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our mission is to make art therapy accessible to everyone, inviting you to explore it in a way that feels safe, meaningful, and true to you
hey, i'm ashleigh!
aka the human behind the art therapy videos that probably brought you here! 👋
I'm a professional canadian art therapist passionate about making creativity feel accessible, playful, and deeply meaningful. Whether you're brand new to art, a lifelong maker, or just curious about the process—I’m here to guide you in exploring expressive, modern art therapy techniques that meet you exactly where you are.
Through therapeutic art-making, we’ll reconnect with your inner voice, unlock creative freedom, and gently peel back the layers to reveal more of your authentic self - in your art and therefore in your life too!
Art therapy changed my life.
Let’s discover how it can support yours.
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the magic of Art Therapy
Art therapy is more than just making art—it’s a transformative process that allows emotions to flow, thoughts to take shape, and stress to dissolve in ways words often can’t reach.
When we create, something shifts.
The act of moving paint across a page, doodling freely, or simply engaging with colour and form activates a part of us that knows how to process, release, and restore balance. It’s not about making something perfect, it’s about making something that feels authentically expressive.
Through guided art therapy, we can step away from the noise of daily life and into a space of exploration, connection, and renewal. Whether it's easing stress, unlocking creativity, or fostering deeper self-awareness, the process works—
because it meets us exactly where we are.
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ebooks
These eBooks go beyond surface-level crafting. Rooted in professional art therapy principles, you’ll learn how creativity can be a mirror, a guide, and a tool for emotional growth. It’s about making art that feels real, honest, and meaningful.
self-paced
prompts & videos
For those who want a self-paced inspirational space for creative inspiration and meaningful self-reflection
The Creative Explorer Studio is an on-demand library of therapeutic art prompts and videos, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace, whenever you need it.
Inside, you’ll discover a growing collection of art invitations you can follow based on how you feel—searchable by material, emotion, or theme. And if you’re craving community connection, you’re always welcome to join The Circle, a live group art session held once a month, or connect with fellow explorers in our private chat.
The Circle
1 x per month online therapeutic art group
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For those who crave live connection, gentle guidance, and a dedicated time each month to create and reflect—
or if you're simply longing to be part of a creative community…
The Circle is a monthly therapeutic art gathering where we come together to create, share, and be witnessed in a supportive and inspiring space.
Once a month, we meet online to slow down, make art alongside each other, and explore meaningful prompts that support emotional reflection and creative self-care. You’ll also have access to the replay.
The Make Space Membership
For those who want a consistent, supportive space to create, reflect, and reconnect with themselves through art—
or if you're craving meaningful community and regular time set aside just for you…
The Make Space Membership offers weekly therapeutic art sessions in a core community of like-hearted creatives who value emotional expression, self-care, and personal growth.
Every week, you’re invited to join live, art therapist-facilitated sessions where we gather, create, and share in a safe, encouraging environment.
workshops
& events
Whether you're craving a gentle entry point into creativity or a reflective pause in your week, these free self-paced projects offer a welcoming space to explore art as a tool for insight and healing—on your own time, in your own way.
Inside the free community, you’ll find guided prompts, process-based art invitations, and reflective practices designed by a professional art therapist to help you reconnect with yourself through curiosity, play, and self-expression. No pressure, no perfection—just space to be with whatever is present.
Art therapy taps into an unspoken language.
Art speaks in a language beyond words. When we put brush to canvas, scribble on paper, or move our hands through clay, we begin to express what’s difficult to say out loud. Shapes, colors, and textures hold emotion—grief, stress, excitement, or uncertainty—all emerging in a way that feels safe, natural, and deeply cathartic.
Through this process, we’re able to externalize emotions, process what’s heavy, and find clarity—without needing to explain every feeling. A single stroke of color can symbolize relief, a torn collage can represent transformation, and an abstract design can uncover hidden insights.
This is the quiet magic of art therapy:
a space for what needs to be seen, felt, and released.
No pressure, no perfection.
Just the simple act of creating, letting go, and walking away lighter.
JUST THE SIMPLE ACT OF CREATING, LETTING GO, AND WALKING AWAY LIGHTER.
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"Thank you Ashleigh! You have created a beautiful space in which my life has forever been changed for the better. I cannot thank you enough for how grateful I am to you for being so amazingly and lovingly YOU! Thank you!"
- Therapeutic Group Participant
*please note, @discoverarttherapy does not solicit testimonials for clinical clients, these testimonials have been provided by therapeutic art group members voluntarilyÂ
"I have found that the more I let go of my own and /or others expectations of what the time should produce that I am gifted with the most beautiful personal glimmers of hope, love, support, resiliency, and wonder. It is a true gift being able to also witness others as they also work through life.
An amazing space where I go to find my true self, even if just for that moment in time."
- Therapeutic Group Participant
*please note, @discoverarttherapy does not solicit testimonials for clinical clients, these testimonials have been provided by therapeutic art group members voluntarilyÂ
"I look forward to each week that I am able to attend this group. It always feels good carving out time to make some art and have a space to share as well as have my art witnessed by others."
- Therapeutic Group Participant
*please note, @discoverarttherapy does not solicit testimonials for clinical clients, these testimonials have been provided by therapeutic art group members voluntarilyÂ
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watch videos, stay inspired & get connected!
Whether you're looking for inspiration, a creative reset, or a space to express yourself without perfectionism, this is your place.
Follow along for engaging and inspiring videos filled with ideas to spark your own process, and a welcoming community that celebrates the power of making art for you.
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