Sara Cantrell
Annandale,VA
Summary
Nationally credentialed art therapist, graduate licensed counselor, and artist, committed to enhancing individuals well-being through art therapy. Successful in building strong rapport with clients, tailoring personalized art therapy sessions, organizing resources and working with both individuals and groups. Passionate about expanding art therapy and art services to all populations and aiming to foster growth and well-being through the transformative power of art.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Therapist at Walter Reed Hospital
Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient well-being by designing and implementing personalized art therapy sessions.
- Increased emotional expression and self-awareness in patients through various artistic mediums, such as painting, drawing, and sculpture.
- Developed rapport and maintained therapeutic relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication.
- Promoted community engagement by organizing public art exhibits showcasing client artwork.
- Created art therapy gallery to promote increased self-esteem and accomplishment.
- Provided education on the benefits of art therapy to families, and healthcare providers, increasing awareness of this therapeutic approach.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for stress management through creative expression activities.
- Designed individual and group art therapy sessions and programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
JOB COACH
The Arc - Privately Employed
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented job coaching plans centered around self advocacy for clients with disabilities.
- Offered ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and self confidence.
- Implemented practical goal-setting techniques with clients to keep them focused on achieving desired outcomes within their employment.
ART THERAPY INTERN
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient well-being by designing and implementing personalized art therapy sessions.
- Assisted lead art therapist in planning and conducting group sessions for diverse patient populations.
- Developed rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication during individual and group sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to establish comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Recorded detailed session notes, tracking patient progress and adjusting therapeutic approaches as needed.
- Facilitated creative expression through the introduction of diverse artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and collage.
- Supported patients'' emotional growth by encouraging self-reflection and exploration through art-making processes.
ART THERAPY INTERN
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to establish comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Enhanced patient well-being by designing and implementing personalized art therapy sessions.
- Assisted lead art therapist in planning and conducting group sessions for diverse patient populations.
- Developed rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication during individual and group sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
George Washington University
Alexandria, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Painting & Drawing
Anderson University
Anderson, SC05.2018
Skills
- Therapeutic Relationship Building
- Group Facilitation
- Collaborative Approach
- Creative Expression
- Multicultural Competence
- Activity Development
Certification
- Licensed Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
- Licensed Graduate Professional Art Therapist (LGPAT)
- Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
Expressive Arts Workshops
- GROUNDED IN ART, Assisted with guiding members of United Methodist Church in a Lenten oriented expressive arts workshop. 2021
- CAPITAL CARING, Guided family members of patients with art directives to help process grief and loss., 2020
Timeline
Art Therapist at Walter Reed Hospital
Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International
07.2022 - Current
ART THERAPY INTERN
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
ART THERAPY INTERN
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2021
JOB COACH
The Arc - Privately Employed
08.2020 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Painting & Drawing
Anderson University
- Licensed Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
- Licensed Graduate Professional Art Therapist (LGPAT)
- Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
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