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