Art Therapy

I generally follows a client-centered orientation, emphasizing the individual strengths & resources of each of my clients.

I am a Registered Art Therapist with a Masters degree in art therapy from George Washington University. I have extensive experience as a trauma-focused art therapist and have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, many of whom identify as trauma survivors. I believe that art is innately human and provides a safe space for individuals to initiate growth and change.

Art therapy is the approach in which I have the most training and experience. Art therapy is a way of delivering and processing therapy within the context of creation. I studied at the Drexel Graduate Art Therapy program, and have received my Board Certification.

I hold a master’s degree in art therapy and counseling from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As an interdisciplinary artist and mental health worker, I firmly believe in the healing power of creative practice and the self-awareness fostered through art-making. Art enables us to express ourselves beyond words, using diverse media to explore emotions, memories, and sensations in a therapeutically meaningful and accessible way.

I am a Registered Art Therapist with a Masters degree in art therapy from George Washington University. I have extensive experience as a trauma-focused art therapist and have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, many of whom identify as trauma survivors. I believe that art is innately human and provides a safe space for individuals to initiate growth and change.

Art therapy in an integrative treatment orientation that blends art-making, psychology, and the healing relationship of therapy. As a Master’s-level art therapist, I provide art materials and the art process to youth and adults alike dealing with a wide range of challenges. One way to think about the use of art in therapy, is the fact that sometimes words fail us. It can be easier or make more sense to *show* who we are and what we are going through with art materials than it is to talk about these complex things. No ‘talent’ in making art is required —only an openness to explore and express yourself beyond verbal communication alone. My use of art therapy does not include diagnosing or interpreting the images you create; rather we look at how you relate with your art, what personal meanings you arrive at yourself, and how art making may become a self-care activity of your own.

I have a master's degree in art therapy from New York University.

Art Therapy offers a unique avenue to explore and address issues that are sometimes too difficult to verbally articulate. In sessions, we will use art making as a way to explore and view challenges or issues that are impacting you. You don't need to be "artistic" or even have experience with art, to gain healing benefits of art therapy. I will guide you by providing a specific theme or a particular material, that will help us work towards your goals.

As a registered art therapist, I integrate the use of art materials into my practice to help clients express and explore their emotions, providing a unique outlet for self-discovery, healing, and processing difficult experiences in a nonverbal, therapeutic way.

Who knew hearing or saying simply “I Got U” carried so much positive affirmation!? Such a statement has helped me overcome many personal and professional obstacles during my lifetime. I even currently say those words to myself as a form of positive self-talk from time to time. With more than 15 years of working in Behavioral Health, I created “I Got U” as a safe space to remind whomever that: I see them, I hear them, and what they say does matter.

I have a masters degree in Art Therapy and Marriage Family Therapy. I am currently a board certified art therapist with the American Art Therapy Credentialing Board. I taught for over a decade at Notre Dame De Namur university in Art Therapy . I am currently the president of the South Texas Art Therapy Association.

I'm a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) through the nationally recognized Art Therapy Credentials Board. This is the highest credential you can earn as an art therapist and assures that I have met and upheld rigorous standards and ethics. To receive this credential, I passed the national exam and have a comprehensive knowledge of art therapy theories and clinical skills.

I love using art as a means of self-expression and connection.

Using creative expression, we'll tap into your emotions and subconscious. Art can serve as a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. You don't need to be an artist; the process is about self-expression, not perfection.

Art is a medium that allows us to express ourselves and more abstract thoughts without the need of words. It's something that I like to integrate into my in-person sessions whenever possible to allow clients the freedom to explore complex thoughts and emotions non-judgementally.

Art therapy reveals what words can’t. The creative process mirrors internal patterns—how we start, avoid, or stay stuck. You don’t need to be an artist; it’s not about the final product. It’s about noticing how you show up, and how that plays out in your relationships. With years of immediacy training, I track what's happening now and help shift patterns where it matters most—so change isn’t just talked about, it’s lived.

I have completed my Master's degree in Art Therapy from Wayne State University and am an ATR- Art Therapist Registered.