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Kristin Otten

Seattle,WA

Summary

Art Therapist and Psychotherapist who is passionate about guiding clients toward holistic healing in the context of the therapeutic relationship.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist

Self Employed
04.2021 - Current
  • Provided long term psychotherapy for adults with a variety of needs and goals.
  • Led virtual Art Therapy groups for adults.
  • Documented and maintained confidential client records.
  • Conducted intakes, assessments, and created treatment plans.
  • Coordinated care with other providers in the community.

Art Therapist & Primary Therapist

Opal Food + Body Wisdom
04.2019 - 11.2022
  • Provided primary therapy services for clients in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.
  • Coordinated and oversaw the Art Therapy program.
  • Planned and led Art Therapy groups, process groups, and self inquiry groups.
  • Maintained documentation, created treatment plans, provided case management for client care.
  • Coordinated care as part of an interdisciplinary team, including weekly group supervision.

Art Therapy Intern & Milieu Staff

Eating Disorder Center Of Denver
02.2011 - 06.2012
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy to adults with eating disorders.
  • Provided milieu therapy services to clients.
  • Completed diagnostic Art Therapy assessments, led Art Therapy groups, provided individual Art Therapy sessions.
  • Completed and maintained records of sessions, meals, and groups.

Therapy Assistant

Fraser, Inc.
09.2008 - 09.2009
  • Provided therapeutic support in a day treatment setting for preschool-aged children.
  • Led therapeutic group activities, including art and play therapy themes.
  • Assisted children in need of therapeutic support, including crisis intervention.
  • Facilitated lessons to children on activities of daily living and social skills development.

Therapeutic Mentor

PassWord Community Mentoring
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • Planned and implemented individual and group skill building for youth and adolescents in a public school setting.
  • Provided case management services for youth and families.
  • Provided skill-building individual and group sessions for clients to assist in improving social skills, emotional awareness, and problem solving.
  • Documented daily services and conducted routine treatment reviews for clients.
  • Participated in in-home clinical assessments and visits with families regularly.
  • Supervised weekly with clinical managers and psychologists to ensure quality care with clients.

Team Leader

AmeriCorps, Peace Learning Center
08.2003 - 08.2005
  • Facilitated peace education programs to 6,000+ students in public schools and surrounding township schools.
  • Taught students and adults throughout community.
  • Implemented diversity, conflict resolution, and communication curricula.
  • Led a team of 5 AmeriCorps members in implementing the Peace Training Services Program.

Education

Master of Arts - Art Therapy + Counseling Psychology

Naropa University
Boulder, CO
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
05.2003

Skills

  • Eating Disorders
  • Art Therapy
  • Trauma-informed
  • Health At Every Size
  • Intuitive Eating
  • Social Justice
  • Spirituality
  • Radically Open DBT

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Self Employed
04.2021 - Current

Art Therapist & Primary Therapist

Opal Food + Body Wisdom
04.2019 - 11.2022

Art Therapy Intern & Milieu Staff

Eating Disorder Center Of Denver
02.2011 - 06.2012

Therapy Assistant

Fraser, Inc.
09.2008 - 09.2009

Therapeutic Mentor

PassWord Community Mentoring
08.2005 - 06.2007

Team Leader

AmeriCorps, Peace Learning Center
08.2003 - 08.2005

Master of Arts - Art Therapy + Counseling Psychology

Naropa University

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Indiana University

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