Michaelene Dawson-Globus is a deeply creative and highly sought-after trauma therapist whose work blends clinical expertise with imagination, curiosity, and play. She believes that healing doesn’t always begin with words; it often begins with expression, exploration, and the freedom to experience ourselves in new ways.

Michaelene is a graduate of the University at Buffalo and holds two master’s degrees: one in Social Work and another in Creative Studies from Buffalo State. This rare combination shapes her distinctive approach to therapy, one that integrates evidence-based trauma treatment with creative, experiential methods that help clients access parts of themselves that traditional talk therapy may not reach.

A certified EMDR therapist, Michaelene specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma. Her work is grounded in safety, attunement, and a deep respect for each person’s inner world. She incorporates play therapy, sandtray therapy, and expressive techniques to help clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with their sense of self.

Michaelene is also a national speaker and educator, providing trauma-informed trainings and lectures across the country. She has been a guest lecturer at institutions including NYU and Hunter College, where she shares her innovative approach to integrating creativity into clinical practice. She is the co-author of the children’s book My Sandwich Is a Spaceship, a reflection of her belief that imagination is not just a childhood experience, but a powerful pathway to healing at any age.

Her work invites clients into a different kind of therapeutic space, one where curiosity replaces judgment, creativity opens new doors, and even the most difficult experiences can be approached with gentleness and possibility.

At Move Me Brightly, Michaelene brings a rare and powerful presence to her work, helping clients of all ages rediscover their voice, their story, and their capacity for growth and transformation.