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Join us for Fall Open House - Oct. 15 and Nov. 18
This event will feature programming for our undergraduate, graduate, and Threshold programs. A vibrant campus community and access to endless opportunities—Lesley has it all. It's where student cohorts become lifelong catalysts, solving for today's complexities with full hearts and open minds.
Expressive Therapies
Explore Academics
“I’ve learned how to better reach a population that oftentimes cannot communicate through words.”
Ashley Backunas ’17, Art Therapy
Headshot of Bert Carter. He wears glasses!

Bert Carter ’83

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

Mitchell Kossak receives 'Shining Star' award

Expressive Arts therapist and professor honored for achievements in the expressive therapies field
Read more about Mitchell Kossak receives 'Shining Star' award
Samantha Sundermeyer '14 with a sheep at Cultivate Care Farm

Samantha Sundermeyer ’14

MA in Art Therapy graduate Samantha Sundermeyer '14 explores a new path to healing at Cultivate Care Farm.
Read more about Samantha Sundermeyer
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.
Read more about Colleen Shannon
Fact
40+

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

Thalia Vitikos '84 at the piano

Thalia Vitikos ’84

Expressive arts therapist plans future scholarship in memory of a cherished professor
Read more about Thalia Vitikos
student judging two works of art

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.
Learn more about these programs.
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.

News

Dance Therapy program honored for innovation

American Dance Therapy Association recognizes Lesley’s hybrid model
Read more about Dance Therapy program honored for innovation
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.
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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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
Harvard Square food trucks
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Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus
Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge
Doble Campus Lesley University
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Doble Campus, Lesley University
Looking down at Washburn Auditorium and Sherrill Library.
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South Campus, Lesley University
Lawrence Hall.
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South Campus, Lesley University
view of Charles river in Harvard square
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Charles River, Cambridge
Harvard yard
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Harvard Yard, Cambridge
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
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Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge
View of porter square entrance
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Porter Square, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Charles river
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Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River
view of boston from the charles river
People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.
Harvard Square, Cambridge
Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Square food trucks
Doble Campus Lesley University
Looking down at Washburn Auditorium and Sherrill Library.
Lawrence Hall.
view of Charles river in Harvard square
Harvard yard
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
View of porter square entrance
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
Central Square T-Station, Cambridge
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.

Launch Gallery
29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
617.868.9600