Atr-Bc Kirstie Newman Ma, Lpat, Lmhc

Kirstie Newman MA, ATR-BC, LPAT, LMHC is a mental health therapist currently providing counseling and art therapy for adults at Presbyterian Medical Services since December 2022. With a diverse background, Kirstie has held various roles including Community Arts Coordinator at Wesley Enhanced Living, where therapeutic arts programming was developed for seniors, and therapist at The Life Link, managing a caseload while facilitating mindfulness-based art therapy groups. Additional experience includes working as an art therapist in multiple settings, retail sales specialist at REI, and performing as a volunteer cabaret artist. Kirstie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from The George Washington University, underscoring a commitment to integrating creativity into mental health practices.