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About Me

With a background in musical theater  performance, I'm passionate about incorporating 
all aspects of my training into my work in the Creative Arts Therapies. 

As I work towards refining my practice as a soon-to-be dance/movement therapist, I am constantly overjoyed by the wide-ranging and incredible creativity that is shared with me! 

About: 

Dance/Movement Therapy

Curious about dance/movement therapy? 

The American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) defines dance/movement therapy as the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration of the individual.

My Experience:

My internship experience includes 3 clinical rotations within the NYC Health + Hospitals system. From working with children to adults, I enjoy utilizing a multimodal approach in my group and individual work. 

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Training: 

While in a training program, we are required to complete 940 hours in a clinical internship in addition to continued education in psychology and theory-based classes.

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About Me:

Higher Education 

Bachelors: 

Marymount Manhattan College: Received my BFA in Musical Theatre Performance.  

Masters: 

Pratt Institute: Candidate for a Master's Dance/Movement Therapy

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