Sydnee Emory

As an art therapist, my mission is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where clients of all ages and backgrounds feel truly heard, not only through conversation but through creative expression. My diverse experience in rehabilitation centers, schools, and community settings has shaped my commitment to making art therapy accessible to everyone, regardless of how long we work together. I strive for client-therapist collaboration and flexibility in sessions, inviting clients to share their ideas and preferences to enhance their art therapy experience.

I am dedicated to ongoing personal and professional growth, practicing self-care to best serve my clients and my community. Lastly, I aim to expand access to art therapy, especially for those with limited or impoverished access to therapeutic resources, and to continue learning and making a positive impact not only in the state but worldwide.

Retail Associate at MOMS- Organic Market (2025-04 – Present)

• Help customers with the services and products of organic foods and wellness products.
• Operated in money exchanges through a cash register
• Conducted exchanges and returns
• Greeted and conversed respectfully when working with staff and customers.
• Top, stock, and facing the store.
• Cleaning and organizing the store throughout the day til closing.

Student Art Therapist Intern at Alpas Wellness Center (2024-09 – 2025-06)

Student art therapist intern at a 30 - 45-day detox rehabilitation facility in La Plata, Maryland.

• Led one-hour-long group art therapy sessions focused on increasing mindfulness of the effects of being in and out of substance use.
• Facilitated one-hour-long individual art therapy sessions with clients.
• Facilitated art therapy directives in the morning group therapy sessions.
• Created treatment plans and produced therapeutic notes on sessions.
• Coordinated with the office work of ESM forms of art materials.

Seasonal Associate/Cashier at Target (2024-09 – 2025-01)

• Help customers with services and products
• Operated and managed money exchanges through a cash register
• Conducted exchanges, returns and pick up orders
• Exchanged in a respectful manner and conversation when working with customers and staff
• Cleaning and organizing the store throughout the day til closing.

Art Therapy Intern at George Washington University Art Therapy Clinic (2025-09 – 2026-06)

• Worked with adolescents on a range of experiences.
• Facilitated recurring individual art therapy sessions.
• Conducted Art Therapy sessions with a range of mediums
• Managed note-taking for each session
• Tracked clients' progress throughout the session.

Student Art Therapy Intern at McClendon Center (2026-05 – 2026-07)

Student art therapy intern for a Non-profit community center for clients who experienced homelessness and a range of diagnoses.

• Collaborated and Co-Facilitated 45-minute Art Therapy Groups.
• Therapeutic topics of Mindfulness.
• Helped with breakfast and Lunch.
• Partake in client goal setting.
• Led open studio groups.

Student Art Therapist Intern at Digital Pioneers Academy (2025-08 – 2026-02)

Student art therapist intern for a Charter School for the middle school population.

• Facilitated a 45-minute anger and anxiety art therapy group.
• Conducted 45-minute individual art therapy sessions.
• Created treatment plans and produced therapeutic notes on sessions.
• Helped with outreach in creating a Wellness event for the Middle School and High School of Digital Pioneers Academy.

Student Intern at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School (2023-09 – 2023-12)

• Aided the art teacher with the setup for art class.
• Assisted High school students with various mediums.
• Conducted class activities.
• Led the after-school art club program

Student Intern at Taller Puertorriqueño (2023-01 – 2023-05)

Community Center for children and teenagers in Philadelphia.

• Aided in after-school activities and homework
• Involved with their community center play.
• Helping with acting skills and making sets.
• Maintain the supplies and equipment used in the facility to ensure are clean and in good working condition

Student Worker: Technology Support at Temple University (2020-08 – 2024-05)

• Turn on computers, monitors, and projectors.
• Help support students and teachers with technology issues in the classroom.
• Monitor the hallways to maintain a good learning environment.
• Open and close doors for class sessions.

Camp Counselor at Wilmington Montessori School (2021-06 – 2022-08)

• Following the theory of Montessori schools of fostering child independence, freedom, and child-directed activities
• Helping give out snacks and lunchtime meals.
• Monitor and organize games, activities, and crafts for children.
• Foster a positive, healthy, age-appropriate camp environment.
• Help assist other staff members and families.
• Assist with pick up and drop off for different age groups.
• Maintain the supplies and equipment used in the facility to ensure they are clean and in good working condition.

Master's in Art Therapy – George Washington University (2024-08 – 2026-08)

Bachelor's in Fine Arts with Concentration in Art Therapy – Temple University (2020-08 – 2024-05)