InnerSpace Art Therapy

02/02/2026

The questions we explore in art therapy, like “What do you see?” or “How did it feel to make this?” help us connect with our feelings and our bodies. They also teach us to slow down, notice more, and see the world in new ways.

What we learn + practice in the studio can follow us into everyday life, helping us be more open, present, and curious. ✨

Curious about art therapy?

Book a free consultation today to get matched with an art therapist!

Book via the link in our bio.

02/01/2026

We get so many thoughtful, curious questions about art therapy.

How does it work? What actually happens in a session? Do I need to be artistic?
(No. Truly. No. 😄)

We wanted to create space and time to connect with anyone who’s curious about the work we do and help make art therapy feel more accessible, less intimidating, and more human. There are NO dumb questions, we promise!

That’s why we’re offering a free 15 minute general intake call where you can ask anything, explore whether art therapy might be a good fit, and get matched with the right therapist for you or your child.

Book your free call today!
Visit the link in our bio 🎨

01/26/2026

Meet Cristina!

Cristina is an eclectic art therapist and psychotherapist who works from a deeply client-centred and relational approach. She combines art with evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, IFS, and polyvagal theory and tailors therapy to each person’s needs.

She works with teens, adults, and seniors, including support for men’s mental health. Therapy with Cristina is collaborative, reflective, and grounded in real life, helping you explore emotions, patterns, and your nervous system in a safe and human way.

No art experience is needed. Creative processes help access what’s hard to put into words and make sense of experiences in an embodied way.

Cristina is currently welcoming new clients!

Visit the link in our bio to book a free consultation ✨

01/22/2026

Being q***r or questioning can come with layers of experience that aren’t always obvious at first. Many q***r people carry deep emotional wounds from living in a world that wasn’t designed with them in mind. Over time, these experiences can become internalized and show up as shame or disconnection.

Q***r folks may also experience body image concerns that don’t align with mainstream narratives.  Many are also navigating the tension between wanting to live authentically and knowing that “coming out” doesn’t always feel safe, especially depending on family, cultural, or social contexts. Many q***r people are also neurodivergent, or curious about how they may fall within the spectrum of neurodiversity.

Carly supports q***r people in holding multiple, complex identities with care, so that all parts of you can feel seen and valued. This work isn’t just about acceptance, it’s about belonging.

In q***r art therapy, we use creativity as a way to explore authenticity, identity, and connection, and to imagine a sense of community that truly works for you. You don’t need to be an artist or feel “good” at art. We might use collage, sculpture, music, lyrics, bibliotherapy, writing, or storytelling…whatever supports your expression.

This approach can be meaningful for people of all ages, including adults and youth. You deserve support that honours who you are, fully. 

Carly Leyburne (They/Them) is a q***r, nonbinary art therapist with availability for in-person sessions in downtown Hamilton, or virtually from anywhere in Ontario.

Visit the link in our bio to book today! ✨

01/20/2026

I was going to write a bit, sappy caption about the new studio- but I thiiiiiink I just want to let the space speak for itself!

Welcome home, we can’t wait to make art with you!

🏡 ✨

(scroll to the last slide to see how we’re adjusting!)

12/31/2025

*gratitude was the last word before I cut myself off!

Looking so forward to what’s ahead, thank you so much for being here and coming on this journey with us ✨

12/27/2025

Some things are easier to draw than explain ✨

Our January schedules are now open for children (6+), teens, and adults.

We offer a calm, supportive art therapy space where making art helps you or your child explore feelings, release tension, and make sense of what’s going on inside.

No pressure + no art experience needed, with gentle guidance, caring support and all the materials you need, you’ll have a safe, welcoming space to create, play, and explore.

If this feels like a good fit, we’d love to connect 💛

Inquire through the link in our bio, we’ll be in touch soon!

12/24/2025

a year in review, so very grateful for it all ✨

January - slowly outgrowing my first little studio space 🏠

February - trying to figure out if I can make this into … something??

March - 10 days straight of set up & tear down but we made it.

April - workshops and making new friends!

May - getting back into the flow of workshops and groups🌱

June - doing all the awkward things like networking

July - a very merry week of summer camp! 🎨

August - growing + expanding into a second room

September - our very first art therapist meet up (thank u so much for coming!!!!)

October - exploring new spaces 👀

November - soaking up all the messy moments in this space I’m going to miss

December - closing out the year with a lot of excitement for what’s ahead

12/10/2025

Oftentimes, adult challenges start as childhood solutions.

The habits and patterns that frustrate us today were once ways to survive. Ways to protect yourself. Ways to make sense of a world that didn’t always feel safe.

As children, we didn’t always have power, voice, or safety. Our brains learned ways to keep us safe.

They worked then, even if they no longer serve us now.

Art gives you a way to connect with our younger self. Every mark, smudge or line is a chance to feel, understand, and speak to parts of yourself that words cannot always reach.

Through creating, you can explore the patterns you’ve developed and what your younger self was trying to protect you from. No judgment. Only curiosity and compassion

Your patterns are not mistakes. They are messages from your past self. Through curiosity, creativity, and compassion, you can learn from them, understand them, and slowly explore new ways to move forward and grow.

If you’re wanting support and feel drawn to art therapy, reach out. We’ll connect you with an art therapist who can meet you right where you are!

Visit the link in our bio to connect ✨

12/02/2025

Not everything inside us arrives as verbal language.

Some experiences show up as a tight chest, a buzzing mind, or a heaviness we can’t quite name. And trying to talk about it too soon can feel impossible — like the words just aren’t ready to form.

And this is where the creative process becomes such a grounding place to land.
When you sit with materials, your body shifts first.
Your breath steadies.
Your shoulders soften.
Your mind finally gets a moment of quiet.

There’s no pressure to explain or make sense of anything.
You simply follow what your hands want to do — a colour, a line, a texture. Something small. Something honest.

And in that beginning, you slowly find your way back to yourself.
Gently.
Softly.
At your own pace.

Art has a way of holding what we can’t yet put into words, and offering it back to us with clarity we didn’t know we were seeking.
Sometimes our hands know the story before our mind can speak it.

If you’re looking to reconnect with yourself in the new year, our team of art therapists has space for new clients starting in January! ✨

You’re welcome to reach out, ask questions, or book a consultation- whatever pace feels right for you. #

11/13/2025

Art fills in the spaces where words don’t always fit.

Art therapy offers a space to slow down, create and explore what’s inside, using colour, texture, and image to find meaning and connection.

Our Hamilton practice is expanding in early 2026 with more space and new art therapists joining our little team!

The waitlist is now open for sessions in the new year. Sessions are offered in-studio in Hamilton and online, for children, youth, and adults. (Ages 6+)

Waitlist:
https://innerspaceart.janeapp.com/wait_list/new?staff_member_id=1

Book Here! Use this tab to book a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to see if our therapeutic relationship is a comfy fit. I offer 60 & 90 minute virtual art psychotherapy sessions.

11/07/2025

Our team is getting ready to move into a brand-new studio in January 2026, with more space for creativity, connection, and growth.

We’re full until the holidays, but you can join our waitlist through Jane (link in bio). You’ll just need to create an account before adding your name or your child’s name.

We’re so grateful for how much our community has grown and for each and every one of you that we’ve had the privilege of sharing it with!

We can’t wait to welcome you into the new space soon ✨