A warm welcome to you, as we share a little bit of our background. I have been honored to work with hurting people in the grief community for many years. I am fortunate to have had multiple opportunities to walk alongside children and adults offering them art therapy as another “language” to process their grief. I have been a part of implementing children's grief camp for ten years fostering grief mentors and creative outlets to work through their losses. I have led many one on one art therapy sessions and art therapy support groups for adults and children, including widows and widowers, those who have lost a child, and multigenerational groups to support families. A few years ago, I was honored to be a part of a large collaboration entitled The Grief Deck project that started in New York eventually publishing 2 decks of cards that could be used to assist with grief support. This tool was especially helpful during Covid times when individuals were so isolated. I have had multiple opportunities to serve elementary and middle schools in the Dayton area offering grief groups for their students, as well as orchestrating ‘Tribute Walls’ in honor of the deceased students or staff members in their buildings. In the past I have owned and operated a parent/child business for families to create personalized art and have also taught in elementary school settings.

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During our art therapy sessions and groups, I hold space for clients to trust the process as they use creative art mediums to allow healing to begin. I offer a client-centered approach and opportunities for people to process emotions and memorialize. I always remind clients that ‘no artistic skill’ is needed to engage in art therapy. I hold a MAAT (Masters of Arts in Art Therapy with an Emphasis in Counseling) and ATR-P licensure. I also continue to hold an Elementary Teaching License. I look forward to meeting you and giving you a new way to process your grief! ​​