Melissa Tibay, Ma, Lcat, R-Dmt Email & Phone Number

• Led weekly online dance/movement therapy groups for adolescents and young adults with challenges including depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, and addiction.

Long Island City, Ny

• Provided individual counseling for clients with issues including addiction, depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, grief, loss, and trauma; utilized verbal strategies, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Dance/Movement Therapy• Led weekly groups for adults with challenges including addiction, a dual diagnosis, and trauma history; utilized verbal strategies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dance/Movement… Show more • Provided individual counseling for clients with issues including addiction, depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, grief, loss, and trauma; utilized verbal strategies, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Dance/Movement Therapy• Led weekly groups for adults with challenges including addiction, a dual diagnosis, and trauma history; utilized verbal strategies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, art, and mindfulness• Created and implemented client treatment plans based on assessments and goals• Collaborated closely with medical, psych, legal, and vocational entities to appropriately coordinate client care services Show less

Remote

• Led weekly online groups on mindfulness, creative expression, and yoga with teens and young adults• Developed 6-week online group courses for mindfulness, creative expression, and yoga appropriate for teens and young adults with varying levels of experience

New Canaan, Connecticut, United States

• Led groups for adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, a dual diagnosis and trauma history utilizing dance/movement therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, meditation, and art• Provided individual counseling for issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, interpersonal relationship challenges, grief, and loss utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches• Conducted check-ins and intake assessments with adults in residential and intensive outpatient… Show more • Led groups for adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, a dual diagnosis and trauma history utilizing dance/movement therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, meditation, and art• Provided individual counseling for issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, interpersonal relationship challenges, grief, and loss utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches• Conducted check-ins and intake assessments with adults in residential and intensive outpatient programs• Created and implemented client treatment plans based on assessments and goals• Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services Show less

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

• Performed administrative and operational support tasks, including answering inquiries, scheduling classes and providing new member orientations• Cultivated professional relationships with guests through active response, dedicated assistance, and genuine and caring interactions• Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction

New Canaan, Connecticut, United States

• Co-led dance/movement therapy groups for students with developmental disabilities and assisted in dance/movement therapy groups for individuals in a memory care nursing home• Created and implemented treatment plans for a young adult group and individual client with developmental disabilities utilizing dance/movement therapy, art, and verbal strategies• Developed and taught a weekly yoga class appropriate for young adults with developmental disabilities• Tracked progress or… Show more • Co-led dance/movement therapy groups for students with developmental disabilities and assisted in dance/movement therapy groups for individuals in a memory care nursing home• Created and implemented treatment plans for a young adult group and individual client with developmental disabilities utilizing dance/movement therapy, art, and verbal strategies• Developed and taught a weekly yoga class appropriate for young adults with developmental disabilities• Tracked progress or regression in treatment, documented behaviors and presented findings Show less

Elmsford, Ny

• Created and managed member communications and social media for the club• Conducted new member orientations and answered membership inquiries• Collaborated with staff to implement customer service initiatives• Promoted effective resolution of member issues through active listening and creative problem solving• Mentored junior coworker

Ballet Academy East

• Developed and planned choreography for weekly dance classes for individuals living with Parkinson's• Taught and demonstrated choreography to participants appropriate for their dance level and physical ability

Graybar

• Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments• Created individualized fitness programs to help clients achieve personal goals • Monitored each client’s development and modified training programs as needed

New York, Ny

• Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments• Created individualized fitness programs to help clients achieve personal goals• Monitored each client's development and modified training programs as needed• Developed and led weekly adult group fitness classes based on the member fitness level

New York, Ny

• Collaborated in the development of choreography• Performed and toured in productions in New York and throughout the US

Dallas, Tx

• Taught and developed choreography for college age students as guided by the choreographer• Created rehearsal reports to keep production team up to date• Coordinated production meetings and rehearsals

New York, Ny

• Created lesson plans and teaching strategies for young adults• Managed a record of student's development to ensure progress in their program• Counseled and trained students for job interviews

Heerlen, Netherlands

• Collaborated in the development of choreography• Performed and toured in productions throughout the Netherlands• Performed in festivals in France and Germany

Master Of Arts - Ma, Clinical Mental Health Counseling With A Specialization In Dance/Movement Therapy

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Dance Performance