About Tidewaters
Come As You Are
Online art therapy for when words don’t cut it, and silence isn't enough either.
Come as you are. Bring your mess, your creativity, your grief, your blank canvas. This is a space where expression leads to healing, not judgment.
You don’t have to be an “artist” to use art therapy. You just have to be human, trying to make sense of your inner world.
At Tidewaters, we believe that healing should be accessible, not a luxury. Affordability is woven into how we structure our offerings, because we know that care shouldn’t be out of reach when you need it most. Our care model is a way to meet you where you are and by offering sliding scale when it is needed, we hope to bridge the gap in accessibility, so everyone can be met wherever they are.
At Tidewaters, we use creative approaches to help you process what’s hard to say. Through images, movement, metaphor, colour, and conversation, you can start to reconnect with your emotions, your identity, and your self-expression.
This is therapy that feels like coming home to yourself.
To learn more about Tidewaters and our therapists click 'learn more'.
Creative Paths to Inner Clarity.
Our Services
Offering Affordable, Accessible Trauma Informed Care
Please note, to keep therapy accessible we do offer sliding scale when needed. Reach out and we can find a good way forward together that meets you exactly where you are.
*Click on the hearts for more detailed information about each offering or to request a 30 Min Consultation free of cost.*
Online 1:1 Therapy
Come home to yourself.
Individual sessions are a space just for you, to explore, process, create, and reconnect at your own pace.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, creatively blocked, grieving, anxious, or simply curious about what’s next, this space is for you.
You don’t need to be an artist. You just need to show up, messy, quiet, curious, however you are.
Online Relationship Therapy
Reconnecting together, through expression.
Relationships aren’t static, they evolve, stretch, and sometimes strain.
Art therapy can help partners and families explore communication, repair trust, understand each other more deeply, and build tools for connection that go beyond talk.
This isn’t about “fixing” your relationship. It’s about being witnessed together in a safe, creative space where both of you get to feel heard.
Workshops and Agency Collaborations
Therapy isn’t just for individuals, healing happens in communities, too.
We offer custom workshops, creative wellness sessions, and consulting for agencies, schools, and organizations seeking compassionate, trauma-informed approaches to care and connection.
Each offering is tailored to your needs, whether it’s a creative burnout workshop, mental health day programming, or art-based staff wellness.
FAQs
Common Questions
Q: Do I need to be good at art to do art therapy?
A: Nope. Absolutely not.
Art therapy isn’t about skill, it’s about expression. You don’t need any art experience to benefit from this work. Whether you love to create and create often or haven’t picked up a pencil in years, you’re welcome here just as you are.
At Tidewaters, we offer curated Art Therapy Kits or general supply lists to help you get started, but you always have the freedom to choose what feels right. It’s not about making “good” art. It’s about showing up, being curious, and trusting your own creative process.
Q: Is this covered by insurance in Canada?
A: In many cases, yes, if your benefits cover services from a mental health professional (like a counsellor or psychotherapist), you should be able to submit our receipts for reimbursement. We’re happy to provide everything you need for that process.
That said, we know not everyone has coverage, or coverage that lasts. So we’ve created a sliding scale that can meet you where you are.
Q: What if I don’t want to make art every session?
A: That’s totally fine. Some sessions may be mostly talk-based, others more creative. We follow you, not a formula.