Mariah Loftin, MA

Assistant Clinical Therapist

Education:
Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis MA, Naropa University, Counseling Psychology & Art Therapy, 2008
BA, University of California-Santa Cruz, Cultural Anthropology, 2003
Grew Up In:
Hawaii
In Wilderness Therapy Since:
2011
Primary Population Served at Open Sky:
Young Adults
Areas of Clinical Expertise:
Art therapy, Behavior Analysis, Grief and Loss, Depression, Adoption, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Developmental Disabilities

Mariah Loftin is a Clinical Therapist with over 15 years of experience working in service for others. She was born and raised on Maui, Hawaii and grew up on a ranch, learning the rewards of being part of a team.  When Mariah moved to “the mainland”, she graduated with a BA in cultural anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She advanced her degree at Naropa University, graduating with an MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Art Therapy.

As an art therapist, psychotherapist, and behaviorist she has worked with a wide range of populations: children, teens, individuals who have been adopted, people who have developmental disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, people with traumatic brain injuries, and adults. Her study of human interactions, habits, and cultural trends led to a postgraduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis.

As a therapist, Mariah specializes in art therapy, behavior analysis, grief and loss, depression, adoption, anxiety, substance abuse and developmental disabilities. She is recognized among clients and peers for her positive nature, open personality, and tenacious dedication.

Mariah enjoys a variety of outdoor pursuits and has backpacked the Colorado trail, bicycle toured through numerous countries, and rock climbed in many parts of the US. An artist, Mariah works with stained glass, wood, and anything that inspires her creativity.