Hi, I’m Christa!

Creativity has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Through painting, beading, sewing, fibre arts, and other creative pursuits, art has always been a way for me to explore, cope, and find calm.

That passion led me to a career as a visual arts teacher, where I spent 18 years supporting students and witnessing the powerful role creativity can play in self-expression, emotional growth, and connection. Over time, I felt called to focus more fully on the therapeutic side of creativity, which led me to art therapy.

I primarily work with teens and women navigating anxiety, stress, self-esteem challenges, emotional regulation, grief, life transitions, and caregiver overwhelm. I also have a special interest in supporting caregivers of gender-diverse children and youth, offering a compassionate space to process the challenges and emotions that can arise along the way.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Art-making can offer a unique way to express thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to put into words, but no artistic experience is required.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply looking for space to reflect and grow, art therapy can offer an opportunity slow down, gain insight, and reconnect with yourself in meaningful ways.

Hi, I’m Christa! Creativity has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Through pain... Read More