Canadian Certified Counsellor, Art Therapist, MA,  AATQ

About Marina

Marina Crosbie is an empathetic and skilled art therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. She also specializes in fostering self-esteem, navigating loss and grief, and guiding clients through identity exploration and self-discovery. Marina is particularly passionate about supporting young adults as they navigate this pivotal stage of growth and self-discovery, though she also enjoys working with adults, seniors, and adolescents.

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Approach

The foundations of Marina’s approach are grounded in creativity, mindfulness, self-compassion and curiosity. Tailoring her approach to each client’s needs, she draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment theory, trauma theory, and polyvagal theory. Marina’s client-centred and psychodynamically informed practice creates a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their challenges and experiences without pressure or perfectionism. Through creative processes such as artmaking and writing, clients are encouraged to unlock deeper insights, access their intuition, and engage with their inner world. No prior art experience is necessary, only a willingness to explore and trust the process.

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How can Marina help?

• Facilitate emotional processing and self-expression through creativity

• Provide a safe, supportive space for exploring challenges

• Support for anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma recovery

• Help navigate life transitions, loss or grief

• Foster self-compassion, self-esteem and self-awareness

• Reconnect clients with creativity and intuition

• Help navigate identity and overcome creative blocks

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Qualifications

Marina earned her Master of Arts (MA) in Art Therapy from Concordia University, where she developed both a strong academic foundation and practical skills. Her education, combined with her experience working with diverse clients, enables her to offer thoughtful and effective therapeutic support.

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Professional Associations and Training

Member of the Association des Art-Thérapeutes du Québec (AATQ)

Member of the Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada (ACNN)

Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

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Languages

English

Currently Accepting New Clients

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