Sometimes clients don’t know how to talk about their feelings or what’s bothering them; all they know is that they are having trouble coping with life’s challenges.

This is where art therapy, and other creative approaches come in. Art offers clients a somatic and expressive way to start exploring how they are feeling and provides a playful way to communicate those feelings.

I endeavor to create a warm and welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable trying new things and expressing themselves in new ways within a supportive relationship.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Concordia University graduate with a Master’s degree in art therapy, with over ten years of clinical experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma and eating disorders. I have worked at numerous community and clinical agencies, and have been a faculty member of the Toronto Art Therapy Institute, teaching and advising students for 8 years.

Client Focus: Individuals, couples and families; children and adolescents (children under 8 seen with their parents)

Types of therapy: Psychodynamic, CBT, Narrative, Mindfulness

Issues: Anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders and relationship challenges Sexuality and gender (LGBTQ+), fertility, postpartum and parenting issues, and ADHD

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Sometimes it can be hard to talk about certain life experiences; we might not always want to talk about it but still feel like we need support. Art therapy can offer you the space and time to safely process different thoughts and feelings in a meaningful way.

I utilize a holistic, creative, and collaborative approach in the art therapy that celebrates each client’s unique interests, needs, concerns, and goals. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for all individuals to feel comfortable to express themselves and get curious through the creative process.

Experience:

Mollia Kennedy, BFA, DTATI, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) is an artist and art therapist with a completed bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts and Psychology from York University (2020) and a recent graduate from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute (2023).

Mollia has experience providing art psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults across our community facing a variety of life challenges or concerns. With a person-centred focus and unconditional positive regard, Mollia can help support individuals process life events, explore new perspectives, and deepen personal connections.

Client Focus: Adults, Older Adults, individuals, children (starting at 6+)

Types of therapy: Mindfulness-based art therapy, person-centred, humanistic, emotions-focused bereavement art therapy,

Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Isolation, Life Transitions, Pain Management, Stress and Burnout, Terminal Illness, Grief and Loss, Self-Esteem and Identity, and Sexuality and Gender (LGBTQA+).

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If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing difficulties related to interpersonal relationships, navigating big life changes, or feeling anxious or depressed, you are not alone! Reaching out and starting your journey in therapy is so brave. Regardless of what you want to achieve in therapy I am ready to accompany you on your journey to grow in new and meaningful ways. Through the use of an integrated approach, I hope to draw from a variety of theories that best suit you! My approach is person-centred, trauma informed, curious, empathetic, culturally sensitive, LGBTQ2S+ affirming, respectful, with opportunities for experiential and somatic exploration. I am a certified Music Therapist with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. With four years of experience working as a music therapist in long term care, I have a unique opportunity to integrate creative arts techniques into my growing practice as a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying). This can include song writing, improvisation, breathwork, and much more!

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