I’m an art therapy student with a varied background in mental health, wilderness work, and outdoor adventure. My path to art therapy has taken me through many different life and work experiences, which I bring into my work with curiosity, openness, and a genuine interest in people’s stories.

Before studying art therapy, I worked in addiction treatment at a wilderness-based program supporting people through addiction and recovery. These experiences have shaped my belief that people are much more than the challenges they are facing.

As a mountain athlete and longtime backcountry snowboarder, I understand some of the unique mental and emotional challenges that come with pushing yourself in the mountains — navigating fear, uncertainty, setbacks, risk, and the pressure we can put on ourselves. I also know how powerful the outdoors can be as a place for connection, reflection, and growth.

As a Venezuelan immigrant, I also understand how culture, identity, and belonging can influence our experience of ourselves and the world around us. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and identities, including people of colour, queer and 2S+LGBTQ clients, men, women, non-binary and gender-diverse people, and neurodivergent individuals.

In sessions, I use art and creativity alongside conversation to explore experiences that can sometimes be difficult to put into words. You don’t need to be an artist or have any previous art experience. My goal is to create a collaborative, non-judgmental space where you can explore yourself at your own pace.

I am currently offering individual sessions as an art therapy student under clinical supervision.

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I am a second-year art therapy intern, currently accepting new clients, both adults and adolescents (13+).

My experience includes: working with teens in respite care, survivors of intimate partner violence, and individuals with experiences of homelessness, addiction, and trauma.

I approach art therapy through a narrative, somatic, and feminist-based lens. My emerging practice is non-judgemental and client-centered, meaning I believe you know yourself better than anyone and I value your choice and voice in our work together! I strive to walk alongside and support you as you navigate challenges and work towards your therapeutic goals.

I am interested in working with adults and teens, using creative expression as a means to support emotional processing and/or regulation, anxiety, neurodiversity, mind-body connection, identity and body image exploration.

For contact to book email: abottenmizzaro@kutenaiarttherapy.com

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I am a second year art therapy student offering a person-centered approach grounded in a feminist and trauma-informed practice. I am passionate about supporting adult and adolescent mental health, with a focus on empowering women as they come home to themselves. Our work together centres what feels true and meaningful for you, mindful of how systems of power and oppression shape the way we relate to ourselves and our bodies. I am deeply interested in the interplay between creative expression and embodiment. We will use expressive arts as a pathway to healing, empowerment, and self-discovery.

I believe you’re the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, not lead the way.



** This fall, I will be running a workshop for women to explore the expression and embodiment of anger through art making. Please reach out if you’re interested in more information: tcameron@kutenaiarttherapy.com **

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I’m an art therapy intern currently taking on new clients, 16 years and older. My approach is relational and human-centred meaning I believe the relationship between us, your relationship with the creative process and the art itself, is at the heart of this work.

I bring a trauma-informed lens to this work, along with lived experience of marginalization as a queer, mixed-heritage person of colour. I have experience supporting clients with challenges relating to anxiety, depression, addiction, recovery, identity and those belonging to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

I hold space for whatever comes up as you create, without judgment or pressure toward a particular outcome. The pace is yours and I meet you where you’re at.

Art therapy, for me, is a gentle container for growth and healing, and I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.

Feel free to contact me at: scaulfieldsriklad@kutenaiarttherapy.com

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Sometimes you don’t have the words, or the cognitive capacity to express how you feel. Perhaps you’re desiring to feel a sense of connection with yourself, your loved ones, your work and the earth again. If you’re seeking an experiential approach, you may be interested in the integration of somatic, arts, naturebased, mindfulness and relational approaches, to support stress reduction, increase embodied capacity, clarity and resilience.

Caitlyn supports adults navigating stress and burnout, the transition to parenthood, parenting, life transitions, financial stress and emotional overwhelm. She understands how life stressors can take a toll on your emotional, physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing, leaving you feeling disconnected, exhausted and dysregulated.

She has a special interest in working with mothers and parents, as a parent herself who she has experienced the biological- neurological-psychological-social-spiritual-economic-ecological transformation, and the ever-evolving transition into motherhood (Matrescence).

Her sessions include embodied inquiry, personal expression and present-moment awareness, aiming to promote a greater sense of ease, agency and empowerment.

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I am a second year art therapy intern with over 25 years experience in clinical social work and therapy with adults, youth and children. I have worked in the areas of mental health, substance use recovery, domestic violence, community outreach and school settings.

I practice a relational, client-centered approach to therapy and I acknowledge the importance of reducing power differentials in the therapeutic relationship.

I am available to work with individuals of all ages and couples.

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I am honoured to live, love, work and play in the unceded territories of the Ktunaxa people in the Kootenay mountains and valleys.

PERSONAL HISTORY: I grew up on the prairies of Alberta and Saskatchewan, then moved closer to the mountains and deserts of BC for my adult education. My past experiences include journalism and teaching elementary school.

My ancestry is a mix of Dene and northern European; full of healers of diverse modalities.

ART THERAPY PRACTICE: My art therapy practice is centred in my belief that healing often begins beyond words, in the quiet language of the body and the act of creating.

Art therapy can be especially supportive for those:

-living with trauma and mental health challenges -navigating life transitions -understanding their thoughts and behaviours in relationships -seeking to rediscover their sense of identity.

My practice integrates art-making with mindfulness and somatic practices by inviting clients to notice sensation, breath, and presence as part of the healing process.

WHO DO I SUPPORT? My practice is inclusive and culturally sensitive. I offer an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients, where all identities and relationship styles are welcomed and respected.

I have walked alongside survivors of interpersonal violence, offering a space rooted in safety, choice, and deep respect.

I have supported neurodivergent clients by honouring diverse ways of sensing, communicating, and expressing.

AN INVITATION TO COLLABORATE ON YOUR HEALNG JOURNEY: Through creativity, we may discover or renew our resilience, self-compassion, and connection for healing that unfolds at a pace guided by you, the client.

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Art Therapy Intern at Kutenai Art Therapy Institute. Passionate about empowering clients through the use of Art Therapy, using a client-led, anti-oppressive approach.

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I offer a relational, arts-based space where people can explore experiences that aren’t always easy to put into words. My approach is grounded in connection, curiosity, and making space for what matters most to you. I work in a relational, non-prescriptive way. We shape sessions together and move at your pace, with space to focus on what feels meaningful. Sessions often begin with a brief check-in, followed by creative exploration using simple materials such as drawing, collage, or mixed media. We may spend time reflecting on what emerges, at your comfort level. No art experience is needed, and there is no expectation to know what you’re doing. People arrive for many different reasons, often in the midst of change. This can involve identity shifts, life transitions, emotional strain, stress, burnout, or a desire for greater clarity, connection, or meaning. Together, we can work across a range of experiences, from everyday stress to deeper processes of reorientation and growth. My approach is inclusive and affirming. I have experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and within the queer community, and I offer a respectful space for all identities. I work with people across a range of experiences, including neurodivergent individuals, and have experience supporting different ways of thinking, feeling, and communicating. I offer a flexible, accessible space that can adapt to different communication styles, including lower verbal or eye contact needs. You’re welcome to book a session to see if this feels like a good fit.

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Hello! I’m Ethan, I’m an art therapy intern who works from a trauma-informed anti-oppressive framework supporting individuals and groups. I work with children and youth, with a focus on neuro-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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Sonya is a Queer, Metis, differently abled art therapy intern who is also working on her master’s in counselling psychology. Sonya is a play therapy practioner that often works well with art therapy. As a person-centred therapist, Sonya believes in walking alongside an individual with a decolonizing lens, with an emphasis on historical/intergenerational trauma-informed practice and decolonized care.

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As an art therapist, my primary focus will always be the therapeutic relationship. My goal is to help you feel safe, respected, seen and comfortable. Experiencing connection in our relationships is at the heart of where growth and healing happen. I work with adults of all ages and stages who are looking to enhance their wellbeing and happiness, no matter the challenges being faced. My therapeutic approach blends the concepts of positive psychology and art therapy together. Meaning we can explore what’s difficult through the lens of what is well and working, and how we can capitalize on your strengths for growth and healing. Therapy doesn’t have to be dark work; it can be very rewarding and even enjoyable work. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, feeling stuck, loss of purpose, etc., art therapy can help you explore patterns, illuminate options, and provide more clarity around how to reach your wellbeing goals. Every individual is a unique construction of their lived experiences, molded by our social worlds, psychological experiences, and biology/neurobiology. I believe a flexible and adaptive therapeutic approach helps meet individual needs better than a formulaic treatment plan. If you choose to work with me, we will build your therapeutic experience together as a team.

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I’m a second-year student at Kutenai Art Therapy Institute. As a queer art therapy intern, I have an interest in helping clients explore sexuality, gender, and identity through art. I’m committed to creating an affirming space where people of all identities feel safe to be themselves. My approach is grounded in feminist, anti-oppressive, and sex-positive frameworks. I prioritize client-led sessions, creating space for individuals to guide their own therapeutic process in a way that feels most supportive and empowering to them.

If you do not see any availability that works for you, please email me at asoares@kutenaiarttherapy.com

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Natalie Spotted Bull

Art Therapy Student, Kutenai Art Therapy Institute

I value connection, curiosity, and creating a space where people can feel comfortable being themselves. My approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded in meeting people as equals. I tend to work flexibly and am naturally drawn to metaphor, storytelling, play, and spontaneous art-making. I enjoy following what emerges in the moment and allowing the therapeutic process to unfold organically.

I am continuing to deepen my practice in trauma-informed care and have a strong interest in culturally responsive approaches, feminist approaches to art therapy, and Two-Eyed Seeing. As someone with ADHD, I also bring lived experience and a strong understanding of self-accommodation, creativity, and finding approaches that work with, rather than against, individual ways of thinking and being.

Outside of art therapy, I enjoy spending time with my family, making pottery, painting, creative writing, rock hounding, and being outdoors. My interests tend to shift with whatever has captured my curiosity at the time, so the list is always growing. I also have a long-standing and thoroughly unsuccessful relationship with houseplants.

Feel free to contact me at: nspottedbull@kutenaiarttherapy.com

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My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in the belief that we are all creative and can thrive when given tools for self-expression. I am passionate about empowering women, teens, and children to explore their creativity and find healing.

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