The Trauma Therapist

There are few things that inspire me more than the ability to cut to the core of an issue within the context of helping those who’ve been impacted by trauma. Meet my guest, Adam Young. Adam wastes no time in this interview cutting sharing his story and the passion which fuels the work he does with both couples and individuals. Adam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Color...

I’m very excited to have Kate Hudgins, Ph. D., TEP, as my guest today. Kate is all about experiential therapy, and specifically psychodrama. Experiential therapy, as you’ll learn in this interview, involves a certain immediacy from the people involved. It demands courage from both the client and therapist, and it has an incredible power to heal. Kate is an inspirational leader and a stellar traine...

For over 20 years, Carla Van Walsum has been internationally recognized in the areas of relationships, inherited family trauma, mindful parenting and emotional healing. Carla was trained in the Netherlands in Clinical Psychology, Holistic Therapies, and Energy Psychology, and owns HeartBased Solutions, a holistic practice for individuals, parents, and families. She has helped many clients create q...

Today on the podcast, I'm very excited to have Sarah Peyton back. Sarah's joined me previously in episode 260, and she's been a contributor to the Master Class series in my membership community, Trauma Therapist | 2.0. This interview is a first with The Trauma Therapist | Podcast. In this interview, (the first of 3 in a series), Sarah leads us in an introduction to the 8 neurological circuits (eg,...

Today, I'm very excited to have back on the podcast, Adena Bank Lees. Adena is an internationally recognized authority on trauma related to childhood sexual abuse, in particular Covert Emotional Incest (CEI) and her mission is to bring CEI out of the shadows and shine light on the process of identifying and healing from it. In her book, Covert Emotional Incest: The Hidden Sexual Abuse, Adena detai...

I’m continually amazed at the incredible people I interview on this podcast. The people who dedicate their lives to helping those people who’ve been impacted by trauma are nothing short of incredible and inspiring. In this episode, I share one of the main themes that quickly showed up on this podcast when I first started it, and now, comes up almost every week--the importance (and the often overlo...

I'm honored to have Edward Tick​ back on the podcast.  Ed is an internationally recognized transformational healer, psychotherapist, writer and educator. He has worked internationally on the psychospiritual and cross-cultural healing of military and war trauma and on holistic and psycho-spiritual healing.  A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SE...

Today on the podcast​, ​Everett Painter, PhD and the role of tattoos and trauma survivors. Everett's research agenda includes a focus on trauma and professional identity development, and currently, his research involves investigating the role tattoos play for survivors of trauma.​ Clinically, he values an integrative approach informed by humanistic, Adlerian, Jungian, constructivist, and ecologica...

There are some people who are on a mission of healing, and you can hear it when they talk. And I love speaking with those individuals. Bryanna Dee is one of those people. Bryanna is a transformational coach, speaker, and podcast host who is committed to personal activism—campaigning for transformation of society through the transformation of individuals—in both personal and professional settings....

Today on the podcast, Adam O'Brien. Adam is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor in New York State. First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsors: Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute (SETI) Trauma may be a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Somatic Experiencing is a psychobiological method of addressing clients’ physical an...

Joshua Sylvae has been involved in Somatic Experiencing® since 2004. His study of nervous system regulation has incorporated inquiry into many disparate fields including ecology, philosophy, and neurobiology. Joshua holds an MA in clinical psychology (with an emphasis in somatic psychology), a PhD in Higher Learning and Social Change, and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. His clinical p...

Robert T. Muller, Ph. D. is here to talk about his new book, Trauma & The Struggle to Open Up. Dr. Muller trained at Harvard, was on faculty at the University of Massachusetts, and is currently at York University in Toronto.  A giant thank-you to my sponsors for this episode: CPTSD Foundation provides peer-led, daily, interactive group calls in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, eq...

I talk a lot on this podcast about safety and creating safety for both the therapist and the client. But what about organizations? How does one go about creating safety for groups and organizations? And more specifically, how does one go about creating safety for the clinicians working within the state correctional facilities? Today my guest is Dr. Damon Wood. Damon has held an interest in trauma...

Beck Gee-Cohen is back! Beck joined me previously on episode 74 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast. I truly love having Beck on the podcast because he brings a powerful authenticity to the way he incorporates his own story and struggles and strengths into the work he does. And that inspires me! First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going! CPTSD Foundation provide...

As many of you know, one of my inspirations for starting this podcast was my brother, a former Navy SEAL who returned from combat with PTSD. I've created an entire Military Podcast Series which consists of interviews of the incredible therapists who’ve dedicated their lives to helping veterans heal. Duane France is one of those individuals. First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me...

Today, a somewhat controversial, and yet very relevant topic with Jane Latimer: Psychedelics and the treatment of trauma. First though, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going! CPTSD Foundation​ has been successfully equipping complex trauma survivors and practitioners with compassionate support, skills, and trauma-informed education since 2014. Daily Recovery Support? Ye...

Carl Waggett is back on the podcast and this guy is amazing. I don’t say that lightly. There are some people who are able to articulate concepts and feelings in a kind of perfect, let’s-get-to-the-heart-of-the-matter way, for a particular group of people, and Carl is that person for the first responder tribe. First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsors who help me keep this thing going!   CPTSD Fou...

This is why I love doing this podcast! I get to speak with incredibly inspiring individuals like Brad Kammer. Brad is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. He has trained under and taught with Dr. Peter Levine, the creator of Somatic Experiencing, is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), training assistant and consultan...

Laura on episode #61 of The Trauma Therapist | Podcast. Laura Brown is a feminist trauma psychologist who lives in Seattle and has published extensively on topics related to trauma treatment, feminist practice, cultural competence, ethics, and LGBT concerns. First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsors this week: This episode is sponsored by PESI. The latest research from neuroscience and psychother...

Today on the podcast, Bree Bonchay. Bree is a licensed psychotherapist, with two decades of experience working in the field of mental health and trauma recovery. First off, a huge thank-you to my sponsors this week: This episode is sponsored by PESI. The latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery. Now newly released workbook...

Today on the podcast, Michael Salter. Michael is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Western Sydney University, Australia and specializes in the study of organized sexual abuse. First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors this week: This episode is sponsored by PESI. The latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery. Now ne...

My new 5-day, live, online workshop, begins next Monday, May 20th! Early Psychosis: Understanding & Assessing The Signs And Symptoms. An online workshop experience for therapists, coaches, mentors and teachers. What You'll Learn: How to distinguish between the signs of early psychosis and psychosis and schizophrenia. Risk factors for psychosis and early psychosis. How to determine whether someone...

Maddie Caballo is a sought after International Speaker, Educator, Coach, and Equine Facilitator who shares her experience of extreme abuse to enlighten, educate, and encourage others. First off, a giant thank-you to my sponsors this week: This episode is sponsored by PESI. The latest research from neuroscience and psychotherapy has shown we can rewire the brain to facilitate trauma recovery. Now n...

Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author, nationally recognized journalist, and the author of the The Atlantic's weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column. Lori blends her clinical experience with the latest research and cultural developments to help people live better lives. Her most recent book, Maybe You Should Talk To Someone is in development for a television series a...

I’m very excited to have back on the podcast, Trauma Therapist | 2.0 member, Jessica Culp, MA, LPC. Jessica has joined me on the podcast a few times, sharing her journey, from intern to new trauma clinician. She was lost on the podcast on episode 275. Jessica is a licensed trauma counselor at Steadfast Center LLC in Urbana Illinois and a 2018 masters of counseling graduate from Lincoln Christian U...