About Me:
I am a Counseling and Art Therapy intern with a focus on grief processing, anxiety,
depression, trauma, secondary/vicarious trauma, and caregiving challenges. I offer an
empathetic and person-centered approach utilizing an integration of cognitive, somatic,
and expressive arts therapy models. As I work towards completing my degree in
Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their
healing journeys and contributing to their personal growth.

Personal Philosophy:
I believe healing is a landscape of many possible paths, each shaped by the person
walking it. Every individual carries their own unique way of knowing, sensing, and
making meaning of the world we live in. My goal is to support you on your own unique
path and empower you with the tools and insights needed to cultivate a sense of well-
being and support you through life’s challenges.

Specialties and Areas of Focus:
• Greif Processing: Helping clients to navigate their loss, understand their
grieving process, and establish a path to work with the pain.
• Anxiety: Helping clients to identify thought patterns and establish coping
strategies to manage stress and anxiety.
• Trauma: Helping clients to understand the impact of traumatic
experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward
meaningful healing.

Therapeutic Approach:
I am trained in both talk therapy and clinical art therapy and work to find the right
balance to help my clients reach their goals. My therapeutic approach integrates
Clinical Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy (ACT), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Somatic

Techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. I believe in creating a
supportive and non-judgmental space where my clients can explore their thoughts,
emotions, feelings, and behaviors with support and guidance.

Experience and Education:
• Current Degree Pursued: Master’s degree in Art Therapy/Counseling
from Southwestern College
• Certifications: Trauma, Greif, & Renewal Certification, Interpersonal
Neurobiology Certification, Heartmath® Trauma-Sensitive Practitioner
Certification
• Relevant Coursework / Training: Theories of Counseling & Art Therapy,
Multicultural Awareness, Multicultural Perspectives in Art Therapy &
Counseling, Trauma-informed Care and Trauma Treatment, Human
Development, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental & Emotional Disorders,
Assessment in Art Therapy and Counseling, Addiction Treatment in
Counseling and Art Therapy, Group Dynamics, Consciousness,
Transformation and Healing through imaginal ways of knowing, Helping
Relationships, and Ethics in Art Therapy & Counseling.
• Completed 200+ hours of clinical training in a private group practice
setting specializing in art therapy and clinical mental health counseling.

What to Expect in Therapy:
In our sessions, you can expect an empathetic, collaborative, and supportive
environment where we will work together to explore your concerns, navigate complex
emotions, set achievable goals, and develop effective techniques for managing life’s
challenges and improving quality of life.