Breanna Reed

Breanna Reed serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Counseling at Bethel University's Graduate School since 2021, specializing in Art Therapy with a clinical focus on anxiety, depression, and spirituality integration. She concurrently operates as Owner and Supervisor at Creative Connections Counseling LLC in Burnsville, MN, where she implements faith-based therapeutic approaches for diverse populations including individuals with physical/developmental disabilities, adolescents, and young adults.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.S. in Youth Development and Psychology from North Central University (2014)
• M.A. in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler Graduate School (2018)

Reed's research centers on the intersection of art therapy and spiritual wellness, developing innovative interventions that merge creative expression with mental health treatment. She specializes in adapting therapeutic techniques for clients with disabilities while incorporating faith perspectives, creating holistic treatment frameworks that address both psychological symptoms and spiritual growth through structured art-based activities.

Her publication "The Creative Connection" exemplifies her scholarly focus on synthesizing mental health practices with spiritual disciplines through interactive art devotional formats, demonstrating consistent thematic emphasis on faith-integrated therapeutic innovation across her limited but targeted scholarly output.

Professionally, Reed actively trains emerging counselors through Bethel's Graduate School programs and develops continuing education units (CEUs) for Ellie Mental Health on specialized topics including disability-informed counseling and art therapy ethics. She holds dual certifications as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC).

She maintains leadership roles as Secretary and Board Member of the Midwest Association for Christian Counselors (MACC) while contributing to the Minnesota Art Therapy Association and American Art Therapy Association, building professional networks that support faith-based therapeutic practices and art therapy standards.