Sometimes healing happens in ways that talking alone can’t reach

 Discover your capacity for meaningful, lasting change through a supported process of creative expression

Hi, I’m Karen, a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Professional Art Therapist.

I work with adults and children whose nervous systems and sense of self have been shaped by trauma, illness, neurodivergence, or chronic stress, particularly those who feel stuck or sense they need something different after trying conventional therapy.  I offer virtual sessions across Ontario and select provinces, so care is accessible wherever you are.


I believe healing happens when there is enough safety, understanding, and support for change to unfold. My work integrates talk therapy with creative and experiential approaches that engage the body and senses, offering ways to explore your inner world when words aren’t comfortable, accessible, or enough.



You might be here because

  • You’ve spent a lot of time in or out of therapy trying to understand yourself. You may know why you react the way you do, but you still feel stuck.
  • You’re living in a body that has limits it didn’t have before, or you’re a caregiver for someone who is. Chronic illness, fatigue, or injury has disrupted your identity and sense of self, and you’re experiencing grief, frustration, or disorientation that is difficult to express. 
  • You’re chronically stressed, find yourself tolerating discomfort, or people-pleasing in your relationships. You’re burnt out and feeling disconnected from your own wants and needs.
  • You’re struggling with self-trust, perfectionism, or a harsh inner critic. Your self-esteem and confidence are shaky, and you have a deep fear of making mistakes.
  • You’re a parent with a sensitive, creative child who is experiencing anxiety, withdrawal, sensory sensitivities, emotional overwhelm, and difficulty expressing what’s happening inside.
  • You have always been creative or artistic by nature, but something along the way interrupted your sense of play, curiosity, or joy. It feels like an essential part of you is being suppressed or unfulfilled.

Art therapy works differently. Through colour, texture, movement, and image, it reaches the parts of your experience that language can't quite touch — the memories, emotions and physical symptoms that have roots deeper than words can fully access.   


In giving those experiences form, relief often follows — we go beyond insight and awareness, into change that feels less like something to think through, and more like something lived.






When something has been too painful, too tangled, or simply too long held, talking about it isn't always enough.


My approach is holistic, relational, and trauma-informed.

I offer personalised support that meets you where you are and moves at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions focus on what matters most to you, and honour your lived experience with compassion, curiosity, and respect. Together, we shape the direction of our work in response to your needs and goals.


When used with intention, art materials become powerful therapeutic tools. The process is grounded in neuroscience to support lasting change,  and creativity becomes a resource you can return to long after our sessions end.


How we can work together

Art Psychotherapy 

Individually tailored treatment for anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma recovery.

Art Therapy for Chronic Illness and Pain Management

Palliative and restorative  process-oriented therapy for individuals living with chronic illness, pain, disability, or life-limiting conditions.

Art Therapy for Children and Adolescents

Developmentally attuned therapy for children and adolescents (ages 7-17), using art-making, play, and other creative processes to support emotional regulation, relational safety, and self-expression. 

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Therapy can be more than conversation.

Let’s explore what else is possible.

On the blog

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The Creative Self

By Karen Robins • April 27, 2026
Art therapy for self-discovery and growth. For those reconnecting with a buried creative identity, navigating life transitions, or looking to explore or deepen a creative practice.

Burnout

By Karen Robins • April 27, 2026
Virtual art psychotherapy for burnout and chronic stress. Embodied, nervous system-informed support for adults who are exhausted and looking for relief.