Angela M Grayson

Angela M Grayson, PhD, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC is an award-winning Therapist, bestselling Author, Speaker, Educator, and transformational Healer. She speaks and teaches globally regarding dance/movement therapy, mental health, embodied DEI, and sacred dance. With over 30 years in mental health services, she is the CEO of Good Fruit Expressive Arts Counseling & Psychotherapy LLC where she seeks to enhance the quality of life through verbal and nonverbal creative expression, as well as educate, support, and provide opportunities for transformation of self along a spiritual journey of healing and wholeness. She infuses a unique blend of psychology and the arts for executive stress management and promotion of healthy relationships among women. Dr. Angela is the creator of The Girlfriend Retreat Experience which provides space for women to maximize their relationships with the women in their lives for mutually beneficial support. She implements a combination of Humanistic, African-centered, and Transpersonal psychology which helps to uncover, explore, express, and heal the whole self. She has authored and co-authored books, book chapters, and journal articles relating to meditation, mental health in business, social justice, diversity, spirituality, and intergenerational trauma. Dr. Angela has been sought after for interviews and features in televised, internet and print media outlets regarding mental health, diversity, spirituality, and dance/movement therapy. She is passionate about the interconnection of indigenous culture and spirituality, especially in relation to healing practices through dance and has been a Licensed Dance Minister for over 20 years. She currently serves as the first Black and Native American descendent National President of the American Dance Therapy Association.