Jodi Leib Coden, MA

Doctoral temporary limited license psychologist

Registered drama therapist

Jodi Leib Coden is a clinical therapist, with specializations in drama therapy, child and adolescent trauma, ADHD and dementia in older adults. She also has extensive experience with auto accident survivors who experience PTSD and specific phobias. Jodi provides an integrative approach, infusing multimodal techniques rooted in creative expression, positive psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy. She has designed and led therapeutic groups for children, adolescents and adults, helping them improve communication skills, resilience and self-expression. Her approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and rooted in the belief that creativity can unlock meaningful transformation. With a passion for helping individuals connect more deeply to themselves and others, Jodi combines clinical expertise with a compassionate, playful, and intuitive presence. She is committed to creating inclusive, dynamic therapeutic spaces where clients can safely explore identity, process emotion, and practice new ways of being.

Clinical Specializations

• Trauma
• Individual and Group Therapy
• Children, Adolescents, & Adults
• ADHD

Additional Experience

• Drama therapy
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia
• Auto Accident & Personal Injury
• Emotional Pain
• Divorce Support
• Posttraumatic Stress
• Traumatic Brain Injury

Education & Background

• Doctoral Temporary Educational Limited License Psychologist(TLLP), State of Michigan
• Registered drama therapist North American Drama Therapy Association
• Certified child and adolescent trauma professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals
• Candidate for Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), Michigan School of Psychology, July 2027 (Expected)
• Master of Arts in Drama Therapy Studies and Psychology Theory, Lesley University
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan

Favorite therapeutic book

The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron

Reading and completing The Artist’s Way for the first time opened my mind to the incredible healing power of creativity and propelled me on this life path as a creative arts therapist. What I love about this book and framework for personal growth is the way the author offers structured activities to unblock creative energy while emphasizing a spiritual process of recovery. To me, this reflects how I conceptualize therapy: as a synthesis of embodied self-expression with cognitive-behavioral and humanistic modalities—such as mindfulness, role play, journaling, creative expression, and guided visualization—to enhance self-awareness, emotional resilience, and life satisfaction.

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