I am Myra Rados, a Registered Psychotherapist and Professional Art Therapist based in Ontario. I hold a Master’s Level Diploma in Art Therapy from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and have completed EMDR and Sandplay training. I am committed to integrating mindfulness, trauma-informed art therapy, and person-centred approaches to support children, adults, and families. Over the years I have developed and led brief mindfulness art therapy programs for workplace mental health, collaborated with frontline services, and contributed to community organizations. I value supervision and ongoing professional development and have presented findings at national conferences. I am passionate about making mental health resources accessible through arts-based approaches and look forward to publishing and sharing findings with the wider professional community. I contract lending my voice and creative writing skills (screenplay writing) to projects, with years of experience in the TV and Film Industry. I use my expressive and voice acting skills in various work contracts, and in helping children and adolescents find their voice and confidence in therapy work. A voice demo is available upon request.

Myra Rados

I am Myra Rados, a Registered Psychotherapist and Professional Art Therapist based in Ontario. I hold a Master’s Level Diploma in Art Therapy from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and have completed EMDR and Sandplay training. I am committed to integrating mindfulness, trauma-informed art therapy, and person-centred approaches to support children, adults, and families. Over the years I have developed and led brief mindfulness art therapy programs for workplace mental health, collaborated with frontline services, and contributed to community organizations. I value supervision and ongoing professional development and have presented findings at national conferences. I am passionate about making mental health resources accessible through arts-based approaches and look forward to publishing and sharing findings with the wider professional community. I contract lending my voice and creative writing skills (screenplay writing) to projects, with years of experience in the TV and Film Industry. I use my expressive and voice acting skills in various work contracts, and in helping children and adolescents find their voice and confidence in therapy work. A voice demo is available upon request.

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I am Myra Rados, a Registered Psychotherapist and Professional Art Therapist based in Ontario. I hold a Master’s Level Diploma in Art Therapy from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and have completed EMDR and Sandplay training. I am committed to integrating mindfulness, trauma-informed art therapy, and person-centred approaches to support children, adults, and families.

Over the years I have developed and led brief mindfulness art therapy programs for workplace mental health, collaborated with frontline services, and contributed to community organizations. I value supervision and ongoing professional development and have presented findings at national conferences. I am passionate about making mental health resources accessible through arts-based approaches and look forward to publishing and sharing findings with the wider professional community.

I contract lending my voice and creative writing skills (screenplay writing) to projects, with years of experience in the TV and Film Industry. I use my expressive and voice acting skills in various work contracts, and in helping children and adolescents find their voice and confidence in therapy work. A voice demo is available upon request.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Employee Assistance Program Counsellor at Health Canada – EAP
May 1, 2024 - Present
Provide short-term, solution-focused interventions to employees and their families; assess and refer for longer-term therapy as needed; collaborate with HR and clinical teams to support wellbeing in the workplace.
Supervised Practice / Sandplay Practitioner Intern at Living Art Signatures (LAS)
October 1, 2021 - Present
Engaged in supervised practice, developed mindfulness and expressive art therapy programs, and provided sandplay therapy under supervision.
Art Therapist / Sandplay Practitioner (Intern) at Safe Harbour Psychotherapy
September 1, 2022 - Present
Provide art therapy and Kalffian sandplay therapy under supervision; support clients with trauma, attachment, and developmental concerns.
Supervised Practice / Clinician at West Niagara Psychology Centre
October 3, 2021 - March 5, 2022
Supervised practice under Dr. Tiffany Hunt; provided individual and group art therapy as part of practicum.
Group Art Therapist at Bethany Residence Centre
September 24, 2019 - March 2, 2020
Led weekly group art therapy programs for residents; partnered with staff to integrate art therapy within care plans.
Group Art Therapist at Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Centre
September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Developed and facilitated Mindfulness and Expressive Art Therapy programs for community members; Grief, Loss, and Spirituality workshops.
Freelance Writer at CAP-Cancer Assistance Program
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Wrote program materials and communications for cancer support initiatives; contributed to awareness and outreach efforts.
Watercolour Artist at Valley Watercolours
January 1, 2012 - Present
Independent artist creating watercolour works; exhibited and sold pieces.
Intern – Group Art Therapy at Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Centre
May 8, 2018 - August 14, 2018
Developed and facilitated Mindfulness and Expressive Art Therapy groups; community outreach.

Education

Graduate-Level Masters Diploma, DTATI, Art Therapy at Toronto Art Therapy Institute
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Honours B.Sc., Psychology at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Post-Graduate Diploma Certificate, Corporate Communications/PR at Centennial College, Toronto
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Master’s Level Post-Graduate Certificate, Adult Education at OISE – University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Film Producer Certificate at Centennial College
April 1, 1996 - January 7, 1997
Graphic Design Continuing Education at Oshawa University (Durham College)
September 9, 1997 - May 28, 1999

Qualifications

Registered Psychotherapist 10079, CRPO
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Sandplay Therapy Practitioner Intern
January 1, 2023 - May 15, 2026
ACTRA TORONTO MEMBER, Actor Voice Artist
April 1, 1995 - May 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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