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About My Clients
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My areas of interest include helping those struggling with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, attachment disorders, trauma, ASD, school refusal and personal growth. In my leisure time I enjoy painting and drawing, expressive writing, exercise, travel, walking my dog and spending time with family and friends.
My Background and Approach
I earned my MA in Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy from Adler University, formally known as The Adler School of Professional Psychology. Leading up to this, I received my BA at Columbia College, Columbia, MO. My areas of concentration included Psychology, Education and Art. I completed internships in Columbia, MO., Evanston and Chicago Il. These included The Services of Independent Living, a group home for individuals with ASD., The Rice Child and Family Center, a youth residential center for psychiatric and behavioral disorders and The Art Therapy Connection, Art Therapy services within the Evanston and Chicago Public Schools. For the past 10 years I have been employed at ABBHH in the Art Therapy and Adolescent Partial program. There I am a case manager, therapeutic educator, group, family and individual therapist. I also work for Ardent Counseling Center.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I strongly believe that the healing process begins when a therapeutic relationship is established and that the power of art is an important piece of this process.