What Online Art Therapy looks like

Remote Art Therapy will provide similar services to in-person art therapy. The benefit is easy access to professional art therapy activities and counselling for your wellness needs. Here is a list of some elements that will be addressed within online art therapy sessions: 

  • Safe exploration of presenting obstacles 

  • Engage with different thoughts and feelings in life experiences 

  • Actively gain new insights through the creative process

  • Use art to navigate deep rooted thoughts and feelings 

  • Mindfully ease stress and anxiety 

  • Use art to promote relaxing states and positive moods   

  • Process feelings of grief and loss 

  • Address life transitions within art therapy process 

  • Art activities that promote connection with self and loved ones 


What to expect in Online Art Therapy Sessions

Each art therapy session will be developed to build on the needs of the client. This will ensure working toward enhancing individuals’ wellbeing within the safety of the therapeutic alliance. 

Individuals will use art materials that are easily found within their space. Each person will be able to schedule face-to-face sessions with the art therapist within the convenience of their own space and working with their schedule! 

 


Ask Questions and Schedule Sessions

  • Email Katherine Valkanas, Art Therapist, to ask questions or schedule an appointment at: kvarttherapy@gmail.com

  • You will be sent Intake forms to be completed for the first session.

  • First Session: Review details of Intake form, address needs for art therapy, connect with art therapist and art therapy process. This is a great time to ask further questions in moving forward with therapy.

  • Each session will be scheduled between client and art therapist. This will be followed up with a confirming email and invoice for the session.

  • Current and New clients are welcome to join online art therapy services. 


Online Art Therapy Fees

Fees for online art therapy will have reduced rates than in-person sessions.

When the session is confirmed, you will receive an invoice due on the session date. E-transfer will be the primary form of payment method.


Computer Set-up for Online Art Therapy

What you will need for online Art Therapy Sessions:

  1. Access to laptop or desktop computer with audio/video capabilities (such as microphone, webcam, and speakers) and a strong internet connection is required.

  2. Access to your art materials (Art therapist will connect with you about the use of art materials within sessions)

  3. Private space where you will not be interrupted, which will also maintain confidentiality and privacy of sessions.