Nancy Hall is a board certified Art Therapist and licensed art psychotherapist with a remarkable career spanning over 40 years. Nancy Hall is a seasoned and dedicated art therapist and licensed arts psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals through the transformative power of art. Nancy's therapeutic approach is deeply person-centered, revolving around the core belief that effective therapy starts with a profound understanding of each individual's unique perspective, needs, and aspirations.
Nancy's educational journey began at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Illustration in 1972. She continued her academic pursuits at Goddard College, earning her Master of Arts (MA) degree in Art Therapy in 1978. Throughout her career, Nancy has contributed her expertise to various healthcare and therapeutic settings across multiple states; including a significant tenure at Attica in New York where she harnessed the power of art to facilitate positive transformations within the correctional system. A recognized authority in the field, Hall has authored influential chapters, and presented at professional conferences on the nuanced practice of working with incarcerated individuals, shedding light on the therapeutic potential of art within this unique context.
In addition to her clinical work, Nancy has been an educator in the field of art therapy. She has shared her knowledge and passion with students at institutions such as State University College at Buffalo, Marian College, and Mount Mary University. Nancy's therapeutic approach is deeply person-centered, revolving around the core belief that effective therapy starts with a profound understanding of each individual's unique perspective, needs, and aspirations. She places great emphasis on creating a safe and empathetic space where clients can express their personal narratives through visual mediums.
Nancy's educational journey began at the Rhode Island School of Design, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Illustration in 1972. She continued her academic pursuits at Goddard College, earning her Master of Arts (MA) degree in Art Therapy in 1978. Throughout her career, Nancy has contributed her expertise to various healthcare and therapeutic settings across multiple states; including a significant tenure at Attica in New York where she harnessed the power of art to facilitate positive transformations within the correctional system. A recognized authority in the field, Hall has authored influential chapters, and presented at professional conferences on the nuanced practice of working with incarcerated individuals, shedding light on the therapeutic potential of art within this unique context.
In addition to her clinical work, Nancy has been an educator in the field of art therapy. She has shared her knowledge and passion with students at institutions such as State University College at Buffalo, Marian College, and Mount Mary University. Nancy's therapeutic approach is deeply person-centered, revolving around the core belief that effective therapy starts with a profound understanding of each individual's unique perspective, needs, and aspirations. She places great emphasis on creating a safe and empathetic space where clients can express their personal narratives through visual mediums.