Erin McSorley
Board Certified Registered Art Therapist℠ ATR-BC®
646-543-0375 · [email protected]
Professional Summary
- Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (NYS License #002757)
- Twenty years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, history of trauma, sensory issues, and other challenges
Work History
Special Projects Coordinator / The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025, Bronx & Tarrytown, NY
- Oversight and direction of therapeutic and creative arts programming and the Dynamic Arts Gallery
- Procurement and management of grant funding for program enhancements
Director of Day Services / The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics
Nov 2018 - Dec 2022, Bronx & Tarrytown, NY
- Oversight and direction of five programs serving 450 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Supervision and coaching a team of 150 employees
- Behavioral and mental health support
- Development of creative arts programming
- Co-curation of the Dynamic Arts Gallery
Day Habilitation and Employment Services / Sinergia Inc
Jul 2009 - Nov 2018, New York, NY
- Coordination and supervision of day services.
- Art instruction and development of programs.
Direct Support Professional / Community Services Group
Jul 2006 - Jul 2009, Lancaster, PA
Provided oversight and assistance to adults in supported residences.
Art Therapy Internships
Water & Stone, A Creative Arts Therapy PLLC
Individual therapy
Westchester Creative Arts Therapy
Group therapy with neurodivergent children
Education
Master of Arts in Art Therapy, 2018
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
St. Mary of the Woods, IN
Emerging Artist in Residence, 2008-2009
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Bachelors in Fine Art, 2005
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, Lancaster, PA
Presentations
“The Arts Shall Save Us All” April 2021
Representing IAHD, in collaboration with Intertwine Arts (formerly known as SAORI Arts NYC) at the Annual Conference of the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation
Awards
2017 Pearlie Roberson Award, American Art Therapy Association
Thesis
The Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness-Based Crochet to Reduce Stress in Care Providers (2017)
Board Certified Registered Art Therapist℠ ATR-BC®
646-543-0375 · [email protected]
Professional Summary
- Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (NYS License #002757)
- Twenty years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, history of trauma, sensory issues, and other challenges
Work History
Special Projects Coordinator / The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025, Bronx & Tarrytown, NY
- Oversight and direction of therapeutic and creative arts programming and the Dynamic Arts Gallery
- Procurement and management of grant funding for program enhancements
Director of Day Services / The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics
Nov 2018 - Dec 2022, Bronx & Tarrytown, NY
- Oversight and direction of five programs serving 450 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Supervision and coaching a team of 150 employees
- Behavioral and mental health support
- Development of creative arts programming
- Co-curation of the Dynamic Arts Gallery
Day Habilitation and Employment Services / Sinergia Inc
Jul 2009 - Nov 2018, New York, NY
- Coordination and supervision of day services.
- Art instruction and development of programs.
Direct Support Professional / Community Services Group
Jul 2006 - Jul 2009, Lancaster, PA
Provided oversight and assistance to adults in supported residences.
Art Therapy Internships
Water & Stone, A Creative Arts Therapy PLLC
Individual therapy
Westchester Creative Arts Therapy
Group therapy with neurodivergent children
Education
Master of Arts in Art Therapy, 2018
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
St. Mary of the Woods, IN
Emerging Artist in Residence, 2008-2009
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Bachelors in Fine Art, 2005
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, Lancaster, PA
Presentations
“The Arts Shall Save Us All” April 2021
Representing IAHD, in collaboration with Intertwine Arts (formerly known as SAORI Arts NYC) at the Annual Conference of the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation
Awards
2017 Pearlie Roberson Award, American Art Therapy Association
Thesis
The Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness-Based Crochet to Reduce Stress in Care Providers (2017)
