Marissa Kennerson
Writer
M/A Psychology, Art Therapy
IMFT#55281
I'm a registered marriage and family therapy intern with a specialization in art therapy. I help individuals (both adult and children), couples and families with sadness, anxiousness, relationship issues, grief and whatever else life can throw our way. I do talk therapy, but I also work with art - which can be a lot more effective and a lot more fun. Therapy should be a combination of work and lightness. Effort and comfort.
Psychotherapist, Private Practice
2007 - 2013
Provided individual, couple and family therapy for people with problems related to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, divorce, substance abuse, sexuality, suicidality, domestic violence, relational problems and psychological or relational issues associated with medical or physical issues. Maintained process notes. Specialization in narrative therapy and art therapy.
Supervisor: David Marsten, LCSW# 15899
Clinician/Art Therapist,
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
2007 - 2008
Provided individual, group and family counseling on site in the middle school setting. Attended weekly supervision and staff meetings. Prepared and completed DMH case paperwork on each client. Consulted with school personnel as needed in order to cultivate strong relations with each school site.
Psychotherapy Trainee,
Miracle Mile Community Practice
2006 - 2007
Provided individual, couple and family therapy for people with problems related to depression, anxiety, anorexia, bulimia, divorce, substance abuse, sexuality, suicidality and relational problems.
Maintained part-time case load of ten clients. Maintained process notes. Specialized in narrative therapy.
Supervisor: David Marsten, LCSW, (A.T., Darryl Christian, MA, MFT, ATR)
Group Experience
Brain Tumor Support Group, Hoag Hospital
Guest speaker, January 2008
Led group members in an art directive called “Connecting through Art.” The evening focused on managing the feelings of isolation experienced by people with a brain tumor.
Teaching Experience
Art 2Grow On
Art Instructor
2005 - 2007
Taught age-appropriate art classes to children between the ages of two and fifteen years old.
Classes/curriculum are focused towards building self-confidence and helping children to experience the joy of creating.
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Fitness By The Sea
Arts and Crafts Director (Summer Program)
2006
Organized and facilitated arts and crafts program for outdoor summer camp. Taught arts and crafts to children ages six to fifteen years old.
Skills
Art Therapy
DMH Paperwork
Soul Collage
Substance Abuse Work
Grief Work
Phillips Graduate Institute. Encino, California
M.A., 2007 Clinical Psychology/Art Therapy
Student Representative
Academic Excellence Scholarship
UC Berkeley. Berkeley, California
B.A., 1996 English Literature
Emphasis in Human Sexuality and Gender Studies
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