1:1 VIRTUAL + IN-PERSON EXPRESSIVE ART THERAPY FOR MOTHERS

Calming the chaos of motherhood with creativity.

You're a damn good mother.

There is no questioning that. EVER.

But… despite your best intentions, you feel a little stuck, maybe invisible, a lot guilty and a touch burned out. Who has time for real self-care?

If you just keep going, researching, and scrolling for the “right” ways to be a “good” mother, you’ll find the magical solution and finally feel worthy and enough.

SORRY MAMA, THAT'S JUST NOT HOW THIS WORKS.

TL;DR

I help mothers find their creative path to authenticity + worthiness in order to actually cope with the bittersweet chaos of motherhood.

Hey there mama! I’m Kayla Huszar

As an ADHD mom, Registered Social Worker* and Expressive Art Therapist, I know how to read between the lines and listen to what you’re really saying.

I can take your darkest, twistiest and most magical moments of motherhood and heal them with creativity so that you finally feel like someone sees and hears you, the real you.

My superpower is helping you rediscover your audacious, unapologetic, zesty and imperfect self.

I support pregnant, postpartum and parenting women with creative counselling and coaching (regardless of whether your child is the size of a cantaloupe, two weeks or twenty years old). 

* services are claimable on your health benefits and/or income tax

something really amazing happens when you choose yourself as a mother.

The work of being a parent is so f*ing important and deeply serious. You’re here because you’ve sacrificed a lot of your time to ensure that you are a good parent.

Yet you still don’t feel like it’s enough.

If it were as easy as waiving a magic wand, you'd be feeling audacious and worthy, like yesterday.

The bottomless pit of info on “how to be a good mom” makes you feel like there’s something wrong with you, but here’s the thing: you are not the problem.

You just haven’t had someone in your corner saying it’s ok to take a f*cking hot minute for yourself (and not feel guilty about it).

The most effective way to feel good enough is to give yourself permission to rediscover who you are, define how want to show up, and why it matters.

(aka. mother from your values without society's BS expectations so you can break cycles and be calm in tough moments)

Creative counselling + coaching

for the mom who feels invisible and longs to rediscover her brave, playful, audacious, unapologetic identity.

  • From the comfort of your own home. Virtual clients are welcome in SK, AB and across Canada.

    • Book in for the free 20-minute consult.

    • Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes long via Zoom. I suggest joining from a private space with a good Wifi connection.

    • I recommend starting with a minimum of 6 sessions, either weekly or bi-weekly. You have the right to decide if it's not the right fit at any time.

    • You will need your own art supplies and they don’t need to be expensive. Recycled and dollar-store supplies are some of my faves! I will also send you a heART kit - collage materials from my personal stash.

    • You can cancel or reschedule sessions through Practice Better up to 24 hours before your appt and will receive text or email reminders before your appointment.

    • Appts are available generally between 9 am - 3 pm, (MST) Monday - Friday.

    • $195/hr CAD for online sessions. Sliding scale available.

    • I am located in Alberta, Canada. You might be eligible to claim counselling services on your health benefits under “Register. Social Worker.”

    • If you do not have health benefits counselling services might qualify as an income tax deduction (check with your accountant).

    • If you do not live in Canada you can join my membership.

  • My cute studio office is located in Leduc, AB.

    • Book in for the free 20-minute consult.

    • Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes long.

    • I recommend starting with a minimum of 6 sessions, either weekly or bi-weekly. You have the right to decide if it's not the right fit at any time.

    • I have all the art supplies.

    • You can cancel or reschedule sessions through Practice Better up to 24 hours before your appt and will receive text or email reminders before your appointment.

    • Appts are available generally between 9 am - 3 pm, (MST) Monday - Friday.

    • $195/hr CAD for online sessions. Sliding scale available.

    • I am located in Alberta, Canada. You might be eligible to claim counselling services on your health benefits under “Register. Social Worker.”

    • If you do not have health benefits counselling services might qualify as an income tax deduction (check with your accountant).

  • Do you want to feel better starting today?

    These 90-minute no-BS single sessions are designed to be practical and focused on what you want and need right now, rather than delving into the backstory. We'll concentrate on one topic, and you'll feel better after just one session.

    Sound unbelievable? This is the power of expressive arts. It unlocks your subconscious, helps you process stored emotions, and allows you to rediscover your true self.

    These single sessions are perfect for targeting “issues” like:

    • birth story

    • postpartum

    • mental load

    • finding your spark

    • authenticity

    • perfectionism

    • guilt

    • burn out

    • rage

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  • I'm now offering three hour (or half day intensive) sessions!

Rumor has it…

  • Kayla is unlike other counselors I have seen. She cares, listens, and truly understands me. Her work is priceless in a society that pressures women to be perfect. She encourages vulnerability and self-exploration in a nonjudgmental and safe environment. Every session, I discover something powerful and new about myself. She often shares practical quotes, pieces of wisdom, songs, or books to help with whatever I am struggling with. - STEPHANIE

  • Every time I leave Kayla’s studio, I feel a sense of calm. Her presence brings me down to a level where I can be introspective and present in the moment. Kayla has made my postpartum period much more enjoyable. - JODY

  • Working one-on-one with Kayla creates a moment of oasis where my voice is heard, and my feelings are validated. Then, she helps me move forward in my journey of figuring out who I am now that I'm a mom. - DANIELLE

  • I thought I was aware of the postpartum depression (PPD) signs before I had my son, but the first 8 weeks were so shitty, and I didn't recognize myself. I didn't realize that I was experiencing PPD; it looked so different from my friends and my sister, and my "symptoms" were so unlike theirs. I didn't know what to do or where to go. I scored high on the EPDS screen at a routine check-up, and I knew I needed to do something about it. I went searching and found Kayla. She helped me understand my intrusive thoughts and didn't judge me or offer unsolicited advice. - KENDRA

  • Expressive art with Kayla, oh boy, where do I start? I really appreciate the questions she asks and how she can be herself during our sessions. Anxiety can affect anyone, and Kayla has helped me to make lots of art about it and heal it. I'm grateful to have her as my therapist. - CHANTAL

What is expressive art therapy?

Expressive art therapy, also referred to as "art as therapy" or "therapeutic art," is an evidence-based and non-clinical approach to processing emotions and experiences.

It involves using creative tools to navigate the chaos of motherhood. It’s a blend of doodling, collaging, and writing to express emotions, untangle thoughts, and manage stress.

Think of it as a fun, messy, and deeply personal way to process your experiences and find some much-needed emotional relief.

My Therapy Style:

I don't follow traditional clinical practices, so I won't diagnose you or use medical treatment models. Instead, I care about the process and what you need from it today. I blend principles from social work and expressive art therapy with the concepts of mindfulness and modern motherhood.

A pregnant woman sitting in front of a fireplace, engaging in therapeutic art on her phone.

You won't regret finding yourself (again); stop feeling like what you do is never enough and find your inner “good enough.”

I have time in my schedule next week if you want to meet to discuss how art as therapy can regulate and revolutionize your motherhood.
Do you have time next week?

FAQ

  • The process is quite simple if you're interested in trying it out.

    1. Book your no-cost 20-minute consult where I find out more about you, what keeps you up at night, and so on.

    1. If we are a good match, we will schedule a 90-minute first session. Once the date is confirmed, I will send you an agreement form to sign, a list of supplies, and invoice details.

    2. If you're interested in more sessions, we will schedule weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly sessions. I recommend starting with at least 6 sessions together.

  • First, you'll give an update, and then we'll move on to a specific question, topic, or theme you want to explore. After that, we'll take a moment to chill and meditate, guided or unguided. Then, we'll get creative and make some art or do any other creative expression. After that, you'll reflect on what you made and write about it. Finally, we'll wrap it up by discussing what was created, the process, how you feel about it, and any 'ah-ha' moments or takeaways.

  • Go to the website or the Better app and look at the available appointments*

    Request an appointment

    *Hours of availability: So that you get the best version of me, I protect my energy, capacity and burnout by mainly working around the school schedule, and most days, the hours of availability are 9am-3pm MST. I am available and take appointments outside this window upon request on a first-ask, first-serve basis.

  • Preparing for virtual art as therapy sessions can be different than in-person sessions.

    -Find a quiet and comfortable space with minimal distractions for our session. You don't have to sit at a desk or table. Use a posture and area that feels calming to you.

    -Create an intention, come ready with a question or have a topic you want to focus on.

    -Bring your art supplies. If you don't have any, let me know.

    -Let the creativity and regulation flow through you!

  • Yes you are. Let’s chat about it.