Darcy Wade
Asheville,North Carolina
Summary
Creative, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and over a decade of experience in creative program development, operations coordination, and mental health care. Adept at managing multiple moving parts in mission-driven environments, with a knack for translating ideas into organized, actionable plans. Skilled in building inclusive spaces, facilitating creative projects, and supporting high-level leadership. Seeking a remote role in creative project management, executive assistance, or administrative support within innovative, purpose-driven organizations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant
Open Hearts Art Center
11.2024 - Current
- Support day-to-day operations, calendar coordination, and internal team communications
- Organize events and workshops; assist with backend tasks to streamline leadership responsibilities
- Maintain records and creative content for programming and donor support
Art Therapist
Denver Children’s Home
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Facilitated individual and group art therapy groups for at-risk youth in residential care
- Designed curriculum integrating creative process with therapeutic goals
Founder & Therapist
Heart of Earth Healing, LLC
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Launched and managed a creative private practice offering somatic and expressive arts therapy
- Handled all administrative tasks including scheduling, branding, marketing, and client communication
- Designed and led personalized sessions blending talk therapy with artistic and nature-based practices
Care Coordinator
Signal Behavioral Health
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported at-risk youth and families with resources and service referrals
- Organized documentation, managed schedules, and worked within a fast-paced team
Clinical Therapist
Mountain Vista Psychology
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked with neurodivergent clients and trauma survivors using therapy and neurofeedback
- Coordinated treatment goals, maintained case notes, and collaborated with parents and educators
Graduate Assistant
Appalachian State University
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted in research and publication of "Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapy."
- Managed logistics and communication for the Expressive Arts Summer Institute
Donor Relations Coordinator
Open Hearts Art Center
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Built donor tracking systems and organized community events
- Maintained strong community partnerships and supported creative programming
Education
M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Appalachian State University
01.2019
B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Appalachian State University
01.2013
Skills
- Creative Project Management
- Calendar & Operations Support
- Event Planning & Logistics
- Expressive Arts Facilitation
- CRM & Database Management
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Scheduling & Systems Coordination
- Trauma-Informed & Somatic Practices
Certification
- Spiritual Technology for Healing – 2025
- QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel) – 2024
- Somatic Interventions for Trauma Recovery – 2022
- Nature-Based Therapy Training – 2021
- 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) – 2017
- Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy – 2019
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Trainings – 2019 & 2024
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Open Hearts Art Center
11.2024 - Current
Art Therapist
Denver Children’s Home
06.2024 - 10.2024
Care Coordinator
Signal Behavioral Health
11.2021 - 05.2022
Founder & Therapist
Heart of Earth Healing, LLC
08.2021 - 05.2023
Clinical Therapist
Mountain Vista Psychology
11.2020 - 08.2021
Graduate Assistant
Appalachian State University
08.2016 - 08.2018
Donor Relations Coordinator
Open Hearts Art Center
01.2015 - 07.2016
B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Appalachian State University
M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Appalachian State University
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