Current Employment
Program Therapist- Northwest Youth and Family Services
Practicing Art Therapy and Counseling in the Woodland Program, an NYFS and 
Centennial School District program supporting the emotional and educational needs of students.

As an art therapist I believe the client’s I work with benefit from both the art making process as well 
as developing a cognitive understanding of themselves through the image making experience.  
Specializing with “At-Risk” youth I relish the challenges and incredible strength these individuals present.  
Utilizing a relational approach I individualize Art Therapy techniques and interventions to meet the 
particular needs of the youth / groups I work with in a school setting. 

Having practiced since 1991, I have developed a range of techniques and am experienced with 
an array of media.  I am occasionally able to offer internship opportunities and supervision.

Past Employment

•   Vanderbilt Child and Adolescent Hospital- Art Therapist

•   Fairview Hospital- Art Therapist

•   Anoka County Juvenile Center- Therapist/Treatment Coordinator

Education

•   St Mary’s University (graduate coursework for Clinical Supervision)

•   University of Illinois at Chicago -1991 MA: Art Therapy; Faculty Prize recipient

•   College of St. Teresa, Winona, MN - 1985

Knitting therapeutic dolls for her clients has led Jorie to make these dolls also available to the public.  The dolls, Pixikins, are infused with therapeutic oils and offer sensory stimulation as well as assists clients in tolerating/focusing during group or individual therapy.  Inquiries regarding purchase of Pixikins may be directed to Jorie at: beadgrl51@msn.com