Expressive Therapies | Lesley University

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“I’ve learned how to better reach a population that oftentimes cannot communicate through words.”

Ashley Backunas ’17, Art Therapy

Bert Carter ’83

An internship unexpectedly led expressive therapies graduate Bert Carter into a new community and accomplished career.

Expressive Arts therapist and professor honored for achievements in the expressive therapies field

Samantha Sundermeyer ’14

MA in Art Therapy graduate Samantha Sundermeyer '14 explores a new path to healing at Cultivate Care Farm.

Colleen Shannon stands in a room at the Children's Place.

Colleen Shannon ’04

Combining art with therapy, Colleen gives grieving children a healthy way to process death.

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40+

Number of years since Lesley pioneered the study of Expressive Therapies.

Thalia Vitikos ’84

Expressive arts therapist plans future scholarship in memory of a cherished professor

Dual Degrees

Get your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in one streamlined, affordable program. Complete both degrees in 5–6 years for a significant tuition discount.

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Expressive Therapies

Where Our Graduates Work

Mental health clinics
Psychiatric clinics
Hospitals
Geriatric centers
Schools
Correctional facilities

Good fit for

Artists / Socializers / Dancers / Writers / Musicians / Actors / Group leaders / Improvisers.

American Dance Therapy Association recognizes Lesley’s hybrid model

Gallery: Cambridge, MA : Lesley's location puts you in the center of world-class institutions and cultural organizations, and a vibrant multicultural population.

People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.

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Get to know vibrant Harvard Square, just a few minutes from campus.

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A hub for students from around the world, Harvard Square is always buzzing with energy

Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue

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It's easy to travel through the city, on foot or by bike

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Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus

Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge

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Doble Campus, Lesley University

Looking down at Washburn Auditorium and Sherrill Library.

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South Campus, Lesley University

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South Campus, Lesley University

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Charles River, Cambridge

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Harvard Yard, Cambridge

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Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge

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Porter Square, Cambridge

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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge

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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge

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Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River

Gallery: Cambridge, MA

Lesley's location puts you in the center of world-class institutions and cultural organizations, and a vibrant multicultural population.

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Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

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Master of Arts

PhD

Graduate Certificate Programs

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Programs

Bert Carter ’83

Mitchell Kossak receives 'Shining Star' award

Samantha Sundermeyer ’14

Colleen Shannon ’04

Number of years since Lesley pioneered the study of Expressive Therapies.

Thalia Vitikos ’84

Dual Degrees

Where Our Graduates Work

Artists / Socializers / Dancers / Writers / Musicians / Actors / Group leaders / Improvisers.

Dance Therapy program honored for innovation

Gallery: Cambridge, MA