Biography

Terri Giller-Etheridge, MEd, is an experienced art therapist and educator who earned her Master of Education from the University of Louisville in 2007. Prior to joining West Liberty University in 2021, she practiced clinically across Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Currently based in Washington state, she instructs undergraduate online coursework in Art Therapy and Counseling and serves as the Practicum/Internship Coordinator for the graduate program.

Her diverse clinical background spans pediatric to geriatric populations (ages 2 to 102) across schools, day programs, hospitals, and community mental health facilities. As the founder of Calling Cadence Counseling and Art Therapy Services, LLC, she established her private practice in West Virginia and continues to provide specialized telehealth services to clients in Washington, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Education

Masters of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services, with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy, University of Louisville

Professional Experiences

ATR-BC®,LPC, LMHC,

Most Recent Publications and Presentations

Ridley, S., and Giller-Etheridge, T. (2024). The transformation of a radiation mask. In S. Ridley (Ed.), The expressive use of masks across cultures and healing arts (pp. 198-204). Routledge.