This conversation is focused on Jennifer's professional journey and on how art therapy can support deep trauma repair through a neurodevelopmental lens. Drawing from her doctoral research and her 2024 publication, Art Therapy as Cumulative Trauma Repair, Jennifer explores how expressive therapies intersect with the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) to support healing in clients with complex trauma histories.
About the guest:
Jennifer Albright Knash, DAT, ATRL-BC, LPAT, LPCC, LPC/AODA, CCTP, RYT 200 is an experienced art therapist, educator, and trauma specialist based in Wisconsin. She is the founder of Albright Art Therapy and Counseling in Cudahy, WI, where she provides therapy for individuals across the lifespan, with a focus on cumulative trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, and addiction recovery. Her therapeutic approach integrates art therapy, somatic practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered counseling.
Jennifer holds a Doctorate in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University, where her research centered on trauma repair within the framework of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT). She also earned her Master’s degree in Art Therapy/Counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and continues to contribute to the field as the Chair of the Art Therapy/Counseling program at Southwestern College.
In 2024, she authored the book Art Therapy as Cumulative Trauma Repair, which explores the integration of expressive therapies with neurodevelopmental models to facilitate healing in trauma survivors.
She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), reflecting her holistic approach to therapy. She maintains a personal art practice and emphasizes the healing potential of creativity in her work.
