about me
Art has always been a way that I expressed myself and found a love for all mediums and formats of art making, so when I learned about art therapy and the concept of using art to heal and prosper I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wanted be source of support for all people to find strength in themselves as well as develop social skills and self-worth to establish healthy relationships with themselves and others.
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EDUCATION
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Emporia State University, Masters of Science
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Art Therapy and Clinical Counseling​
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Certification in Autism Spectrum Disorder
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National Certified Counselor (NCC)
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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Registered Art Therapist-Provisional (ATR-P)
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EXTRA TRAININGS
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Sandtray Therapy
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AUTPlay Therapy
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EXPERIENCE
I worked as an Art Therapist and Counselor for the past 4 years in various school settings. I also taught art lessons, for many years, and loved watching young artist create and find happiness in their creations, which inspired me to focus work with children and adolescents. In my practice, I found that art making can be a wonderful way to express internalized emotions that are sometimes difficult to put into words. This is why it works well with children; a safe space is created in the art making process.
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SPECIALTIES
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Children and Adolescents
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Individuals and Group
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Anxiety
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Grief
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Stress and Trauma
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Social Anxiety and Social Skills
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Self-Esteem
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Depression
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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