Psychotherapy and Creative Arts Therapy in Toronto

Insight and Healing Through Creativity

Beth Stevenson, MA, DT, CCC

Creative Arts Therapy is a branch of psychotherapy which integrates artistic mediums and psychotherapeutic tools, in order to facilitate self-expression, self-discovery, and communication. Metaphor, projection, and distancing techniques are used to help the client gain new perspectives on difficult issues, as well as to find new channels for emotional expression.

The therapeutic approach that Beth uses is incredibly flexible, allowing for each individual to go at his or her own pace, within a safe and contained environment. The emotional material remains within the space, rather than allowing the client to leave the session feeling overwhelmed and burdened.

Each client is aided in working through difficult personal material, as well as to develop communication skills, to heighten self-esteem, increase autonomy and self awareness, to develop a sense of self, and to express emotions. No artistic skill is necessary, as therapeutic benefits are derived from the process, rather than the product. Through creativity, each individual becomes more in touch with his or her own instincts, gaining spontaneity and self-trust.

Please contact her at beth@therapytoronto.ca to arrange for a free consultation.

Andrea Brassard, MA, CCC, RYT

Andrea utilizes the Creative Arts to motivate healthy lifestyle changes and to inspire the body, mind, and spirit. She brings her love for and experience as an actor, yoga teacher, personal trainer, and art-maker-of-all-trades to her practice, and fosters a supportive space with a keen eye for strengths and talents. She is very knowledgeable regarding brain, body, behavior connections. Andrea takes a holistic approach to healing and therapy, and believes that everyone has an inner Artist, with healthy, creative, life-promoting instincts and abilities.

As a Creative Arts Therapist, Andrea follows you on your personal journey through thoughts, feelings, and experiences. She is here to protect a space in which you can explore everything you think, feel, imagine, and to encourage you to value and integrate these into your expressions of self, in all the forms that these take; from your actions and reactions in day to day living, to purposeful creations of artistic merit. Every expression of the self is a part of your life and your experience. She is here to witness you, and to support you in your journey of self-discovery and self-determination.

To book an appointment or free consultation with Andrea, please contact her at Andrea@therapytoronto.ca

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