Master of Arts
Expressive Therapies: Dance Therapy with a Specialization in Mental Health Counseling
Degree Overview
Dance Therapy with a Specialization in Mental Health Counseling
Offered on Lesley's campus in Cambridge, near Boston, the 60-credit Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies, Dance Therapy specialization trains students with a rich dance background in the psychotherapeutic use of dance and movement. Dance movement is the primary medium used for observation, assessment, research, therapeutic interaction, and intervention.
Program Philosophy
- Use the experience of self through the body as an effective therapeutic modality
- Further the emotional, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual
- Prepare students to work with a variety of populations
- Prepare students to work in a variety of settings
Learn more about the Dance Therapy with a Specialization in Mental Health Counseling program.

