Eli Abdellahi

(They/them)

Hi! I'm Eli. I'm an art therapist, an artist by your side. I'm here to help you find strength & healing in your creative self-expression.

Art Therapist in Montreal, NY

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Services

  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ youth (age 6-19), especially Gender Variant folks (trans, non-binary, gender creative, gender non-conforming) and have developed expertise in the areas of trans wellness. I do what I do because the world doesn’t make enough space for people’s unique self-expression, and for those impacted by minority stress, and oppression. This space is for you to explore your truth, and reclaim who you are.

My Background and Approach

I'm here to stand by you as you discover what wellness means to you, and to give you tools to support your resilience. Growing up, the arts gave me a refuge to express my concerns, my feelings, and to explore who I was in a safer way. It brought a deep meaning into my life, and I felt called to help others with their own journey. Art therapy involves making art and exploring creativity in order to unearth what someone may be experiencing. Through art, it’s possible to tap into our emotions, where language can otherwise escape us. When it feels right, we discuss what is coming up through the artistic expression, and begin to process. I hold a Masters Degree in Creative Arts Therapies from Concordia University, and have additional training in trans-health, mindfulness practices, animal assisted therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Art Therapy Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Narrative Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Gender Identity Therapy LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Teen Issues

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Insomnia
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Spirituality
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy

Client Focus

Languages
English, Français

Qualifications

License
Art Therapist, State of NY · #33311270
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
10 years

Hours & Availability

In-person
Available

Location

Primary Location

2383 Rue Beaubien E
Suite 306
Montreal, NY H2G 1N3
(438) 771-4731

Access & Transport

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
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At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Français
  • Rate: $100/session

Info

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2383 Rue Beaubien E
Suite 306
Montreal, NY H2G 1N3

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