MEET OUR Team
Tanissa Martindale
Registered Art Therapist & Owner
My dream was to create an environment that would be a safe place for individuals to embark on a journey of creative self discovery. I am not the expert here; my role is to support and inspire you to get clarity on your own truth, by encouraging self expression verbally, emotionally, creatively, abstractly and compassionately, in order to be able to use that information in empowering ways.
In addition to one-on-one art therapy I am also available for arts based supervision, consulting, and community/workplace programming. Please contact me for more information about workshops to suite your needs.
Availability: Not currently accepting new clients
tanissa@bravecanvasarttherapy.com
Lara Coppola
Child/Adolescent Therapist - Registered Social Worker
Over the past 10 years, I have worked in various settings in Manitoba and Ontario-the child welfare system, school settings and community health where I provided support to children, teens and their families. I am here to provide a safe space, non-judgmental and calm approach to support teens in their journeys towards healing.
Through a trauma informed and attachment based lens, I help individuals explore their life difficulties and rebuild themselves. I utilize a strength based approach and support individuals to explore the relationships they have with their various environments in their lives and how it is impacting their overall well-being. Using play, art, laughter, games, and talk, I support youth and teens to discover new ways to cope, understand and feel more empowered in their lives.
Availability: Wednesday 5:30-9pm
lara@bravecanvasarttherapy.com
Lynnea Thorkelson
Counsellor/Therapist - Registered Art Therapist
My therapeutic offerings are rooted in the belief that every individual intuitively initiates a process of self-exploration and self-expression from birth. Sometimes this wisdom gets thwarted or stuck due to familial, social, situational and/or societal conditions and experiences.
Humans are filled with experiences, stories and potentials that are looking to be processed and expressed. Creativity and creative tools can provide a path to improved quality of life by allowing us to be in our senses, in the moment and by providing a valuable container for our inner emotions and realities.
My intention in each session is to hold a brave, compassionate, mindful space that allows individuals to use the tools of creativity, metaphor, and/or the body. Sessions may include: non-directive and/or directive invitations into art making and/or play, and/or talk therapy, grounding, mindfulness, guided visualization, movement and/or body sensation exploration.
Availability: daytime availability on Wednesdays
lynnea@bravecanvasarttherapy.com
Arielle Sayuno
Counsellor/Therapist - Canadian Certified Counsellor
I have a passion for therapy and working with young people. I strive to create an inclusive and affirming space to support individuals on their journey of healing and growth where they can feel safe, heard, and appreciated as their authentic selves. My goal is to empower others to make choices that align with them as they discover who they are and can become.
I believe in providing personalized support grounded in collaboration by meeting you wherever you are in your journey, with your voice at the centre of our work. I utilize a strengths-based integrative approach tailored to your unique needs, drawing from various humanistic and cognitive modalities that complement and build upon your strengths and resources.
Availability: Mondays, Tuesdays/Thursdays 5-9pm
arielle@bravecanvasarttherapy.com
Kendra Fast
Counsellor/Therapist - Canadian Certified Counsellor
I am passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapy space for children and teens to explore life’s challenges, process heavy emotions, and heal. I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and tailor therapy to each client I work with utilizing an integrative approach, pulling from the therapeutic approaches of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic/attachment, and solution-focused therapies.
It is my goal for my clients to leave every session feeling supported, understood, and with insight into their life experiences and concerns. I look forward to meeting you.
Availability: Wednesdays 5-8pm
kendra@bravecanvasarttherapy.com
David Sanwo
Counsellor/Therapist - Canadian Certified Counsellor
I am highly energetic and love building strong relationships with teens. From my background in trauma and crisis counselling, I have found that the level of positive client change is only as strong as the therapeutic relationship. Hence, I approach my sessions from a humanistic, strengths based, and trauma-informed perspective. This means I acknowledge you as the expert of your own life experience, and aim to be a guide on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and navigating life's challenges.
I have supported people with anxiety, depression, PTSD/ trauma, anger, suicide/ self harming behaviours, and relationship difficulties, using an integrative approach of different therapeutic modalities and interventions such as Narrative, and Mindfulness-Based CBT
Availability: Mondays 4-8pm
david@bravecanvasarttherapy.com
Dana Sigurdson
Counsellor/Therapist - Canadian Certified Counsellor
I use a multi-modal treatment approach that is person-centered, and I have experience and training using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Psychodynamic Theory. I have extensive experience working with children, youth and families, and I strive to empower others to solve their problems and live their best lives.
I have over fifteen years working as a counsellor in the school system and experience working with youth and adults to manage mood disorders including anxiety and depression, trauma, addictions and mental health concerns. I am an empathetic, accepting and compassionate therapist who will work with you to explore identity, develop healthy relationships, and positive mental health. My practice is body-positive and inclusive in supporting the continuum of identity and sexual orientation and awareness of intersectionality and BIPOC concerns. I will work with you in a relationship of safety, trust, acceptance and genuine positive regard to help you find solutions to life’s challenges.
Availability: Tuesdays 12:30-5pm
dana@bravecanvasarttherapy.com
Mishelle Aminov Kosonovsky
Student Art Therapist - Kutenai Art Therapy Institute
I believe art is a transformative tool for healing, connection, and self-expression. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where individuals can explore their truths through creativity. In my educational past you could find that I hold a BFA Hon from the University of Manitoba and in my present studies a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Art Therapy through Kutenai Art Therapy Institute . My journey includes working in medical and therapeutic settings, volunteering in community art therapy, and showcasing my work in exhibitions. Grounded in feminist, client-centered approaches, I strive to guide others to discover empowerment through art and making.
Availability: Wednesdays 1-4pm, Thursdays 2:30-5pm
info@bravecanvasarttherapy.com
Barb Bucheli
Student Expressive Art Therapist - The European Graduate School
Hi! I am a student therapist specializing in the intermodal expressive arts therapy approach, where I work through a trauma-informed lens to affirm and connect you to your inner strengths and resources.
Humans are naturally expressive beings, with an incredible capacity for imagination, innovation, and interconnection. My approach to therapy invites and nurtures these inherent abilities, and the gifts that they give, to join us as we explore, experiment, and play!
Througha creative process, together we will generate new approaches and perspectives to life's challenges, as we make, mark, and move towards your goals.
Availability: Fridays 1-5pm
info@bravecanvasarttherapy.com