ART THERAPIST & the human behind @discoverarttherapy
Hey there,
I'm Ashleigh!
I’m a professional Canadian art therapist, graduate of the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute and the founder of Discover Art Therapy. I support people in reconnecting with their inner world through therapeutic art, tuning in to creativity, community connection, and embodied self-expression.Â
I’ve made it my mission to share this work widely — art therapy has changed my life and I know it will change yours too.Â
I share this creative medicine with over 100K+ people on Instagram through accessible, soulful art prompts and reflections. I also offer video-based courses, digital workbooks, and live group sessions that invite people to explore their inner worlds in ways that feel safe, sacred, and yet also accessible.
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MY MISSIONÂ IS TO HELP EVERYONE DISCOVER A FORM OF ART THERAPY THAT WORKS FOR THEir unique journey
I help people explore who they are through the art they make.
I’m here to break the mold of what therapy is “supposed” to look like — to show that therapy doesn’t always have to be clinical. It can be messy, spiritual, intuitive, and deeply human.
Art therapy holds a kind of alchemy. It helps us turn the unspoken into symbol, the chaos into clarity, and the pain into something beautiful and real.
I’m passionate about bringing this work out of the traditional therapy room and into the hands and hearts of people everywhere — because I believe that art, when used with intention, can help us feel more whole, more seen, and more connected to who we really are.
it feels magical but it's evidence-based
Art therapy is backed by decades of research
Studies show that creative expression can reduce stress hormones, support emotional regulation, improve mood, and even enhance brain function.
But if you’ve ever picked up a pastel or painted your feelings onto a page… you already know this. There’s something intuitively healing about making art — something that helps us access parts of ourselves that words can’t always reach. That’s the magic. And the science agrees.
In my work, I blend research-backed methods with intuitive, soul-led practices to create experiences that are both grounded and expansive — so you can feel safe and inspired while exploring your inner world.
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get to know ashleigh
FAVORITE SEASON:
snowy winter
your coffee order:
latte to stay
fave vacation spot:
camping in bc
go-to snack:
chocolate almonds
- There’s a part of you that already knows the way. Let the art help you listen.
- Your creativity is not a luxury — it’s a lifeline back to yourself.
- Art is not about getting it right. It’s about getting closer to what’s real.
READY TO GET EXPERIENCE the magic of art therapy?
how to work with ashleigh
The Make Space
Membership
Join me for live weekly group zoom calls where we explore therapeutic art for wellbeing, self-care, and self discovery!
1-1 Art Therapy
& Creative Wellness
Individual art therapy supports your unique life and healing journey. My caseload is currently filled, but I accept new clients on a rolling basis.
follow along on the gram
watch videos, stay inspired & get connected!
Whether you're looking for inspiration, a creative reset, or a space to express yourself without perfectionism, this is your place. Follow along for engaging and inspiring videos filled with ideas to spark your own process, and a welcoming community that celebrates the power of making art for you.
WANT TO DIP YOUR TOES INTO THE WORLD OF ART THERAPY?
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join the free discover art therapy community and explore 1 new at-your-own-pace therapeutic art project for self reflection and discovery each month!
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