Curriculum Vitae

Cori Guevara, ATR-BC, LPC-S
Formerly known as: Cori Riggott, Cori Riggott-O’Leary

Education

2019 - Eastern Virginia Medical School, Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling, 3.95 GPA, Norfolk, VA

2017 - Longwood University, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education, 3.89 GPA, Farmville, VA

2013 - Mountain View High School, Advanced Diploma with IB/AP certificates, 4.0 GPA, Stafford, VA

Licensures and Trainings

2025 - Registered Supervisor, Virginia Board of Counseling

2023 - Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Basic Training, Thrive Learning

2023 - Present - Licensed Professional Counselor, Virginia Board of Counseling - active

2022 - Present - Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Credentials Board - active

2022-2023 - Resident in Counseling, Virginia Board of Counseling - completed

2022-2023 - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Maine Board of Counseling - expired

2019-2022 - Trauma-Systems-Therapy for Refugees, Trainings and consultations, Boston Children’s Hospital

2019-2022 - Conditional Licensed Professional Counselor, Maine Board of Counseling - completed

2017-2022 - Pre-K - 12 Art Ed Teaching License, Virginia Dept. of Education - expired

Exhibitions

2018 - Reflections of the Human Condition, EVMS/ODU - Lester Hall, Norfolk, VA

2017 - Point of Departure, Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, Farmville, VA

2016 - Junior Exhibition, Longwood University - Bedford Hall, Farmville, VA

Publications

2018 - Art Therapy Credentials Board Annual Report

2008 - Poetry book

Clinical Experience

2023 - Present - Bridge to Wellness Centers LLC, Co-owner, Art Therapist, Vienna, VA

2022-2023 - Private practice office, Art Therapist, Midlothian, VA

2019-2022 - Spurwink Services, Non-profit, Trauma-Systems-Therapy for Refugees/Public School Clinician, Lewiston, ME

Teaching Experience

2017 - Wine and Design, Stafford, VA

2017 - Cumberland County High School and Elementary School, Student Teaching, Cumberland, VA

2016 - Buckingham County Middle School, Practicum Teaching, Buckingham, VA

2016 - Headfirst Summer Camp, Art and Science Teacher, Oakton, VA

Volunteer Experience

2023 - Community Wellness Program for Afghan Refugees, Safe Haven Space, Manassas, VA

2013-2017 - Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, Farmville, VA

Customer Service/Leadership Experience

2014-2016 - Resident Assistant, Longwood University - Arc Hall, Farmville, VA

2013-2016 - Student Supervisor, Longwood University - Dorrill Dinning Hall, Farmville, VA

2011-2016 - Cashier, McDonald’s, Doc’s Pizza, Taco Bell, Stafford, VA

2010-2011 - Color Guard Rank Leader, MVHS Marching Band, Stafford, VA