Our Staff

Registered 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.

Associate-level Therapists

WE’RE HIRING ASSOCIATES

If you’re interested in working with us, please follow the link to learn more about applying. We are seeking to find credentialed art therapists and registered expressive arts therapists.

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.

Intern Therapists

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

Lauren Gray

Lauren helps behind the scenes with billing, payments, and insurance matters. She is a seasoned administrative assistant living in New York.

Support Staff

Lauren Johnson

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

Dorinda Mensah

Dorinda is a future art therapist and intern from Seattle Central College. She helps with ideation and supports the Executive Director.

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