BA, Hofstra University. MS, Pratt Institute. Board-certified dance/movement therapist. Licensed creative arts therapist. 10+ years of service treating adults with serious mental illness in inpatient psychiatric settings. Contributing author of Developing Trauma Informed Services for Psychosis: A Multidisciplinary Journey Towards Healing (2023). Clinical supervisor to LCAT permit-holders and graduate creative arts therapy students.
Graduate Courses 2025-2026
Master of Science in Dance/Movement Therapy
Clinical Treatment Planning
Seminar—Fall
DMTP 7108
In this course, students will build on concepts learned in Methods and Theory I (DMTP 7010), Methods and Theory II (DMTP 7015), Human Growth and Development (DMTP 7020), Psychopathology (DMTP 7025), Movement Observation I (DMTP 7040), and Movement Observation II (DMTP 7045) to refine their assessment skills in developing treatment plans consistent with DSM-5 criteria and the application of dance/movement therapy principles and interventions. The role of pharmacotherapy will be included. We will also examine clinical and treatment planning, with a focus on developing clinical writing skills as they relate to specific settings and populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Faculty
Methods and Theory IV
Seminar—Spring
DMTP 7115
Prerequisite: Methods and Theory III (DMTP 7100)
This final course in the series of four on the methods and theory of dance/movement therapy for clinical practice will examine clinical applications of expressive arts modalities—such as art, music, poetry, and drama—for the purpose of understanding their relationship to dance/movement therapy and how they can be used in conjunction with dance/movement therapy to enhance and support treatment interventions. We will also examine the use of the artistic elements of dance—such as choreography and performance—to support a variety of mental and physical health goals. The course will have several visiting faculty with expertise in the arts and creative-arts therapies.
Faculty
Previous Courses
Master of Science in Dance/Movement Therapy
Graduate Seminar in Methods and Theory of DMT IV
Graduate Seminar—Spring
This final course in the series of four on the methods and theory of dance/movement therapy for clinical practice will examine clinical applications of expressive arts modalities—such as art, music, poetry, and drama—for the purpose of understanding their relationship to dance/movement therapy and how they can be used in conjunction with dance/movement therapy to enhance and support treatment interventions. We will also examine the use of the artistic elements of dance—such as choreography and performance—to support a variety of mental and physical health goals. The course will have several visiting faculty with expertise in the arts and creative-arts therapies.