ABOUT

Daniel Blausey, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT

For over 25 years I have successfully worked with adults and young people seeking change. I am equally at ease with traditional talk therapy, art therapy, or an integration of the two and collaborate with my clients to establish the safest approach to realize personal intentions. My engagement style is gentle and encouraging, yet more thought-provoking and challenging when it is advantageous to the therapy. Over the years I have honed my ability to hear and hold difficult, sensitive, and painful emotions in a way that enhances personal progress and carefully facilitates opportunities for transformation. Stress reduction, sexuality, grief and loss, sadness, and childhood sexual abuse are just a few common areas of focus for my clients. For me, fostering a personal capacity to be more present in life is one remarkable goal I hold for all my clients. The therapeutic process is not always easy; however, incremental gains allow clients to more clearly experience a healthy continuum of emotions and reactions that increase satisfaction, joy, and lead toward a deeper meaning in life.

Licensure and Certifications

New York State Education Department

  • LCAT - Mental Health Practitioner - Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, (2006) License #000375

Art Therapy Credentials Board

  • ATR-BC - Board Certified (1998) and Registered Art Therapist (1997) #97-099

  • ATCS - Art Therapy Certified Supervisor

Education

  • Master of Arts in Art Therapy, New York University, New York, NY

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH

  • Certificate, The International Trauma Studies Program, New York University, New York, NY

Art Therapist/Psychotherapist

Daniel is a licensed, board certified, and registered art therapist with over 21 years experience in mental health/substance abuse provision and supervision.

Educator/Presenter

As an active art therapy educator, Daniel has taught courses at New York University, School of Visual Arts, and Naropa University. As a presenter, he has facilitated trainings, workshops, and presentations on sexual trauma and additional clinical topics at the local, national, and international level.

Artist

Artistically, Daniel contemplatively explores the psychological complexity of the human figure by examining such themes as darkness, whimsy, pain, and resiliency to expose strength, vulnerability, and an alternative sensation of beauty. He has exhibited his work in Ohio, New York and Colorado.

Non-profit Senior Manager

Previously, was the director of mental health/counseling services at Gay Men’s Health Crisis (NYC) and The Door: A Center of Alternatives (a comprehensive youth agency, NYC).

Professional Service

American Art Therapy Association, Alexandria, VA

  • Member, Board of Directors, 2015-2019

  • Honors Committee Chair, 2013-2015

  • Honors Committee Member, 2010-2013

 MESA-Moving to End Sexual Assault, Boulder, CO

  • Member, Steering Committee Member, 2011-2016

Colorado Art Therapy Association, Denver, CO

  • President, 2014-2015

  • Vice President, 2013-2014

  • Member, Board of Directors, 2012-2013

MaleSurvivor, New York, NY

  • Member, Board of Directors, 2008-2010

  • Member, International Conference Committee, 2008-2010