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Hi, I'm Kerri !
Welcome to Your Space to Breathe
If you are a parent, teacher, or busy professional, you spend your entire day managing everyone else’s needs. Your calendar is packed, your mind is racing, and your own wellness and well-being are constantly pushed to the bottom of the to-do list.
I am a professional art therapist (APD) and certified counsellor living and working in Edmonton, Alberta.
I use a mindful, phenomenological approach to help you breathe deeply, restore your personal wellness, and settle back into who you are.
My deep belief is that every one of us carries a unique creative spark. My practice kindles that spark into an even brighter flame.
20 minute call, free of charge
"The soul never thinks without a mental image"
Aristotle
MY APPROACH
My approach blends artistic exploration with neuroscientifically proven techniques that create space for wellness, resilience, and meaningful self-expression.
Here are some tools I use in my sessions :
Visualization
Breathing technique
Somatic practice
What I Offer
1:1 session
Together, we will use tailored creative activities to help you reach your personal goals. As we explore, you will build a custom wellness toolkit designed to help you heal, grow, and thrive.
Couple sessions
By creating art together, couples build deep trust while discovering and sharing new skills. This collaborative process fine-tunes your ability to connect on a deeper level, opening up new channels for communication that go far beyond words.
Family sessions
From simple, joyful fun to meaningful interpersonal breakthroughs, art therapy strengthens family bonds. By creating and learning together, families discover how to communicate more effectively—both through spoken words and supportive physical connection
Group sessions
Tailored community workshops deliver impactful support across diverse populations, from seniors and youth to university students and corporate teams. Specialized programming provides targeted, therapeutic creative interventions for language learners, families, adolescents in recovery, and children navigating the healthcare system.
Each session is available in-person or online in Edmonton and Camrose,
in French or in English,
for children, youth or adults.
ABOUT ART THERAPY
Have you ever felt an emotion that was simply too big or too complex to put into words?
Many emotional experiences are difficult to express through language alone. Creative expression offers another pathway for exploring thoughts, feelings, and experiences that may be hard to articulate. Through colour, shape, texture, and movement, art therapy can support emotional awareness, self-expression, and meaning-making.
Creating artwork can also help externalize thoughts and emotions—moving them from "inside" to a tangible form that can be observed, reflected upon, and explored with curiosity. This process can foster greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, and new perspectives when facing life's challenges.
You do not need to be an artist to benefit from art therapy—in fact, you do not even have to enjoy making art. There is no judgment and no right or wrong way to create. All you need is a willingness to be curious. Together, we will explore simple, sensory-based creative experiences tailored to your comfort level, supporting healing, self-discovery, and well-being in a safe and compassionate space.
What is a typical session?
Art therapy combines conversation with creative expression to support your mental, physical and emotional well-being. No artistic experience is needed. In a typical session, we will: Begin with a brief conversation about what you are experiencing and discuss what to focus on. Explore art creation using materials such as paint, pencils, collage, clay, or textiles. Use the process to notice thoughts, emotions, patterns, and strengths Reflect on your artwork together and discuss the elements we see in it End the session with practical strategies or insights you can integrate into your life step-by-step. Every session is tailored to your needs and moves at a pace that feels comfortable for you in a safe, supportive environment.
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Centre Photo Credit: Megan Lefebvre
Bio
Kerri is an Art Therapist and interdisciplinary visual artist dedicated to building healthy, sustainable communities through creative engagement. With a background facilitating inclusive community projects across North America and Europe, she brings a wealth of diverse experience to the non-profit sector. Locally, Kerri has developed high-impact programming for municipal bodies, cultural institutions, and grassroots groups, including the City of Edmonton, the City of St. Albert, the Art Gallery of Alberta, and Students' Association of MacEwan University (SAMU), Sinkunia Community Development Association, Edmonton Public Library, Multicultural Healthbrokers and Gateway. She passionately believes that nurturing individual creativity builds wellness, self-awareness, and empowerment. As a dedicated land steward who spent four years living off-grid, Kerri integrates a grounded, holistic framework into her community-driven advocacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a free consultation take?
Your free consultation lasts exactly 15 to 20 minutes. We respect your tight schedule and keep it efficient.
What actually happens during the consultation?
We will discuss your current stressors, outline your main goals, and see if my approach is the right fit for your busy life. There is zero pressure to commit.
I have no time. How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions are 50 minutes. I offer flexible early morning, evening, and weekend slots to fit around lesson planning, meetings, or parenting duties.
Is this just talk therapy?
No. This is action-oriented therapy. We will discuss and explore your stressors and habitual reactions, every session equips you with concrete, practical tools to manage your daily mental load.
What is the difference between art therapy and talk therapy?
Talk therapy relies on words to process stress. Art therapy uses creative expression—like drawing, painting, or collage—to help you process heavy emotions when you are too exhausted to find the right words. No artistic skill is required.
What age groups can benefit from art therapy?
Children as young as 3 or 4 can benefit. It is highly effective for adolescents and teens who struggle to talk about their feelings.
What is the scientific basis for art therapy’s efficacy?
Neurological research shows art making engages the sensory, motor, and cognitive centers of the brain simultaneously. This bypasses verbal blocks often caused by trauma.
"Why is creative expression so important?"
Art is a fundamental part of being human. Creative expression allows us to discover who we are.
In fact, the international community recognizes that creativity is essential to human dignity. (Article 27 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights )
Art is a universal language that bypasses words to build deep empathy, preserve human history, and unlock the innovative problem-solving that drives global progress and unites us a human family.
"Kerri has exceptional skill and dedication in her role as Art therapist. Her ability to build meaningful connections with participants is one of her greatest strengths. She creates a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and encouraged to express themselves creatively."
Janis, programs coordinator
The Alberta Cerebral Palsy Association
TESTIMONIALS
"I have known Kerri for 8 years, and during that time, I have seen how Kerri engages her whole self in the community with great intention. Her studios are designed to be welcoming and inspiring for her students. Kerri carefully considers her students' needs and interests, and she consistently adjusts her approach so they can flourish in their creative pursuits."
Dara Armsden
Director of Education and Learning
Art Gallery of Alberta
Contact
+1 587 589 5384
Available Tuesdays-Saturdays
8 am-6pm MDT
I am based, with gratitude, in Edmonton, AB/Amiskwacîwâskahikan on Treaty 6 territory.