Melanie Nesbitt, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Dance Movement Therapist/ Expressive Arts Therapist; Supervisor; Workshop Facilitator; Teacher
The Create Institute, Adjunct faculty - 3YR Program
Over 30 years experience as a dance movement therapist and intermodal expressive arts therapist and 20 years’ experience as a supervisor
Registered Psychotherapist, Dance Movement Therapist/ Expressive Arts Therapist; Supervisor; Workshop Facilitator; Teacher
The Create Institute, Adjunct faculty - 3YR Program
Over 30 years experience as a dance movement therapist and intermodal expressive arts therapist and 20 years’ experience as a supervisor
Description: Originally trained as a dance movement therapist, my approach in my psychotherapy and supervision practice is movement based expressive arts therapy. Individuals and groups may begin by talking and within a nonjudgmental and supportive setting are encouraged to explore their emotional, physical and spiritual responses to issues through the arts.
Informed by the unfolding process of creating and working with their imagination, new experiences, insights and directions may occur to address chronic and complex problems such as: depression; stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, sexuality, relationships , health concerns, life transitions, parenting and family changes.
As a supervisor for students and practitioners in the helping professions, my work provides an appreciation for the important connections between clinical work, reflective practice and the rich opportunities found in the arts. Presenting at international conferences, offering training workshops, and teaching as an Adjunct Faculty member at The Create Institute, these experiences continue to impact my personal growth. The mutually influencing discussions with participants deepen my passion and commitment to my arts based psychotherapy practice.
Credentials:
Additional training: Dance Movement Therapy; Expressive Arts Therapy; Supervision; Compassion Focus Therapy; Gestalt Therapy; Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR); Playback Theatre; Psychodrama; Royal Conservatory -Voice; Piano; Pain Management; Mindfulness; Sensory Motor Integration; Laban Analysis; Authentic Movement; Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT); Child and Family Interaction; Narrative Therapy; Compassion Fatigue; Palliative Care
Professional affiliations:
Areas of expertise & experience: Depression, Anxiety marked by physiological symptoms and avoidance of activities; Mental/Emotional /Physical Abuse; Women’s Issues; LGBTQ; Acute and Delayed Trauma; Compassion Fatigue; Chronic Pain; Fibromyalgia; Eating Disorders; Body Image; Loss, Grief – children and adults, Separation/Divorce; Couples Enrichment; Palliative Care; Issues surrounding Aging, Life changing illness - MS, Parkinson, Alzheimer/Dementia; Learning Disabilities, Autism Asperger Syndrome; Supervision
Population and age group presently working with: mothers and infants, children, adolescents, adults, seniors, LGBTQ,, couples
List the issues you are most comfortable addressing: Depression, Anxiety marked by physiological symptoms and avoidance of activities; Mental/Emotional /Physical Abuse; Women’s Issues; LGBTQ Relationships; Acute and Delayed Trauma; Chronic Pain; Fibromyalgia; Eating Disorders; Body Image Self-Esteem; Bullying in School and corporate settings, Loss, Grief, Issues surrounding Aging, Separation Counselling with Children; Couples Enrichment; Palliative Care; Alzheimer/Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Autism Asperger Syndrome
Qualified for supervision: Yes
Contact:
Email: melanie.nesbitt@rogers.com
Tel#: 416-489-7972
Address: Bathurst and Eglinton (street parking, TTC access)
Informed by the unfolding process of creating and working with their imagination, new experiences, insights and directions may occur to address chronic and complex problems such as: depression; stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, sexuality, relationships , health concerns, life transitions, parenting and family changes.
As a supervisor for students and practitioners in the helping professions, my work provides an appreciation for the important connections between clinical work, reflective practice and the rich opportunities found in the arts. Presenting at international conferences, offering training workshops, and teaching as an Adjunct Faculty member at The Create Institute, these experiences continue to impact my personal growth. The mutually influencing discussions with participants deepen my passion and commitment to my arts based psychotherapy practice.
Credentials:
- BFA (Hon.)
- BC-DMT (Registered Dance Movement Therapist, Supervisor)
- CAGS (European Graduate School
- Registered Psychotherapist
- 30 years in private practice offering psychotherapy and supervision
Additional training: Dance Movement Therapy; Expressive Arts Therapy; Supervision; Compassion Focus Therapy; Gestalt Therapy; Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR); Playback Theatre; Psychodrama; Royal Conservatory -Voice; Piano; Pain Management; Mindfulness; Sensory Motor Integration; Laban Analysis; Authentic Movement; Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT); Child and Family Interaction; Narrative Therapy; Compassion Fatigue; Palliative Care
Professional affiliations:
- Ontario Expressive Arts Therapy Association (OEATA)
- International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA)
- American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)
- National Centre for Creative Aging (NCCA)
Areas of expertise & experience: Depression, Anxiety marked by physiological symptoms and avoidance of activities; Mental/Emotional /Physical Abuse; Women’s Issues; LGBTQ; Acute and Delayed Trauma; Compassion Fatigue; Chronic Pain; Fibromyalgia; Eating Disorders; Body Image; Loss, Grief – children and adults, Separation/Divorce; Couples Enrichment; Palliative Care; Issues surrounding Aging, Life changing illness - MS, Parkinson, Alzheimer/Dementia; Learning Disabilities, Autism Asperger Syndrome; Supervision
Population and age group presently working with: mothers and infants, children, adolescents, adults, seniors, LGBTQ,, couples
List the issues you are most comfortable addressing: Depression, Anxiety marked by physiological symptoms and avoidance of activities; Mental/Emotional /Physical Abuse; Women’s Issues; LGBTQ Relationships; Acute and Delayed Trauma; Chronic Pain; Fibromyalgia; Eating Disorders; Body Image Self-Esteem; Bullying in School and corporate settings, Loss, Grief, Issues surrounding Aging, Separation Counselling with Children; Couples Enrichment; Palliative Care; Alzheimer/Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Autism Asperger Syndrome
Qualified for supervision: Yes
Contact:
Email: melanie.nesbitt@rogers.com
Tel#: 416-489-7972
Address: Bathurst and Eglinton (street parking, TTC access)