Credentials

CURRENT LICENSURE:

• ATR-Licensed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, National Registered Art Therapist
• LCPC- Licensed by the Nevada Board of Examiners for MFT and CPC counselors. 

 CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Art Therapist at Eden Art Therapy, Las Vegas, NV (2011-Present)

• Counsel individuals and families suffering from addition issues, behavioral issues, trauma, neurological disorders, grief/loss, attachment disorders, and life transitions.
• Art Therapist at Vogue Recovery Center, Las Vegas, NV (2020- Present)

• Counseled individuals and families suffering from addition issues, behavioral issues, trauma, neurological disorders, grief/loss, attachment disorders, and life transitions.

Art Therapist at Cleveland Clinic/ Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Las Vegas, NV (2017-2018)

• Facilitating art therapy groups for patients and caregivers

Art Therapist at Desert Hope Recovery Center, Las Vegas, NV (2014 – 2019)

• Counseled individuals and families suffering from addition issues, behavioral issues, trauma, neurological disorders, grief/loss, attachment disorders, and life transitions

Art Therapist at Destinations to Recovery, Las Vegas, NV (2015-2017)

• Counseled individuals and families suffering from addition issues, behavioral issues, trauma, neurological disorders, grief/loss, attachment disorders, and life transitionsrt 

Therapist at A Better Tomorrow Recovery Center, Las Vegas, NV (2013-2015)

• Counseled individuals and families suffering from addition issues, behavioral issues, trauma, neurological disorders, grief/loss, attachment disorders, and life transitions

Art Therapist at Compass Behavioral Health, Las Vegas, NV (2013-2014)

• Counseled individuals and families with behavioral issues, trauma, neurological disorders, grief/loss, attachment disorders, and life transitions

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• Implemented art activities

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

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

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

• Thesis available by request: Using Art As Therapy to Help Regulate Comorbid Behaviors in a Mandated Client

Community Peacemaker, Peacemaker Institute, Boulder (2008)

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

BA in Psychology, UNLV (2005)

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
• Blind Center of Nevada, Volunteer
• Covenant of Love, Volunteer, Las Vegas
•  Safe Nest, Volunteer, Las Vegas