Jessica Bianchi, EdD, ATR-BC, LMFT
Assistant Professor at Loyola Marymount University, Clinical Director of the Helen B. Landgarten Art Therapy Clinic
Dr. Jessica Bianchi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Board-Certified Art Therapist, Assistant Professor at Loyola Marymount University, and the Clinical Director of the Helen B. Landgarten Art Therapy Clinic. Having received her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Social Justice, as well as her master’s in Marital and Family Therapy/Art Therapy from LMU, Jessica has developed a specialized skill set that integrates concepts from art therapy and education as a way to promote social justice and community activism among diverse populations. Jessica thrives on collaboration and has facilitated therapeutic arts services in numerous contexts, including residential group homes, outpatient clinics, K–high school settings, medical centers, and federal correctional institutions, as well as providing consultation and professional development on the topics of art therapy, trauma-informed educational practices, and arts and social-emotional competencies. Additionally, Jessica is the co-founder of Recipes for Connection, an organization that provides art-based social-emotional and trauma-informed strategies to support student mental health, strengthen relationships, and create positive school communities.