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Chandra Davis, ATR-BC, LCPC, LCPAT, ATCS
Georgia O'Keeffe once said, "To create one's own world in any of the arts takes courage."" As both an art therapist and counselor, I understand the courage it takes to create a better life for yourself using comprehensive mental health care. I am an art therapist and counselor working in private practice in the Greater Washington DC area. I am a native of Tampa, FL, and I graduated from the George Washington University with a M.A. in art therapy in 2007 and a proud graduate of Howard University with a BFA in fine arts in 2002.
Prior to establishing my private practice, I worked in various mental health capacities including schools, hospitals, artist studios, and outpatient facilities. In 2007-14, I received trauma-informed training while working with people with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and trauma-related disorders at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW). In addition to practicing therapy, I enjoy collaborating with other clinicians. In 2014, I transitioned to my private practice full-time, where I specializes in art therapy and psychotherapy with clients ranging from adolescent to adulthood.
During the course of my career, I devoted time and energy to working with Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) who struggle with race-based stress and trauma. I have co-facilitated groups for BIPOC women that focuses on the intersectionality of race, gender and intergenerational trauma. In addition, I enjoy collaborating with other clinicians, from presenting at conferences to co-authoring various publications. I am also a Maryland-approved supervisor for LGPCs and an Art Therapy Clinical Supervisor (ATCS).
Within recent years I have shift my focus and priority to holistic teachings and have introduced healing practices into my therapuetic session. I completed Level One training in Internal Family System (IFS) which further changed the trajectory of how I engage with my clients. In 2020, I earned a 200 hr Yoga Teacher certification (RYT-200), Reiki Master Teacher (Usui Shiki Ryoho) and completed training in Somatic Experiencing. I have completed training in MARI, the Mandala Assessment Research Instrument, and I am currently writing a chapter for a future art therapy book.
Currently, I am working on expanding my practice and developing creative healing and intersectional practices. On my "days off", I enjoy taking care of my plants, hiking, and watching anime with my kids.
CREDENTIALS
Board-Certified, Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), DC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Maryland
Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist (LCPAT), Maryland
Approved Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor, Maryland
Art Therapy Certified Supervisor (ATCS)
Certified MARI Practitioner (CMP)
Imani Shanklin Roberts, MA, ATR-P
“True mastery of life’s tasks depends upon a disciplined freedom, whose model may be found in the artistic process (Edith Kramer).” As an Art Therapist, my desire is to be a guide in your artistic process as you come to your own means of liberation, grounding, self-awareness, and inner peace. In our practice, we will work to develop personalized creative tools to work through all you may be seeking in therapy. Whether managing stress, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and/or parenting complexities; my goal as a practitioner is to be present with you in facing and navigating through all of life’s dynamic terrain. I have a person-centered approach that is grounded in Humanism, Social Justice Competencies, Feminist Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. I want to create a therapeutic relationship that is led by you, where I serve as a guide in the cultivation of your own self-development, healing, and liberation. I look forward to supporting your fruitful journey!
CREDENTIALS
Masters in Professional Studies in Creative Arts Therapy
Registered Art Therapist Provisional
Amber Latimore, MA, LGPC
My name is Amber Latimore. I am a Master level student in Professional counseling and a publish author. I have experience working in education as a special education teacher. I have experience working in the private sector as a behavior consultant for families with children on the spectrum. My most recent experience is working in the mental health field with individuals with mood and anxiety disorders all ages. I have a master’s in psychology with a concentration of Applied Behavior Analysis and I am a certified autism specialist. My diverse range of experiences from autism to mental health issues have prepared me to work with a multitude of mood and behavior disorders. I have over 10 plus years working in the autism field and almost 2 years working in the mental health field professionally. My goal is to listen, encourage, and help individuals navigate difficult events and transitions in their lives.
Some treatment approaches that I like to use are CBT Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, Motivational interviewing, Some DBT Dialectical Behavior and Positive psychotherapy. The age range I would like to work with is children, teens, preteens, and adults. Communities I would like to work with are single mothers, special needs families, and working professionals.
CREDENTIALS
Masters in Professional Counseling
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, Maryland
If you are licensed clinician and interested in joining my practice as a Part-time Independent Contract Practitioner, please email me at chandra@mindbodyarttherapyllc.com with your intention and a copy of your resume/CV.