Rebecca Demi, M.S. BC-DMT LCAT
Board Certified & Licensed Psychotherapist
President of the New York State Chapter of the American Dance Therapy Association
Setting Clear Expectations
Rebecca is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (#002586), Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, and serves as Chapter President of the New York State American Dance Therapy Association.
With seven years of clinical psychotherapy service and advanced certification in Arts-Based Trauma Therapy from the Kint Institute, she specializes in helping individuals feel great about how they move and operate in the world.
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A Multimodal Approach: Dance, Movement, and Art Therapy
Rebecca will educate you and your child that the body holds stories, fears, and attachments that words alone cannot express. Through the combined use of movement, art-making, play, and sound, she creates an environment where clients can:
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Increase attention and focus on tasks and activities.
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Build body awareness and an understanding of the physical self in relation to others.
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Foster social interaction and relatedness in a safe and supportive setting.
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Engage with peers and adults to develop meaningful connections.
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Promote non-verbal and verbal creative expression as a tool for emotional release and clarity.
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Expand movement and artistic repertoires to unlock new dimensions of personal growth.
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Cultivate self-confidence through embodied practices and creative exploration.
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The Neuroscience Connection
Rebecca’s approach leverages the latest findings in neuroscience to emphasize the brain’s ability to rewire through creative and somatic practices. By engaging the mind-body connection, her therapy sessions empower clients to:
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Access deeper layers of emotional processing.
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Heal from trauma through cyclical and creative expression.
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Redesign habitual patterns with intentional movement and art.
Whether you or your child is navigating life transitions, processing a sudden trauma, or simply seeking a deeper connection to themselves, Rebecca’s practice offers a compassionate and innovative space to heal, grow, and thrive.
Fill out the contact form to experience the transformative power of creative arts and somatic therapy today.
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About
Approach
Supporting Clients With:
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Trauma
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Attachment
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Family Conflict
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Mood Disorders
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Identity
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Grief and Loss
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Therapeutic Approach:
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Establishing basic trust and safety
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Supporting emotional release and increase self-awareness and self-acceptance
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Helping clients realize that problems can be outside of themselves and something they can be brave enough to address
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Helping clients move past resistance or stagnation
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Promoting deep healing and integration
"Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going inside ourselves."
― Body Keeps the Score
"A part is not just a temporary emotional state or habitual thought pattern."
― No Bad Parts
"Recovery can take place only within then context of relationships; it cannot occur in isolation.”
― Judith Lewis Herman
"It takes a long time to become young."
-- Picasso
"Imbalanced systems, whether internal or external, will tend to polarize."
― No Bad Parts
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Client Testimonials
"Before starting this work, societal and parental pressures weighed heavily on me, affecting my self-worth and autonomy. I feel like I'm rebuilding this for real."
-verified client
"This therapy is a medium for emotional expression and grounding. Rebecca is helping me rebuild my confidence and understanding of my evolving social and familial roles."
-verified client
"I'm working on giving myself space. Indulging in curiosity and play. Find a rhythm for it. Rather than shame it."
-verified client