Dr. Sibel Golden is a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist with the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association.
Sibel is a seasoned clinician and an experienced educator. She taught at City University in Seattle in their Masters in Counseling Program for one year before moving to Bastyr University, where she taught for 6 years in the Health Psychology Department. Sibel designed and taught courses such as Art as Spiritual Practice and the Psychology of Nourishment. She has presented numerous workshops on eating disorders, body image, and various aspects of creative arts therapy in the Puget Sound Area and New York.
In 2010, Sibel was the recipient of the Rollo May Scholarship at Saybrook University. She was a regular contributor to the academic blog ‘The New Existentialists’ for 2 years, before starting her own blog at sibelgoldenphd.com. Sibel’s dissertation was a qualitative study entitled, ‘Portraits of Courage in the Creative Process of Visual Artists’.
“My background in and love of the arts, as well as my fascination with the creative process, guide my work. I believe that art and the creative process provide expansive ways to look at life, sustain motivation, and unearth new sources of inspiration”.
B.A. in Studio Art from Bard College, Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Expressive Arts Therapy from Goddard College, Doctoral Degree in Psychology from Saybrook University.
Ana Gálvez brings together a background in design, marketing, and the arts to help people connect with NWCEAI’s work. She manages the institute’s marketing and communications, sharing stories, promoting workshops and training programs, and helping more people discover the value of creative expression in their personal and professional lives.
Ana holds a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Garment Industry and has completed a master’s program in Marketing and Brand Management. She is also studying Marketing and Digital Strategies. Before joining NWCEAI, she worked in bridal design and spent a year caring for two autistic children as an au pair—an experience that deepened her appreciation for listening, individual needs, and meaningful connection.
As an artist herself, Ana believes creativity can help people feel seen, explore new possibilities, and build community. She brings that belief to her work at NWCEAI, where she is committed to making its programs and stories accessible, welcoming, and relevant to the people they serve.