EDUCATION

Pratt Institute, 1982
Master of Professional Studies in Art Therapy

Art Therapist Registered, 1984

Licensed Professional Counselor, 1998

Certified in Hypnosis, 1983

Montclair University BA in Art Education and Certified Art Teacher, 1969

Susanne Pitak Davis

MPS ATR LPC

Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609)397-8873
Pitak1@earthlink.net

CLINICAL SKILLS

Able to write and implement treatment plans for diverse populations from early childhood to geriatric.    Able to work as part of a team to contribute to best treatment outcomes. Strengths include group work and assessment.

ART

Able to support treatment goals with the use of art.     Strong ability to use art psychodynamically for insight as well as educationally by the teaching Of style and technique.     Strong knowledge of materials both one and two dimensional.

EDUCATIONAL

Able to supervise students in Art Therapy.     Have done many workshops and seminars explaining and illustrating the use of art with mental health issues and written several articles.

OTHER

In addition to working as an art therapist I also maintain a small part time counseling practice and also do some work as an artist- mostly sculpture.     I have traveled extensively, South America, Europe and India and I am an absolute believer in the healing power of the creative arts.

2006- Present
Art Therapist ,New Jersey State Prison. UMDNJ, Trenton, NJ

2003-2006
Art Therapist Ann Klein Forensic Hospital, Trenton, NJ

2002-2003
Art Therapist, Foundations Behavioral Health, Doylestown, Pa.

2000-2002
Program coordinator, Children’s Home Society Trenton,NJ

1995-2000
Counselor, Yardley Therapy Ass. Yardley. Pa.

1992-1995
Art Therapist, Friends Hospital, Philadelphia,Pa.

1990-1992
Milieu Manager, Tuscan Psychiatric, Tuscan Arizona

1983-1990
Program Developer, The Life Center, Lambertville, NJ

1980-1986
Art Therapist, Carrier Foundation, Belle Mead NJ