Jillian DeVries, CATA-S

I am currently a student at the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy, where I am working towards a Diploma in Art Psychotherapy.

Art has always been woven into both my personal and professional life because I have experienced for myself the nurturing and restorative nature of engaging in the arts. I believe art-making is a powerful tool to express oneself, connect with others, and increase overall well-being. Inspired by Narrative Therapy and the Internal Family Systems Framework, I am passionate about supporting individuals in re-imagining and re-defining their stories. I hope to help shift the shame, frustration, or sense of overwhelm you may have towards parts of your life or your story into curiosity and compassion through creative expression and exploration. My hope for our time together is to increase a sense of clarity, calm, and self-kindness through art-making.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Human Services and ten years of experience as a youth support worker, primarily with neuro-divergent young people. I also have experience working with individuals in crisis, including those fleeing domestic violence, navigating unplanned pregnancies, addictions, and homelessness.

In all of this, I am passionate about providing those I connect with a place to be seen, heard, and cared for. Wherever you might find yourself today, I look forward to connecting and creating with you.