Jessica Walbridge MA, Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), LPC is an Assistant Professor and Internship and Practicum coordinator for the Art Therapy Program at Seton Hill University. Jessica is passionate about the field of art therapy and supporting students in becoming effective and sustainable clinicians in the field. In addition to teaching, Jessica works as an OCD and Anxiety specialist in a clinical practice. She has clinical experience working with autism, ADHD, IDD, personality disorders, multicultural diversity and inclusion issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns or dysphoria, addictions, trauma disorders, schizophrenia, dementia, and adjudicated youth. It is a value of Jessica’s to work within systems, advocating for diversity, supporting under-represented and marginalized people, and working to foster greater community-based support systems. When not teaching or in the clinical setting, she can be found spending time with her family.
Education
An alumna of Seton Hill University for both her undergraduate degree and graduate degrees. Her Undergraduate degree was a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy with a minor in 2-D art, a minor is 3-D art, and a minor in Art History. Her graduate degree is a Master of Arts in Art Therapy with a specialization in Counseling.
Achievements
A Licensed professional counselor by the state board of social work, Marriage and Family therapists, and Professional Counselors.
Board Certified, Nationally registered Art Therapist by the Art Therapy Credentials Board
Professional Service
Provides post-graduate supervision to new clinicians in the field of art therapy.
