The Trauma Therapist

Today, in this next episode of The Author Series, it's all about CBT, with my guests Leslie Sokol, PhD and Marci G. Fox, PhD. In this special series I work with publishers to interview today’s top authors in the mental health field and we explore, and do a deep dive into the books that will expand and inspire your work and practice. And what better way to learn about the power of CBT than to hear...

Today I’m very excited to have as my guest, Miles Adcox.  Miles is an entrepreneur, speaker, host, and coach. He’s leading the way not only in terms of delivering trauma care and treatment to groups and individuals, he’s also paving a clear path to provide a space for therapists and clinicians to do their own inner-work, something I talk a lot about on this podcast.  First, I'd like to take this t...

One of my main inspirations for beginning this podcast was to support and inspire new therapists who were interested in learning about trauma. It's also the reason I started my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0. From time to time I invite Trauma Therapist | 2.0 members onto the podcast to share their story, journey, struggles, and inspiration. Today it's about celebrating one such membe...

Amy Oestreicher has returned! As you may recall, Amy joined me back on episode 267 of Trauma Therapist | 2.0. She is an Audie award-nominated playwright, performer, and multidisciplinary creator. A singer, librettist, and visual mixed media artist, Amy dedicates her work to celebrating everyday miracles, untold stories, and the detours in life that can spark connection and transform communities. ...

Guy Macpherson, PhD, is a husband, a father of two, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has spent the last several years studying the impact and treatment of trauma, and early psychosis.  First, a huge thank you to my sponsors: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them...

Today I'm very excited to have as my guest Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, RPT-S. When you listen to this episode you'll hear Robyn's passion for supporting therapists in their journey to cultivate presence and authenticity, and all within the context of working with trauma. And yes, this topic gets me very excited! Robyn has over 15 years of practice in family and play therapy, specializing in complex trauma...

Loch Kelly, M.Div., LCSW is an author, a licensed psychotherapist and recognized leader in the field of meditation. He is the founder of the non-profit, Open-Hearted Awareness Institute, and has worked in community mental health, established homeless shelters and counseled family members of 9/11. First, I want to take this time to introduce and thank an exciting new sponsor to the podcast, Skillsh...

Dr. Damon Wood is back on the podcast. Damon was my guest on episode 370 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast in which we talked about safety within the prison setting. Today, though, we’re talking about what it means to work within the prison setting. What’s involved, what’s it like working with this particular population? What are the specific challenges, and also, what are the upsides and the rewa...

This is what it’s about--passion, heart and helping others. And today, my guest exudes all of those elements. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey. Receiv...

Welcome back to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, The Author Series.  In this new series, I join with the leading publishers in the mental health field and interview today’s top authors to explore, and do a deep dive, into the books that can expand and inspire your work and practice. Today I’m joined by Timothy Gordon, MSW.  Tim is a social worker and peer-reviewed ACT trainer (Acceptance and Commit...

Today on the podcast, I am excited to have Courtney Armstrong, MEd. LPC! Courtney is a licensed professional counselor and Nationally Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy who specializes in grief and trauma recovery. First, a huge thank you to my sponsors: CPTSD Foundation CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of com...

Today I’m very excited to have as my guest, E. C. Hurley, Ph. D., a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army,    E. C. is an approved trainer for the EMDR Recent-Traumatic Events and Group-Traumatic events protocol used with enlisted personnel  in the U.S. Army in 1966. First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsor, PESI. Re-activate the trauma impacted brain with the help of these simple but effective tra...

Dr. Daniel Roberts who holds a doctorate of management in organizational leadership is an author and consultant who conducts world-class, women-centered education, research, and advocacy in spiritual leadership and spiritual support. Daniel has over 15 years of experience in providing emotional and spiritual support to men and women in the armed forces. He also provides training and mentorship to...

Donald Altman. Reflect. Awaken To The Wisdom Of The Here And Now.  Welcome to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, The Author Series.  In this series I interview today’s top authors in the mental health field and we explore, and do a deep dive into the books that can expand and inspire your work and practice. Today my guest is Donald Altman. Donald is a psychotherapist, an award-winning author, and a f...

When I think of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast and what it stands for, which is (I hope!) authenticity, presence, advocacy and trauma healing, there are a handful of past guests who come to mind. My guest today, Marshall Lyles, is one of those guests! Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, who joined me first on episode 152 of the podcast, is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and has over 15 years of p...

Shelby has 15 years professional experience supporting folks with trauma and a lifetime of healing the Complex PTSD that she carries, both ignited by a fascination for what truly grows embodied resilience, connection, and thriving. First off, a huge thank you to my sponsor: PESI Re-activate the trauma impacted brain with the help of these simple but effective trauma treatment worksheets. Presented...

Today I’m very excited to have Jondi Whitis on the podcast. Jondi is a NYC-based Trainer and Practitioner and holds certifications from the largest Energy Psychology associations. Jondi is passionate about helping veterans, and in this episode, another in our Military Series, Jondi talks about her work healing veterans. First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsor, CPTSDfoundation.org CPTSDfoundat...

Today, another episode in our Military Series. I’m very excited to be joined by Mary Cortani. Mary is a Vietnam-era veteran and a Certified Army Master of Canine Education. She’s been training dogs for more than 35 years, starting in the military where she prepared dogs for work in sentry and explosive detection.  First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors: Brighter Vision Web Solutions What’s th...

One of the things that continually inspires about doing this podcast is not only the people I get to speak with, but the specializations they’re in and the work they’re doing. Enter, Mara Tesler Stein​, my guest today. Mara is a clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in the emotional aspects of coping with crisis around pregnancy and parenting and perinatal trauma. First off, a gi...

Today, I’m peeling back the curtain on my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0, and letting you listen in on a 2.0 Master Class, which is something I haven’t done before. This Master Class is with Cynthia Price, a body therapy researcher. Cynthia studied massage therapy in 1981 and was in private practice for 20 years as a body psychotherapist before pursuing her doctorate to do research i...

Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is a licensed clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and internationally-recognized expert on anxiety and trauma, and the neuroscience of mental health. Trauma Treatment Toolbox: 165 Brain-Changing Tips, Tools & Handouts to Move Therapy Forward Jennifer completed her doctoral training at the Stanford University School of Medicine, the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology...

Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy over the past 30 years. Central to Dr. Allender’s theory and approach are the categories of Faith, Hope and Love, and their converses betrayal, ambivalence, and powerlessness. Through identifying and engaging these categories in one’s personal narrative, healing and transformation can occur by bridging the...

Dr. Susanne Babbel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the author of the self-help book Heal the Body. Heal the Mind. A Somatic Approach to Moving Beyond Trauma and has been a contributing author on trauma for nearly a decade to the Psychology Today Online Blog. A giant thank-you to my sponsors: Praxis aspires to set a new standard in continuing education for mental health professional...

What am I doing? What’s my purpose? And how do I know I’m on the right track? Today I take you behind the scenes a bit and share a bit about my own journey here at the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast. First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Brighter Vision Web Solutions What’s the point of having a beautiful website if it doesn’t attract the clients you want to see? Brighter Vis...

Dr. Laurel Parnell is a clinical psychologist and director of the Parnell Institute for EMDR. One of the world’s leading experts on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she is the originator of the EMDR-related therapies Attachment-Focused EMDR and Resource Tapping. Laurel is the author of several books and videos on EMDR, including, Rewiring the Addicted Brain, Attachment-Focused...