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Valerie Hubbs serves as Chairperson of the Graduate Creative Arts Therapy Department in Pratt Institute's School of Art and holds an Adjunct Lecturer position at Manhattanville College's Department of Dance & Theatre. As an Adjunct Associate Professor – CCE at Pratt since 2008, she coordinates Dance/Movement Therapy internships and teaches advanced clinical courses including Thesis in Progress and Professional Ethics & Clinical Supervision.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Master of Science in Dance/Movement Therapy, Hunter College
- Bachelor of Arts in Dance & Psychology, Hofstra University
Dr. Hubbs specializes in Dance/Movement Therapy and Creative Arts Therapy, with deep clinical expertise in psychiatric rehabilitation developed as founding Director of North General Hospital's Psychiatric Rehabilitation Therapy program. Her pedagogical approach balances experiential learning with didactic instruction to prepare therapists for culturally responsive practice across diverse communities, emphasizing ethical treatment planning and clinical supervision.
Her leadership integrates extensive administrative experience with a commitment to advancing discipline standards through collaborative initiatives that bridge academic theory and clinical application in mental health settings.
