Welcome, thank you for being here. I’m Shadi, a trauma-informed, somatic art therapist with a passion for blending the creative arts and psychotherapy to help folks reconnect with their inner wisdom and strengths. I am a Registered Art Therapist (RCAT), a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with over 9 years of diverse experience working with adults and youth impacted by trauma, complex-PTSD, chronic illness, mental health challenges and transitions. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people, empaths, and folks in the QT-BIPOC community. I am dedicated to fostering safety, compassion, and growth for people of diverse backgrounds using a trauma-informed model of anti-oppressive care: meaning I go at your pace, have a deep respect for your unique positioning of identity and life experience, and prioritize your voice, your safety, and your preferences for therapy every step of the way. Beyond my work as an art psychotherapist, I am a mixed media artist, adjunct professor/art therapy supervisor, and I also facilitate art therapy groups, open studios, and psychoeducational workshops for the community.

Welcome, thank you for being here. I’m Shadi, a trauma-informed, somatic art therapist with a pas... Read More