Erin has worked in the intersecting fields of art, education, mental health and wellness for the past 11 years. Her clinical experience draws from a variety of settings: schools, community mental health, residential and inpatient adolescent behavioral health, as well as memory care centers for older adults. Erin holds a Masters Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (#5056) and a Registered Art Therapist (#08-241) in the state of Colorado.
Erin's art background includes teaching art in a K-8 school and extensive experience with several community arts agencies working both children and adults. In her personal time, Erin continues to create and exhibit her pieces.
In addition to her practice, Denver Art Therapy & Counseling, Erin is the President of the Art Therapy Association of Colorado, and serves on the Communications and Public Relations Committee for the Colorado Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts.
Philosophy
"I really enjoy harnessing the healing aspects of creativity to support individuals and families. I learn best by doing and experience, and I feel my clients do too.
My therapeutic approach is client centered and combines cognitive behavioral and systemic approaches. If appropriate, art and play therapy may be intergrated into these approaches as well. Additionally, I am skilled and trained in evidence based practices related to trauma and loss, parenting, and cognition and behavior. "
