Transforming Art Therapy With Expertise and Impact

Our work in art therapy is defined by a distinctive blend of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and social justice advocacy. With over two decades of experience, we bridge three critical spaces: providing trauma-informed care for BIPOC individuals and families, educating future therapists as a professor at Lesley University, and pioneering arts-based solutions for marginalized communities around the world. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based research, including publications in respected journals like The Arts in Psychotherapy, and enriched by culturally grounded frameworks inspired by influential thinkers such as Paulo Freire and Angela Davis.

What sets our practice apart is the ability to transform theory into tangible impact. Our methods have been proven effective with diverse populations, from adolescents facing poverty—documented in our dissertation research—to asylum seekers supported through our Voces Arts and Healing initiative. This commitment to making a difference is further reflected in our creative projects, such as the films Art Therapy: The Movie and Love in the Making, which blend academic depth with cinematic storytelling. Our integration of clinical rigor, creative innovation, and a deep commitment to social justice ensures that we provide more than traditional therapy—we deliver meaningful, transformative change.