Hollis Witherspoon, MA, RDT, LCAT

Hello! I am Hollis, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, psychotherapist, and Registered Drama Therapist living and working in Brooklyn and Upstate, New York.

My path to becoming a therapist was somewhat meandering. I’ve always been deeply curious about people and how our backgrounds, cultures, and families have helped shape who we are and how we show up in the world. I studied medical anthropology and theatre and dance at Princeton University, followed by the William Esper Meisner Acting Conservatory. For many years, I worked as an actor and improviser in New York City. During this time, I developed an improv-based technique for folks who did not identify as performers but were seeking ways to access spontaneity, creativity, and freedom in their lives.

Since receiving my Masters's degree in Drama Therapy from New York University, I have taught my unique curriculum at major academic institutions and provided individual and group therapy to clients from all walks of life, including military veterans, social workers, fine arts faculty, eating disorder treatment residents, school administrators, therapists, senior citizens, kids, teens, adults, and couples. I also co-founded a women’s wellness retreat company, Creative Women Retreats with my colleague Isabel Shanahan. My vibe is warm, direct, supportive, and intentional. I hold space for the serious stuff with humor and care.