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Hi, I'm Kerri ! Welcome to Highlight Art and Wellness Art Therapy studio.
Make Space to Rekindle your Spark
If you're a parent, educator, caregiver, or busy professional, much of your day is spent caring for others. Your schedule is full, your mind is constantly juggling responsibilities, and your own well-being often slips to the bottom of the list.
Through art, mindfulness, and compassionate guidance, I offer a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and rekindle your spark. Together, we'll nurture your spark—transforming it into a bright source of clarity, healing, strength and lasting well-being.
I am a professional art therapist and member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association (#61088389)) and am a certified counsellor with the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (#3160) living and working in Amiskwaciwâskahikan/Edmonton, Alberta,
Treaty 6 Territory, Metis Region 4.
20 minute call, free of charge
“Light must come from inside. You cannot ask the darkness to leave; you must turn on the light.”
- Sogyal Rinpoche
My approach blends artistic exploration with mindfulness, phenomenological practices, and evidence-informed techniques grounded in neuroscience. Together, these approaches create space for growth through a creative, personalized process.
Here are some tools I use in my sessions :
Visualization
Breathing technique
Somatic practice
What I Offer
1:1 session
Together, we will tailor creative activities to help you reach your personal goals. As we explore, you will build a custom wellness toolkit designed to help you heal, grow, and thrive.
Couple sessions
By creating art together, couples build deep trust while discovering and sharing new skills. This collaborative process fine-tunes your ability to connect on a deeper level, opening up new channels for communication that go far beyond words.
From simple, joyful fun to meaningful interpersonal breakthroughs, art therapy strengthens family bonds. By creating and learning together, families discover how to communicate more effectively—both through spoken words and supportive physical connection
Tailored community workshops deliver impactful support across diverse populations, from seniors and youth to university students and corporate teams. Specialized programming provides targeted, therapeutic creative interventions for language learners, families, adolescents in recovery, and children navigating the healthcare system.
Sessions and workshops are available
in-person or online in Edmonton and greater area,
in French or in English,
for children, youth or adults.
Coverage Options through:
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Blue Cross, Manulife, Equitable Life of Canada, Medavie, Johnston Group (Chambers Plan, Maximum Benefit, CINUP), ASEBP (Alberta School Employees Benefit Plan), Sunlife, Canada Life, Empire Life
ABOUT ART THERAPY
Have you ever felt an emotion that was simply too big or too complex to put into words?
Many emotional experiences are difficult to express through language alone. Creative expression offers another pathway for exploring thoughts, feelings, and experiences that may be hard to articulate. Through colour, shape, texture, and movement, art therapy can support emotional awareness, self-expression, and meaning-making.
Creating artwork can also help externalize thoughts and emotions—moving them from "inside" to a tangible form that can be observed, reflected upon, and explored with curiosity. This process can foster greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, and new perspectives when facing life's challenges.
You do not need to be an artist to benefit from art therapy—in fact, you do not even have to enjoy making art. There is no judgment and no right or wrong way to create. All you need is a willingness to be curious. Together, we will explore simple, sensory-based creative experiences tailored to your comfort level, supporting healing, self-discovery, and well-being in a safe and compassionate space.
Centre Photo Credit: Megan Lefebvre
Bio
Kerri is an Art Therapist and interdisciplinary visual artist dedicated to building healthy, sustainable communities through creative engagement. With a background facilitating inclusive community projects across North America and Europe, she brings a wealth of diverse experience to the non-profit sector. Locally, Kerri has developed high-impact programming for municipal bodies, cultural institutions, and grassroots groups, including the City of Edmonton, the City of St. Albert, the Art Gallery of Alberta, and Students' Association of MacEwan University (SAMU), Sinkunia Community Development Association, Edmonton Public Library, Multicultural Healthbrokers and Gateway. She passionately believes that nurturing individual creativity builds wellness, self-awareness, and empowerment. As a dedicated land steward who spent four years living off-grid, Kerri integrates a grounded, holistic framework into her community-driven advocacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a free consultation take?
Your free consultation lasts exactly 15 to 20 minutes. We respect your tight schedule and keep it efficient.
What actually happens during the consultation?
We will discuss your current stressors, outline your main goals, and see if my approach is the right fit for your busy life. There is zero pressure to commit.
I have no time. How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions are 50-60 minutes. I offer flexible early morning, evening, and weekend slots to fit into your schedule.
Is this just talk therapy?
No. This is action-oriented therapy. We will discuss and explore your stressors and habitual reactions, every session equips you with concrete, practical tools to manage your daily mental load.
What is the difference between art therapy and talk therapy?
Talk therapy relies on words to process stress. Art therapy uses creative expression—like drawing, painting, or collage—to help you process heavy emotions when you are too exhausted to find the right words. No artistic skill is required.
What age groups can benefit from art therapy?
Children as young as 3 or 4 can benefit. It is highly effective for adolescents and teens who struggle to talk about their feelings.
What is the scientific basis for art therapy’s efficacy?
Neurological research shows art making engages the sensory, motor, and cognitive centers of the brain simultaneously. This bypasses verbal expression.
"Why is creative expression so important?"
Art is a fundamental part of being human. Creative expression allows us to discover who we are.
In fact, the international community recognizes that creativity is essential to human dignity. (Article 27 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights )
Art is a universal language that bypasses words to build deep empathy, preserve human history, and unlock the innovative problem-solving that drives global progress and unites us a human family.
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”
– Edith Wharton, “Vesalius in Zante,” 1902.
"Kerri has exceptional skill and dedication in her role as Art therapist. Her ability to build meaningful connections with participants is one of her greatest strengths. She creates a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and encouraged to express themselves creatively."
Janis, programs coordinator
The Alberta Cerebral Palsy Association
TESTIMONIALS
"I have known Kerri for 8 years, and during that time, I have seen how Kerri engages her whole self in the community with great intention. Her studios are designed to be welcoming and inspiring for her students. Kerri carefully considers her students' needs and interests, and she consistently adjusts her approach so they can flourish in their creative pursuits."
Dara Armsden
Director of Education and Learning
Art Gallery of Alberta
Contact
+1 587 589 5384
Available Tuesdays-Saturdays
8 am-6pm MDT
I am based, with gratitude, in Edmonton, AB/Amiskwacîwâskahikan on Treaty 6 territory.