Our Art Therapists

We’re Hiring

If you’re a credentialed Art Therapist, we encourage you to submit an application, which can be found on our Jobs page.

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Jess Minckley

(they/them) MFA, MA, LMHC, CMHC, ATR-BC

Jess is a studio artist, educator, art therapist, and the Executive Director of ATFA.

As a therapist, Jess takes a direct, compassionate, introspection-focused approach to psychotherapy, rooted in Adlerian Psychology. Their art therapy approach is rooted in intuitive, spiritual, attachment-focused relational therapy rooted in neuroscience. They also provide trauma treatment therapies including Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, EMDR, psychedelic preparation and integration, and somatic approaches.

Sofia Nyberg

she/her

Sofia is an intern therapist attending the University of Puget Sound. She has experience working with adults and children and can see Washington clients via telehealth. Sofia has experience working with survivors of sexual assault and specializes in trauma, self-worth, and anxiety. She’s also open to working with those who have experienced systemic oppression. She is also open to working with other issues. Reach out to schedule a consultation and intake with Sofia.

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Intern Therapists

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You

If you’re interested in interning with us, please follow the link to learn more about applying.

Our Staff

Lauren Johnson

Lauren is a Bachelor Degree candidate in Psychology at Seattle Central College. Lauren helps with outreach & day-to-day function.

You

Are you interested in working or volunteering for us? Get in touch!

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Board of Directors

Jess Minckley

Executive Director
Jess (they) holds an MFA, is an artist & designer, educator, writer & researcher in addition to being a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington state, Idaho, & Utah. Their passion brought ATFA to life with the vision that all people could receive art therapy.
Ixchel Alcantara

Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Ixchel (she) is a Master of Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM) who works with small organizations helping founders lead with purpose, grow with clarity, and thrive with ease. Ixchel has been a critical force in developing ATFA from its infancy.
Dr. Danielle Marie Tidwell Chen

Ethics Advisor
Dr. Chen (she) is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), a Board-Certified, Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and holds a PhD in Art Therapy. Danielle advises on matters of professional Ethics & Cultural Humility. She ensures ATFA engages ethically in political advocacy.
Coming Soon

Education Advisor
Advises ATFA of issues related to the education of art therapists and the public. Part of ATFA’s initiatives to bring art therapy & therapeutic arts interventions into schools. Advises on educating the public about art therapy + how ATFA can collaborate with graduate art therapy programs.
Maryssa Beare

Social Justice Advisor & DEI Ambassador
Maryssa (they/tē/she/he) is a Sex Therapist & Educator, writer/researcher, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington state, and a Provisionally Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P). Tē She makes sure ATFA is social justice-oriented according to its mission
Secretary

The Secretary position is open and we welcome emailed resumes or inquiries.