I am a Certified Music Therapist with an MA in Creative Arts Therapies and over a decade of experience using music and creativity to support connection, expression, and well-being. My approach is warm, collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in getting to know the person beyond a diagnosis or challenge.

I offer virtual Music Therapy sessions for adults, including individuals living with dementia and caregivers looking for a space of their own to decompress, express themselves, and support their emotional well-being. You do not need to be musical or know how to play an instrument to benefit from music therapy. Sessions are personalized and may include conversation, music listening, singing, songwriting, reminiscence, creative reflection, or other music-based experiences depending on your interests and goals.

A significant part of my work has been supporting older adults and people living with dementia. Music therapy can offer opportunities for meaningful connection, self-expression, reminiscence, identity, and engagement throughout the dementia journey.

I also work directly with caregivers. Caring for someone else can leave very little space for you. Music Therapy sessions can provide an opportunity to slow down, manage stress, reconnect with yourself, process your experiences, and use music and creativity as tools for your own well-being.

Creative Care Consultations

For caregivers looking for practical ideas to better support someone they love, I also offer Creative Care Consultations. These are caregiver-focused sessions where we can explore personalized ways to use music, creativity, meaningful activity, and everyday moments to foster connection and engagement.

I specialize in consultations for families supporting someone living with dementia. We might explore ways to:

use familiar music to create meaningful moments of connection engage a loved one when conversation or communication has become more difficult adapt favourite interests and activities as abilities change create personalized music, sensory, and creative experiences at home navigate a specific engagement or caregiving challenge help family members feel more confident connecting with their loved one

Creative Care Consultations are practical and individualized, beginning with who the person is—their history, interests, strengths, preferences, and what matters to them.

I am also deeply committed to serving the Jewish community and providing culturally sensitive care that honours the traditions, values, experiences, and historical contexts that can be an important part of Jewish identity.

Whether you are seeking Music Therapy for yourself, support for someone living with dementia, or practical guidance as a caregiver, my goal is to offer a space where creativity becomes a meaningful and accessible part of care.

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It’s hard to sit with the feelings that accompany our challenges - fear, anger, sadness, shame, hopelessness - and it’s even harder to do it alone. Having a space where we’re seen and heard can make all the difference in finding our way, whether we’re navigating grief, anxiety, stress, or life changes.

As a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a secure relationship, built on trust and compassion, so that you feel comfortable exploring some of life’s more tender moments. I bring a warm, genuine, and creative approach to my music psychotherapy work, blending music and traditional talk-based techniques to best suit your needs. Working collaboratively, we can get curious about your more challenging feelings and how they impact your life. We’ll (re)discover your inner strengths and resources to help you on your path to personal growth

About Kristen:

Kristen has a Bachelor’s in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master’s in Creative Arts Therapies from Concordia University. Since 2015, Kristen has had the privilege of working in diverse settings including hospices, hospitals, long-term-care, and community spaces where she’s supported people of all ages as they navigate various life challenges. She has a special interest and experience supporting children and their families facing serious illness and grief.

Kristen incorporates emotion-focused and mindfulness-based approaches to therapy, within a psychodynamic lens. She has a certificate in Death, Dying, and Bereavement which informs the ways she journeys alongside those experiencing change and loss. Kristen is committed to life-long learning as a therapist, frequently seeking opportunities for growth through courses, readings, and professional supervision.

Kristen is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and certified with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.

Client Focus: Adolescents (13+), Adults, Older Adults

Type of Therapy: Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Emotion-Focused, Mindfulness

Issues: Grief and loss, chronic and advanced illness, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions

“Finally I saw that worrying had come to nothing. And gave it up. And took my old body and went out into the morning, and sang.” - Mary Oliver

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Seokhoon is a South Korean Canadian, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and a training art therapist (DTATI candidate). He completed a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BComm) at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2016 and a certificate in addictions and mental health from Cambrian College in 2022. Currently, he is finishing his post-graduate degree in Art Therapy at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute, with projected graduation in 2026. Seokhoon has experience assisting neurodivergent children, seniors with neurodegenerative conditions, and adults with learning differences.

He enjoys sharing the joy of creative processes with others, as it inspires us to the next destination in the journey of life. In his free time, Seokhoon likes to swim, attend mass, and read non-fiction books.

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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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Sonja Knaus graduated with her Master in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and her Bachelor in Music Therapy with a Minor in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has also had the opportunity to take the Neurologic Music Therapy training. She completed four full-time clinical internships in pediatric rehabilitation, private psychotherapy and counselling clinic, palliative and oncology care, and long-term care and palliative care at Sunnybrook. Sonja enjoys working with people of all ages and hopes to continue advancing the uses of music therapy in mental health care and healthcare as a whole.

Currently, her clinical work is largely focused on hospital work with the pediatric population. This includes outpatient mental health, inpatient oncology and general medicine, and helping siblings of patients who are dealing with anticipatory grief and bereavement. Sonja also works with children and adolescents with ASD/ADHD, behavioural, and mental health concerns. Sonja has also worked extensively in long-term care, adult day programs, and community mental health. She uses a combination of a person-centered, humanistic, and culture informed approach, and believes that people can use music in various ways to tap into their inner strengths and potential for positive growth.

In addition to her clinical work in music therapy, Sonja is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Sonja has foundational training in DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), and may draw from these therapy modalities to help clients with various goals and concerns.

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If you don’t have the words, or talking about it isn’t helping, art therapy can offer the space to explore more deeply in a tangible, experiential way. I offer warmth, compassion, gentle curiosity, and a non-judgmental, collaborative space to support your nervous system, self expression, resilience, and goals. I am trained in art therapy, psychotherapy, meditation and yoga practices which allows me to customize your sessions to include creative exploration, traditional dialogue, mindfulness and somatic practices.

Experience:

You do not need any art-making experience to benefit from the emotional-processing power of art therapy. Sarah holds a Masters-level postgraduate diploma in Art Therapy from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute, a certificate of Applied Specialization in Mindfulness Meditation in the contemplative arts from the University of Toronto, an Honours Bachelor of Art in Art History from the University of Toronto, and a diploma in Fine Art from Sheridan College.

Sarah has diverse experience providing art psychotherapy online and in person with individuals and groups facing a variety of challenges and concerns. Informed by lived experience, Sarah can assist individuals deepen self-compassion, build resilience, develop self-awareness and strengthen relationships.

Sarah is a qualifying Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Professional Member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA).

Client Focus: Adults, Older Adults, Adolescents (13+)

Types of therapy: Trauma-informed, strengths-based, emotions-focused, compassion-focused, mindfulness-based

Issues: Anxiety, depression, self-esteem and identity development, life transitions, relational dynamics, resilience, stress and burnout, pain management, terminal illness, grief and loss.

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