Lesley University’s Certificate Programs in Mental Health and Well-Being offer innovative, practical training designed to support professionals seeking to deepen their impact in clinical, educational, and community settings. Whether exploring arts-based approaches with our Expressive Therapies certificate or focusing on trauma transformation with our Trauma Studies certificate, these programs are rooted in the latest research and proven techniques to foster healing, resilience, and lasting change.
Certificate Programs
Mental Health & Well-Being
Expand your capabilities and make a difference in people's lives
Infuse the arts and creativity into promoting health and well-being.
Explore how art, dance/movement, drama, music therapy, and expressive arts therapy can be incorporated into clinical, educational, and community settings to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
This program helps you understand how to use arts-based approaches to support individuals, families, and communities in achieving transformation and growth, guided by experienced faculty and practical strategies.
For those interested in clinical licensure—explore our 60-credit master’s degree programs, available on-campus or through low-residency options, designed to prepare you for licensure in expressive arts modalities.
Foster resilience in those impacted by trauma.
This program equips current practitioners with the advanced interventions necessary to support survivors of trauma—whether working with military veterans, refugees, or survivors of domestic violence.
Guided by Lesley University’s highly-skilled faculty-clinicians, who are leaders in trauma research and practice, you’ll deepen your understanding of trauma theory and develop practical skills to tailor services for diverse client populations. Designed for those holding a master’s degree in counseling or related fields, this 12-credit, Cambridge-based program combines science, empathy, and fieldwork to help clients transform destructive behaviors and patterns.
For those seeking licensure—explore our 60-credit master’s degree programs, available on-campus or through low-residency options, designed to prepare you as a licensed therapist.
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