About Me
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I grew up in Colorado spending time in nature and exploring the gorgeous landscapes my home state has to offer. From a young age, I always found so much joy in making things with my hands, and getting absorbed into a flow state of creativity. There was something magical about the way art helped me see things from a new perspective, or made me feel like I could express the things that words could never fully capture. A high school counselor told me about the art therapy profession, and I felt called to pursue it as my career path. I moved to Oregon to attend the art therapy counseling program at Marylhurst University. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with the Pacific Northwest, and now I'm proud to call Oregon my home.
During my leisure time, you'll find me reading a great romantasy book, enjoying a hike in one of Oregon's many beautiful natural areas, or spending quality time with my wife, daughter, and friends. It brings me joy to cuddle up next to a warm fire on a rainy day with my watercolor paints and a warm beverage to sip.
Education/Background:
- M.A. in Art Therapy Counseling from Marylhurst University, 2015-2018
- Trained in drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, mixed media, and more!
- Specialized training in reflective meditation, eating disorders, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma treatment.
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Articles/Publications:
- Jan. 2023, "Dating When You Have an Eating Disorder: What You Need to Know," interview for ClubMental, written by Emily Laurence
- July 2020, "Prosocial Behaviours in a Creative Arts Day Camp for Children With and Without Special Needs: A Mixed-Methods Study," published in the Canadian Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy (Vol. 54, No. 3), co-authored with Dr. Laura Beer and Dr. Mary Andrus
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Credentials:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon, #C5953
- Licensed Certified Art Therapist (LCAT) in Oregon, #10209317
- Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) nationally, #20-017