About Pamela Hochstetter

Photo by Wendy Carlson

Pamela is a life-long practicing artist, facilitator and spiritual guide.

She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University and a Bachelor of Science degree in art and education – summa cum laude – from Western Connecticut State University. She trained with veteran art therapist, Jane Gross, MA, LCSW, in Process Painting.

Her preparation at Yale enables her to integrate work regarding a person’s spirituality or religious exploration. She provides a pastoral style of assistance to her clients.

Hochstetter has studied at Pratt Institute, Maryland College of Art and Design, Greenwich House Pottery and Brookfield Craft Center as well.

She created and ran three art-related businesses from 1980–2001.

Added to her resume was her struggle with life-threatening illness during the mid-nineties. Compassion for others’ suffering – in all its manifestations – is one of the unexpected gifts she received from that time. As a highly motivated patient she acquired direct experience and understanding of many alternative/complementary therapies as well.

Presently, when she is not facilitating process painting, you may find her in her studio working with paint, pastels, metal, clay – anything she can get her eager hands on.