Laura Wood, PhD, LMHC, RDT/BCT is an Associate Professor at Lesley University. Dr. Wood is the past-president of the North American Drama Therapy Association. Her work and research focus on the use of drama and creativity in counseling to support different forms of recovery including eating disorders, addictions and trauma. Her co-authored book Dramatherapy and Recovery: The CoActive Therapeutic Theater Model is being published in 2023 through Routledge. She lectures and consults globally on her research areas.