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ArtsTherapy.ca – Virtual Expressive Arts Therapy in Toronto, Ontario

Welcome to ArtsTherapy.ca! I’m Virginia Jahyu, MA, EXAT, OEATA, CCPA, and I specialize in virtual expressive arts therapy. With a background as an expressive arts therapist, intersectional feminist, transformative justice facilitator, and Hip-Hop enthusiast, I offer a unique approach to mental health and personal growth.

About Me:

• Expertise: Expressive arts therapy, intersectional feminism, and social justice.
• Special Interests: Arts empowerment, community building, and understanding colonial impacts on mental health and identity.
• Professional Roles: Founding therapist at the Trauma to Trust Clinic (2018) with Vita Community Living Services, collaborator with Life as Medicine (LaM), and Vice President of the Ontario Expressive Arts Therapy Association (OEATA).

My Approach:

• Virtual Therapy: Offering remote sessions to support clients across Toronto and beyond.
• Arts-Based Therapy: Utilizing artistic modalities such as poetry, music, visual arts, movement, and theatre.
• Focus Areas: Personal inquiry, discovery, and growth through creative expression and dialogue.

My Background:

• Education: Master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy with a focus on Empowerment Through Hip-Hop.
• Recognition: Recipient of the Manuela Dalla-Nora Award for contributions to the mental health and disabilities sector.

Services Offered:

• Virtual Expressive Arts Therapy: Accessible online sessions tailored to your needs.
• Dynamic Facilitation: Known for creative and bold facilitation delivered with a relational and inclusive approach.

At ArtsTherapy.ca, I’m committed to exploring the intersectionalities of human identities, experiences, and creative expressions. My passion for the arts, accessibility, and equity continues to guide my work in empowering individuals through virtual therapy. Reach out today to begin your journey with expressive arts therapy.