My philosophy of practice is to provide a nonjudgmental, safe and  private environment for clients to build up their creativity, strength  and resilience through freely express their emotion with art.

I am a registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and registered Art Psychotherapist in the UK. I am a fully trained EMDR therapist. I also a registered Grief Recovery Method® Specialist. I have professional membership with the Canadian Art Therapy Association.

I strive to work with people through different art forms because I believe creative art is a powerful platform, which allows people to communicate and connect with their inner souls and emotion. Colours, patterns and layouts become storytellers through their expression. Art can be the voice for the voiceless, the process for healing the scars in our lives, the appreciation of our surroundings and the transformation of our worldview for a better future.

I specialize in working with immigrant populations living with issues of trauma, mental health and addictions. I have professional experience in providing individual or group art therapy sessions in a variety of settings including Indigenous communities, charity organizations, detention centre, long term care centre, school and out-patient hospital unit. My experience includes working with vulnerable children, youth, adults and seniors who have suffered from anxiety, anger, dementia, substance abuse, stress, homelessness and various emotional, educational and behavioural struggles.

Addiction
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Coping Skills
Dementia
Family Conflict
Grief
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Self-Esteem
Substance Abuse
Trauma and PTSD

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“I have long appreciated the value of art psychotherapy. Particularly when grounded in psychodynamic theory and practice, it offers unique possibilities of growth promotion, healing and restoration of wholeness. Consequently, I am very happy to be able to know ChrisB Liu and her work well. Her training and background experience are excellent and when combined with her creativity, compassion and therapeutic skill, result in her being someone who I can recommend without hesitation or reservation.”

David G. Benner, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist (Retired), Founding Director, Mentor, Teacher
Cascadia Living Wisdom