“I came into the sessions with an open mind and found helpful visual tools for mental balance. Marina helped me to keep moving after feeling stuck and I went from a dark place to feeling lighter. I found meaningful symbols and gave myself permission to be excited and have a good day. My favorite part was Marina’s ability to be present. She exhibited great listening skills and was always well prepared for the sessions.”

- Anonymous

“Art Therapy with Marina is absolutely amazing, I am delving deep, uncovering the most amazing epiphanies and integrating a lighter way of being. I suffered from shame and generational trauma and had done so many different therapies. Art Therapy is in my top 2 most magical and effective experiences. Being able to tap in to the unconscious through all expressions of art has been such a relief . I have been given some hope for the next part of my life.  Marina has the ability to go deep, hold space and leave room for processing. I feel safe being my whole self, including culturally as I am Indigenous. The world needs more Marina's.”

-Anonymous

“In both individual and group therapy sessions, Marina provided a safe way for me to explore what was on my mind, recharge, relax, flow and ground. Art therapy has helped me to still my mind after so many years of having racing thoughts. I appreciated coming to art therapy groups to feel a safe sense of community and connection.”

-Anonymous

“Going to art therapy with my children was the best thing that could have happened to us. We learned so many strategies as a family and practiced emotional regulation together. Marina created the safest place for us where we had the chance to be ourselves. I watched my kids transform from the beginning to the end of our time with Marina as they learned that it is safe to express their emotions. Her services are incredibly valuable for the community, and I am forever thankful for her and the services offered by the Revelstoke Woman's Shelter.”

- Anonymous