Creativity that brings wellbeing
About Geneviève Bédard
Hello, I’m Geneviève — a 45-year-old creative with a wealth of life experience in community building, working with children, supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, understanding neurodivergence, and navigating grief.
I completed my studies at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, graduating in May 2020—just as the pandemic began to reshape the world. That time brought an unexpected shift in how art therapy could be practiced, teaching me to adapt a deeply social and tactile field to virtual spaces. Through this process, I developed a deeper understanding of the science of safety and the many ways we can cultivate it, even from a distance.
As a therapist, I bring warmth, openness, and authenticity to every session. It’s my life’s work to help others heal and grow through creativity—to discover how making art can deepen our connection to ourselves and enrich our lives in ways we might never have imagined.
Newsletter
The New Moon Art Therapy newsletter is monthly at most because we value your time and attention.
Each edition includes an at home art invitation & the latest offerings.
Who are we?
Our pillars of care:
Trauma Informed
Validating
Strengths Based
Relational
Mission
Our mission is to share our passion for creativity and art making as an opportunity to improve mental health and quality of life while also providing care the for the therapists as well.
New Moon Art Therapy offers a supportive environment where clients can express themselves through art when words aren't enough.
Our services include one-on-one art therapy sessions, small group workshops, and specialized programs.
Unlike traditional talk therapy alone, our approach combines verbal communication with creative expression
Frequently asked questions
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An average art therapy session is usually calm, flexible, and guided by what the client needs that day.
Sessions typically begin with a brief check-in, where the therapist invites the client to share how they’re feeling or what’s been coming up for them. From there, the therapist may offer an art activity—such as drawing, painting, collage, or working with clay—or the client may choose their own materials and direction.
The focus isn’t on making “good” art. It’s about the process: noticing feelings, memories, body sensations, or thoughts that arise while creating. Some sessions involve quiet art-making; others include conversation alongside the creative work.
Toward the end of the session, the therapist and client may reflect together on the artwork or the experience—what stood out, what it felt like, and how it connects to the client’s life. The session usually closes with grounding or a gentle transition back to daily life.
Overall, an art therapy session offers a safe, supportive space to explore emotions, build insight, and foster healing through creativity—at a pace that feels right for the client.
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Sessions range from $20–$150, depending on length and services. Please see my pricing page for a more detailed menu of my services and offerings. I also offer a sliding scale model, so please be sure to let me know and we can find a price that works for you!
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Not at this time, however, we do offer a range of priced offerings as well as sliding scale. If cost is a limit for you, please let us know.
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I’m an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming practitioner. I welcome you to share as much or as little as you want with me in order to help you feel comfortable.
