Wendee VanOrder, MA, ATR-BC

Nothing speaks my language more than art. It truly speaks a thousand
words. Since high school, I have always found art to be therapeutic. I
wrote countless poems and created pictures that helped both express and
process my thoughts, feelings, and experiences more effectively. For this
reason, I pursued a career in art therapy to help others do the same.

 

I am a board-certified art therapist with experience working with a
wide range of populations and ages. I have worked in various settings such
as addiction centers, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, psychiatric
hospitals, non-profit organizations, and schools. In addition, I have
traveled internationally to the nations of Peru and Ukraine helping
disadvantaged youth with the use of art therapy.

 

It has been a pleasure to have shared my knowledge of art therapy as a
guest lecturer at Savannah College of Art and Design, UGA Gwinnett campus, and
Emory University as well as presented workshops at Freeman Counseling Center
and Georgia Baptist Children's Home. Additionally, I have enjoyed writing
about my experiences in three self-published books: Pieces of His Heart
(2007), When Wounded Trees Cry (2014), and a poetry book Ravens and
Receipts (2020).
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In my free time, I love creating art of many forms including painting, poetry,
mixed media, watercolor sketches, and most especially glass mosaics. I have had
my work displayed at several locations including:

• The International Museum of Cultures, Duncanville, TX,

• Desoto Civic Center and Faith Bible Church, Desoto, TX,

• Lighthouse Coffee House, Midlothian, TX

• Mason Murer Fine Arts Gallery, Atlanta, GA.

• Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, Marietta, GA

• The Painted Tree, Buford, GA

 

It is a joy to be working with clients at Freedom Path Counseling where the
journey to heal is not just a verbal one, but visual as well. Using a variety of art
mediums to help client’s explore issues through metaphor and meaning, one’s
process of creation, and in relationship to their Creator is so rewarding.

 

Memberships & Affiliations

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American Art Therapy Association: Member
 

The Art Therapy Credentials Board: Board Certified
 

Georgia Society of Activity Professionals
 

Served on the Board of the North Texas Art Therapy Association
 

Served as a volunteer with Promise686, Marina’s Kids, Medical Ministry
International