Courtney Ann Bouchard
New York,NY
Summary
Licensed Art Therapist with expertise in providing individual and group art therapy sessions tailored to diverse populations. Skilled in incorporating evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Experience in facilitating hybrid therapy sessions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support clients' mental health and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Therapist Part Time
Art Therapy Place/Creative Art Therapy Place PLLC
04.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in a group behavioral health practice to support clinical documentation and treatment planning.
- Conduct individual art therapy sessions for diverse client demographics, incorporating evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT).
- Design and lead art therapy groups and workshops on themes such as community building, mindfulness, and coping skills.
Fine Arts Instructor
ArtsClub NYC
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Co-facilitate art history and art making lessons to adult groups ranging from 15-100+ members, including corporate (Am Law 100 firms, LinkedIn, etc.) and recreational events.
- Encouraging self expression and team building amongst groups through art making and verbal sharing through show-and-tell.
Student Art Therapist
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Implemented individual and group Art Therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and young adults with chronic pain/illness, eating disorders, neurodivergencies, behavioral difficulties, and trauma related diagnoses, as well as implementing family oriented treatment plans. Participated in and co-lead weekly patient care meetings with Art Therapists and Child Life specialists.
Student Art Therapist
Art Therapy & Creative Counseling
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Led art therapy groups in clinical and rest home settings aged 7-80.
- Facilitated intake assessments and individual treatments.
Education
MPS Art Therapy & Creativity Development -
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY05.2020
BA Psychology with Visual Arts minor -
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI05.2017
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Group facilitation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Individual Therapy
- Evidence-based practices
- Creative arts therapy techniques
Certification
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in New York State
Volunteer Experience
- Assistant to Museum on Rounds Coordinator, Healing Arts Program, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, 08/2017, 08/2018
- Facilitator, Horizons For Homeless Children, Fall River, MA, 01/2017, 08/2017
References
- Brittany Knapp, LCAT, ATR-BC, MA, Art Therapist and Founder of Creative Art Therapy Place PLLC, (724) 856-1542, brittany@arttherapyplace.com
- Rana Abdallah, LCAT, ATR-BC, MA, Art Therapist and Clinical Supervisor at Art Therapy Place, Visiting Instructor at Pratt Institute, Freelance Art Therapist, (347) 884-5910, Rana@arttherapyplace.com
- Juanita Viera, LCAT, MA, Art Therapist and Founder of The Art of Integration, Clinical Supervisor, (917) 596-9858, Jjvartrtherapy@gmail.com
Timeline
Art Therapist Part Time
Art Therapy Place/Creative Art Therapy Place PLLC
04.2021 - Current
Fine Arts Instructor
ArtsClub NYC
04.2021 - 04.2023
Student Art Therapist
Yale New Haven Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2020
Student Art Therapist
Art Therapy & Creative Counseling
08.2018 - 05.2019
MPS Art Therapy & Creativity Development -
Pratt Institute
BA Psychology with Visual Arts minor -
Roger Williams University
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in New York State
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