Beth Ann Short, MA, ATR-BC
110 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
503-232-3457
bethann@the100thmonkeystudio.com
www.the100thmonkeystudio.com
Practice Description:
I specialize in Art Therapy and have also been trained in traditional verbal methodologies, Family Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and PhotoTherapy. I work with groups, families, and individuals. Since 1997 I have worked in medical, outpatient, inpatient, juvenille justice, school-based settings and with at-risk youth. I have also provided in-service presentations and sat on panels to educate the community about the benefits and ethical use of Art Therapy in counseling.
I use an eclectic approach in my practice, tailoring to the needs of each individual client. I see the art and process of Art Therapy as a safe holding space or a "transitional object". This process gives clients the opportunity to project struggles and/or concerns interfering with daily functioning and address them in a structured and safe environment. I consider the art product as an additional voice in treatment. This voice provides additional information that may have been difficult in the past for the client to express verbally. Art Therapy provides an approachable environment for clients to explore overwhelming problems. My private therapy office is in The 100th Monkey Studio, an open studio art space that fosters all levels of art, creativity, and growth in individuals. The studio space is a community of support and resources for artists and art therapists.
Practice Specialty: Areas of specific clinical interest: women's issues, relationship and parenting, grief/loss, creativity and children with medical struggles.
Methods may include art therapy, PhotoTherapy, sand tray therapy, and verbal process.
Age Specialties: 6 and older
Session Format: Individual, family and group therapy
Years In Practice: 10
Office Hours: Day, evening and weekend
Fee: sliding scale based on household income
Accepted Insurance Plan(s): N/A
License(s): N/A
License Number(s): N/A
Education:
MA in Art Therapy, Marylhurst University 1999
BA Double Major in English & Art, Alma College 1990
Certification(s):
ATR, Registered Art Therapist, ATR #01-151
Language(s): English
Professional Association(s):
American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)
Central Eastside Arts District (CEAD) member since 2006
Cascade Region Art Therapy Association (CREATA) member 2003-2007 (dissolved in 2007), nominations committee 2003 & 2004, Secretary 2005
Supervision: Yes, for ATR