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Katie Francis
Katie Francis
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Katie Francis

Creative Bliss Therapy

Wichita, KS USA

"As humans, we have this need to engage in creativity."

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Katie's work combines: Art, Medicine, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Art Therapist & Co-Owner

I provide art therapy and mental health counseling to children, teens, and adults.

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Day In The Life Of An Art Therapist And Mental Health Counselor

My Day to Day

I provide art therapy and mental health counseling to children, teens, and adults through individual therapy and group therapy sessions. I also operate and manage my business with my business partner. Having my own practice means that I get to set my own schedule. I usually come in at 10 a.m. and have my first appointment at 11 a.m. My day usually consists of individual therapy appointments with administrative and clerical duties sprinkled in between appointments.

Skills & Education

Advice for getting started

Do some online research on what art therapy is. Check out the American Art Therapy Association website and utilize their resources. It's important to gain a broad knowledge in the different types of art mediums and tools. Many art therapists are also artists themselves, so making your own art is a good place to start exploring the field.

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Psychology and Art

    Emporia State University

  • Graduate Degree

    Art Therapy Counseling

    Emporia State University

  • Graduate Degree

    Mental Health Counseling

    Emporia State University

  • Certification

    Registered Art Therapist (ATR)

    American Art Therapy Association

  • Certification

    Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

    KSBSRB

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    Growing up, I always loved making art and knew I wanted to pursue something in that field.

  • 2.

    I originally went to college for art but when I took my first psychology class, I fell in love with it and wanted to learn more—when I heard about art therapy, I knew that was the right path for me.

  • 3.

    After earning my bachelor’s degree in psychology and art, I went on to earn master's degrees in both art therapy counseling and mental health counseling.

  • 4.

    While struggling to find an internship to complete my education program, I got connected with my future business partner, Jessica Muret, and we started dreaming big about what we wanted to create.

  • 5.

    Together we created Creative Bliss Therapy, where we use art therapy to promote healing and well-being.

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