Elia Khalaf (he/they) is a board-certified art therapist, psychotherapist, artist, and educator. As an Arab-American, non-binary immigrant, Khalaf positions their practice and research at the intersections of wellness and social justice, Eastern wisdom and Western science, and art and mental health. They are a PhD candidate in Counseling Education and Supervision at Oregon State University.
Khalaf earned their MA in Art Therapy with a focus on clinical psychology at New York University. They apply a variety of tools including art therapies, mindfulness, somatic practices, nature-based therapy, and EMDR to support BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities and empower emerging therapists.