Hey there,
I'm Ashleigh!
ART THERAPIST & THE HUMAN BEHIND @DISCOVERARTTHERAPY
I’m a Canadian Art Therapist, graduate of the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, and the founder of Discover Art Therapy. My work is all about guiding people back to their inner world through creativity—blending art, community, and embodied self-expression!
Art therapy changed my life, and I’ve made it my mission to share this magic widely so it can change yours too. ✨
Every day, I share accessible and soulful art prompts with over 130K+ humans on Instagram, offering creative medicine for self-discovery and stress relief. Beyond social media, I’ve built a space for deeper journeys—video-based courses, digital workbooks, and live group sessions—each one an invitation to explore yourself through art in ways that feel safe, meaningful, and profoundly alive.
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MY MISSIONÂ IS TO HELP EVERYONE DISCOVER A FORM OF ART THERAPY THAT WORKS FOR THEir unique journey
I help people explore who they are through the art they make.
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I’m here to break the mold of what therapy is “supposed” to look like—because healing doesn’t have to be clinical or confined. It can be messy, intuitive, spiritual, and deeply human.
Art therapy holds its own alchemy. It turns the unspoken into symbol, chaos into clarity, and pain into something real and beautiful.
I’m passionate about bringing this work beyond the traditional therapy room—into your hands, your home, your community. Because I believe art, when used with deep intention, helps us feel more whole, more seen, and more connected to who we truly are.
it feels magical & yet it's evidence-based
Art therapy is backed by decades of research
Studies show that creative expression can reduce stress hormones, support emotional regulation, improve mood, and even enhance brain function.
But if you’ve ever picked up a pastel or painted your feelings onto a page… you already know this. There’s something intuitively healing about making art — something that helps us access parts of ourselves that words can’t always reach. That’s the magic. And the science agrees.
In my work, I blend research-backed methods with intuitive, soul-led practices to create experiences that are both grounded and expansive — so you can feel safe and inspired while exploring your inner world.
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get to know ashleigh
FAVORITE SEASON:
snowy winter
your coffee order:
flat white (for here)
fave vacation spot:
camping in bc
go-to snack:
chocolate almonds
- There’s a part of you that already knows the way. Let the art help you listen.
- Your creativity is not a luxury — it’s a lifeline back to yourself.
- Art is not about getting it right. It’s about getting closer to what’s real.
READY TO GET EXPERIENCE the magic of art therapy?
how to work with ashleigh
The Studio
Join me inside The Studio, where I guide you through therapeutic art prompts, live workshops, and a growing creative library—so you can explore, discover, and connect at your own rhythm.
The Make Space
Step into The Make Space, my weekly creative circle.
Here, I hold a safe container where your art is witnessed, your voice is valued, and together we explore themes that inspire transformation through community & art.
follow along on the gram
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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WANT TOÂ EXPERIENCE THE MAKE SPACE?
follow along with a free therapeutic art session replay!
grab your art supplies and watch the free replay of 'art for joy' session of the make space!
