Professional Experience:

In addition to my private practice, Eden Art Therapy, I am also currently working in Las Vegas at:

A Better Today Recovery Center, Art Therapist:

• working with adults 18+ suffering with addiction issues

Desert Hope Addiction Treatment Center, Art Therapist:

• working with adults 18+ suffering with addiction issues

Compass Behavioral Health,  Art Therapist:

• working with children ages 4 – 16 struggling with behavioral and PTSD issues.

 

LICENSURE:

• Licensed by the State of Nevada, Marriage & Family  Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors: Clinical Professional Counselor Intern, #CI0014
• NV CPCI Primary Supervisor: Dr. Laura Sutton   702.498.1821
• Art Therapy Supervisor: Merryl Rothaus                720.317.4647

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

MA in Transpersonal Psychology Counseling and Art Therapy, Naropa University, 2010

• additional training emphisis in:  Zen Meditation, Millitary issues, Women’s psychology, Jungian dream interpretation, and life transitions

Community Peacemaker, Peacemaker Institute, Boulder (2008)

Studied MA in Community Counseling/Addiction program, UNLV (2005-2006)

BA in Psychology, UNLV (2005)

CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Art therapist at the 18th Judicial District of the District Attorney’s office, Centennial, CO (2009-2010)

• Counseled individuals and families with addictions, trauma, neurological disorders, grief/loss, attachment disorders, and criminal mentality

Art Therapist/Mentor at The Other Side of Arts, Aurora, CO (2009-2010)

• Worked side by side with 65 children and adolescents at a open art studio

Art Therapist Intern at Family Self-Sufficiency Center, Boulder, CO (2008)

• Counseled individuals and families • Facilitated group therapy

Naropa University Community Art Studio Mentor for Teens (2008)

• Co-facilitated open art studio for adolescents

S.O.P.H.E’s National Conference: Society for Public Health Education (2006)

• Invited Speaker: Topic: “Sex Workers and Addiction”

Student Counselor UNLV Center for Individual, Couple & Family Counseling (2006)

• Counseled adult individuals in career, addictions, behavior modification

Co-facilitated group workshop with Mary Padlak addressing childhood trauma (2006)

• Lead art therapy experiential for 30 participants ages 21 to 65

Graduate Assistant at UNLV to Larry Ashley, Ed.S, LADC, CPGC (2005-2006)

• Responsibilities included teaching, research, community outreach, fundraising, and daily administrative duties.

Trained in “Seeking Safety” – a model for treating PTSD and Substance Abuse

EDUCATIONAL AWARDS/HONORS:

Graduate

• Regent Award for Research/Community Educator in Eating Disorders Treatment

• Elected President of S.O.A.P, Student Organization of Addiction Professionals.

Undergraduate

• Dean’s List • National Society of Collegiate Scholars • Golden Key International Honour Society

ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

• Member of the ACA &  AATA
•  Awakenings Center of Las Vegas, Board Member involved in fundraising, documentary filmmaking, event coordination