Josh Zano
MA, LCPC-I, RDMT, RAE • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Intern
About
Imagine a therapeutic space where words are just the beginning, where movement and music become powerful tools for healing. This is the unique approach of Josh "Zano" Manzano, MA, LCPCI, RDMT, RAE, a licensed clinical professional counselor intern and the only practicing registered dance/movement therapist (RDMT) in Southern Nevada.
Zano's therapy sessions are an invitation to go beyond traditional counseling methods. He creates an environment where clients are encouraged to talk, move, and delve deeper into their experiences with the intention of being truly heard, seen, and able to heal. By bridging the mind and body, Zano incorporates various approaches such as mindfulness, movement, music, art, and role play. It's not uncommon for his sessions to explore body postures, mirroring, improvisation, or even incorporate instruments like guitar and ukulele.
With a lifelong passion for ballroom and Latin dance, Zano combines his love of movement with his deepest desire to help others heal. His expertise as an RDMT equips him with the skills to use movement as a safe and effective way to navigate the release of trauma. Zano believes that "movement is essential, the body is a vessel of joy that too often gets bogged down with trauma and the dirt accumulated with everyday life, strife, and sacrifice. Pain and memory are stored in the body, and I am tasked with the job of releasing it—dance therapy" (WNDR Museum, 2019).
Zano's approach is deeply rooted in empathy and understanding. Hailing from Hawaii, he incorporates the "Aloha Spirit" into his practice, ensuring that clients feel embraced with warmth, welcome, and openness. His diverse clinical experience has prepared him to support individuals from all walks of life, including children, older adults, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Zano firmly believes in addressing the person, not the diagnosis, recognizing that labels do not define the individual within.
As an ever-growing learner, teacher, and healer, Zano brings a special energy and light to the therapeutic environment. He meets clients where they are, creating a space where they can embrace, embody, and embark on their healing journey together. With Zano, clients are invited to remember that their body is not Las Vegas—what happens in the body doesn't have to stay there. Through his unique blend of dance/movement therapy, traditional counseling techniques, and the warm embrace of the Aloha Spirit, Zano offers a truly transformative therapeutic experience.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Arts
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Registered Dance Movement Therapist
- Registered Adult Educator
State Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Intern
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Nevada
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Summerlin Therapy - Cimarron Office
1091 S Cimarron Rd, suite A6
Las Vegas, NV 89145