Giselle Ruzany, Ph.D., LPC, BC-DMT is a Brazilian American artist, contemporary choreographer, psychotherapist, and embodied researcher. She holds a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology with a concentration in Dance/Movement Therapy from Naropa University, advanced post-graduate certifications in Gestalt Therapy and EMDR, and a Ph.D. in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University. Her work bridges dance, psychology, and embodied research, exploring how somatic experience informs clinical practice, creative process, and relational healing. Rooted in trauma-informed care and contemporary movement inquiry, her approach integrates Gestalt Therapy, polyvagal-informed practice, and expressive arts methodologies. Ruzany is licensed to practice psychotherapy in Colorado, Virginia, Florida, and Washington, DC, where she maintains a private practice in Woodley Park. Fluent in Portuguese and English, she works internationally and travels between Rio de Janeiro and Washington, DC. In addition to her clinical work, Ruzany offers professional consultation, clinical supervision, and specialized workshops for therapists, artists, and institutions. Drawing from her published chapters and peer-reviewed articles, she provides training on embodied trauma integration, Signature Movement methodology, and the intersection of dance, research, and psychotherapy. She teaches at Antioch University and has presented her work at conferences, universities, symposia, and performance venues nationally and internationally. Ruzany serves on the editorial board of Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (CAET), supporting the advancement of embodied and expressive arts scholarship within clinical and creative communities. Web site: www.gestaltdance.com

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