Anon Anon

To obtain a position where the utilization of collaboration and communication coincide by way of artful expression for a range of individuals within the mental health field. Gain experience with a varied list of individuals all across the spectrum of mental health and assisting in order to produce a better quality of life for all.

Associate Clinician - Art Specialized at NQ Therapy (2024-10 – Present)

Providing individual therapy sessions to a caseload of working with neurodivergent and LGBTQAI+ individuals using trauma-informed, culturally humble care and various art materials.

• Collaborate with clients to accommodate specific needs, including adjustments to sensory stimuli and communication styles.
• Provide individual therapy sessions to a caseload of working with neurodivergent and LGBTQAI+ individuals.
• Facilitate individual sessions by way of trauma-informed, culturally humble care to a diverse clientele. In addition to the use of various art materials in order to further care.

Art Therapist & Case Manager at Wellnest - Life Learning Center (2023-07 – 2024-05)

Conducted one-on-one interviews and assessments, created art activities for self-expression, and provided trauma-informed individual and family therapy.

• Create engaging and age-appropriate art activities to promote self-expression, emotional exploration, and personal growth.
• Assigned to conduct one-on-one interviews/assessments to clients admitted within 72 hours, providing observable behaviors and assigning specific goals and objectives based on findings.
• Uses the art process and product as reflections of an individual's developments, abilities, personality, concerns, and potential; provides a range of services, assessment, and treatment using specialized art therapy techniques.
• Develop, administer, evaluate, and modify therapeutic plans and problem lists.
• Provide trauma-informed individual psychotherapy with children and adults, family therapy, and collateral sessions using tele-health.
• Advocate for parents and children when making outside referrals for services.

Mental Health Counselor - Art Specialized at Exodus Recovery (2023-01 – 2023-05)

Provided 1:1 art therapy to patients with severe mental health and substance abuse, facilitating individual and group art sessions using various media.

• Incorporates recovery model concepts into daily department activities.
• Provided 1:1 art therapy to patients with severe mental health and substance abuse in need to additional intervention.
• Facilitate individual and/or groups in the use of various art media such as paint, clay, or yarn.

M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy with Specialized Training in Art Therapy – Loyola Marymount University (2022-08 – 2024-05)

Bachelor's of Science in Art and Psychology – Northern Illinois University, Dekalb — School of Art and Design (2018-08 – 2021-12)