who are we?
our Make studio team
elizabeth king, art therapist atr-bc, lpcElizabeth is a licensed professional counselor and board certified art therapist in practice since 2008. She has worked in a variety of clinical and educational settings with people of all ages. Elizabeth earned her Bachelor’s degree from The University of Georgia in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family development (2007), and a Master’s of Arts degree in Creative Arts in Therapy: Art Therapy in 2009
from Drexel University. She has treated clients in schools, psychiatric hospitals, medical hospitals, private practice and church-based counseling centers. She has experience caring for people experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, addiction issues, and medical treatment. Her diverse experience in mental health, wellness, and spiritual growth provides her the ability to effectively work with even the most intense and challenging situations.Elizabeth is skilled at using talk therapy, the art making process, and verbal and nonverbal communication to help people with their unique challenges. Equally adept at traditional verbal therapy approaches, Elizabeth embraces the power of the therapeutic relationship. She understands her clients from a person-centered approach while engaging a safe and respectful space where people can grow and heal. She uses individualized evidenced-based interventions, mindfulness practices, and behavioral, cognitive and psychodynamic therapies with her clients. |
Elizabeth believes it to be an honor to walk with people through their difficult times. She understands many of the barriers to seeking mental health treatment, and respects people of all racial and cultural backgrounds. In addition to providing direct clinical services, she has experience providing clinical supervision to students studying art therapy and biblical counseling, teaches art classes to children, and has experience educating teenagers and their families about health and wellness.
She enjoys gardening, thrift shopping, and cooking for her young children and foodie husband. |
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Mary miller, associate director of marketing Mary Miller, a long time volunteer at the studio, joined our team as the Associate Director of Marketing and Studio Assistant in February 2023. Mary brings with her years of experience in graphic design, marketing, and visual art. She has a special place in her heart for the ministry work of Make Creative Studio, especially our work in the recovery community of Richmond.
In addition to working at the studio, Mary is a freelance graphic designer and visual artist. She believes creativity and the arts are a vital tool in God's work of bringing restoration and hope to the world, and is passionate about merging her creativity with her work in Richmond doing outreach to women trapped in sexual exploitation and trafficking. You can view Mary's creative work online at fireflydesignstudio.co. |
brittany burkett, imago dei art teacher |
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coming soon: hannah kehrer
meet our visiting artists
ellen netting |
lauren bleam
Lauren Bleam is a teacher, writer and maker with thirteen years of teaching experience in organizations as varied as the Richmond City Justice Center, Richmond Public Schools, and VCU Creative Arts Day Camp. She has a passion for creativity, healing, faith, and bringing together diverse communities. When she is not making art, writing poetry or dreaming up a crazy new idea, she loves to be outside, travel, and try to keep plants alive.
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