Chris is an experienced art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment. Practicing in Maryland since 2020, she has worked with individuals of all ages across a range of settings, including hospitals, trauma clinics, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, and community mental health centers. Taking a holistic and client-centered approach to mental health, Chris integrates traditional counseling techniques with the creative process to help clients explore their conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through art making, she supports individuals in processing and communicating emotions, strengthening coping skills, and reconnecting with their sense of self. Chris earned her Master’s degree in Art Therapy from The George Washington University and her Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from Goucher College. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, as well as a nationally registered and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC). Chris is also a Board-Approved Supervisor for graduate-level art therapists (LGPAT) and counselors (LGPC) in Maryland. Committed to ongoing professional development, she is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Community Care and Counseling with a focus on Traumatology at Liberty University