Inner Canvas:
An Art-Based Mental Health Group for Teens in Toronto
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
Inner Canvas
An Art-Based Mental Health Group for Teens, giving them a creative community to express, connect, and grow.
Inner Canvas is an art-based mental health group designed to help teens explore their thoughts, emotions and identity while building confidence, friendship skills and developing real-life coping skills, within a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Through creativity, connection, and guided support, teens are given the space to better understand themselves and feel more confident navigating their world.
No art experience needed!
What this group is all about:
Inner Canvas blends art, mental health, and skill-building to support teens in a way that feels natural and engaging.
Our program is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), but this is not traditional talk therapy. All of this is woven into creative, art-based experiences that feel natural, engaging, and supportive.
Rather than focusing on labels or diagnoses, we help teens build real-life skills to:
Understand their thoughts and emotions
Explore their identity, values and self expression
Respond to and manage anxiety in healthier ways
Develop confidence and self-awareness through creativity
Take meaningful action aligned with who they want to be
Connect with others in a low-pressure way
Teens will learn foundational skills to:
Explore identity and self-expression
Manage anxiety and stress
Understand their inner thoughts, emotions and beliefs
Build confidence, self-esteem and a sense of Identity
Navigate friendships and social challenges
Strategies to navigate bullying and peer pressure
Develop emotional awareness and regulation
Build a healthier relationship with social media
Who is the program for?
Our program is designed for teens, typically 13+ that enjoy art and may be struggling with anxiety, friendships, negative thoughts, bullying, or other challenges that teenage years bring.
Our session structure is a combination of therapy based strategies integrated through art, discussions and lower pressure activities to ensure a balanced and enjoyable program.
When and Where is the program?
Location: Willow Tree Mind & Wellness Centre 145 Main Street
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm from April 21st - June 23rd (10 weeks)
Cost and Insurance Coverage:
The program is run by a Registered Social Worker and may be eligible under your insurance coverage for social work / mental health.
Group therapy rates are $75 per hour or $112.50 per 90min session. This includes all art materials.
Payment is made after each session, commitment to the entire program is required upon enrollment.
We accept OAP funding and insurance benefits may apply