Essence is a registered art therapist with the American Art Therapy Association as well as a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Texas and Illinois. Her clinical work is dedicated to supporting individuals in managing their mental health while exploring creative healing options.

Essence was introduced to the mental health profession after formally studying art and experiencing the direct impact art making had on the improvement of her own mental health. Essence’s experience in navigating virtual landscapes within mental health provided her the opportunity to create engaging services that center art making as the entry point to change.

Essence founded Aura Art Space to ensure that creative identity and perspectives are further recognized as important factors of one’s mental health treatment.