Experiencing health challenges or difficulties that are impacting your quality of life?
We’re here to help.
Feel the healing & growth through skilled therapeutic conversations, plus the innovative power of expressive arts. Meaningful change and a life you love are within reach.
About Renée
(BSc, DKATI, PCAT, RP Qualifying)
Renée M. Michaud (she/her) is a Métis-Algonquin Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Professional Canadian Art Therapist, Coach, Facilitator, and Artist. She is the founder of Sage Bay Art Therapy & Counselling. Her practice is located at 1180 Cassells Street, North Bay, Ontario, on the unceded ancestral territories of the Algonquin and Nipissing First Nations.
Et oui, elle parle français!
She studied Biology and Communication at the University of Ottawa (2009) before supporting youth, their families, and educators with students’ transition to postsecondary for 10 years. She became an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation in 2020 and helped youth, adults, and families with personal and professional development. She is a graduate of the masters-level diploma program in Art Therapy from the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute located in Nelson, BC.
Our Services
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In-person Studio
Visit us downtown at 1180 Cassells Street for in-person counselling & art therapy. Our studio is fully stocked with all the art supplies you could need.
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Virtual Counselling
Psychotherapy and Art Therapy sessions are conveniently offered online for individuals, pairs, and families via secure videoconferencing. Basic art materials found in your home will work great. Book a free consultation at www.strengthcounselling.ca.
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Mobile Services
A therapist meets you in person in the comfort of your home. A convenient option for busy families and folks with limited mobility or independence. Agencies can reach out to bring 1:1 or group art psychotherapy to their community spaces.
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Psychoeducation Workshops
Tailored and fun art-based workshops are delivered in schools, at workplaces, or online. Art and fun are used as pathways for increasing wellness, communication skills, teamwork, creative thinking, resilience, and more.
What is art therapy?
Art therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that utilizes various art mediums to promote reflection, expression, healing, and growth. It combines the fields of psychology and art to help individuals improve their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Trained professionals, known as art therapists, guide clients through the process of creating artwork and use it as a means of communication and change-making. Through the artistic process, clients can express thoughts, emotions, and experiences that are challenging to access verbally. It is an excellent option for children who found simple talk therapy to be unsuccessful.
Whether painting, drawing, sculpting, or engaging in other art forms, art therapy encourages clients to externalize their inner worlds using symbolism, colour, shape, and movement.