An Artful Path to Holistic Wellness

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Fundamentals of Therapeutic Art Making Online Training

Gain practical tools and theoretical knowledge to confidently integrate therapeutic art making into your personal or professional practice.

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Private Creative Wellness Sessions for Women

Personalized one-on-one sessions blending art therapy techniques, somatic practices, and verbal processing to meet your unique needs—supporting emotional exploration, stress reduction, greater self-awareness, and meaningful personal growth.

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InHerArt Creative Wellness Collective

A nurturing space for self-discovery, stress relief, and connecting with your community through creative expression. Every Tuesday night from 6-7:45pm ET.

Welcome, I’m Ella.

Art therapist, retreat facilitator, and passionate believer in the healing power of creative expression.

For over a decade, I’ve been guiding individuals and groups through transformational journeys using art, mindfulness, movement, and nature-based practices. My work blends therapeutic art-making with somatic wisdom and soulful self-inquiry to help you reconnect with your intuition, release perfectionism, and create a more authentic, inspired life.

Whether you're here to explore your own healing, deepen your creative practice, or learn how to hold space for others, I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.

Take a look around and see what calls to you. I offer one-on-one sessions, therapeutic arts trainings, and immersive retreats designed to support your personal and professional growth.

Let’s create something meaningful together.

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upcoming retreats

upcoming retreats

Flyer for 'Fundamentals of Therapeutic Art Making Training Retreat Style' includes images of hands with various paintings on a wooden table. The event is from Sept 5-7, 2025, in Marshall, NC. More details at elladufrene.com.

Fundamentals of Therapeutic Art Making Retreat

Marshall, NC

Flyer for "The Remembering Retreat: Reawakening Your Creative Spirit." Image of a woman dancing in nature, event dates September 19-22, 2025, located at Hostel in the Forest, Brunswick, GA. Includes retreat description and a portrait of art therapist Ella Dufrene. Website mentioned for more info: elladufrene.com/remembering.

The Remembering Retreat

Hostel in the Forest
Brunswick, GA