Meet Alana MA, RP(Qualifying), ExAT She/Her
owner and therapist
Alana is an expressive arts and somatic trauma therapist currently practicing in Sudbury, Ontario and online. She has a diploma in expressive arts therapy from The CREATE Institute in Toronto, Ontario, an art therapy diploma from the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute and a Master’s degree in expressive arts therapy, with a minor in psychology from The European Graduate School in Sass- Fee, Switzerland.
In addition to the above education, Alana has also completed Level 1 & 2 in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy from the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute and has a certificate in sex therapy from the University of Guelph.
Alana is committed to expanding her range of skills and knowledge in the field of psychotherapy and human relationships.
She has taken a variety of additional training in gender issues within the 2SLGBTQQIA communities, sex therapy, shame and trauma, addiction, grief & bereavement, suicide as well as the arts and Indigenous ways of knowing and being in relation to healing.
Alana believes that healing is a creative and embodied process. As an expressive arts and somatic therapist, she is guided by the understanding that our bodies, emotions, and imaginations hold profound wisdom. In her work, she will invite image, sound, movement, and story to help discover new pathways to resilience, connection, and self-understanding.
Alana’s approach is gentle, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. She supports her clients in tuning into the signals of their bodies, exploring their inner landscapes, and expressing what may be difficult to put into words. She sees therapy as a space where what has been held can be understood and released, where identity can be reclaimed, and where the nervous system can finally exhale.
Whether someone is navigating trauma, stress, transition, or a longing for deeper authenticity, Alana strives to create a space where the whole being is welcomed. Her intention is always to help others reconnect with their innate aliveness, creativity, and capacity for healing.
Alana has also been a textile artist for the past 25 years working mainly with natural dyes and printing. She has exhibited her work throughout Canada and internationally, has taught textile arts both from her studio and within academic contexts and still maintains her arts practice. Her work is inspired by the Northern Ontario landscape, her heritage as a mixed race person and by the materials themselves.
Meet Monique MA, RP (Qualifying)She/her
Art Therapist
Monique Morazain works alongside adults who are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or emotionally exhausted, as well as those navigating difficult life transitions, grief, and loss. She offers a supportive and compassionate space where clients can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and explore their experiences in ways that go beyond words. Her approach is grounded in people-centred and social justice values, and she meets each client’s unique story with curiosity, openness, and deep respect.
As a lifelong learner, Monique draws from an eclectic theoretical background informed by best practices in trauma-informed care. She believes in the empowering potential of art therapy as a mind-body approach that can support nervous system regulation and open pathways for self-exploration and insight. Creative expression is integrated with evidence-based practices, and her work is always adapted to each client’s needs, cultural context, and lived experience.
Monique brings over 20 years of experience in humanitarian disaster response and social impact work. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals affected by crisis, displacement, and social injustice, as well as first responders working on the front lines. These experiences shaped her interest in understanding the impacts of trauma, vicarious trauma, and prolonged stress on mental health and wellbeing, and ultimately led her to pursue training in art therapy at the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute (VATI).
Monique offers online art therapy sessions to adults (18+) in both English and French.
Meet Jadyn Student Intern
Jadyn is a psychology student at Laurentian University with a strong interest in mental health, personal growth, and creative expression. She is currently working toward her goal of becoming an art therapist, with a focus on how creativity can support healing, self-awareness, and emotional well-being.
Jadyn has a deep passion for art and creativity. She enjoys pottery, painting, and exploring many other forms of artistic expression. For her, art is a meaningful way to reflect, express, and gain deeper insight into emotional experiences.
In her role as an intern, Jadyn brings a calm, open-minded, and compassionate presence. She values creating a safe and supportive space where people feel comfortable expressing themselves. She believes that art can be an effective approach to healing and self-expression.