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Women's Mental Health Consortium

Anne L. Wennerstrand, MS, DTR, LCSW-R

Degree

M.S.W. Hunter College School of Social Work, New York, NY
M.S. Dance/Movement Therapy, Hunter College, New York, NY
B.F.A. Purchase College, Purchase, NY

Title

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Registered Dance/Movement Therapist
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

Clinical Appointments/Hospital Affiliation

Adjunct Faculty, Women’s Therapy Centre Institute
The Renfrew Center of Southern Connecticut

Description of Practice/Services Offered

General practice in psychodynamic, relational psychotherapy for adolescent and adult women with a specialization in the treatment of eating and body image problems. Body-based mindfulness practices.

Credentials/Board Certification

New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker #R0557722-1
Registered Dance/Movement Therapist, American Dance Therapy Association 1999-DTR-1179
Certified Field Work Instructor for MSW Candidates (SIFI), Hunter College School of Social Work
National Provider Number: 1497803506

Publications

  1. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2006). Book Review: "Real Kids come In All Sizes" (by K. Kater). The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, Vol. 14, No. 1.
  2. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2003). Book Review: "Body Talk: Looking and Being Looked at in Psychotherapy" (by J. Lieberman). Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, Vol. 11, No. 1.
  3. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2002). Book Review: "When the Body is the Target: Self-Harm, Pain and Traumatic Attachments" (by S. Farber). Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, Vol. 10, No. 3.
  4. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2001-present). "Advice for Grown-up Dancers." Online Column at www.danceinsider.com.
  5. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (1999). Book Reviewer: Journal of American Dance Therapy Association, Vol. 21, No. 2.
  6. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (1999). "Dance/Movement Therapy in the Treatment of Eating Disorders. Online article at www,edreferral.com.
  7. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (1999). "Dance/Movement Therapy." In N. Allison (Ed.). The Encyclopedia of Mind/Body Disciplines. Rosen Publishing: New York.
  8. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (1997). "The Playful Way of the Performing Artist." In D. Fromberg (Ed.). Play From Birth to Twelve: Development in Perspective. Garland Publishing: New York.
  9. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (1997). "The Appllication of Dance/Movement Therapy within a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder." Unpublished Master's Thesis.

    10. Presentations

    1. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2006). "Use of Mindfulness and Movement Therapy within a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Group for Patients with Eating Disorders." Presentation at Western Connecticut State University.
    2. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2002). "Using Dance/Movement Therapy Principles to Inform Social Work Practice with Clients Who Have Experienced Trauma." Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups, International Conference, New York, NY.
    3. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2002). "Engaging and Working with Difficult Clients." Two-day training provided to employees of Project Hospitality, Staten Island, NY.
    4. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2001). "The Emotional Side of Career Change." Presentation with S.Jary for Career Transition for Dancers, New York, NY.
    5. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2001). "Use of Creative Therapies in Addressing Self-Esteem and Body Image Issues." In-service training for employees of the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, Eastside Clinic, New York, NY.
    6. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2001). "Movement Therapy Interventions for Body Image Issues." American Dance Guild Annual Conference, New York, NY.
    7. Wennnerstrand, Anne L. (1999). "Bal Moderne." Dance performance with Doug Elkins at the American Dance Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
    8. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (2000). "Use of Self in a Dance/Movement Therapy Group for Traumatized Women." Panel participant, Dancing in the Millenium Conference, International Joint Conference, Washington, DC.
    9. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (1998). "The Effectiveness of Dance/Movement Therapy in Psychiatric Settings." NBC-Today in New York. Taped interview.
    10. Wennerstrand, Anne L. (1998). "The Art of the Matter." Facilitator for two-day artist retreat sponsored by Dance Theatre Workshop, New York, NY.

    Contact

    560 West End Avenue, Suite 1E
    New York, NY 10024
    Phone: (646) 334-2895
    215 Katonah Avenue
    Katonah, NY 10590
    Phone: (914) 533-7161
    Fax: (646) 334-2895
    awenner@optonline.net

    Appointment Scheduling: NYC, NY and Katonah, NY

    Office Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm

    Insurances Accepted/Managed Care Accepted: Oxford Health Plans

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