Barbara holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the College of New Rochelle and a Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapies from Pratt Institute.
Barbara has worked as a mental health professional and is concerned with the needs of the aging population and for those with special needs. She has led therapy groups for populations of geriatric, drug & alcoholic rehabilitation, developmentally disabled, eating disorders and autistic children as well as an Art and Creative Movement class for moms and tots at the Westport Arts Center.
Barbara’s professional affiliations include the American Dance Therapy Association and the Rockette Alumni Charitable Association.