—it’s about making a mess, finding meaning, and creating space for healing and self-expression

👥 I'm available in Timmins for in-person art therapy session

🖥 I'm also available for virtual art therapy session through the Virtual Art Therapy Clinic through the following link: https://vatc.ca/

💵 Cost: Sliding scale for VATC and free in person as I'm still a student!

📧 Email me for more inquiries at [email protected]

*I complete my art therapy session under the indirect supervision of a registered art psychotherapist.

Here's a bit about me! I’m a Northern Ontario-based Student Art Therapist with a background as a Speech Therapist and a ...
09/20/2025

Here's a bit about me!

I’m a Northern Ontario-based Student Art Therapist with a background as a Speech Therapist and a passion for creative, trauma-informed care. As a q***r and neurodivergent Art Therapy Student, I bring lived experience and deep empathy to my work—especially with neurodivergent individuals no matter their age. I've worked with young kids, youth, and adults of varying ages.

My practice is grounded in feminist, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based values, with a strong belief in the healing power of art-making to explore identity, healing, and self-expression. I offer virtual and in person sessions for children, teens, and adults, with a special focus on supporting women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and those navigating trauma.

I enjoy using a variety of modalities—like drawing, digital collage, and sculpture—to help clients access their inner world and express what words sometimes can’t. I bring a playful and intuitive energy to the therapy space, where therapy isn’t about making perfect pictures—it’s about finding meaning in the mess.

If you're interested in Virtual Art Therapy, you could book an appointment with me through the Virtual Art Therapy Clinic at the following link: https://vatc.ca/ (Click the "Get Me Started" button and complete the self assessment then it will list you the Student Art Therapists that are available).

If you're interested for in-person sessions, I'm currently completing some placement hours with BrightSpot here in Timmins, ON. For questions or inquiries please reach out to me here or for a more secure platform, send me a message via email: [email protected]

*Notice: If you know me personally we cannot do art therapy together, however if virtual art therapy is something you're interested in please still check out the VATC link above as there are numerous Student Art Therapist available!

Work-in-Progress WednesdayConfession time: This is what my desk actually looks like most days! 😬 It's a beautiful, creat...
08/27/2025

Work-in-Progress Wednesday

Confession time: This is what my desk actually looks like most days! 😬 It's a beautiful, creative chaos that perfectly matches my brain when I'm in a deep virtual work day as an SLP. This is what it looks like to be a part-time virtual art therapy student and full-time virtual SLP—not always clean, but always creating!

Are you a creative chaos person or a neat-and-tidy planner? Let me know in the comments! 👇

Happy Mindful Monday! If you had to choose just one word to be your intention for the week, what would it be? My word is...
08/25/2025

Happy Mindful Monday! If you had to choose just one word to be your intention for the week, what would it be? My word is 'Breathe.' Share your word in the comments!

Happy Saturday! ☀️ As the weekend kicks off, what's one small thing you're doing to practice wellness for yourself? It c...
08/23/2025

Happy Saturday! ☀️ As the weekend kicks off, what's one small thing you're doing to practice wellness for yourself? It could be anything from a walk outside to a few minutes of quiet doodling. Share your plan in the comments!

Mindful-Monday: How are you starting your Monday? My ritual in the morning is simple: a hot coffee and a few quiet and n...
08/18/2025

Mindful-Monday: How are you starting your Monday? My ritual in the morning is simple: a hot coffee and a few quiet and not so quiet moments with my dogs before the day begins. It's a small way to ground myself and set a calm intention for the week.

What's one tiny thing you're doing to practice wellness today? 👇

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