Who We Are

Diana D’Ambrose is a culturally competent board certified dance/movement therapist, and licensed creative arts therapist, who has been working in the field for over seven years. Her primary areas of expertise are working through current and past trauma, improving coping skills, impulse control, setting appropriate physical boundaries, and expanding creative expression. As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist, I assist others in engaging in creative parts of themselves to facilitate healing, growth, and wonder. Diana's skills include working with young adults and families to develop more maintainable habits, and improve regulation.

Kayla is a licensed, registered and board certified Dance/Movement therapist and received her degree from Pratt Institute. Kayla’s approach emphasizes the healing power of the  mind-body connection. Through mindful movement clients will be able to uncover emotions, thoughts and patterns of behavior they wish to overcome in order to grow. Kayla’s emphasis and work is deeply rooted in recognizing how culture and community impact one's relationship with themselves as well as others in the growth and development of mental, spiritual and emotional faculties. Through incorporating indigenous healing practices and movement in the therapeutic space, individuals will gain trust and communities will see greater balance, collectivity and individuals will gain a sense of purpose and live life fully. Kayla enjoys supporting patients in the discovery of tools to aid in reducing anxiety, depression and living true to themselves.

Throughout her time as a mental health professional she has worked in different facilities such as schools, nursing homes, a residential facility and a local Brooklyn Hospital. She serves on the American Dance Therapy Association’s Nominating Committee, is a member of the Spirituality and Religion Affinity Group, and presented at the ADTA conference on the cultural/ spiritual aspects of ancestral practices and how it informs her Dance Therapy approach. 

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Kayla enjoys dancing and being in nature near water in her spare time to keep herself grounded and connected to her own healing. 

Hello! My name is Ellie Moxham (she/her/hers), I am a recent college graduate from Emmanuel College Boston and earned my BA in Art Therapy. I grew up in Maine and Newtown, CT which sparked my interest in healing through art and nature. After the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy I greatly benefited from the practice of art therapy and grew a passion for it.

I am excited to learn more about different ways of healing during my time at The Patient Palette! In my free time I enjoy being with my three brothers, parents, and friends. You can find me reading outside, lying on the beach and crafting! 

Maya Nadler is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and a Board Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist.  She comes with a range of experience working with families, children, and adolescents of all abilities.  Her experience includes community spaces, clinical programs, school settings, and acute care.  Maya is a therapist and an educator, and is passionate about using movement as a way to make mental health treatment accessible.  

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Liz Smith is an artist, art therapist, and child life specialist with a focus on therapy across the lifespan. Integrating creativity and therapeutic techniques, they work with individuals of all ages, from children to adults, helping them explore emotional expression and personal growth.

Liz’s unique approach blends their artistic identity with clinical insight, fostering a healing environment where art and therapy meet to support clients on their journeys to wellness.

Keren Yuval is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Theatre and in Psychology from Tel Aviv University, and a Master of Arts degree in Drama Therapy from New York University.

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She gained her professional practice with adults with severe mental illness on psychiatric units in Lenox Hill and Metropolitan hospitals, where she facilitated therapy groups as well as individual therapy. Keren has extensive experience working with children and adolescents, as well as their caregivers, in an outpatient and school setting. She works with children who are coping with a history of trauma, depression, ADHD, anxiety disorders, emotional dysregulation, and more. In addition, Keren has been working with children and adolescents on the Autistic Spectrum, both in a group home setting, creative arts therapies groups, and individual settings.

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In her work, Keren utilizes drama therapy techniques, play therapy techniques, as well as talk therapy.  Allowing her clients to find verbal and nonverbal ways of expression, self- exploration, and growth, in a safe and positive space.

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Keren is fluent in both English and Hebrew.