Biography

Jill McNutt, PhD, LPC, ATR-BC, ATCS, is an educator, clinician, and leader with more than 25 years of experience in art therapy and mental health counseling. She holds doctoral degrees in Counselor Education and Supervision and in Expressive Therapies and has dedicated her career to advancing excellence in clinical practice, higher education, and community mental health. Dr. McNutt has led graduate programs in art therapy and counseling, guiding curriculum development, accreditation, faculty mentorship, and student success. Her scholarship focuses on medical art therapy, arts-based research, clinical supervision, and experiential learning, with numerous conference presentations, publications, and invited workshops. As founder of Art Therapy House, Inc., she has expanded access to community-based art therapy services for individuals and families experiencing trauma, serious mental illness, chronic illness, and life transitions. Dr. McNutt is committed to preparing compassionate, ethically grounded clinicians who integrate creativity, evidence-based practice, and social responsibility into their professional work.

Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University, 2023
Doctorate in Expressive Arts Therapy, Lesley University, 2016
Master of Science in Art Therapy, Mount Mary University, 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cardinal Stritch University, 1995

Professional Experiences

PhD, LPC, ATRL, ATR-BC, ATCS

Most Recent Publications and Presentations

Publications
Ridley, S., McNutt, J. V., Einstein, T. R., and Demaine. K. (Eds.). (2026). Arts-based supervision in creative arts therapy [Special Issue.] The Arts in Psychotherapy, 98(3).
McNutt, J. V. and Glinzak, L. (2026). Development and integration of supervision across psychotherapy disciplines. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 98(3).
Glinzak, L. and McNutt, J. V. (2025). Art therapy and well-being managing pain. In (V. Preedy ED). The scientific basis of well-being. Elsevier-Academic Press.
Dunn-Snow, M., and McNutt, J. V. (Eds). (2025). Art therapy through the lifespan: A collection of case studies. Routledge.

Presentations
McNutt, J. V. (2026, March). Art therapy intention, and engagement in the recovery process. uHuman’s Creative Recovery Fest. Madison, WI.
McNutt, J. V. and Glinzak, L. (2026, March). Incorporating the Arts into STEM: The importance of Innovation and Creativity in STEAM education. Association of American Colleges and Universities – Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference. Washington D.C.
McNutt, J. V. and Svirsky, S. (2025, March). Working in Healthcare: Medical Art Therapy as a Profession. Hmong Immersion School, Milwaukee, WI.
McNutt, J. V. (2021, March). The Artist in the Art Therapist. Featured speaker. The Hammond Museum, New York.
McNutt, J. V. (2019, October). Art therapy and Stages of Oncology Care. Paper Presentation: Susan G. Komen Initiative on Cancer Awareness, Terre Haute, IN.
McNutt, J. and Koslowski, M. (2019, April). Conversation on Purpose: Art Therapy and Traumatic Brain Injury. Paper presentation: Mount Mary University Spring Symposium, Milwaukee, WI.