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Amy Demner, Ph.D., LMHC, FAACS, ATR-BC
5441 University Dr. Suite 101 - Coral Springs, FL 33067
954-346-7066
I have more than 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and am Board Certified in Clinical Sexology as well as Art Therapy. I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking support in child/ teen problems, intimacy, divorce adjustment, anxiety, depression, transgender, parenting, grief, and addiction. I also have published books and articles, teach at universities and hospitals, provide media expertise for national and international television and radio, present at professional conferences, and received a city grant for a program about teens and sexuality.
Work Experience
Licensed Psychotherapist
Amy Demner, Ph.D., PA - Coral Springs, FL
1993 to Present
Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in clinical sexology and art therapy
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy services for children, teens, adults, couples, families, and groups.
• Consultation for medical professionals, and mental health practitioners.
• Writer of psychological fiction and non-fiction.
• Media expert for television, radio, and online sites.
• Supervision for mental health interns, art therapists, sex therapists.
• Presenter, lecturer, and teacher.
Art Therapist/Psychotherapist
Treatment Resources - Margate, FL
1997 to 1998 Psychotherapist
• Conduct art therapy and group sessions for dual-diagnosed patients.
• Participate in treatment planning.
Psychotherapist
Dr.Debra Gorin, MD - Weston, FL
1995 to 1998
• Conduct individual, couples, and family sessions.
• Provide initial evaluations.
• Specializing in treatment of anxiety and phobias.
Art Therapist
Charter Hospital - Miami, FL
1993 to 1995
• Conduct art psychotherapy groups for children, adolescents, women, and adults.
Psychotherapist
Awareness Counseling Center - Fort Lauderdale, FL
1992 to 1993
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, groups.
Owner/Artist
Designer Glass Studio - Pompano Beach, FL
1981 to 1992
• Supervised creative development and stress management for staff.
• Designed art glass.
• Advertising, marketing
Psychologist
Jefferson County Mental Health Center - Lakewood, CO
1979 to 1980
• Provide 24-hour emergency services including evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, disposition, referrals, crisis and emergency intervention.
• Perform triage and in-patient services.
Adjunct Professor
University of Colorado - Boulder, CO
1979 to 1980
• Taught accredited course in art therapy.
Intensive Treatment Team Therapist/Senior Creative Art Therapist
Essex County Hospital Center - Cedar Grove, NJ
1976 to 1979
• Worked on clinical treatment team to devise, administer, and conduct individual and group art therapy sessions.
• Taught and supervised music and art therapy interns.
• Served as Program Training Assistant for art therapy program.
• Provided psychological, cultural, and rehabilitative services for geriatric residents
• Established an art therapy program for a 460-patient psychiatric geriatric unit.
• Conducted individual and group sessions for adults and adolescents.
Education
PhD in Human Sexuality
Institute for Advanced Study in Human Sexuality - San Francisco, CA
1996 to 1998
Fulfilled certification requirements for sex therapist in Florida in Human Sexuality
The American Academy of Clinical Sexology - Washington, DC
1994 to 1995
MA Art Therapy/Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Goddard College - Plainfield, VT
1976 to 1978
Clinical affiliation in Creative Arts Therapy in Art Therapy
Essex County Hospital Center - Cedar Grove, NJ
1975 to 1976
BFA with Honors in Fine Arts
Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY
1970 to 1974
Skills
Psychotherapy, Couples Counseling, Clinical Sexology, Art Therapy, Fiction and nonfiction writer, Supervision, Teaching, Presenter, Media Expert, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
Links http://www.Dramy.com
Awards
Grant City of Coral Springs, FL 2002
Provided a one day workshop; Love Code: How to have Healthy and Satisfying Relationships to High School Students. Students completed a Love Code Quiz, heard a panel speak about relationships,and participated in break out groups. http://vimeo.com/60187812 The results of the program were presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Human Sexuality Conference.
Certifications
Board Certified Clinical Sexologist April 1995
Board Certification in Clinical Sexology granted by The American Board of Sexology.
Board Certified Art Therapist January 1995
Board Certification in Art Therapy Granted by The American Association of Art Therapy.
Primary Certificate in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy June 2001
Received certification through the Albert Ellis Institute.
Clinical Supervisor 1999
Met requirements to provide supervision to Mental Health Counselor Interns, Florida.
Sex Therapist 1995
Met requirements under Florida Chapter 491 to designate specialty in sex therapy and provide supervision for sex therapy interns.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor 1993
Licensed by the State of Florida to provide psychotherapy and counseling services.
Publications
People are Talking about Herpes http://www.herpes.com
2006
Co-authored book answering questions about herpes.
Techniques of Group Art Therapy for the Elderly in a Psychiatric Hospital Setting
http://www.nystce.nesinc.com
1979
Article about art therapy techniques for hospitialized psychiatric geriatric patients published The New York State Art Teachers Association Bulletin.
Bille: A Chronic Schizophrenic's Pictorial Exploration of Self-Image
http://www.nystce.nesinc.com
1979
Article presents a case study on a hospitalized psychiatric geriatric patient use of art to explore his self- image.
Parkland Life Magazine http://www.Lifepubs.com 2003 to Present
Write a monthly column Mind Matters for a Coral Springs/Parkland magazine published in Florida.
Additional Information
Presented at state and national conferences including; ASSECT, SSSS, AATA, parenting conferences, women’s programs, and hospitals.
Taught numerous classes at; Denver College, Montclair State, NJ; Barry University, Miami, FL; FIU medical college, Miami, FL; American Academy of Clinical Sexology; Imperial Point Hospital,FL; High Point, FL; South Florida Institute of Sex Therapy, FL.
Publications include; Dissertation; The Gender-Identity Role of Adolescents Raised by Lesbian/Gay Parents; Everyone’s Talking about Herpes (co-authored); Parenting Magazine; Balance Magazine; monthly column “Mind Matters” in Parkland Life Magazine; The Washington Post; Miami Herald; Sun Sentinel.
Appeared on national and international radio and television programs including; WNBC, Associated Press, Howard Stern, WRMF, UPN 33, WFTL, WPLG 10, WFOR CBS 4, ABC National Radio, NBC 6, WKY.
Amy Demner, Ph.D., LMHC, FAACS, ATR-BC
5441 University Dr. Suite 101 - Coral Springs, FL 33067
954-346-7066
I have more than 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and am Board Certified in Clinical Sexology as well as Art Therapy. I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking support in child/ teen problems, intimacy, divorce adjustment, anxiety, depression, transgender, parenting, grief, and addiction. I also have published books and articles, teach at universities and hospitals, provide media expertise for national and international television and radio, present at professional conferences, and received a city grant for a program about teens and sexuality.
Work Experience
Licensed Psychotherapist
Amy Demner, Ph.D., PA - Coral Springs, FL
1993 to Present
Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in clinical sexology and art therapy
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy services for children, teens, adults, couples, families, and groups.
• Consultation for medical professionals, and mental health practitioners.
• Writer of psychological fiction and non-fiction.
• Media expert for television, radio, and online sites.
• Supervision for mental health interns, art therapists, sex therapists.
• Presenter, lecturer, and teacher.
Art Therapist/Psychotherapist
Treatment Resources - Margate, FL
1997 to 1998 Psychotherapist
• Conduct art therapy and group sessions for dual-diagnosed patients.
• Participate in treatment planning.
Psychotherapist
Dr.Debra Gorin, MD - Weston, FL
1995 to 1998
• Conduct individual, couples, and family sessions.
• Provide initial evaluations.
• Specializing in treatment of anxiety and phobias.
Art Therapist
Charter Hospital - Miami, FL
1993 to 1995
• Conduct art psychotherapy groups for children, adolescents, women, and adults.
Psychotherapist
Awareness Counseling Center - Fort Lauderdale, FL
1992 to 1993
• Provide counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, groups.
Owner/Artist
Designer Glass Studio - Pompano Beach, FL
1981 to 1992
• Supervised creative development and stress management for staff.
• Designed art glass.
• Advertising, marketing
Psychologist
Jefferson County Mental Health Center - Lakewood, CO
1979 to 1980
• Provide 24-hour emergency services including evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, disposition, referrals, crisis and emergency intervention.
• Perform triage and in-patient services.
Adjunct Professor
University of Colorado - Boulder, CO
1979 to 1980
• Taught accredited course in art therapy.
Intensive Treatment Team Therapist/Senior Creative Art Therapist
Essex County Hospital Center - Cedar Grove, NJ
1976 to 1979
• Worked on clinical treatment team to devise, administer, and conduct individual and group art therapy sessions.
• Taught and supervised music and art therapy interns.
• Served as Program Training Assistant for art therapy program.
• Provided psychological, cultural, and rehabilitative services for geriatric residents
• Established an art therapy program for a 460-patient psychiatric geriatric unit.
• Conducted individual and group sessions for adults and adolescents.
Education
PhD in Human Sexuality
Institute for Advanced Study in Human Sexuality - San Francisco, CA
1996 to 1998
Fulfilled certification requirements for sex therapist in Florida in Human Sexuality
The American Academy of Clinical Sexology - Washington, DC
1994 to 1995
MA Art Therapy/Clinical Psychology in Psychology
Goddard College - Plainfield, VT
1976 to 1978
Clinical affiliation in Creative Arts Therapy in Art Therapy
Essex County Hospital Center - Cedar Grove, NJ
1975 to 1976
BFA with Honors in Fine Arts
Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY
1970 to 1974
Skills
Psychotherapy, Couples Counseling, Clinical Sexology, Art Therapy, Fiction and nonfiction writer, Supervision, Teaching, Presenter, Media Expert, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
Links http://www.Dramy.com
Awards
Grant City of Coral Springs, FL 2002
Provided a one day workshop; Love Code: How to have Healthy and Satisfying Relationships to High School Students. Students completed a Love Code Quiz, heard a panel speak about relationships,and participated in break out groups. http://vimeo.com/60187812 The results of the program were presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Human Sexuality Conference.
Certifications
Board Certified Clinical Sexologist April 1995
Board Certification in Clinical Sexology granted by The American Board of Sexology.
Board Certified Art Therapist January 1995
Board Certification in Art Therapy Granted by The American Association of Art Therapy.
Primary Certificate in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy June 2001
Received certification through the Albert Ellis Institute.
Clinical Supervisor 1999
Met requirements to provide supervision to Mental Health Counselor Interns, Florida.
Sex Therapist 1995
Met requirements under Florida Chapter 491 to designate specialty in sex therapy and provide supervision for sex therapy interns.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor 1993
Licensed by the State of Florida to provide psychotherapy and counseling services.
Publications
People are Talking about Herpes http://www.herpes.com
2006
Co-authored book answering questions about herpes.
Techniques of Group Art Therapy for the Elderly in a Psychiatric Hospital Setting
http://www.nystce.nesinc.com
1979
Article about art therapy techniques for hospitialized psychiatric geriatric patients published The New York State Art Teachers Association Bulletin.
Bille: A Chronic Schizophrenic's Pictorial Exploration of Self-Image
http://www.nystce.nesinc.com
1979
Article presents a case study on a hospitalized psychiatric geriatric patient use of art to explore his self- image.
Parkland Life Magazine http://www.Lifepubs.com 2003 to Present
Write a monthly column Mind Matters for a Coral Springs/Parkland magazine published in Florida.
Additional Information
Presented at state and national conferences including; ASSECT, SSSS, AATA, parenting conferences, women’s programs, and hospitals.
Taught numerous classes at; Denver College, Montclair State, NJ; Barry University, Miami, FL; FIU medical college, Miami, FL; American Academy of Clinical Sexology; Imperial Point Hospital,FL; High Point, FL; South Florida Institute of Sex Therapy, FL.
Publications include; Dissertation; The Gender-Identity Role of Adolescents Raised by Lesbian/Gay Parents; Everyone’s Talking about Herpes (co-authored); Parenting Magazine; Balance Magazine; monthly column “Mind Matters” in Parkland Life Magazine; The Washington Post; Miami Herald; Sun Sentinel.
Appeared on national and international radio and television programs including; WNBC, Associated Press, Howard Stern, WRMF, UPN 33, WFTL, WPLG 10, WFOR CBS 4, ABC National Radio, NBC 6, WKY.