Bio

Katie Christensen (she/her) spent 20 years working in the arts in various capacities including as a mixed media artist, for the Wyoming Arts Council, Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts, and the University of Wyoming Art Museum. Motivated by working with veterans and women who were incarcerated, she recently transitioned to the mental health counseling field and is a licensed professional counselor. She continues her personal art making practice, which focuses on book arts, mixed media drawing, and small sculptures.

Integrating expressive arts in counseling, Katie provides a nurturing environment to help people explore and create their best selves. Katie holds an MS in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wyoming (UW), MFA from Bowling Green State University, and a BFA from UW. She resides in Laramie with her husband and daughter. Together, they enjoy spending time outside soaking up the sunshine and cultural events whenever possible.