Johanna P Kane, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
146 Montgomery Ave
Suite 302
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Telephone: 215-370-7445; E-mail:
Website:
Professional Experience:
March 2012-Supervisor, Bala Cynwyd, PA
PresentSupervise mental health professionals accruing post graduate hours to apply for state licensure. Establish objectives to be achieved, review issues of practice, ethics and observe patient sessions. Discuss areas of competence and improvement. Provide recommendations for further professional development and prepare evaluations.
January 2010- Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
PresentInternship Coordinator /Assess students for internship placement, match with supervisor and site. Facilitate supervision withstudents and clinical supervisors throughout experience. Collaborate with on-site supervisors to evaluate performance and encourage student growth. Maintain affiliation agreements and positive relationships with clinical sites and supervisors. Elicit and secure new placements.
January 2010-Delaware Valley Art Therapy Association
February 2008Executive Board member- Public Relations Co-Chair & Chair of fundraising committee/ Align with community marketing resources to promote and educate public about art therapy. Manage semimonthly e-news to 150+ members including events, announcements and educational opportunities. Marketing for annual conference.
December 2007- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA October 2012 Art Psychotherapist / Provide individual and group art therapy to children diagnosed with cancer and various other physiological illnesses. Evaluate patient mental status needs. Facilitated several in-services for Child Life department based on needs identified by leadership. Proposed clinical ladder for creative art therapists. Motivated colleagues to present at a national conference. Synthesized role at hospital with student resources at Arcadia University to launch new art program in underserved areas of hospital.
August 2003-Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
PresentAdjunct Professor / Instructor of Introduction to Art Therapy, Art Therapy: Applications & Techniques, Senior Art Studio and Thesis.
March 2006-The Light Program, Radnor, PA
August 2008Director / Eating Disorder, Intensive Outpatient Program
Responsible for intake, assessment & casemanagement of program for men & women with eating disorders. Facilitate group art psychotherapy, verbal group therapy, family therapy &individual therapy. Maintain administrative duties, marketing of program, management of personnel and accounting. Provide supervision to graduate social work interns.
June 2002-Private Practice, Narberth, Bala Cynwyd & Buckingham, PA
PresentArt Psychotherapist & Office Manager/ Specializing in the individual treatment of children and adults with eating disorders, mood disorders and survivors of trauma. Manage client billing, marketing of practice and rental of office space.
June 2002-Belmont Ctr for Comprehensive Treatment, Philadelphia,PA
June 2007Art Psychotherapist/Eating Disorder, Inpatient & Partial Hospitals. Facilitated group and individual art psychotherapy to women, adolescents and men struggling with eating disorders. Documented progress and clinical concerns. Met daily with other treatment team members to collaborate care.
July 2001-The Renfrew Center, Bryn Mawr & Philadelphia, PA
November 2003Art Psychotherapist / Intensive Outpatient Program. Conducted art psychotherapy groups with women with eating disorders. Documented progress and clinical concerns. Met weekly with treatment team members to collaborate care.
September 1999-Child Guidance Resource Center, Media, PA
January 2003Art Psychotherapistfor children ages 6-15, outpatient services. Weekly individual therapy for children and adolescents with mood disorders, behavioral difficulties and survivors of trauma and violence. Completed treatment planning, individual and family therapy sessions in conjunction with case management.
September 1999-Child Guidance Resource Center, Media, PA
June 2002Therapist / Alternative and public school system; elementary and middle school aged. Provided therapy to children identified with emotional and learning difficulties. Established individualized education and behavioral plans. Facilitated group art therapy addressing family issues, personal hygiene, communication skills, anger management and peer relations. Completed art therapy assessments with new admissions.
June 1999- Child Guidance Resource Center, Media, PA
September 2001 Group Art Therapist / Therapeutic summer camp for children ranging in age from 6-18 struggling with emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties. Facilitated 6 groups per day using art expression to address socialization skills, problem solving, emotional regulation, self esteem exploration and communication skills.
February 1998-The Renfrew Center, Philadelphia, PA
August 2001Art Psychotherapist / Inpatient facility specializing in eating disorders. Responsible for facilitating art as therapy groups and individual art psychotherapy sessions.
Education:
1999Drexel University, formerly Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA
Master Degree in Creative Arts in Therapies- Art Therapy
1996 Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
Bachelors in Psychology with a Minor in Art
Licenses and Certifications:
Board Certified Art Therapist- 2005
Licensed Professional Counselor- 2007
National Certified Counselor- 2012
Professional Affiliations:
American Art Therapy Association- Member since 2001
Delaware Art Therapy Association- Member since 2007
National Eating Disorder Association-Member since 2009
Awards and Recognitions
January 2012Recipient of Outstanding Supervisor Award from Delaware Valley Art Therapy Association
April 2005Recipient of Patient’s Choice Award from Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Professional Presentations:
February 2013 Delaware Valley Art Therapy Annual Conference
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go” Art Therapy Transcends the Medical Mazea panel discussion exploring the use of art therapy in a pediatric medical hospital.
October 2012Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia- Child Life In- service
Eating Disorders: It’s not just about weight
Presentation about history of eating disorders, various diagnoses, etiology, symptoms and treatment.
July 2012American Art Therapy Association National Conference
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go” Art Therapy Transcends the Medical Mazea panel discussion exploring the use of art therapy in a pediatric medical hospital.
January 2012Philadelphia School District Nurses Annual Conference
Presented Maintaining Resilience: A Caregiver’s Guide to Self- Preservation
September 2011 Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Annual Emergency Department Conference: The Road to Success for the Child Life Specialist
Presented Maintaining Resilience: A Caregiver’s Guide to Self-Preservationto an audience of military personnel and emergency respondents for children in crisis.
May 2011Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - Child Life Department Annual Retreat
Facilitated an art based experiential to promote healthy communication skills.
May 2010Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - Child Life Department Annual Retreat
Facilitated two team building experientials to incorporate true colors and crucial conversation training.
November 2009Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - Child Life Department
Created and facilitated in-service entitled: Maintaining Resilience: A Caretaker’s Guide to Self Preservation
June 2009Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - Child Life Department Annual Retreat
Created and facilitated art based experiential to promote interaction and communication within the department.
May 2009Philadelphia Area Group Psychotherapy Society Annual Meeting
Group art activity to promote self-expression, interaction and communication.
February 2009Bryn Mawr College
Educated undergraduate psychology students about art therapy; profession and practice.
September 2008 Temple University- Arts in Healthcare
Educated undergraduate students about the use of art expression vs. art therapy in a medical setting
November 2007 American Art Therapy Association National Conference
Member of a panel discussion which addressed the “Treatment of Eating Disorders; A Collaborative Treatment Approach”.
March 2007 First Philadelphia Charter Elementary School
Presentation educating 3rd grade girls about body image, self-
esteem and self-care with focus on challenging society’s focus on female body size.
October 2006Penn State, Ambler Campus
Educated staff and students about warning signs and treatment interventions of eating disorders.
June 2006WHYY Channel 12, Circle of Care.
Featured in a television documentary using creative arts therapies with patients struggling with various mental, medical and physical health needs.