Resilience-Embodied

I am a board certified dance movement therapist and state licensed professional clinical counselor with 10 years experience working at the California Department of State Hospitals. Previously, I have worked with children diagnosed with autism, ADHD and learning challenges, adolescents with behavioral and impulse control issues, and adults with acute inpatient psychiatric needs in medical and forensic facilities. I have employed dance movement therapy techniques such as creative choreography for health, effort modulation for chronic pain, and DBT relaxation/mindfulness techniques for individuals with personality disorders, PTSD and ADHD. My focus of specialization involves the use of dance movement therapy treatment interventions for learning disabilities, impulse control disorders, trauma, and abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma and chronic pain. Such techniques include play and expressive choreography, coaching developmental re-patterning exercises, and teaching mindfulness/relaxation techniques for body awareness and emotional regulation. I see clients in a clean studio space with no pets for comfort, safety and complete privacy.