I provide a supportive environment for self-expression to help return you to a sense of wellness and health. I believe that with embracing creativity through art making, you can find relief from emotional pain, gain self-understanding and insight, and heal from trauma. 

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and completed my master’s degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) approved Adler Graduate School in Minnesota in 2012. In addition, I am an adjunct faculty member for Adler Graduate School and am an art therapy supervisor and board approved supervisor for LMFT and LPCC. Through my teaching and supervision, I have a passion for giving back to new art therapists and the art therapy community!

Specialties

I am a Healing-Centered and trauma informed practitioner who practices from a social justice and multi-cultural aware framework. I am trained in Art Therapy, EMDR and Anchored Relational Therapy. I combine these therapies in a unique way. I am able to empower you to move through your healing process in a compassionate way. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults and families, veterans, LGBTQ+IA youth and adults.

“When I work with you as an art therapist, I strive to help you embrace your creativity and unlock your full potential through engaging your spirit through the act of making imagery from the heart and soul.“ — Kristin

Education, Trainings, and Affiliations

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Minnesota Board (License #3032)

Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC #15-339)

Board Approved Supervisor for LMFT and LPCC

ATR Supervisor

Certified Anchored Relational Therapist

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained

Adjunct Faculty Member, Adler Graduate School of Minnesota

Member, Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Member, Minnesota Art Therapy Association

Member, American Art Therapy Association

Master of Arts Degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy with an emphasis in Art Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy, Adler Graduate School, Minnetonka, MN

Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN