Rhonda SukHee Waller, LMFT, ATR-BC
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Art Therapist with 8 years of experience leading The Wellness Arts Collective. Expertise in trauma-informed care, EMDR, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and attachment-based interventions, resulting in significant client progress. Proven ability to foster strong therapeutic relationships and implement innovative treatment plans. Committed to promoting social justice in mental health practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Clinical Director/Supervisor
The Wellness Arts Collective
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Established and led holistic group practice focused on community-centered, social justice-informed mental healthcare.
- Provided clinical supervision to associate therapists and trainees in trauma-informed, culturally responsive methodologies.
- Delivered outpatient psychotherapy utilizing attachment theory, feminist frameworks, and family systems approaches.
- Managed practice operations including clinical program development, staff training, and community partnerships.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Private Practice
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, applying evidence-based treatments for trauma, relationship, and identity issues.
- Provided individual and couples therapy sessions in a supportive environment.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Integrated EMDR, art therapy, and attachment-based interventions to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Provided consultation services to schools, community organizations, and multidisciplinary teams.
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Burbank Family Service Agency & Saba Harouni Private Practice
Los Angeles & Burbank, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Facilitated therapy sessions addressing diverse issues for individuals, couples, and families.
- Conducted psychological and addiction assessments utilizing trauma-informed, culturally competent methodologies.
- Developed personalized treatment plans incorporating family systems and attachment-based strategies.
- Documented session notes and treatment progress in adherence to agency protocols.
- Led group therapy sessions for clients sharing similar challenges or concerns.
Clinical Trainee
Bay Area Addiction and Recovery (BAART) & Pacific Clinics
Los Angeles & Pasadena, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Facilitated individual, family, and group therapy sessions focused on substance use and anger management.
- Maintained comprehensive clinical documentation to support effective treatment outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary treatment planning to ensure holistic client care.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of addiction recovery practices.
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy, Emphasis in Clinical Art Therapy
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania, PA01.2012
Fine/Studio Arts -
Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA01.1998
Skills
- Attachment, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Feminist, and Psychodynamic approaches
- Art therapy
- Sex Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Death and Dying
- Psychedelic integration
- Trauma-informed care and EMDR application
- Individual, couples, family, and group therapy
- Clinical supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Psychological assessment
- Effective treatment planning
- Community outreach, activism, and collaboration
Affiliations
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- American Association of Art Therapists (AATA) - Southern California Chapter
- American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT)
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California, MFT 107844
- Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Art Therapy Credentials Board, 17-258
- CAMFT Certified Clinical Supervisor, 133323
- AASECT Sex Therapy Certification, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists
- EMDR Certification (Levels I,II, and multiple advanced trainings), EMDR International Association
- AAMFT LGBT-Affirmative Therapy Certification, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
Professional Presentations And Community Engagement
- Creative Self-Care in Quarantine, American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Los Angeles, 05/2020
- Artist in Residence, Turnaround Arts Initiative, Hoopa Indian Reservation, 10/2015
Core Competencies
Attachment Theory, Family Systems Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, EMDR, Art Therapy, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Individual, Couples & Family Therapy, Group Facilitation, Clinical Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Psychological Assessment, Treatment Planning, LGBTQ+ Community, Trauma Survivors, Adolescents & Young Adults, Substance Use Recovery, Multicultural & Marginalized Communities
Continuing Education And Specialized Training
- AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Training Program, 01/2023, 12/2024
- CAMFT Certified Clinical Supervision Training, Ellen Kinoy, LMFT, 01/2020, 12/2020
- Grief Training Intensive, Our House Grief Support Center, 01/2020, 12/2020
- Therapy and Injustice: Unpacking Western Bias, Program for Torture Victims, 01/2020, 12/2020
- Rethinking Trauma Series, National Institute for Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, 01/2019, 12/2019
- Expressive Therapies Summit, 01/2019, 12/2019
- Plant Spirit Medicine Apprenticeship, The Gaia School of Healing, 01/2019, 12/2021
Clinical Specializations
- Complex Trauma & PTSD (EMDR Certified)
- Attachment-Based Therapy & Family Systems
- LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care (AAMFT Certified)
- Grief & Loss Counseling
- Substance Use & Co-occurring Disorders
- Sex Therapy (AASECT Certified)
- Clinical Art Therapy (ATCB Board Certified)
Timeline
Founder & Clinical Director/Supervisor
The Wellness Arts Collective
01.2018 - Current
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Private Practice
01.2018 - Current
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Burbank Family Service Agency & Saba Harouni Private Practice
01.2016 - 01.2018
Clinical Trainee
Bay Area Addiction and Recovery (BAART) & Pacific Clinics
01.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy, Emphasis in Clinical Art Therapy
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Fine/Studio Arts -
Otis College of Art and Design