About
Education
Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pa) - M.A.
Art Psychotherapy 2005
Moravian College (Bethlehem, Pa) - B.A.
Magna Cum Lauda
Psychology 2003
Experience
-
Director of Behavioral Health Services, CICS 2014-2017
-
Outpatient Therapist, KidsPeace Family Center 2010-2014
-
Art Therapist for intensive services, KidsPeace Hospital and Residential Programs 2004-2010
-
Art Therapist, Sacred Heart Hospital 2006-2007
-
Family Therapist, Northwestern Human Services 2005-2006
-
Art Therapy Intern, Northampton Area School District 2005
-
Therapeutic Staff Support, Sarah's Smile Camp 2004
-
Art Therapy Intern, Camden County Health Service Center 2003-2004
Marisa Lawrence ATR-BC LPC
Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
I enjoy photography, painting, reading, watching T.V., kayaking, hanging out with my dogs, and spending time with my family.
Other Accomplishments
-
Donated original artwork to benefit The National Alzheimer’s Association and participate in community events to increase awareness.
-
Provided art therapy group for inner city elementary schools to promote therapy.
-
Created and organized a top fundraising team for the Lehigh Valley Walk Now for Autism Speaks and donated original artwork to benefit the event
-
Member of The American Art Therapy Association
-
Member of The Delaware Valley Art Therapy Association
-
Participate in community studio art group monthly, made up of other community therapists
-
Co-created and facilitated group curriculum for adolescent girls using a combination of CBT, DBT and art therapy techniques
Since completion of graduate studies from Drexel’s Creative Arts in Therapy program in 2005, I have been working as an art therapist in the community with a diverse population of adults and children in hopes to educate and facilitate the healing power of art and a therapeutic relationship. I am highly dedicated to helping families strengthen their relationships through my personal and clinical experience and knowledge in art therapy practices.