About the Founder

Dr. Natasha Bouchillon, is a scientist-practitioner with over 20 years of professional experience in Fine Art. As a BCBA, Natasha is committed to promoting compassionate, creative behavior analysis that supports others to live more colorful, values-directed lives. She has received her Bachelors of Science in Applied Psychology from University of Michigan and has completed her doctoral coursework in Psychology with a specialization in Behavior Analysis from Capella University. Her research and clinical focus are on applications of relational frame theory (RFT), acceptance and commitment training (ACT), and fine art to early intervention programs for children with autism, as well as adult programs focused on clinicians and parents of autistic children.

Natasha has enjoyed a successful career as a painter and illustrator since 2004, working with big-box retail stores, television channels, film companies, and public media. Over 1000 of her original works hang in private and corporate collections worldwide, with her story and work referenced in New York Times Best-selling “Crush It” by Gary Vaynerchuck, “Fans, Friends, & Followers” and The Postmodern Artist Magazine. Her art has also been featured on television shows and media channels, including being a guest star on the GSN’s Skin Wars: Fresh Paint.

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Our Story

Dr. Bouchillon set out on a quest to fuse the transformative effects of art creation with the socially-significant growth that she has witnessed impact so many lives that she has worked with. Her studies on ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) and RFT (Relational Frame Theory) were a huge component of the incredible improvement she saw occur in her client’s lives.

 

Every conversation or encounter that Natasha experienced led her to discover that Art and Behavior Analysis could be bridged to utilize these methodologies and theories to implement Art therapy in a fun, explorational experience for all.

Natasha is on a mission to equip and empower others with the love of art and comprehensive behavior analytic techniques to refocus and develop values-oriented individuals who are able to obtain their goals and dreams.

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Our Mission

Enrichment, Values-Directed, Innovative

Unlike other therapy programs, our methodology involves the development of psychological flexibility and values-oriented repertoires through the utilization of behavioral science and ART. We seek to transform lives via an intervention-based approach that couples Mindfulness, ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), Behavior Analysis, and Art-making to improve your creativity and overall trajectory. Canvas is designed to provide neuro-affirming treatment that is focused on regulation, connection, and communication through the exploration of Art and play.

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Our Philosophy

Through Canvas and Creative Behavior, we strive to honor individuals' deep interests while helping them explore potential new interests through Art.

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We focus on a strength-based approach, celebrating each individual's accomplishments and supporting their unique selves. We provide services that support agency, dignity, and respect for all. We provide programs that equip clinicians, teachers, and caregivers to provide assent-based, compassionate care.