About Us
Kirsten Carpentier MSW
Founder and Director
Kirsten Carpentier, counselor, artist, visionary and international ambassador for the arts, believes in the power of artistic expression to enhance self-esteem and unite individuals within the larger group, culture, and society. She brings a breadth and depth of experience to the mission of empowering others through
the healing process of creativity.
With a master’s degree in social work and a background in art literacy and education, Kirsten brings an awareness of the larger picture to her work in the clinical setting. As an individual and group therapist she works with populations as diverse as cancer patients, domestic violence survivors and AIDS orphans to promote and enhance self-empowerment through creative self-expression.
Kirsten brings her cultural sensitivity and versatile artistic curriculum to aid underserved local and international populations, as well. Besides traveling to many locations in the Pacific Northwest and California, she has recently worked with adults and children in global settings as diverse as Kenya, India and Guatemala.
A sought-after group facilitator, teacher and speaker, Kirsten uses both her artistic passion and dynamic communication skills to lead workshops for businesses, professional organizations, community and leadership groups and medical institutions.
Continually facing her own creative struggles as an artist in several media, Kirsten brings a depth of understanding about self-criticism and worthiness. She not only helps others to face their fears about their creativity, she also encourages the recognition of the unique worth of each individual within a collaborative and non-judgmental group process.
