Our Team

Victoria Dobbins

Owner of Canvas and Connection Therapy

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Board Certified Art Therapist

I am a therapist who specializes in working with teens and adults. I focus on supporting my clients in finding their voices within the systems they live. My goal as your therapist is to support you in solving problems that are impacting your life, navigating changes/transitions, and achieving your personal goals.

My style of therapy comes from a systems perspective in which I utilize art therapy and a person-centered approach. Systems are inevitable in our lives, whether they are at home, school, work, or in other social dynamics. To know ourselves within the systems we live in, is to know ourselves fully. We all wear different hats in our lives, and as a therapist I hope to support you in navigating your life as you travel your path and switch those hats.

I am a warm and welcoming, yet direct therapist, and I believe in the power of humor. As your therapist I will support you, listen to you, and sometimes challenge you.

In my time outside of the therapy room, I am the Clinical Practicum Director at Dominican University of California’s Art Therapy Psychology Program.

I am a lover of travel, cooking, and gardening. As an artist you will often find me creating new and exciting things in the studio.

Nicole Lea

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #164011 & Provisionally Registered Art Therapist

Hi, I’m Nicole, an Associate AMFT and Art Therapist. I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and women through trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I use a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach, drawing from relational therapy and attachment-based strategies. I help individuals navigate difficulties by creating a safe, supportive space where healing and meaningful connection can take place.

When I’m not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, being creative, and recharging in nature. I am currently accepting new clients for both in-person and telehealth sessions, and I incorporate art therapy alongside traditional talk therapy.

Hello, I am Sahar, a provisional Art Therapist. As your therapist, I offer you an authentic, collaborative, and brave space to navigate personal challenges. As a registered associate marriage and family therapist, I can work with you on identity, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationships. I welcome children, adults, couples, and respect all backgrounds and orientations. As a provisional art therapist and practicing artist, I have expertise in a breadth of art media and believe that art is a non-verbal tool not only accessible to all, but also an adept way to therapeutically process challenges that arise.

I believe that therapy is a unique journey of connection, exploration, and resilience. I will advocate for you with compassion, curiosity, humor, and sometimes a challenge to foster growth. I use art therapy and talk therapy informed by a narrative approach to create a space where we can hold and process challenges together through creative expression, uncovering new stories that can support you in living a more fulfilling and empowered life. Reach out today for a consultation. I am currently accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #161255 & Provisionally Registered Art Therapist

Sahar Mozaffar