SUMMARY
Accomplished leader in the field of trauma and attachment focused mind-body-spiritual healing as well as business development coaching for psychotherapy clinicians. Owner and founder of a group practice for therapists and holistic healers. Experience includes a variety of acute and long-term settings with a vast array of diagnoses and populations. Expertise in working with women to healing from childhood wounds, self-defeating behaviors, shame and trauma. Advanced training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, Art Therapy, and shame resiliency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Coaching and consultant for psychotherapy practice building
Group Practice Owner and Team Leader
Advanced training in psychotherapy treatment of trauma and attachment wounds
Successfully helped over 500 clients heal over a 10 year span of practice
Can communicate with team members in a variety of roles including medical and laypersons
Business owner
EDUCATION + PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Oct 2014 - Oct 2016, Washington DC
Level One and Two Completed
EMDR Basic Training
Mar 2016, Washington DC
Completed Basic Training
LPC Colorado
Sept 2016 - Present
LPC.0013237
LPC DC
Apr 2015 - Present
#PRC14634
LCPC Maryland
Mar 2012 - Present
#LC4403
ATR-BC
August 2012 - Present
#12-009
George Washington University
Washington D.C., Fall 2007 – August 2009
MA in Art Therapy and Counseling, GPA 3.8
University of Maryland
College Park, MD, Spring 2002 – Spring 2006
BA in Art Studio, GPA 3.2
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Brave Embodiment Counseling LLC (www.bravecounseling.com) Denver, CO
Owner and Founder
January 2017 – present
Manage a group practice of therapists and holistic healers. Provide outpatient individual therapy to address trauma and attachment wounds, specialize in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, sandtray and Art Therapy. Run women’s mind-body-spiritual wellness events
Women’s Circles
Leader of circles
January 2017 - present (monthly)
Lead women’s circles, community oriented group processing spaces for mind-body-soul healing.
Mind Body Intuitive (www.mindbodyintuitive.com) Denver, CO
Independent Practitioner
March 2016 – January 2017
Provide outpatient individual therapy to address trauma and attachment wounds, specialize in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, sandtray and Art Therapy
Your Soul Therapy (www.yoursoultherapy.com) Washington, DC Associate Therapist
May 2015 – present
Outpatient individual therapy to address trauma and attachment wounds, specialize in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Art Therapy; Provide post-graduate supervision
MSA Child and Adolescent Center Columbia, MD
Clinical Supervision
September 2015 – Nov 2016
Provide post-graduate supervision for staff and practicum supervision for interns
MSA Child and Adolescent Center Columbia, MD
Assistant Clinical Director
July 2014 – March 2016
Assisted the Clinical Director in managing the Intensive Outpatient Program’s operations, assisted with obtaining accreditation for the agency through JCAHO; Additionally part time work as Outpatient Art Therapist for children, adolescents, young adults, and families; specialized in anxiety, trauma, adolescents, and young adults; Supervised art therapy graduate student interns and post-grads; trained new employee
MSA Child and Adolescent Center Columbia, MD
Treatment Coordinator/Art Therapist
April 2011 – July 2014
Case managed up to twelve families, additionally ran IOP and outpatient art therapy groups and individual sessions for children, adolescents and families
Institute for Family Centered Services Gaithersburg, MD
Family Centered Specialist
November 2010 – April 2011
Provided home-based counseling services to families with adolescents in Juvenile Justice System, returning from residential placement or crisis referrals from CPS
Dominion Hospital Falls Church, VA
Expressive Therapist
August 2009 – November 2010
Led five daily art therapy and multimodal therapy groups for children, adolescents, adults, and eating disorder clients at a private psychiatric hospital
Springfield Hospital Center Sykesville, MD
Art Therapy Intern
October 2008 – May 2009
Led and co-led art therapy and expressive groups for adults (80% forensic patients) on chronic and acute units of a state psychiatric hospital
National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD
Volunteer for “The Art of Healing Project”
June 2008 – August 2008
Facilitated creation of tiles by patients and families, throughout NIH Clinical Center concerning their experiences at NIH to showcase the power of art in healing
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS + POSITIONS
Teacher’s Aide
Denver, CO, December 2016 - October 2018
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
American Art Therapy Association
Washington, DC, July 2014 - July 2015
Recorder for the Assembly of Chapters
Potomac Art Therapy Association
Washington, DC, January 2012 – January 2014
President, Treasurer
Organized local educational events, community involvement, CEU workshops, membership meetings, coordinated with American Art Therapy Association, ran several internet communication modalities to keep the Art Therapy community abreast of jobs, news, etc.
American Art Therapy Association
Washington, DC, July 2011
Volunteer Coordinator for National Conference, LAC
Potomac Art Therapy Association
Washington, DC, January 2010 – January 2012
President Elect, Government Affairs Chair
American Art Therapy Association
Alexandria, VA, January 2008 – present
Member
NCCATA
National Coalition for Creative Arts Therapy Association
Washington, DC, March 2007
Hill Day Advocacy
Advocated for the Creative Arts Therapies by speaking to Congressional offices
George Washington Univ., Art Therapy Dept.
Alexandria, VA, September 2008 – May 2009
Task Force President & Community Affairs Chair
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
PATA Distinguished Service Award
July 2011
AATA Conference Presenter
July 2011
Presented a Research Paper titled “Transitioning from Student to Professional Art Therapist” at the American Art Therapy Association Conference
AATA Conference Presenter
November 2008
Presented a Digital Poster titled “Sublimation in the Artwork of Adolescent Cutters: A Research Proposal” at the American Art Therapy Association Conference
Nancy Schoebel Award
November 2008
Received scholarship for excellence in writing, as a graduate student