Anxiety and stress can make it difficult to express yourself, but there’s a place where you can find comfort and creativity. At Springboard, our Art Therapy provides a welcoming and supportive space where individuals with ADHD can relax, focus, and explore their emotions through art. It’s a pressure-free environment where you can express yourself in new ways and discover the joy of creativity.
“I used to get really stressed out, couldn’t focus in class, and had a hard time talking about how I felt. But making art helps me relax and think more clearly. Working with Springboard has helped me figure out my feelings better and find ways to stay more focused.”
P.C.
Student, 16
MA, OATR, Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist
Merav has been working as a psychotherapist through more than two decades in medical and educational settings — most recently at Baycrest Health Sciences. She has evolved a people-centred approach to support clients of all ages with mental health challenges, neurological and cognitive disorders, and developmental delays. She has extensive experience with children, youth and young adults as well as those navigating aging and end-of-life journeys. Merav often uses visual art as a bridge to support expression and communication, both with individual clients and in group settings: “Art can help us look more deeply at the different layers that make up a person’s identity. I work with clients to explore their personal narratives, delving into their stories and understanding their worldviews to better support them in finding ways to move forward.”
DTATI, Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist
Kim takes a holistic, client-centered approach as she provides psychotherapy, art therapy and coaching to children, adolescents and adults with attention challenges. She has a wealth of experience working in multidisciplinary teams to deliver individual and group counselling – with a focus on emotional regulation, anxiety, mood, self-esteem, social skills, coping with family changes and parenting support. In building meaningful therapeutic relationships, Kim encourages self-expression and creativity as clients make their journey to self-awareness: “People are experts on themselves. By listening and being there for them, I can empower them in their journey. Art is a powerful medium to explore and enhance this process.”
At Springboard, Art Therapy provides a gentle, stress-free way to express yourself and explore your emotions. In our supportive environment, art becomes your voice, allowing you to communicate your feelings without the need for words.
Our therapists are trained in various therapies and interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Training (MT), attachment-based interventions, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), among others. We also offer the following services to best support your needs:
Art Therapy sessions often include activities like drawing, painting, or sculpting with clay to help express emotions, improve focus, and develop fine motor skills. Projects might include creating calming visual journals, painting to explore feelings, or building models that encourage planning and attention to detail, all tailored to boost creativity while addressing specific ADHD challenges.
Yes, Art Therapy can be beneficial for both children and adults with ADHD by providing a creative outlet to express emotions, reduce stress, and improve focus. It helps children develop fine motor skills and emotional regulation, while adults can use it to manage anxiety, enhance self-awareness, and build coping strategies in a supportive, hands-on environment.
