I'm passionate about people, the possibility for meaningful change, and the life-giving potential of creativity. I'm thrilled to share these passions with the community around me!

I believe that using creativity in the psychotherapeutic process can be a powerful way to grow, heal, explore, understand life experiences in a fresh way, and thrive.

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I'm an American citizen living and working in Freiburg, Germany. I received my BA in art at Houghton College, NY, USA and art therapy certification at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences, Freiburg, Germany, where I am currently completing my MA in art therapy. Since completing my art therapy certification, I began work with children in stressful life circumstances at "Tigerherz... when Parents have Cancer" and at the University of Freiburg Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. There I work with in-patient adult patients coping with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, borderline, and bipolar disorders. I have also worked with adults affected by dementia and stroke. I absolutely love this work!

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My research interests involve the link between adverse childhood experiences and addiction and the formative effects of generational trauma and early childhood on mental health, parenting strategies, and coping mechanisms.   

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I also enjoy working as an artist with people and companies through commissions, projects, and teaching. I speak native English, C2 German, and have basic understanding of Spanish.​ I'm a mother of four precious Littles, a lover of travel and cultures, and a learner of life.

Thanks for joining me in this space!

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-Megan Scrafford Gentry