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Alyssa K. Griskiewicz is a trauma-informed art therapist, educator, and licensed counselor at Antioch University's Seattle campus. She serves as a Teaching Professor in the Creative Arts Therapies department under the School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy, while also contributing to undergraduate studies as a Prior Learning Evaluator. Her work emphasizes collective liberation, cultural humility, and somatic practices integrated with art therapy.
Education:
- PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (in progress), Antioch University, Seattle, WA
- Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and Research, California Institute of Integral Studies
- Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) PBC, Certificate in MDMA Therapy
- Master of Arts in Counseling, Antioch University, Seattle, WA
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Vermont
Research & Practice: Alyssa specializes in trauma healing through sensorimotor art therapy, EMDR, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. She develops international programming focused on indigenous healing practices and cultural adaptation in mental health interventions.
Professional Contributions: She has presented extensively on topics like anti-racism in creative arts, online therapeutic support during crises, and cross-cultural adaptations of expressive arts therapy in Iceland, Nepal, and Jordan. Her teaching includes Multicultural Competency, Trauma Response, and Master’s Thesis Supervision.
