Tracy C. Mandel
Milwaukie,OR
Summary
Art therapy professional with robust background in facilitating therapeutic art sessions aimed at promoting mental health and emotional well-being. Proven ability to design and implement individualized treatment plans that cater to wide range of client needs. Experienced in working with children through early adulthood. Known for fostering collaborative environment and consistently adapting to evolving therapeutic requirements, leveraging creativity and compassion.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pediatric Art Therapist
Randall Children's Hospital
09.2006 - Current
- Provided art therapy and counseling to inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients (acute, adolescent psychiatric, inpatient rehab, eating disorder and oncology)
- Served as part of a multidisciplinary team which included neuropsychology, speech, occupational and physical therapies, social work and MD
- Provided mental health assessments, including clinical recommendations for treatment with consideration to diagnosis
- Spearheaded the outpatient art therapy program which served children aged 5-18 receiving services in Pediatric Rehab and Development
- Provided individual art therapy counseling, parent support and resources for longer term counseling support
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (PT)
Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed caseload of clients ranging in diagnosis, aged 7-20, collaborating with a team of OT, PT, and SLP
- Provided individual and family therapy
- Billed insurance using CPT codes
Mental Health Professional Therapist (on call)
Providence Willamette Falls Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit
- Provided individual and group therapy to teens and children in need of stabilization
- Served as member of treatment team with nursing, social work and psychiatrist
- Created mental health assessments, provided clinical recommendations for treatment with consideration to diagnosis
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit
Art Group Facilitator
Annie Ross House
07.2007 - 12.2010
- Co-created, and led monthly supportive art groups at local shelter for parents and children in transition
- Groups focused on creating hope and a vision for the future
Teaching Artist
Grace Art Camp, Grace Institute
07.2006 - 08.2010
Education
M.A. - Art Therapy Counseling
Marylhurst University
Portland, OR06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois
Urbana, Champaign08.1995
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Documentation skills
- Treatment Planning
- Group therapy
- Multicultural competence
- Collaborative approach
- Professional boundaries
- Therapeutic relationship-building
- Trauma-informed care
- Artistic techniques
- Mental health awareness
- Individual therapy
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of Family Birth OBGYN and nurses in the development of an art therapy program serving antepartum moms. This resulted in our publication; Smith W J, Mandel T C, Scherzinger J M, et al. (February 03, 2025) The Impact of an Art Therapy Program During Antepartum Hospital Admission for High-Risk Pregnancy: Results of a Six-Month Pilot Program. Cureus 17(2): e78440. doi:10.7759/cureus.78440
Certification
- ATR Registration, #07-008
- Licensed Art Therapist (LAT), ART-T-10205854
- LPC, State of Oregon Licensure (#C4711)
Training
- Clinical Supervision for Professional Counselor, Lewis and Clark College, 11/01/23, 30 hours
- Neurodevelopmental Art Therapy, Art Therapy Institute of the Redwoods, Linda Chapman. MA, ATR-BC, 08/01/14
Publications
The Impact of an Art Therapy Program During Antepartum Hospital Admission for High-Risk Pregnancy: Results of a Six-Month Pilot Program, Smith W J, Mandel T C, Scherzinger J M, 02/03/25, Cureus, 17, 2, 10.7759/cureus.78440
Timeline
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (PT)
Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies
03.2018 - 05.2022
Mental Health Professional Therapist (on call)
Providence Willamette Falls Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2018
Art Group Facilitator
Annie Ross House
07.2007 - 12.2010
Clinical Pediatric Art Therapist
Randall Children's Hospital
09.2006 - Current
Teaching Artist
Grace Art Camp, Grace Institute
07.2006 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois
M.A. - Art Therapy Counseling
Marylhurst University
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