Jasmine Dowery, LMHC (MA) is a compassionate and dedicated Dance/Movement Psychotherapist and with a strong background in mental health advocacy, research, juvenile justice, and somatic healing. Experienced in utilizing dance and movement therapy as a powerful tool for promoting emotional healing and self-expression in individuals of all ages. Skilled in conducting research to advance the understanding and efficacy of therapeutic interventions, committed to advocating for mental health awareness and support within juvenile justice settings, passionate about integrating somatic healing techniques into therapeutic practices to facilitate holistic well-being and personal growth.Jasmine, born and raised on the Eastside of Atlanta, is a 2020 graduate from Lesley University, served as a student representative for the American Dance Therapy Association, and was awarded the 2020-2021 Norma Canner Scholarship for her passion and excellence in Dance/Movement Therapy. Jasmine combined all aspects of her identity and passion for healing the diaspora in her Capstone Thesis entitled: (Re)humanizing: A Culturally Informed Approach to Coping with the Manifestation of Super Woman Schema in Black Women with Trauma Exposure.Jasmine currently works as the Clinical Director of Assessments for the Southeast Region of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Youth Services where she utilizes a variety of clinical assessments and her love of clinical writing to assess and advocate for newly committed youth. Jasmine recognizes, as one of the first individuals newly committed youth meet, the impact of active listening, relational-cultural theory, and authenticity to build a therapeutic relationship with youth during their assessment period.
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