Gabriela Gamez |
Gaby's interest in creativity, early childhood development and human connections led her to leave behind her early years in the Advertising industry to pursue a Masters degree in the Mental Health field of Art Therapy. She has been a registered and board certified art therapist since 2009 initiating her professional experience at NYU Langone Medical Center. Her leadership skills moved her into a senior role and became coordinator of services for 3 pediatric units. During that time she gained experience with medically fragile children, adolescents and young adults. Over the years she she has participated in multiple conferences as a presenter and as a forever learner. She has also been invited as a guest lecturer at NYU University, Long Island University, University of the Incarnate Work and St. Mary's University. Gaby has been teaching at University of the Incarnate Word an introduction to art therapy course. She has been providing mentorship since 2012 to those seeking to join the Expressive Arts field and peer support to those already in diverse Mental Health field tracks.
Gaby relocated from New York City to San Antonio in 2013. She has worked at Methodist Children's hospital through Tracy's Kids - a grant based art therapy program born in Washington DC. She has also done contract work with multiple community organizations over the last 10 years. Gaby is an active participant and advocate of Art Therapy through various local events in the San Antonio community and throughout her teaching experiences with middle school students and undergraduates. For the last 7 years she has been leading enrichment services at her home-studio in individual and group sessions. In 2023 she has added Clay Field Therapy as part of her services. She is currently being supervised as she continues her training in this modality. Gaby has a deep interest on the growth and development of all individuals regardless of age and abilities; all cultures and all walks of life. Her years of experience with underserved populations, missionary work, community work, clinical interventions and many volunteering hours, lead her give birth to her Creative Studio for Wellness. A project she held close to her heart for many years to enhance life experiences. She's a critical thinker, yet driven by her heart, who will work hard to help people find their authentic voice, to feel witnessed as they share their story. In June of 2024, Gaby will be returning to serve medical fragile children, this time at Driscoll's Children's Hospital - Rio Grande Valley. However, she will remain committed to teaching, to being a support to her peers and new generations of mental health practitioners as well as serving educators and the communities, as together we help build resources for healing. |
locationEdinburg, Texas
|
|