Jennifer Baldwin

Jennifer graduated with a Masters in Art Therapy from The George Washington University and has been working as a clinical art therapist in Northern Virginia/D.C. Metro area since 1997. She is nationally board certified in art therapy, a certified grief and trauma therapist through the Wendt Center for Healing in Washington, D.C., and a licensed professional clinical art therapist in the state of Maryland.

Her career spans working with a variety of private and public agencies, including schools, medical facilities, and hospice. She was the Director of Art Therapy for six years at the Accotink Academy, a therapeutic day school for youth. She currently works as part of a private clinicians group, NoVa Grief Support and Counseling, dedicated to educating and supporting those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Jennifer also enjoys presenting and conducting training for clinicians and community members through programs that have included the Goodwin Living Care Community, the Health and Wellness Program through the Falls Church City Public School, and the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®. Providing opportunities for the non-artist to experience creative expression as a healing tool is an important mission for Jennifer. In addition, she has been involved with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of Military Loss assisting grieving families of traumatic loss during open art therapy studio experiences and workshops at both their national and regional seminars around the country.

Jennifer joined the faculty at The George Washington University Art Therapy program in 2010. Along with teaching she is a certified art therapy supervisor and is dedicated to offering supervision to graduate students and professionals. Her newest role is providing support to practicum instructors and incoming students as they navigate clinical internships. 

Classes Taught:

Practicum, 1st years
Trauma I
Assessment in Art Therapy
Adolescent Art Therapy