Nice to meet you!
I’m Amy Tschupruk (she/her), a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Art Therapist trained at Toronto Art Therapy Institute.
I grew up in Northern Ontario (Treaty 9 Territory), where I developed a deep appreciation for the rugged landscapes and the grounding experience of being immersed in nature. Much of my childhood was spent drawing, painting, and experimenting with creative projects. Exploring the outdoors and making art helped cultivate my curiosity, imagination, and inquisitive nature.
My educational background is a mix of history studies and creative arts (both traditional and digital). In 2022, I enrolled in the Toronto Art Therapy Institute (TATI), motivated by a desire to blend my passion for creativity with a deeper connection to personal and collective well-being.
As part of my graduation requirements, I completed a Major Research Project about art therapy’s role amidst ecological crisis–you can read it here. I am a member of Climate Psychology Alliance North America, a network of mental health professionals working to collaborate and share resources on this developing area of care work.
I am also working as a Teaching Assistant at Toronto Art Therapy Institute.
Experience
Therapy with Amy
November 2025-Present
Virtual private practice for adults seeking support for challenges such as stress & burnout, low mood, grief, anticipatory grief, anger, major life transitions, relationship issues and moral injury.
Toronto Art Therapy Space
September 2025-Present
I’m part of the team at Toronto Art Therapy Space, a cozy and creative space at Dundas West and Bloor (Toronto, Ontario) where I work in-person with clients to co-create a supportive environment to explore various challenges and gain new perspectives.
TATI Student Art Therapy Centre
April 2025-November 2025
Virtually 1-on-1 short term art therapy with adults (8-12 sessions per client). Through this placement I supported clients experiencing burnout, exploring their sense of self and identity, contemplating or experiencing big life changes, navigating difficult emotions due to personal and political circumstances, and more.
TDSB Public Schools (2 locations)
January 2025-June 2025
Co-organized and co-facilited a weekly artmaking group (grades 6, 7 & 8), and provided 1-on-1 therapy for children of varying ages. The artmaking group focused on fostering a sense of creative community building, while individual sessions supported children with challenges such as low self esteem, difficult family changes/conflicts, anxiety, and more.
Sunnybrook Hospital Art Therapy Student
September 2024-December 2024
Responsible for assisting with multiple art therapy groups, as well as conducting 1-on-1 sessions with clients. Goals varied depending on individual and group needs, such as adjusting to life at the hospital, coping with emotional difficulties of illness, and fostering a sense of community to combat loneliness and isolation. Some clients were long-term residents of the facility, while others were awaiting discharge.
Long Term Care Home Art Therapy Student
March 2024-August 2024
A co-facilitating art therapy student and I were responsible for organizing programming and directives for a weekly group. Most clients in this group had a dementia-related diagnosis, and many had physical disabilities. The goals for this group were mainly around encouraging engagement, connection, and a sense of autonomy.
Disability Day Program Art Therapy Student
February 2024-March 2024
Supported the lead art therapist in the final weeks of this 10 week art therapy program for adults with disabilities. Program goals included self-expression, exploring emotions, social connection, community collaboration, and highlighting inner strengths.
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Line Volunteer
Fall 2022
Completed a comprehensive 36-hour training program and provided emotional support to texters in distress. Focused on offering coping strategies, fostering a sense of relief, providing resources, and supporting individuals navigating challenges.
Education
Toronto Art Therapy Institute
Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy
2023-2025
My education at Toronto Art Therapy Institute included the following topics:
Ethics in art therapy
Assessment techniques
Counselling skills
Trauma-informed art therapy
Mindfulness
Grief & loss
Substance use & addiction
Eating & Body Image
Severe & persistent mental illness
Working in medical settings
Introduction to CBT & DBT
Various theoretical orientations (ex: Psychodynamic, Liberation Psychology)
Cultural humility
I was trained on working 1-on-1, with couples, families, and groups (although I am currently solely practicing one-on-one and with groups). We received training on child and adolescent development, as well as working with older adults. Other client identity-specific courses included:
LGBTQ+ affirmative practice
Disability justice
Art therapy with Indigenous peoples
Refugees/Newcomers
Neurodivergence