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Kali Kuwada
M.A. Psychology, Art Therapy with Mental Health Counseling, 2005
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, 2010
 When she came to Antioch, Kali Kuwada had recently completed her B.A. in Social Psychology from Western Washington University and was working as a special education para-educator for the Lake Washington School District.
"I had done quite a bit of research on Art Therapy programs along the West Coast and ultimately picked Antioch's program because of Janice Hoshino," Kuwada says. "She was always available to answer any questions I had about the program, and encouraged me to talk with current students about their experience. Because all of my questions were addressed with care, I felt very confident this was the program I wanted to attend."
"My education and experience in the Art Therapy program continues to open many doors, both professionally and personally."
Now a counselor and faculty member at Seattle Central Community College, Kuwada is confident Antioch was the right choice for her.
"We all have such diverse and busy lives, so the flexibility of the program is great," she says.
"My education and experience in the Art Therapy program continues to open many doors, both professionally and personally. I am now able to have a career that simultaneously incorporates all my interests: creativity, wellness and the arts," she notes.
As far as learning experiences go, Kuwada describes one of her best memories.
"The Art Therapy group research project was such a huge learning experience for me, and some of my most favorite memories come from that project," she says. "It was amazing to see the whole process come together; from designing the research, to doing the literature review, to interviewing participants and analyzing the results and finally, writing the report. It was really rewarding to see our research presented at the National American Art Therapy Association conference. The project was such a huge challenge, with many ups and downs, but overall a really positive experience."
Her recommendation to those who might be considering Antioch is this: "I tell prospective students Antioch is very student focused, with small class sizes and flexible in that it allows you to explore your own areas of interest and build them into the curriculum."
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