Biography
Dr. Jessica Bianchi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board Certified Art therapist, Assistant Professor at Loyola Marymount University, and the Clinical Director of the Helen B. Landgarten Art Therapy Clinic. Having received her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Social Justice as well as her master’s in Marital and Family Therapy/Art Therapy from LMU, Jessica has developed a specialized skill set that integrates concepts from art therapy and education as a way to promote social justice and community activism amongst diverse populations. Jessica thrives on collaboration and has facilitated therapeutic arts services in numerous contexts including residential group homes, outpatient clinics, K-high school settings, medical centers, and federal correctional institutions as well as providing consultation and professional development on the topics of art therapy, trauma informed educational practices, and arts and social emotional competencies. Additionally, Jessica also provides clinical services in her Silver Lake private practice with adults, youth and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and trauma.