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 ethical psychotherapy practice building

  • Group Practice Owner and Team Leader

  • Advanced training in psychotherapy treatment of trauma and attachment wounds

  • Successfully helped hundreds of clients heal over a 15+ year span of practice

  • Effective communicator 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 - 2022

#PRC14634

LCPC Maryland

Mar 2012 - 2022

#LC4403

ATR-BC

August 2012 - 2022

#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