Hi, I’m Rachel! A qualifying Psychotherapist & Art Therapist

As a practicing Art Psychotherapy (qualfying), Art Educator, and Visual Artist I enjoy bringing clarity and fulfillment to others through a holistic and creative lens. I have been teaching art for the past 8 years and creating since the age of 3. As a current art therapist (qualifying) I find harmony in helping others learn about themselves, learn about their potential and meaning, and often, heal through therapy & art.

Contact me to learn more about enriching your life with positive psychology or to build community through art creation!

Commission open.

Left: Image of Rachel standing proudly in front of her students’ self-portraits, often exploring student’s subconscious thoughts in their artwork

About Me

Exhibitions

  • 2023 UMCA Art Exhibition - Rachel’s Grade 4-8 students

  • 2019-2021 Sherwood Farm Wellness Retreat, King City 

  • 2018 Seniors Expo - JCC Schwartz/Reisman Centre, Vaughan

  • 2017 The Night of Broken Glass – Silent Auction, Toronto

  • ​2016 Student Artist & Curator - Elanor Winters Art Gallery, York University                           

  • 2015 V’Ahavta, Annual Mother Daughter Night, Toronto

Education

  • 2022-Present - Toronto Art Therapy Institute

  • 2016-2020 Honours Bachelor of Recreation Therapy - Seneca College, GPA: 3.8

  • 2015-2016 Enrolled in Art Studio & Art History Courses - York University

    • Exhibition: Student Artist & Curator, Anecdoche, Elanor Winters Art Gallery

Awards

  • 2019 University Women’s North York Award

  • 2019 King SAC Leadership Award

  • 2018 Grace Cuff Memorial Award

What People Are Saying

During a lockdown of the pandemic, Rachel ran zoom painting lessons for my children and some friends of ours. She was skilled and efficient at explaining the steps in a slow and easy to follow manner. Many of my friends and their children enjoyed the sessions very much.

— M.G.

My friends loved the paintings Rachel made, I was so happy to gift them to them

— Julianne

Rachel did a paint night for m birthday, it came together so well. I had so much fun!

— S. A.

Rachel completed a beautiful 3’ by 5’ painting for my family that is hanging in our living room, it’s beautiful.

— M. C.