Lauren Yoder, Lpc, Atr Bc
About Lauren Yoder, Lpc, Atr Bc
Lauren Yoder is a Professorial Lecturer at The George Washington University, where she has taught since 2017. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified in Art Therapy, and she operates Arts and Healing, LLC, which offers art therapy services.
Work at The George Washington University
Lauren Yoder has served as a Professorial Lecturer at The George Washington University since 2017. In this role, she contributes to the academic environment by teaching courses related to her expertise in art therapy. She also provides practicum supervision for students in the Art Therapy program, guiding them through their practical training and ensuring they gain valuable experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Yoder holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, which she completed from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from The George Washington University, studying from 2009 to 2011. Her academic background supports her professional practice in art therapy, where she integrates psychological principles with creative therapeutic techniques.
Professional Certifications
Lauren Yoder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is Board Certified in Art Therapy (ATR-BC). These certifications validate her qualifications and expertise in providing mental health services through art therapy. The LPC designation allows her to practice as a counselor, while the ATR-BC certification demonstrates her advanced knowledge and skills in the field of art therapy.
Background in Art Therapy Services
Lauren Yoder owns and operates Arts and Healing, LLC, where she focuses on providing art therapy services. Her practice emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of art in promoting mental health and emotional well-being. Prior to establishing her own practice, she worked as a Senior Therapist for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, from 2014 to 2018, where she gained significant experience in therapeutic settings.