Art Therapy Studio at Canopy in Austin, TX
Maud and Moon is an art therapy practice and studio inside Austin’s Canopy arts complex, led by Kaitlin Maud (she/they), a dual-licensed counselor and art therapist. Kaitlin works with adults navigating stress, burnout, and creative block, and sessions weave together art-making, skill-building, and supportive conversation.
The studio is designed to feel inviting and inspiring; a place where all identities forms of expression are affirmed. Whether you are coming in to do deep therapeutic work or to make time for creative practice and self-care, Kaitlin will meet you where you are. No art experience is required, and all materials are provided.
Beyond individual and group sessions, Kaitlin leads art therapy workshops in the community and has shared her work on stage at TEDx and SXSW. The studio is open to the public on the first Saturday of every month and features a small gallery and retail shop.
Who is Art Therapy for?
Art therapy is a powerful, evidence-based practice that supports people in processing emotions, reducing stress, and reconnecting with themselves. While the talking part of the therapy is familiar to most people, the art dimension of the therapy allows us to work beyond words, finding and creating new perspectives along the way.
For folks prone to overthinking, intellectualizing, and/or anxiety, art making can offer regulating, somatic support so you can be more present in session. For folks who feel stuck, burnt out, and/or depressed, art making can help turn on the creative, problem-solving part of your brain to help you envision new realities. For neurodivergent and disabled folks, art can feel like a stim or sensory support.
If you have a background or interest in the arts (including music, theater, dance) this work feel intuitive. For creative professionals in particular, art therapy can help you rebuild a personal practice and create from a place of authenticity rather than obligation.
Our Focus Areas
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If your work has started to feel more draining than inspiring, you're not alone. Art therapy helps high-performers and creative professionals move through burnout by reconnecting them with the joy and freedom inherent to expressive art. When space is created to feel, reflect, and reset, you can begin to move forward with a sense of purpose.
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Art therapy offers tools to process complex emotions that come with major life transitions- grief, uncertainty, identity shifts, or hope for what’s next. Through creative exploration, you can gain clarity, express feelings that are hard to name, and begin to reimagine a path forward.
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For people who are neurodivergent or navigating chronic illness, pain, or disability, art therapy can provide a sensory-friendly, nonverbal way to express experiences, reduce overwhelm, and build skills. Art processes (and our studio materials) honor the body and mind as they are- adapting to you rather than you needing to fit an ableist norm.
Meet the Studio Director
Hi, I’m Kaitlin! I’m an art therapist and believer in creativity as a critical dimension of our wellbeing. My approach to therapy is person-centered, trauma-informed, and liberation-oriented. I love art therapy because it allows us to communicate beyond words and work through things in a tangible and expressive way. Life is messy
Before becoming a therapist, I spent 15 years as a researcher and strategist, helping organizations be more human-centered. Today, I support individuals moving through a wide range of transitions and challenges. I’ve worked in schools and community studios, alongside kids, teens, and adults, and I’m continually inspired by the many ways we make meaning through art.
You don’t need to be an artist to benefit from art therapy- just curious and open to the process. If you're looking for a space to reconnect with yourself and create something meaningful along the way, I’d be honored to work with you.