Art for the Heart and Mind
Art Therapy | Anna Sandoval, MAAT, ATR
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Art Therapist
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Anna Sandoval, MA, ATR
Education and Certifications MAAT (Master of Art Therapy), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, 2012 BA in Studio Art, minor in Psychology, University of South Florida, 2006 Master’s of Art Therapy (MAAT) Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
Practicum Young Adults – Clinical experience in a residential psychiatric facility working with young adults with multiple diagnoses. Patients with Brain Injuries – Designed and presented workshops for the patients and their caregivers. Geriatrics –
ran Art Therapy sessions to assist patients with aging issues. Applied DSM-IV-TR Multiaxial Diagnostic Systems
with clinicians. Assessments are used to
develop applicable treatment plans. Worked
to employ flexible and eclectic interventions to tailor expressive approaches
to patients/client needs. Applied
therapeutic processes with multiple wet and dry media; used for various expressive
purposes. Children and Adults - Led and assisted in community art projects and initiatives "Intersection," Operation PAR Inc., Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, Largo, FL – Art Therapist Bay Front Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL – Team therapies for Rehabilitative patients. Fairwinds Treatment Center, Clearwater, FL, Hope House, Tampa, FL – Young Adults with eating disorders and substance abuse – Interviewed and applied Art Therapy practices in accordance to their treatment protocols. Senior Friendship Center, Sarasota, FL – Elderly population with dementia/Alzheimers. Applied Art Therapy to generate speech and communication through art. Pasadena Villa, Orlando, FL – Young Adults with thought disorders. Interviewed and assisted with crises intervention and education through expressive creative processes. Ringling College of the Arts, Sarasota, FL – Lecture – An understanding of Art Therapy and its benefits within clinical aspects of the arts. Have
assisted facilities and clinicians in the development of individualized treatment plans by applying short- and long-term
strategic therapy methods, practices, and approaches. Confidentiality – maintain clinical records of therapeutic activities and client
progress in a secure and confidential manner as required by law. Work in
tandem with clinical and professional teams and care caregivers to ensure that
a continuum of care is provided and thoroughly reported and evaluated. Exhibit
excellent teaching skills to
administer effective plans and evaluations; and to effectively educate clinical
staff on the affects of Art Therapy in patients with a multitude of needs. Graduate Training and Internships Art Therapy Trainee – 2010 - 2011 Fairwinds Treatment Center, Clearwater, FL Hope House, Tampa, FL Senior Friendship Center, Sarasota, FL Ringling College of the Arts, Sarasota, FL Art Therapy Intern – 2011 – 2012 Pasadena Villa, Orlando FL Art Therapy Post-Graduate Intern – 2012 Bay Pines Medical Center, Psycho-Social Unit, St. Petersburg, FL Art Therapy Post-Graduate Intern – 2012 – 2013 BayFront Medical Center, Rehabilitation Department, St. Petersburg, FL Art Therapy Supervisor – “Peace for Tarpon” – 2012 - 2013 A trauma-informed community initiative, Tarpon Springs, FL Art Therapy Post-Graduate Intern – 2013 – 2014 Fairwinds Treatment Center, Clearwater, FL
Community Service Volunteer – 1998 – 2004 – St. Paul’s Catholic School, Lecanto, FL Taught art and Spanish to elementary school aged children Volunteer – 1983 – 1995 – The Art Center Theatre, Lecanto, FL Taught, directed, and participated in community visual arts and performing arts programs.
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