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Marisa Lawrence ATR-BC LPC
Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Serving Patients Since 2003
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. In my spare time I enjoy photography, painting, reading, watching T.V., kayaking, hanging out with my dogs, and spending time with my family.
MY CREDENTIALS
Education and Work Experience
2017 - Present
Works of Heart Therapy LLC,
Owner and Therapist at Works of Heart Therapy
2014 - 2017
CICS
Director of Behavioral Health Services
2010 - 2014
KidsPeace Family Center
Outpatient Therapist
2004 - 2010
KidsPeace Hospital and Residential Programs
Art Therapist for intensive services
2006 - 2007
Sacred Heart Hospital
Art Therapist
2005 - 2006
Northwestern Human Services
Family Therapist
2005
Northampton Area School District
Art Therapy Intern
2005
Drexel University (Philadelphia, Pa) - M.A.
Art Psychotherapy - M.A.
2004
Sarah's Smile Camp
Therapeutic Staff Support
2003 - 2004
Camden County Health Service Center
Art Therapy Intern
2003
Moravian College (Bethlehem, Pa) - B.A.
Psychology - B.A. - Magna Cum Lauda
Other Accomplishments
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Donated original artwork to benefit The National Alzheimer’s Association and participate in community events to increase awareness.
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Provided art therapy group for inner city elementary schools to promote therapy.
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Created and organized a top fundraising team for the Lehigh Valley Walk Now for Autism Speaks and donated original artwork to benefit the event
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Member of The American Art Therapy Association
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Member of The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association
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Participate in community studio art group monthly, made up of other community therapists
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Co-created and facilitated group curriculum for adolescent girls using a combination of CBT, DBT and art therapy techniques