jooyeon.ha@athenapsych.com 646 . 389 . 9584
Emerging Creative Arts Therapist with a solid foundation in traditional, digital, and medical illustration and interdisciplinary training in both clinical and academic settings. Skilled in designing and facilitating trauma-informed, client-centered art therapy interventions that support emotional expression, sensory integration, and self-regulation. Demonstrated success in developing therapeutic alliances and individualized treatment strategies across diverse populations during internships at Nazareth Clinic and Hochstein Music School. Currently working as a psychotherapist specializing in art therapy at AthenaPsych.
Psychotherapist/ Art Therapist, AthenaPsych. LLC, Rochester, NY (Nov. 2025- )
Art Therapy Intern, The Hochstein Music School, Rochester, NY (Sept. 2024- May 2025)
- Designed and implemented individualized art interventions for clients with sensory-seeking behaviors using textured and rhythmic materials.
- Redirected stimming through creative modalities like repetitive painting and clay manipulation.
- Facilitated client autonomy through open-ended media selection and creative decision-making.
Art Therapy Intern, York Wellness & Rehabilitation Institute(YWRI), Nazareth University, Rochester, NY (Feb. 2024-May 2025)
- Integrated art-based sensory tools to enhance emotional regulation and meet physical/mental health goals.
- Supported adolescents with autism using direct painting interventions for sensory processing.
- Facilitated narrative-based art therapy, including storyboards and character development.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate emotional states and applied mindfulness-based art techniques.
- Facilitated visual journaling and altered book techniques to support self-expression and memory recall.
- Introduced new materials like gelli printing and large-scale collaborative art to foster cognitive engagement and fine motor development.
- Mandated Reporter Training (NY State)
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
- Member, American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
- Member, International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA)
- Annual Conference Attendee, 2024 Annual Art Therapy Conference, American Art Therapy Association, Pittsburgh, PA (Oct.7-9)
- Completed 18 Psychology Credits(e.g., Abnormal Psychology, Behavior Modification, Developmental Psychology), at Monroe Community College/ ACE (American Council on Education)
- Annual Conference Attendee, Association of Medical Illustrators, Toronto, Canada (2012)
- Advanced coursework in Medical Illustration and Human Gross Anatomy, RIT (2009-2012)
Graduate Assistant, Nazareth University, Rochester, NY Oct. 2023- May 2025
- Maintained studio materials and supported student access to traditional/digital media at CAT.
- Edited instructional videos and course materials in Moodle, Nazareth's course management system at TLT.
Medical Illustrator & Animator, Collaborator with Paul E. Bigeleisen, M.D., University of Maryland. Feb. 2000– May 2023
- Created medical illustrations, animations, and educational media for clinical and public audiences.
- Co-developed educational materials such eBooks and DVDs (e.g., Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia, Sliced Up Cadaver).
- Edited and directed motion graphics and short films for clinical education.
Notable works: The Father (2023), 3D Printed Airway (2022), The Boxer (2010)
Web Design & Art Director, Jha Art, Rochester, NY 2002-2023
- Designed and managed websites for artists and organizations with a focus on narrative branding and user experience.
- Maintained long-term partnerships with featured artists and institutions.
Adjunct Instructor, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 2009 & 2013
- Taught courses in digital mixed media, After Effects, and motion graphics for medical and visual storytelling.
- Supported student growth through individualized feedback and portfolio development.
- Photo Art Therapy, Rochester, NY (Nov. 2025)
- Graduation Research Poster Exhibition, Nazareth University, Pittsford, NY (May 2025)
- Metamorphosis, Community Art Therapy Experiential Art Show, Railroad Street Artworks, Fairport, NY (Apr. 2025)
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Illustrator/ Videographer, Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, The second edition, PE Bigeleisen and J Ha, (LWW, 2009 & 2016)
- Animator, Sliced Up Cadaver DVD (2011), Virtual Bronchoscopy (2008)
- Children’s science book illustrator, Neo/SCI (2001)