Client Focus:
Session Fees:
Individual: $185
Free Consultation
Main Location:
Yonge/Bloor
Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist RCAT, RP
Mafalda (she/her) is a registered psychotherapist, member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Registered Canadian Art Therapist, member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA). She has experience working with youth and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, in both individual and group settings. Mafalda is passionate about using art as an accessible way to connect, support and empower individuals. Mafalda has years of experience working with the First Nations, and is registered with Health Canada (NIHB). She is also a registered psychotherapist for refugees under the IFHP program.
Her therapeutic practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally sensitive, and anti-oppressive framework that is collaborative and recognizes that we all have creative potential that can be explored for personal growth. In addition to art therapy, she integrates various psychotherapy approaches including CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and mindfulness tools. Mafalda offers support to all gender identities, who may be experiencing concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, among others.
Arts Therapies and Mind-Body Approaches – World Art Therapy Conference 2026
Creative Approaches for Neurodiverse Clients – World Art Therapy Conference 2026
Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy – Toronto Art Therapy Institute 2022
Art Therapy in the Digital Era – World Art Therapy Conference 2024
Ecological Models in Art Therapy – World Art Therapy Conference 2024
Working With Adversity – World Art Therapy Conference 2024
Post-graduation in Therapeutic Creative Expressions: Drama and Art Therapy -ISPA – University Institute of Lisbon, Psychological, Social and Life Sciences – 2021
