Claudia Raphael, M.A., LPAT, ATR-BC, RPP, REAT

B.A. Sociology, Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross; M.A. Transpersonal Studies, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology; M.A. Art Therapy, George Washington University

Claudia has worked with young children and families for over 30 years, both as an educator and a therapist. She has developed many transpersonal programs based on indigenous wisdom. Ms. Raphael has developed an Imaginal Playroom, where she offers sessions for young children and their families, providing both an educational format and a therapeutic setting. Her focus continues to be the first seven years of life, creating environments that support both the physical and psycho/spiritual development of the child. She assists families in building foundations that will support the psycho/spiritual development of the child, and ensure their future success in today’s challenging world.

Claudia teaches Theories of Art Therapy as well as in the Children’s Mental Health Certificate Program.