Jillian PHOTOS 800 X 800 (800 x 800 px)

Works With

Children Preschool, Children 6-9, Children 10-14, Teens 15-19, Young adults 20-25, Adults

Therapeutic Focus

Addictions, Life transitions, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Loss/Grief, Neurodiverse (ASD, brain injury, FASD, etc), LGBTQ2S+, Cultural / Ethnic / Religious, Support

Insurance Funding...

Autism Funding Program (MCFD), HumanaCare, Self-design, Partners in Education, Personal Payment, Discount Rate Required

Jillian PHOTOS 800 X 800 (800 x 800 px)

Jillian DeVries, CATA

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to express yourself?  Sometimes what we carry inside can feel too big, too tangled, or too quiet for words alone. Art therapy offers another language—a way of shaping feelings into colour, movement, and images so they can be seen, understood, and gently transformed.

With a background in youth work and a deep commitment to neurodiversity-affirming care, I welcome children, teens, and adults into a space where all ways of being are valued. In this, I believe that each person holds many ways of knowing, expressing, and healing.

In our sessions, we’ll explore a range of art materials, gentle movement, and reflective writing as gentle doorways into your inner world. Inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), I will gently guide you to meet the many parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion through creative exploration. There is no art experience needed - only a willingness to explore as we lean into authentic expression and the many therapeutic benefits of art-making.

If you have any questions or want to hear more, I invite you to email me at jillian@seahorsecounselling.ca or book a free 30-minute consultation. This will be a chance to connect, discuss your hopes for therapy, and see if this feels like the right fit. I look forward to hearing from you!

Certifications & Training

  • Art Psychotherapy Diploma
  • CATA professional member
  • IFS Informed Therapist
  • Non-violent crisis intervention certificate with SIVA (Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Human Services