Ms. Shimali Perera is an Art Psychotherapist who supports both adults and children in healing from depression, anxiety, stress, abuse, and trauma through the use of art. She holds a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from Goldsmiths, University of London, and is a registered Art Psychotherapist with the Australian and New Zealand Arts Therapy Association (ANZATA). She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in the USA. In this Women Talk interview, Ms. Shimali shares insights on the growing role of art in therapy and how drawing and creative expression can aid in emotional healing.