Kathryn Deraffele

Kathryn DeRaffele has over eight years of experience in the field of clinical services, primarily with Balance Point Wellness, LLC, where roles included Vice President of Clinical Services, Clinical Director, and Associate Director, Clinical Supervisor, all focused on individualized treatment for children, adults, and families, alongside supervision of over 20 professional staff members. Prior experience includes positions as Art Therapist at the Cooke Center for Learning & Development, Andrew Glover Youth Program, and Publicolor, providing therapeutic support to special needs students, young adults with trauma, and at-risk youth. Kathryn also served as Associate Director of Student Affairs at the School of Visual Arts, overseeing crisis management and student engagement, while additionally working as an Art Therapist for veteran students and completing an internship in art therapy. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Addictions from the School of Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art.