I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in Dance Movement Therapy. I also hold a graduate certificate in Laban Movement Analysis.
My training and experience in the field allows me to see and listen to my clients in a unique way and opens up a whole new world of possibilities for methods of healing and transformation.
EXPERIENCE
The following are environments I have worked in and various populations of people I have enjoyed getting to know better.
Dance therapy in a therapeutic day school (K-12) with children diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, OCD), and children with developmental delays
Dance therapy with a predominantly Asian population; mostly refugees, non-English speaking with chronic mental illness, and PTSD from living in war torn countries
Five years helping children and adults with very severe psychical and cognitive disabilities in a school facility and out centers
Parent educator working with mothers in residential treatment for addiction, helping to create bonds with their children
Dance therapy with adults and seniors in inpatient psychiatric hospitals
15 + years of childcare, nanny for multiple families, preschool teacher assistant, nursery and toddler daycare worker
Some areas of expertise include:
Father Infant/Child Bonding
Mother Infant/Child Bonding
Infant Hygiene
Sleep Disturbances
Feeding Issues
Tantrums
Hyperactivity
Separation Anxiety
Learning Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder
Communication Difficulties
Children Identifying as LBGTQ+
Impact of Divorce on Children