American, Peruvian Artist graduated as Art therapist and Clinical Psychologist, PhD at The Eastern Virginia Medical School ,University USA Fine art Artist & and Master pupil of the well-known artist "Juan Aponte " in Virginia, USA.
as Art Therapist & Clinical Psychologist
Just after his studies he was already very involved in social work, starting to work in the international project as Art Therapist & Teacher, Project Lead and Fundraising Manager for “Art therapy and Psychotherapy for children from the street in Peru” later on his graduation with a great success.
Joan Louis worked as well the last years for different institutions and companies as Art therapist and Clinical Psychologist in Germany & USA.
He also works in health mental care programs focused on the care and treatment of patients such as children physically and psychically handicapped and some diagnosed with Autism Syndrome.
Children and adolescent refugees with Post-Traumatic Disorder
Adult und seniors addiction symptom and dementia disease.
He is currently an active member of the American Psychological Association,
American Academy Addiction Psychiatry and
American Art Therapy Association
as Artist
Joan Louis has been selected to participe in severals art exhibitions in the world. Moreover he is involved into the Art Scene in USA, France, Peru, Canada, Argentina, Australia & Germany, where he was living & working the last 10 years. Currently he is based between USA and Berlin,Germany.