Smart Art Consulting

Art Therapy, Human Service Consulting, Program Development, Educational & Professional Coaching

Therapy Sessions

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Creative Arts Therapy

NYS Licensed Mental Health Practitioner with over 15 years experience. Virtual, in-person and outdoor sessions available. As an Art therapist, I meet my clients where they are and work together to establish goals, choose art materials and develop a trusting relationship where growth can happen- without the confines of verbal communication alone. Art therapy often facilitates "talk therapy," yet verbal counseling can be also serve as the primary method for those not ready to dive into the expressive arts.

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Educational & Professional Coaching

Taking into consideration, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, academic strengths and challenges we can develop goals and strategies for success. Emphasis on mastery of study skills, organizational and time management strategies, self-advocacy and understanding learning styles.

Coaching sessions can also be tailored to assist professionals maximize their success by honing time management skills, setting goals and objectives, improving communication with colleagues/bosses and brainstorming solutions to a variety of personal & career oriented challenges.

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Specialization in Kinship Care

Certification in Grandfamilies Leadership with an in-depth understanding of the unique dynamics of kinship families. I have the expertise to guide families in navigating the multiple systems encountered, assist with identifying resources as well processing the complex emotions that often

come with this special type of family.

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NYS MWBE Certified

NYS Women Based Enterprise Certified with a focus on human services consulting, program development, research, training and creative program delivery. Experience as a consultant to a variety of community based, public & private agencies, schools, individuals and groups.

About me

I love living in the Hudson Valley amidst the natural beauty, creativity and sense of community. I am a mom to 3 spunky, athletic kids and a puppy. I have been a board certified, Licensed Art Therapist for over 15 years and have experience working with a range of clients including school based youth, families, groups, college students and professionals. I thrive on guiding the creative process as a way to achieve deeper self-expression and understanding.

Emi is an excellent motivator and mentor, who I now call my 'time management advisor'. She has been the primary contributor towards my professional, academic, and personal development while I've been a graduate student at SUNY New Paltz, in which she has been teaching me skills that I never had the chance to develop in my undergrad. Emi has helped me organize my thoughts and assignments, on both the micro and macro level. J.R.

I really appreciate your guidance. You really put me and my anxieties at ease and helped me ground myself and refocus. B.S

Despite the uncertain times that we are in, I could always depend on our time together to give me a sense of normalcy and ways through the unknown craziness. DM

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