Experienced psychotherapist with expertise in developing cooperative and lasting relationships. Diplomatic and team oriented which contributes to a productive work environment. Exemplary communication skills and eight years of knowledge in training and educating staff members, interns and volunteers.
Highlights
Crisis management
Interviewing expertise
Solution focused
Detail oriented
Engaging motivator
Event management
Accomplishments
Increased participation in children's events exponentially.
Increased program funding through fund raising efforts
Nationally Registered and Board Certified (ATR-BC, 2005 & 2006)
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT, New York, 2007)
Experience
2011 to Current
Child and Family Counselor/Art TherapistYWCA Greenwich – City, STATE,
Attend community meetings and present at community agencies for the purpose of outreach.
Conduct trainings for new staff, interns and agency volunteers.
Supervise and manage interns and volunteers for all children's programs
Curate yearly Domestic Violence Awareness Art Show event.
Organize, promote and manage monthly "Buddy Party" event for the children receiving services from the agency.
Organize and facilitate weekly Banana Splits: Support Group for Children of Divorce for elementary aged children throughout the school year.
Conduct individual, family, sibling and group psychotherapy sessions to address the effects of domestic violence.
Assist parents in understanding their child's needs when living in an abusive environment.
Provide safety planning for parents and children, including sheltering families if needed.
Facilitate parenting group and ongoing individual support.
Coordinate and distribute holiday dinner and gift donations.
Regularly consult with attorneys and have testified in legal proceedings as a child advocate.
11/2006 to 2011
Clinical Art Therapist, New Hope Domestic Violence CenterVolunteers Of America-Greater New York – City, STATE,
Conducted group, family, sibling, and individual therapy sessions to address the effects of domestic violence.
Carried out mental health assessments as one of the primary clinicians on site.
Managed four staff members in the Childcare Department; essential part of the agency management team.
Presented at the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Conference and the annual agency Wellness Fair.
05/2005 to 11/2006
Art Therapist/Family Case PlannerHeartShare Human Services Of New York – City, STATE,
Conducted individual and family therapy to support children and families in crisis.
Instrumental in helping families improve communication, and develop and maintain coping skills in order to prevent foster care placement.
Conducted a ten week course teaching parenting skills and techniques.
06/2003 to 03/2005
Art Therapist/Rehabilitation CounselorWoodhull Mental Health And Medical Center – City, STATE,
Facilitated verbal and non-verbal self expression and increased self-awareness, coping skills, self esteem, socialization skills, autonomous functioning, and ego strengthening through art therapy and recreational therapy techniques. Techniques included creative writing, relaxation/meditation, problem solving, goal making, and stress/anger management groups.
Gave yearly in-service to the Creative Arts in Therapy Department.
Participated in team Grand Rounds case presentations for the Department of Psychiatry.
2003 to 06/2003
Art Therapy Graduate Intern & PsychotherapistNew York Foundling Hospital – City, STATE,
Helped to establish Art Therapy Program by working 18 hours a week with adolescent mothers in foster care with issues concerning the mothering relationship and ego ideals and the transition into independent living. Conducted individual art therapy sessions, co-led an open studio art therapy group, and led an art therapy group for the children, ages 3-5.
Conducted an educational Art Therapy in-service for the staff of the Mother/Child Program.
Hired as a per-diem psychotherapist upon graduation.
07/2002 to 2003
Art Therapy Graduate InternMetropolitan Hospital – City, STATE,
Worked 16 hrs/wk with mentally ill adults conducting individual art therapy sessions, and an "Art And Relaxation Group" which consisted of guided imagery translated into art, to encourage creative self-expression and maintenance of stabilization.
08/2001 to 05/2002
Art Therapy Graduate InternMaimonides Medical Center – City, STATE,
Worked 16 hours a week with children ranging from 2-19 years old, and conducted individual and group art therapy sessions to aid patients and their families cope with chronic illnesses.
Education
Expected in 2003
Masters of Professional Studies: Art Therapy & Creativity Development Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY GPA:
Thesis: "Community Building Through Mural Making"
Expected in 2001
Bachelor of Science: Sociology University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA GPA:
Minor in Studio Art
Expected in 1997
High School Diploma: Robert E. Lee High School - Springfield, VA GPA:
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School Attended
Pratt Institute
University of Virginia
Robert E. Lee High School
Job Titles Held:
Child and Family Counselor/Art Therapist
Clinical Art Therapist, New Hope Domestic Violence Center
