Erin uses a non-judgemental, person-centered approach to art psychotherapy. She incorporates traditional psychotherapy with a creative element, and encourages curiosity, creativity, and self-compassion. Erin has an inclusive practice and works with teens, young adults, adults, and seniors and offers sessions in-person (Calgary, AB) and on-line. Erin has been described as “compassionate, gentle, accepting, and knowledgeable.”

Erin is a professional member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA), and a student member of The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA). She has earned a postgraduate, masters level Art Psychotherapy diploma from the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy (CiiAT), and a Fine Arts bachelor’s degree from the Alberta University of the Arts. Erin is also an art educator and teaches and provides support for her students seeking private and personal growth with their drawing, painting, and ceramic skills. Erin is a visual artist.

Issues that can be addressed with art psychotherapy:

• Grief and Complicated Grief • Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • PTSD and CPTSD • Intimate Partner Violence • Stress and change management • Relationships • Self-compassion and self-care • Women’s (Feminine) Issues • Inclusive and open practice

“I believe that the expression of art and creating belongs to everyone and that it holds space for unity, growth, and healing. Art is a language, and it is everyone’s fundamental right to express themselves in this language. Art helps us to be seen and heard and there is no skill or talent required to be received in this language. Art is a safe place and an ally, and its connection with art therapy is a way for us to feel, examine, and express that which cannot always be understood in words alone.” - Erin Gartner

Erin uses a non-judgemental, person-centered approach to art psychotherapy. She incorporates trad... Read More