Andrea Davis, ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC-AT-S
Andrea is the founder and CEO of Dallas Art Therapy. She has practiced art therapy for 17 years. She is a graduate of University of Dallas Constantine College and University of West Georgia with a focus in Phenomenology and Humanistic Psychology. She attended Art Therapy Institute, for post graduate studies. She provides services for those experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD and those navigating foster/ adopt journeys. Andrea provides supervision for both art therapy students and LPC Associates.
Melissa Kraft, MS, LPC-Associate, NCC
Melissa is a graduate of Southern Methodist University where she earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and her Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology. She has clinical training in play and activity therapy, expressive arts, and group therapy. In her free time, Melissa enjoys roller skating, making Spotify playlists, crafting, and spending time with friends and family. Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and National Certified Counselor under the supervision of Andrea Davis ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC-AT-S.
Allison Viator, MA, Art Therapy Provisional, LPC Associate
Allison is a graduate of Hofstra University. She bases her practice upon utilizing art therapy as a means for promoting client’s capabilities, a tool for communication, processing distress, problem solving, introducing coping skills and changing behaviors. Allison operates from a humanistic perspective, but utilizes cognitive behavioral principles as a means to understand behavior. She has a particular passion for working with individuals of all ages who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Supervised by Andrea Davis ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC-AT-S.
Bianca Baluyut, Virtual Assistant
Bianca manages the calls, sets appointments and juggles all of our schedules with grace. She is a mom of four, a design major, and leads daily online workouts for busy moms. She has been with Dallas Art Therapy from the start!
Roma, Therapy Dog in Training
Roma is a 6 year old Yorkshire terrier and has completed three Manners courses at What a Great Dog in Richardson. She is currently working on completing her CDC, Canine Good Citizen certificate. She is contracted with Yes Waiver to provide pet assisted therapy for Dallas Art Therapy.
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