Kailey Krupar
Davie
Summary
Dynamic Art Therapist and Mental Health Counselor with a proven track record in developing impactful curricula and programming. Expertise in facilitating group and individual sessions, empowering participants to navigate and overcome diverse challenges in daily life. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and personal growth through creative expression. Passionate about integrating innovative therapeutic techniques to enhance mental well-being and resilience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Arts Therapist
Charlie Health
06.2024 - Current
- Design and facilitate evidence-based art therapy and DBT-informed groups for adolescents and young adults in a nationwide telehealth IOP, integrating creativity with clinical best practices.
- Develop original curricula and therapeutic interventions (e.g., themed art directives, journaling groups, creative quests) tailored to diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+ and eating disorder cohorts.
- Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams (psychiatrists, therapists, case managers) to ensure continuity of care and track clinical progress.
- Lead alumni programming focused on community building and ongoing support through innovative art-based approaches (tarot-informed workshops, creative journaling, gamified therapy).
- Contribute to organizational growth by training peers, piloting new group models, and refining curriculum design for scalable implementation.
- Advocate for inclusive, culturally responsive care, with specialization in LGBTQIA+ clients and individuals navigating substance use, trauma, and identity development.
Residential Therapist
WestCare
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Planned and coordinated the clinical activities pertaining to services for consumers and their families.
- Conducted assessments for consumers and their families and provided individual, group, and family therapy
- Lead the following groups: Anger Management, Self Esteem, Process Group, Fun in Recovery, Identity/ LGBTQ+, and Active Relaxation
- Documented all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure
- Residential Employee of the Year 2022
Independent Living Counselor
Volunteers of America Florida
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Effectively managed case load of up to 30 individuals on a consistent basis.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Established long and short-term goals based on assessment of participant's limitations and strengths, to encourage participant progress.
- Advocated for participants during weekly Clinical Treatment Review meetings.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
Art Therapy Intern
Sisters in Sobriety
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Practicum III post Covid-19 shutdown
- Created and facilitated art therapy groups for up to 25 clients.
- Led multiple art therapy groups every week focused on helping those suffering from chemical dependency and various mental health illnesses as well as anger management skills, assertiveness, and relapse prevention.
- Helped clients set short-term goals and long-term goals to support overall therapeutic objectives.
- Employed multiple art mediums to encourage client expression and creativity, including paint, clay, pastels, natural materials and fiber arts.
Art Therapy Intern
Wakulla Correctional Institution
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Practicum III pre Covid-19
- Led art groups every week focused on helping inmates with identity formation, stress relief, and coping skills.
- Tracked progress or regression in treatment, documented behaviors and presented findings.
Group Leader
Sisters in Sobriety
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed and led Art Therapy group weekly, implementing knitting and crochet skills to help participants with cognitive grounding, development of coping skills, and improved frustration tolerance.
Shift Manager
Panera Bread
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Full-time work while attending Graduate School
- Managed the day to day operation of a team of 10 members, and providing customer escalation services for the location
Art Therapy Intern
Sisters in Sobriety
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Created and facilitated art therapy groups for up to 25 clients.
- Led multiple art therapy groups every week focused on helping those suffering from chemical dependency and various mental health illnesses as well as anger management skills, assertiveness, and relapse prevention.
- Helped clients set short-term goals and long-term goals to support overall therapeutic objectives.
- Employed multiple art mediums to encourage client expression and creativity, including paint, clay, pastels, natural materials and fiber arts.
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided text-based assistance to individuals in a crisis situation, offering empathy and providing resources to individuals who needed help.
Art Therapy Intern
Tallahassee Memorial Adult Day Services
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Practicum I
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with participants suffering from Dementia and focused on improving quality of life as well as reducing negative symptoms.
- Helped participants with memory recall though application of Narrative Art Therapy
Overnight Manager
Denny's
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Part-time work while attending Graduate school
- Managed and effectively led team of approximately 15 team members while motivating kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
Assistant Manager
Universal Studios
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Led and managed team of approximately 50 team members while implementing standard operating procedures and providing quality customer service, maintaining the integrity of the theme park experience.
Team Captain
Universal Studios
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Worked Holiday seasons from 2013-2017
- Led and managed a team of approximately 20 team members as well as created shift schedules and oversaw the training of team members
Education
Master of Science - Art Therapy
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2017
Skills
- Art therapy techniques
- Individual / Group Counseling (4 years)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (3 years)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Suite
- Social Media and Digital Media tools
- Crisis Intervention
- Program Development
- Behavioral Health
- Treatment Planning
- Multicultural competence
Certification
- Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
- Registered Mental Health Intern (RMHCI)
Timeline
Creative Arts Therapist
Charlie Health
06.2024 - Current
Residential Therapist
WestCare
10.2021 - 02.2025
Art Therapy Intern
Sisters in Sobriety
01.2021 - 04.2021
Independent Living Counselor
Volunteers of America Florida
03.2020 - 07.2021
Art Therapy Intern
Wakulla Correctional Institution
01.2020 - 03.2020
Group Leader
Sisters in Sobriety
12.2019 - 03.2020
Art Therapy Intern
Sisters in Sobriety
08.2019 - 12.2019
Shift Manager
Panera Bread
04.2019 - 02.2020
Art Therapy Intern
Tallahassee Memorial Adult Day Services
01.2019 - 05.2019
Overnight Manager
Denny's
08.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Manager
Universal Studios
03.2018 - 06.2018
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
02.2017 - 12.2019
Team Captain
Universal Studios
05.2013 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Art Therapy
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
Florida State University
Professional Leadership & Service
Sigma Alpha Iota — Professional Music Fraternity
Historian | 2016-2017
- Managed chapter social media presence, curating engaging posts that showcased member achievements, events, and community outreach.
- Designed and published the annual digital yearbook, blending photography and layout design to document chapter history and celebrate accomplishments.
- Collaborated with executive board members to ensure visual and narrative consistency across all digital and print materials.
- Developed a cohesive branding and content strategy that increased engagement and strengthened chapter identity within the national organization.
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