Katie Francis
Art Therapist & Co-Owner
Creative Bliss Therapy
Wichita, KS USA
“As humans, we have this need to engage in creativity.”
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Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Growing up, I always loved making art and knew I wanted to pursue something in that field.
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.
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.
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.
Together we created Creative Bliss Therapy, where we use art therapy to promote healing and well-being.
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Education
High School
Bachelor
Psychology and Art
Emporia State University
Psychology and Art
Emporia State University
Graduate
Art Therapy Counseling
Emporia State University
Art Therapy Counseling
Emporia State University
Certification/License
Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
American Art Therapy Association
Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
American Art Therapy Association
Certification/License
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
KSBSRB
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
KSBSRB
Career
Art Therapist & Co-Owner
I provide art therapy and mental health counseling to children, teens, and adults.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Art
Medicine
Helping People
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.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
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.
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