Kerry Kruk-Borisov, LPC, ATR-BC, CSAC
Lesley University, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Education:

Lawrence University, Appleton, WI:

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences: Biology, Chemistry with an Interdisciplinary Area of Focus in Neuroscience (1998)

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Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA: 

Master of Science in Art Therapy

(2004)  

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Lesley University, Cambridge MA:

Student

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Expressive Therapies

Expected Completion (2027)

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With 20 years’ experience working with families, adolescents, adults, and children, Kerry intends to provide a well-rounded and holistic therapy experience for her clients. She has prior experience in intensive in-home family centered treatment, group work in substance abuse and sexual abuse trauma therapy, and inpatient crisis stabilization and detoxification treatment for adults. In her experience providing art therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families, she has witnessed the power and effectiveness of strengths-based, solution-focused, and experiential art therapy to foster awareness, recovery, growth, and healing.

 

Kerry has worked with a wide range of individuals experiencing a range of life conflicts to include substance abuse and recovery, depression, anxiety disorders, self-esteem, life phase conflict, peer and family conflict, sexual abuse, and PTSD. She is passionate about learning about the brain and how psychotherapeutic approaches, particularly art therapy and EMDR, can effectively change perception and neurological function.  Kerry describes her treatment approach as a coordinated synergy of person-centered art therapy, humor, positive psychology, narrative therapy, motivational enhancement, and family systems in order to address immediate concerns and to promote growth and progress.  She believes in fostering a creative, therapeutic space in which self-discovery and growth are possible.

 

She is an avid presenter and public speaker and has presented her research as well as other topics on the practice of art therapy locally, nationally and internationally.  She also has experience as a Human Rights Coordinator providing advocacy for individuals receiving community behavioral and developmental services.  Kerry is also an Adjunct Faculty member in the Graduate Counseling & Art Therapy program at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences University at Old Dominion University (formerly known as Eastern Virginia Medical School).