Maud and Moon is part art studio, part self-care shop, and part healing community, offering a unique approach to art therapy and creative wellness in Austin. Whether you’re looking for in-person art therapy sessions, virtual creative process groups, or professional development- our programs are designed to help you manage stress, navigate life transitions, and explore creativity as a tool for personal growth.

Studio Director Kaitlin Maud (she/they) leads workshops both in the studio and in the broader community, and has shared her work on stage at TEDx and SXSW. Our mission is to provide a welcoming space where creativity and connection come together to support your well-being.

Art Therapy Studio at Canopy in Austin, TX

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-especially when words alone don’t feel like enough. It can be helpful for anyone navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or a desire for deeper self-understanding.

While no art experience is required, people with an interest or background in art tend to report the most benefit. For creative professionals in particular, art therapy can offer a vital space to process burnout, reconnect with a personal art practice, and explore what it means to create from a place of authenticity rather than obligation.

Our Focus Areas

  • If your creative work has started to feel more draining than inspiring, you're not alone. Art therapy helps high-performing creatives move through burnout, reconnect with purpose, and find flow again — not by pushing harder, but by creating space to feel, reflect, and reset.

  • Art therapy offers space and tools to process complex emotions that come with major life transitions—grief, uncertainty, identity shifts, or hope for what’s next. Through creative exploration, clients can gain clarity, express feelings that are hard to name, and begin to reimagine their path forward.

  • 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 self-regulation tools. It honors the body and mind as they are- without needing to fit into neurotypical or able-bodied norms.

Meet the Studio Director

Hi, I’m Kaitlin. I’m an art therapist who believes in the healing power of creativity, connection, and feeling truly seen. My approach is person-centered, trauma-informed, and rooted in deep listening. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade working as a researcher and strategist, helping organizations be more human-centered. Today, I support individuals—especially creatives and caregivers—who are moving through burnout, big transitions, or a sense of disconnection. 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, open, and ready to explore. If you're looking for a space to reconnect with yourself and create something meaningful in the process, I’d be honored to work with you.