We are a diverse team of Licensed Creative Arts Therapists in New York providing online psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, coaching, and workshops.
Jennifer Giuglianotti, M.S., BC-DMT, LCAT
Founder & Clinical Director of Balanced Life Movement (BLooM)
Jennifer is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist in the state of New York and nationally Board Certified as a Dance/Movement Therapist. She incorporates traditional talk therapies like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Dance/Movement Therapy, mindfulness, and art. Jennifer has had 15 years of experience as a therapist. As Clinical Director at Balanced Life Movement, Jennifer focuses on connecting clients with the ideal therapist for their needs.
After receiving her B.A., in Psychology at Temple University (Philadelphia, PA), Jennifer moved to NYC to pursue her M.S. in Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) at Pratt Institute. Jennifer has worked in NYC psychiatric hospitals, San Francisco intensive treatment centers, and in schools for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In April, 2016, Jennifer received the highest level of accreditation with the American Dance Therapy Association: Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. In addition to her training in DMT, she has extensive experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Certification to teach Yoga for Children with Special Needs. She explores painting and dancing at the same time creating "Choreography On Canvas", allowing patients to choose their preferred method of expression. Jennifer was also the Mental Health Coordinator and Dance/Movement Therapist at a public elementary school in Harlem where she began her work in family therapy. She has been in private practice since 2015, with focus on the holistic treatment of anxiety, trauma, depression, and Bipolar Disorder in adults and children. Jennifer currently practices Teletherapy and is building a holistic, creative retreat center in upstate, New York (Bloom by the River).
Jennifer is ultra-creative, energetic, and passionate about helping people. On weekends, she is usually hiking, or searching for some new plants.
Joy Ruben Welts, LCAT, LMHC
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Dance/Movement Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Joy Ruben Welts grew up as a dancer, writer, and artist. These modalities gave her a safe, meaningful, and playful space to feel and express her emotions. After working as a yoga teacher, interfaith minister, and reiki healer from 2008-2012, she went on to study expressive arts psychotherapy with a specialization in dance/movement therapy. She is licensed as a mental health counselor, creative arts therapist, and alcohol and drug counselor. She uses a mix of expressive arts, cognitive, and psychodynamic psychotherapy and is passionate about teaching clients to feel safe in their own bodies, befriend their emotions, and glean wisdom from their present experience. She happily self-published her first book: Strong Like a Mountain: Art and Yoga for Happy Kids, and is currently a PhD student studying Human Development. She loves to be in the woods, swim, dance, and rest.
Christina Hoodho, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Board Certified Art Therapist
Christina is a Nationally Registered and Certified Art Therapist, and New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. She earned her Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Hofstra University. Christina has worked therapeutically with a diverse clientele of all ages, ethnicities, genders, socioeconomic backgrounds etc., including inmates, inpatient psychiatric clients, individuals with disabilities, children with autism, the homeless, domestic violence survivors, veterans, the LGBTQ community, children in foster care, adolescents in group homes, immigrants, the elderly, addicts and recovering addicts. For over a decade now, she has served in an array of settings, such as correctional facilities, cultural institutions, hospitals, schools, churches, shelters, group homes, community organizations and recreation programs.
Christina facilitates individual and group therapies. In addition, she provides supervision and staff trainings to educate professionals on the medicinal qualities of the arts. Having personally experienced healing through eastern medicine, Ayurveda, holistic health and Native American shamanism, Christina implements these techniques in her therapeutic practice as supplements. She also enjoys employing her creativity as a teaching artist and face painter.
Vanessa Zocchia, LCAT, R-DMT
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Dance/Movement Therapist
Vanessa is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Registered Dance/Movement therapist with over 10 years of experience. Vanessa’s drive to become a therapist was fueled from a young age, as she found herself consistently curious about why people behaved the way they did. It was only after studying both psychology and dance in college that the world of creative arts therapy was introduced to her, allowing her to finally incorporate her passion for movement and body-based connection with psychoanalysis and theory.
Vanessa has worked with various populations across a multitude of platforms throughout her professional career including acute and extended inpatient psychiatric care, PROS and partial outpatient care, children with developmental disabilities, dementia/Alzheimer’s and has supported specialized areas including prenatal/postpartum women, college aged/1st psychotic break adults and adolescents.
Vanessa believes strongly in the power of empathy, compassion and effective communication as means of fundamental connection with others. The basis of the relationship Vanessa strives to create within the therapeutic space is one of authenticity, trust, support and self –reflection, with some humor here and there. Our body is our primary source of communication, and has been since the beginning of humankind. It is time to listen to it.
Becky Love, LCAT, R-DMT, RYT
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (Dance/Movement Therapy)
Becky holds a a Master of Science in Creative Arts Therapy from Pratt Institute, specializing in Dance/Movement. She is a Licensed Creative Arts therapist in the state of New York as well as a registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance. Becky works with substance abuse recovery, young women with anxiety and depression, clients who have experienced trauma, children with special needs, inpatient psychiatry, BIPOC, the LGBTQ community and the geriatric population.
Becky’s clinical perspective integrates movement and the body with traditional verbal therapy, using a psycho-dynamic and humanistic approach. Coming from the viewpoint that emotional experiences are held in and directly affect the body, she invites clients to explore their relationship with the mind/body connection. Becky values an emphatic, trusting therapeutic relationship, which supports clients in gaining insight, self-esteem, and growth toward goals.
Tailoring treatment needs for each individual, she will help you develop a sense of self trust and the coping skills needed to assist you in healing; inviting creativity into your process. Whether you are interested in revisiting your past, working through relationship issues, struggling with anxiety or are curious about any aspect of self discovery, Becky can provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you are free to express yourself.
Becky Love provides group therapy for BIPOC women, individual therapy for adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and children ages 8 years and up.
Neha Reddy, M.S., LCAT, BC-DMT, SEP
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Dance/Movement Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Neha is a Licensed Creative Art Therapist, Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and yoga instructor who specializes in providing trauma focused psychotherapy. Her work connects the mind and body, paying attention to nonverbal communication and using movement, art and sounds to externalize and express what might feel too threatening to put in words or difficult to explain. Neha support clients with a variety of issues including stress, addiction, mental illness, complex trauma, abuse and dsyregulation; conducting individual, group and family sessions for adults and children. She has worked in various settings that include inpatient psychiatric units and NGO’s. Neha leads monthly, therapeutic workshops at Balanced Life Movement applying her mind-body expertise to current life stressors you may be facing.
Courtney Crosby
Intake Coordinator Extraordinaire
Hello there! I am the first person you speak with when you reach out to us at Balanced Life Movement. My role is integral to this practice, as I help find clients the best therapist for their needs. I'm truly passionate about mental health advocacy and entrepreneurship, finding immense joy in supporting individuals through their unique mental health journeys.
Since 2017, I've been deeply involved in the world of mental health and human services, creating a positive and meaningful impact. Throughout my career, I've had a natural talent for building strong connections with people and providing them with the support they deserve.
Interestingly, I've gravitated towards the administrative and organizational aspects of mental health services, which led me to embark on my own entrepreneurial journey. This venture has allowed me to collaborate with various mental health practices across New York state.
I'm truly dedicated to making a lasting impact in the field of mental health. Each day, I eagerly seek out new opportunities for personal and professional growth. I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Reach out for a free phone consultation with our Intake Coordinator to be matched with the right therapist for your unique needs.