Jodi Leib Coden, MA

Doctoral temporary limited license psychologist

Registered drama therapist

Jodi is a registered drama therapist with additional expertise in child and adolescent trauma as well as dementia. She works across the life span, from early childhood to older adulthood, specializing in auto accident recovery, brain injury, emotional and physical trauma, neurodivergence, and posttraumatic stress. Interweaving drama therapy into an integrative psychotherapy practice, Jodi’s creative arts approach fosters wellness through transformation and self-actualization.

Clinical Specializations

• Drama Therapy
• Individual and Group Therapy
• Children, Adolescents, & Adults
• Trauma Rehabilitation

Additional Experience

• ADHD
• 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.