Carey DeMartini
M.A. Psychology, Art Therapy with Mental Health Counseling, 2002
A master's in psychology has opened many doors for Carey DeMartini, who now works as a yoga and art therapist.
"My degree helped me access my source of creativity, self-confidence and vision necessary to do what I love," she says. "The dual art therapy and mental health counseling degree was a challenging endeavor that was well worth the time and effort.
"As a student at Antioch, I was often reminded by many of my inspiring peers how one person can make a difference."
"My education at Antioch means everything to me in terms of where I am now in my career. Since I graduated from Antioch, I have had the honor of doing art therapy in a variety of settings. I feel fortunate to have realized my goal of being an art therapist and Antioch helped make that possible."
She describes the lasting impression three Psychology faculty members in particular have had on her.
"Janice Hoshino is truly inspiring. She has poured so much of her heart into creating the Art Therapy concentration and I am so grateful for her efforts. Janice is so generous with her time and interested in the academic and professional outcomes of her students. She is extremely knowledgable about the field of art therapy and willing to share her insight and resources with students. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from her.
"Ned Farley is so inspiring to me in terms of his work with existential psychology. I am appreciative of his encouragement and guidance for me to define and develop my own theoretical orientation.
"Ann Blake was my Psychopathology and Psychodiagnostics instructor. She helped me hone my familiarity with the AP writing style.
"When I recommend Antioch to prospective students I tell them not only will they have some excellent teachers, but also their peers will be great sources of inspiration, knowledge and experience."
Her experience as an Antioch student continues to unfold and she predicts it will throughout her life. She says she met and became friends with many people at Antioch. She still sees many of them on a regular basis.
"As a student at Antioch, I was often reminded by many of my inspiring peers how one person can make a difference. Although I don't see myself as a community activist, I do work at a nonprofit wellness center that offers free and/or sliding-scale services to anyone who needs them," DeMartini says.
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