Position:
Expressive Art Therapist, LMHCA at Blue Meridian Therapy, Self Employeed, Group Co-Facilitator at Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness Support Group, Private Practice, Clinical Research Adherence Rater at MAPS
Work:
Blue Meridian Therapy, Self Employeed
- Seattle, WA since Feb 2013
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Expressive Art Therapist, LMHCA
Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness Support Group, Private Practice
- Seattle, WA since Feb 2013
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Group Co-Facilitator
MAPS
- Santa Cruz, CA since Jan 2013
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Clinical Research Adherence Rater
Self Employeed
Oct 2001 - May 2013
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Nationally Certified Medical Massage/Somatic Therapist
Compass Housing Alliance
- Renton, WA Oct 2012 - Feb 2013
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Veterans Family Program Coordinator, LMHCA
VA Medical Center
- Ft. Miley VA Hospital, San Francisco May 2011 - May 2012
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Creative Art Therapy Trainee
MAPS
- Santa Cruz, CA Jan 2011 - Mar 2012
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Clinical Archive Management/Clinical Reasearch Associate Intern
Army National Guard
Oct 1995 - Jan 1998
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Civil Affairs Specialist, 38B
US Army
- 82nd Airborne Division, Ft Bragg, NC Jul 1989 - Jun 1992
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Airborne Infantry Specialist, 11C-P
Education:
California Institute of Integral Studies 2012 - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Transformative Leadership/Transdisciplinarity Studies
California Institute of Integral Studies 2009 - 2012
MA Counseling Psychology, Expressive Art Therapy
Memphis College of Art 1992 - 1997
BFA, Sculpture/Graphic Arts
Lauterstein Conway Massage School 2001 - 2003
LMT Certification, Massage Therapy - 500 hours
Austin Community College 2003 - 2003
Certification, NREMT-B
Skills:
Mental Health Counseling, Group Therapy, Transpersonal Psychology, Expressive Art Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Spirituality, Veteran Work, Addiction Recovery, Consciousness, Trauma, Drama Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Somatics, Treatment, Psychology, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Anger Management, Wellness, Healing, Counseling, Stress Management, Music Therapy, Teaching, Psychotherapy, Adults, Holistic Health, Chronic Illness, Clinical, Coaching, Meditation, Relaxation, Healthcare, Groups, Art, Non-profits, Program Development, Public Relations, Research, Couples, Event Planning, Case Management, Leadership Development, Life Transitions, Thought Leadership, Creativity, Somatic Psychology, Family Therapy
Interests:
Psychology, Expressive Art Therapy, Art Therapy, PTSD and Veterans, Clinical Massage Therapy, pain management, sports therapy, medical massage, injury prevention, somatic therapy, trauma work, group therapy, shamanistic research, spirituality, Jungian Psychology.
Certifications:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Associate, Washington State Heath Dept.
National Certification of Massage and Bodywork, National Certification Board for therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Licensed Massage Practitioner, Washington State Heath Dept.