Ebony Nichols

Ebony is a somatic mental health and wellness practitioner, registered dance/movement psychotherapist, and Creative Arts Therapist (LP). She completed her Bachelor of Arts at The College of New Rochelle in psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy at Lesley University. Ebony has experience in partial hospitalization/inpatient psychiatry and mental health care facilities working with individuals with psychotic and behavioral health concerns and individuals who are developmentally diverse and experience physical, emotional, and sensory challenges. She has also worked with a non-profit organization in partnership with New York City public schools to develop social-emotional resiliency from an anti-oppressive strength-based lens. She has also provided services internationally while exploring the dynamics of underrepresented communities. Ebony is the Multicultural and Diversity Committee Chair-Elect for the American Dance/Movement Therapy Association. Her research is rooted in cultural/race identity and trauma- informed care with plans to complete her Ph. D. in Counseling Psychology.