Erika Arconti-Galassi, MS
Art Therapy and Counseling Associate
Erika is a pre-licensed clinical art therapist and mental health counselor currently training at Albertus Magnus College, with 17 years of experience as a fine arts educator. She works with children, adolescents, and their families, integrating creative expression to support emotional regulation, communication, and connection. She is passionate about helping young clients and their families build insight, resilience, and healing through the art-making process.
- Currently attending Albertus Magnus College as a pre-licensed clinical art therapist and mental
health counselor, Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling (MAATC) - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Central Connecticut State University (PK–12 Art Education endorsement)
- Master of Science in Elementary Education, University of Bridgeport
- Sixth Year Certificate in TESOL, Fairfield University
- Currently pursuing a post-master’s certificate in School Counseling at Southern Connecticut State
University
Erika believes art therapy can help individuals express and process emotions, gain insight, and promote
healing and personal growth through creative expression.
- 18 years as a fine arts educator in Danbury, Bridgeport, and Stamford Public Schools
- Currently working at Sasco River Center (since June 2024)
- TEAM mentor supporting new teachers
- Summer intern at Anxiety Institute
- Committee member for Postpartum Support International – Connecticut Chapter, helping build
maternal mental health community in Fairfield County - Volunteer with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Toy Closet for 8 years
Erika is a mom of an elementary-aged child and enjoys painting, sculpting, and playing guitar in a band in
her free time.
Erika’s research focuses on maternal mental health and building supportive communities through art
therapy and outreach initiatives.
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."