Healing Beyond Words Alone
When You’ve Been Holding It All Together for Too Long
You’re the one everyone counts on—at work, at home, for your kids, and maybe even for your parents. You keep moving because if you stop, things might fall apart.
But your body and mind have started to whisper, enough. The tight chest, the racing thoughts, the sleepless nights, the tension that never really lets go—they’re quiet signs that you’ve been running on empty for too long.
Some days you feel wired and anxious—trying to keep up with everything. Other days, you feel completely drained, disconnected, or numb. Anxiety seems to hum in the background, sometimes taking centre stage, and you can’t remember what calm feels like anymore. You’ve tried to push through, to manage it on your own, but deep down, you know something has to change.
At Valley Art Therapy, we help adults move out of constant overwhelm and into a state of calm and connection—so you can show up for yourself and the people you love with more presence, compassion, and energy.
Who We Work With
We support adults at all stages of life—those navigating relationships, parenting, caregiving, grief, trauma, or major life transitions.
Many of the people we work with are holding a lot—raising kids, managing work, caring for aging parents, and trying to hold everything together. Life can look full from the outside, but inside, it often feels stretched thin, anxious, or disconnected.
Our clients are people who are ready to understand themselves in new ways, release old patterns, and find more balance and calm in their daily lives. Whether you’re processing trauma, burnout, loss, or simply feeling stuck, therapy offers a place to slow down, reconnect, and move toward the version of yourself that feels most grounded, present, and whole.
Why Adults Reach Out for Therapy
Many of our clients come to us feeling like they’ve been in survival mode for far too long. They’re functioning on the outside—getting through the days, doing all the things—but inside, they’re running on empty. They know something has to shift, but they’re not sure where to begin.
You might recognize yourself in some of these experiences:
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You wake up already tired, your mind racing through the day ahead.
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You find yourself snapping at the people you love or withdrawing because everything feels too much.
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You care deeply, but you can’t seem to find balance between taking care of others and taking care of yourself.
Sometimes it shows up as:
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Anxiety or chronic stress
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Emotional overwhelm and burnout
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Depression or loss of motivation
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Parenting struggles or family conflict
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Grief and loss
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Trauma or PTSD
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Difficulty expressing or managing emotions
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Relationship or communication challenges
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Perfectionism, shame, or self-criticism
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Feeling disconnected, numb, or “shut down”
You don’t have to keep managing it all alone. Healing begins with slowing down, getting curious, and finding support that meets you where you are. There’s another way to live…and it starts with small steps toward feeling calmer, more present, and more like yourself again.
Alecia Weinheimer
Counsellor
Robyn Nerbas
Therapist
Cassidy Entz
Therapist
Jillian Henry-Wilkinson
Therapist
Dana Corr
Therapist & Art Therapist
Shannon Fullerton
Therapist
Meet Our Therapists
You want someone who really knows how to support you.
We’re passionate about this work, and our team is made up of therapists who care deeply about helping our clients feel safe, supported, and understood.
We bring together a wide range of expertise, including:
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Art Therapy
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Play & Expressive Arts Therapy
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Safe & Sound Protocol
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EMDR for children and teens
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Somatic Experiencing
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Trauma-Informed Care
We’re not just knowledgeable and experienced - we genuinely love working with our clients.
Our team brings creativity, compassion, and deep respect into every session, creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and safe to grow.
Because therapy isn’t just about techniques.
It’s about relationships. Safety. And helping you feel better, heal deeply, and move forward with more connection and resilience.
How We Approach Therapy
Therapy at Valley Art Therapy is designed to meet you where you are. We know that healing looks different for everyone, and you always have choice and control over the process.
For some, that means talk therapy and learning practical tools to manage stress. For others, it may include exploring somatic (body-based) awareness, mindfulness, or creative approaches that help express what’s hard to put into words.
Our therapists draw from trauma-informed, evidence-based methods—including polyvagal-informed therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, and art therapy—to help you heal in ways that feel safe and effective for you.
Together, we’ll explore what helps you feel supported and grounded, and build tools you can return to in daily life.
You’ll learn to:
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Recognize when you’re moving into stress or shutdown
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Gently regulate your emotions and body
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Reconnect to your needs and inner wisdom
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Develop more compassion for yourself
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Restore balance, calm, and resilience
Together, we’ll explore what helps you feel supported and grounded, and build tools you can return to in daily life—so you can move beyond overwhelm and feel more balanced, connected, and at ease again.
What Therapy Can Look Like
Therapy with us is collaborative and personalized to your needs. You don’t have to have the right words, a perfect backstory, or a plan. We’ll go at your pace. You choose what to share, and we’ll check in often to make sure it feels safe and helpful.
In real life, a session might include:
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Taking a few steady breaths and naming what’s heavy this week
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Learning small, practical resets you can use during the day—at work, in the car, or before bedtime
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Sorting through tangled thoughts so things feel more manageable and less stressful
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Exploring boundaries and practising what to say in a hard conversation
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Noticing patterns—when your body speeds up or shuts down—and finding gentle ways back to okay
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Sitting in quiet for a moment and letting yourself exhale—no pressure to fix everything at once
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. There’s no “doing therapy right.” We simply take the next step together—at your pace, in your way.
What to Expect
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step—especially if you’ve been holding everything together for a long time. It’s normal to wonder what to expect, or to feel nervous about opening up. We understand that, and we’ll meet you with warmth, patience, and care from the very first conversation.
In your first few sessions, your therapist will take time to get to know you—your story, what’s been weighing on you, and what you’d like life to feel like instead. Together, you’ll begin to explore what helps you feel safe, supported, and grounded.
You set the pace. You choose what to share. Your therapist will check in often to make sure things feel manageable and helpful.
Therapy isn’t about being fixed—it’s about finding new ways to relate to yourself and your life. It’s a space to breathe, to untangle what’s been hard, and to begin healing in a way that fits you.