Katherine Valkanas
MA, RCAT, ATR, RP, CCC
Credentials:
Masters in Creative Arts Therapies -
Art Therapy Option from
Concordia University
Registered Canadian Art Therapist from the Canadian Art Therapy Association
Registered Art Therapist from the Art Therapy Credentials Board
Registered Psychotherapist from the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Canadian Certified Counsellor from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Standards of Practice:
Katherine maintains professional standards of practice that align with the Canadian Art Therapy Association, Art Therapy Credentials Board, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
About
Katherine Valkanas (she/her)
MA, RCAT, ATR, RP, CCC
Registered Art Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Canadian Certified Counsellor
Katherine is a compassionate therapist known for her warm, empathetic, and client-centred approach in creating a safe space for clients to explore layers of their life experiences. She is a Registered Art Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Canadian Certified Counsellor whose practice is informed by the Expressive Therapies Continuum, psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioural, humanist, and dialectical-behavioural approaches with individuals of all ages. She graduated with a Masters' degree in Art Therapy from Concordia University where she completed her graduate research of autonomic nervous system responses and art making within art therapy practices. She has a wealth of experience working individuals of all ages, providing support through grief and loss, end-of-life, life transitions, sadness and depression, stress and anxiety while promoting self-compassion within organizations, clinical institutions, and community settings. Katherine believes in clients’ connection to their creativity, along with support of the therapeutic alliance, can guide them through their life experiences. She believes in building a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship to thoughtfully support clients exploring thoughts, feelings, and experiences to foster their ability to make empowering decisions within their daily life. She has a passion for promoting self-awareness, growth, and self-care for clients to attain holistic well-being. Katherine assists individuals in self-discovery and aligning with their values to build on their quality of life.