Bridget earned her Master of Science in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University and has a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree from the University of Iowa.

She practiced art therapy for six years in Wisconsin, giving children with special needs and individuals with disabilities the opportunity to by using the art process as a way to heal. In 2012, Bridget joined the Expressive Arts program at Tanager Place where she works as a Registered Art therapist, helping at-risk children explore their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and develop social skills.