Art psychotherapy, with Shawna, combines creative sensemaking, somatic psychology, and psychotherapy. She specializes in the area of neurodiversity and complex trauma.

In a safe, welcoming, and virtual space, Shawna helps you understand and navigate complex feelings, thoughts, and experiences. The use of elements such as form, colour, texture, sound and movement are used to help with personal exploration, discovery and processing. Healing and meaningful transformation take place in individual sessions, and over time. Sessions are tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Qualifications / Education

MSc Body Psychology and Body Psychotherapy (in progress), East London University

Art Psychotherapy (APD) 

Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy (CiiAT)

B.A. (Honors) Communication
University of North Dakota, USA

Professional Member:
Canadian Art Therapy Association
National Organization for Arts in Health, USA.

Professional Development (courses/certificates):
Cross-Generational Trauma Cert., Mindsight Institute

Food, Nutrition & Health Professional Cert., Wageningen University

Core Skills Trauma Cert., Albert Wong, Somatopia

Human Neuroanatomy, University of Michigan
Somatic Approaches for Trauma, Somatopia
Childhood Trauma, Institute of Child Psychology
Specialized Expressive Arts Therapy Cert., CiiAT
Attachment Informed Art Therapy Cert., CiiAT
Foundations of Humane Technology, USA
Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta, CA
CELTA English Second Language Instructor Cert.
Fluency in English and Spanish.