Lyubov Gonina, MA, LPC, LCAT, NCC Licensed Clinician, Board-Certified Art Therapist, Supervisor, Consultant Lyubov has worked with refugees and immigrants since 2011, specializing in the design and implementation of culturally specific treatments. Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, she came to the U.S. as a refugee with a degree in Graphic Arts. Lyubov continued her education at Portland State University, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor in Psychology & Art, and later earned her MA in Art Therapy Counseling from Marylhurst University in Oregon. Drawing from her education, personal journey, and extensive professional experience, Lyubov has a profound understanding of the emotional health challenges faced by refugees and immigrants. She tailors her therapeutic approach to each individual's cultural background, using an integrative method influenced by cognitive-behavioral theories, trauma-informed art therapy, and positive psychology. Central to her practice is the belief in flourishing, where individuals can not only overcome adversity but also thrive, by connecting with their culture to unlock their best potential. Lyubov is passionate about fostering cultural understanding and promoting ethnic arts within the broader community. In addition to counseling and teaching, she organizes community events, provides culturally specific supervision and consultation, and facilitates multicultural exchanges, raising awareness of the rich cultural contributions of newly arrived immigrants and