Hello, I'm Songqin.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and an expressive arts therapy and art therapy student. My work weaves together trauma-informed psychotherapy, somatic awareness, and the non-verbal power of expressive arts/art therapy to support clients in reconnecting with emotional safety, agency, and embodied presence. I trust the wisdom held in the body and in our authentic artistic expressions. Trauma often lives in the body and expresses itself beyond words; it unfolds through sensation, breath, movement, imagery, and the subtle shifts that arise beneath language, which is why healing cannot be limited to the cognitive realm. In my practice, art is never used for aesthetic evaluation. It is a gentle, powerful doorway into understanding yourself, your relationships with others, and the world around you. I deeply trust the creative process and the way art can hold emotions, memories, experiences, and stories with care. My approaches draw upon expressive arts therapy and art therapy, somatic practices, and relational awareness to support you in moving at a pace that honors your nervous system and lived stories. As an immigrant and woman of color, I understand the complexities of navigating identity, cultural transitions, grief, and intergenerational narratives. I bring a culturally attuned and decolonial lens into my work, supporting clients in reclaiming voice, connection, and a sense of belonging. I take a holistic approach, one that considers all the layers that shape who you are: your present experiences, your past, the stories carried by your ancestors, family dynamics, the spaces you move through, your relationship with land, culture, nature, and more. I believe that each of these layers leaves traces in the body, and each can become a doorway into healing. Through art and embodied exploration, we open pathways beyond words, allowing you to move at your own pace toward reconnection, understanding, and integration of both lived and inherited experiences. I see my role as holding a safe and creative space where your body, emotions, and stories can be witnessed without judgment. Together, we can explore, process, and transform experiences, whether personal, relational, ancestral, or collective, through art and embodiment, fostering both personal healing and stronger, more connected communities.