My name is Danielle Dumont, MA, LPAT, ATR-BC, and I am a licensed and board certified art therapist. I have over a decade of experience in working with a wide range of populations both inside and outside of the clinical setting. Currently, I provide freelance and contract healing arts services across ages and platforms. 

Therapeutic Approach

My approach to the healing power of creative art is to cultivate a welcoming space where individuals can shed the expectations of being "artists" and simply revel in the joy of creating art.

I focus on nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and creative coping skills to guide clients toward feeling balanced, grounded and confident in having the tools to continue their own creative wellness practice. I am committed to helping individuals access their unique strengths to improve their lives, achieve personal goals, and find peace within themselves and in their relationships.

Experience

I worked extensively with children, adolescents, and adults throughout the continuum of care within behavioral health care systems including Hoboken University Medical Center in Hoboken, NJ, Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ, and Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. I assisted in the implementation of art therapy services in the Emergency Department of this regional trauma center.

Additionally, I have provided healing arts services with older adults as an art therapist and certified dementia practitioner at The Bristal Assisted Living in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. I also have experience working within the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at Mount Sinai Kravitz Children’s Hospital in Manhattan, NY.

Education & Credentials

Master of Arts, Art Therapy, New York University 

 Bachelors in Fine Arts, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

 Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT – NJ) # 16LP00010300

 Registered, Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) ATR-BC # 17-233

  Process Painting Facilitator

  Previous experience as a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)

  Previous experience as a Painting with a Twist instructor 

On a personal note:

Growing up in NJ within a family of crafters, I developed a deep appreciation for the process of making. Nature has always been my refuge, and I seek solace at the beach. With a passion for movement cultivated through years of practicing martial arts, I deeply value the connection between mind and body.

A challenging health diagnosis in my youth prompted me to find the therapeutic benefits of combining art making, movement, and nature within my chronic illness/ wellness journey. This realization motivated me to become an art therapist so that I could provide these powerful healing modalities on a professional level.

Through decades of making arts and crafts, I've cultivated a restorative practice that helps me navigate life's challenges. It’s my privilege to foster a supportive environment where you feel empowered to tap into your innate creativity and express yourself authentically.