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He is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/399ccf08-5f8c-4781-b00b-5adfbef65a6a/ElizabethAOrozco_Headshot26.jpg Counselors - Elizabeth Ardeano Orozco Elizabeth Ardeano Orozco is a student as Sentio University and has extensive experience working with children, families, and students in educational and community-based settings. Her work has included supporting youth through learning challenges, emotional needs, and periods of transition. Elizabeth hopes to work closely with children and families, offering encouragement, care, and consistency. Elizabeth Ardeano Orozco is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/fcb08c9f-ec28-40e3-b0af-8277d7a1e241/Gabby+Headshot.jpeg Counselors - Gabby Hirata Gabby Hirata is a counseling graduate student at Sentio University with a background leading organizations through periods of complexity, transition, and high-stakes decision-making. Her work has spanned cross-cultural teams and relationally demanding environments, where careful listening, clarity, and steadiness were essential. Gabby is interested in supporting individuals as they navigate uncertainty, relationship dynamics, and meaningful change with greater self-trust and direction. Gabby Hirata is a Coach at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Jason Brand, LCSW. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/e4bdc77f-b0c1-476e-9a1f-406f9379c8c8/IMG_9867.jpg Counselors - Jessica Del Mundo Jessica Del Mundo’s interests center on children, adolescents, and families, with particular attention to navigating neurodiversity and developmental differences. Her background includes work in youth programs, childcare settings, and family-focused research, and she is especially drawn to supporting young people and caregivers as they build understanding, connection, and resilience. Jessica is also interested in yoga and mindfulness and is training as a yoga assistant, which informs her curiosity about somatic awareness and the mind–body connection. Jessica Del Mundo is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/f1dad5c1-435d-426f-a1ee-e6d2af5f9543/JS012402.jpg Counselors - Jie Shen Jie Shen brings years of experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Her career in multinational and people-centered roles has shaped a calm, attentive, and compassionate way of relating to others. Jie is interested in supporting clients as they reflect on their experiences and navigate personal change. She currently provides individual counseling in English and Mandarin. Jie Shen is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/0e9c6734-46ad-4f81-8fff-7f39eefa7703/IMG_3860.jpeg Counselors - Joseph D’Addabbo Joseph D’Addabbo brings a professional background in recruiting and relationship-building within high-demand environments. His work has involved listening closely, asking thoughtful questions, and helping people make meaningful decisions during pivotal moments. Joseph is interested in applying these skills in a counseling setting, where connection and trust are central. Joseph D’Addabbo is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. He is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/890ca68b-3319-4be5-8bb4-a8202f362076/IMG_1096.jpeg Counselors - Kendall Lawrence Kendall Lawrence is a Sentio University student with a strong background in athletics, mentorship, and working with children. As a longtime competitive swimmer and instructor, she has spent years teaching, encouraging, and supporting young people in skill-building and confidence. Kendall is particularly interested in child development and helping young clients feel safe and supported. Kendall Lawrence is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/8b385847-4dd5-4eca-b5b3-202955fa14f4/marian.jpg Counselors - Marian Castinado Marian Castinado brings extensive experience as a crisis counselor, writer, and educator. Her work includes supporting individuals during moments of acute distress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm through calm, empathetic presence. Marian values careful listening and helping clients feel steady and understood during difficult moments. Marian Castinado is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/5ed3c698-ad82-4aec-94cd-bcd3ddc10e18/Max+Jordan.jpg Counselors - Max Jordan Max Jordan lives in Los Angeles and is a student at Sentio University specializing in marriage and family therapy. With a background in the entertainment industry, Max brings years of experience in communication and relationship-building to his work. His clinical interests include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and helping clients move through feelings of being stuck. Max Jordan is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. He is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/5bfb49b8-37f4-406e-84ce-8559d052f2e1/Michele+Carroll.jpg Counselors - Michele Carroll Michele Carroll is a student at Sentio University with over two decades of experience as a writer. Michele takes a strengths-based approach to therapy, emphasizing the power of fully experienced emotions to help clients heal entrenched patterns of thought and behavior. She is passionate about helping individuals uncover their potential and create meaningful, lasting change. Michele Carroll is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/8cc1efd7-d21b-474f-b820-7e2724303423/Mikaela+Headshot.jpg Counselors - Mikaela Abundez Mikaela Abundez lives in Los Angeles and is a graduate of Touro University. She has training in experiential, humanistic and emotion-focused therapies. She specializes in working with depression, disordered eating, body image issues, adverse childhood experiences and relationship issues. In her free time she enjoys taking care of her many plants, traveling, and spending time outdoors. Mikaela Abundez is a Registered Associate MFT (#144302) at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Cristina Biasetto, LCSW #81733. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/243f2196-28dd-4959-825c-72658b5df9dc/Olivia+Ng.jpg Counselors - Olivia Ng Olivia Ng lives in Orange County and is a student at Sentio University specializing in marriage and family therapy. With a background in psychology research and fluency in Mandarin, Olivia is passionate about supporting individuals navigating trauma, resilience, and life transitions. Her clinical interests include cultural identity, attachment, and personal growth. Olivia Ng is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/7e583df6-cc72-414b-a812-e8233c5fc18c/Porter+Verfurth.jpg Counselors - Porter Verfurth Porter Verfurth lives in San Diego and is a student at Sentio University specializing in marriage and family therapy. Her background includes experience in organic farming, yoga instruction, and community engagement. Porter’s clinical interests include identity, self-worth, attachment, family of origin issues, and cultivating resilience through holistic practices. Porter Verfurth is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Michael Mullard, MFC #36587. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/56e32efd-246c-4674-a02b-f7c7d9dde6af/Rachel+Ostroy.jpg Counselors - Rachel Ostroy Rachel Ostroy lives in the Bay Area and is a student at Sentio University. As a Jewish therapist and a mother of three, Rachel brings a rich tapestry of personal experiences to her work. Her clinical interests include supporting adolescents and young adults, emotional processing, mindset shifts, and navigating life’s challenges. Rachel Ostroy is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Lynndal Daniels, LMFT #78183. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/352adfc8-7178-442b-bebf-f6d05e474521/sentio+flower.png Counselors - Tehya Christine Tehya Christine is a student at Sentio University and is guided by empathy and a feminist lens. Tehya takes a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy. Her clinical interests include working with clients navigating PTSD, depression, identity and self-worth challenges, family of origin issues, and attachment patterns. Tehya Christine is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Brad Byrum, LMFT #118448. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/cc24b399-3939-4343-bc9b-78dce7032c47/Victoria+Gonzales.jpg Counselors - Victoria Gonzales Victoria Gonzales lives in Thousand Oaks and is a student at Sentio University specializing in marriage and family therapy. She has a background in organizational leadership and psychology, with extensive experience in advocacy and community representation. Victoria’s clinical interests include identity development, self-esteem, anxiety, and supporting individuals from marginalized communities. Victoria Gonzales is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center. She is supervised by Michael Mullard, MFC #36587. https://www.sentiocc.org/form-submission daily 0.75 2024-10-04 https://www.sentiocc.org/counseling-specialties daily 0.75 2022-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/1666283134199-D725CCA9MWTK5WUCL3LJ/unsplash-image-FZlY9qNzGho.jpg https://www.sentiocc.org/mission daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/a52e4043-b314-40e2-b29d-c746d8ea95f9/The-Cycle-of-Excellence.jpg Mission Book cover titled 'The Cycle of Excellence' with subtitle 'Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Supervision and Training,' edited by Tony Rousmaniere, Rodney K. Goodyear, Scott D. Miller, and Bruce E. 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The cover features an abstract geometric design with colorful triangles on a textured background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/80ab0f51-dfc1-4ed2-ab12-b7d9a57e4021/REBT.jpg Mission Cover of a book titled "Deliberate Practice in Rational Emotion Behavior Therapy" with an abstract colorful geometric background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/8bd198bf-a021-4606-a2b4-b406268359ad/Schema+Therapy.jpg Mission Book cover titled 'Deliberate Practice in Schema Therapy' with colorful abstract geometric painting on top and orange background below, listing authors Wendy T. Behary, Joan M. 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He is co-editor of two book series: The Essentials of Deliberate Practice (APA Books) and Advanced Therapeutics, Clinical and Interpersonal Skills (Elsevier). In 2017, he published the widely-cited article in The Atlantic Monthly, “What your therapist doesn’t know”. He is a licensed psychologist in California and Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/1633637734448-FTW73NA6QJ2M9T0MCP23/Headshot-Debra-Miller.jpg Board of Directors - Dr. Debra Miller Dr. Miller is a licensed master’s level social worker with over 20 years of clinical and supervisory experience working with families in health care and community-based agency settings, primarily in rural, underserved communities. She has recently been appointed as the director of the Michigan State University couple and family therapy clinic while completing her Ph.D. studies, a position that involves community outreach and supporting student therapists in learning evidence-informed approaches to care for couples and families. Additionally, Dr. Miller serves as a faculty member of the Family Therapy Training Institute of Miami, providing training and supervision in the Brief Strategic Family Therapy® model. She has been an active presenter at the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy since 2012 and has contributed more than 30 peer reviewed and continuing education workshop presentations on family-focused evidence-based practice implementation efforts in community health settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/1633637849860-MKPGINXZLADDTE2H88RX/Headshot-Justin-Norris.jpg Board of Directors - Justin Norris, J.D. Justin Norris, J.D. has more than 15 years of higher education advancement experience, including membership on the Council for the Support and Advancement of Education and previous work as a trainer for the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI), an international leadership organization that provides training in diversity, equity and inclusion. Mr. Norris serves as Portfolio Executive Leader for CampusWorks, Inc., a higher education management consultancy firm, where he has led strategic planning and transformation initiatives with colleges in tandem with accrediting agencies throughout the country. He has worked with large land-grant institutions to transform their operating models, redesign processes, and build infrastructure to support future fundraising campaigns. https://www.sentiocc.org/supervisors daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/d2e7f034-a38d-4869-8a4e-e3a2f9129463/Cristina+Biasetto+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Cristina Biasetto Cristina Biasetto, LCSW is the clinical supervisor and manager of the University of California San Francisco Trauma Recovery Center, which provides trauma-focused therapy and case management to survivors of interpersonal violence in San Francisco, CA. For about ten years, as a trilingual clinician (Spanish, Italian, and English), her clinical work has focused on the assessment and treatment of severe trauma, particularly among survivors who have experienced migration. At the University of California San Francisco, she is also the Mental Health Director of the Health and Human Rights Initiative, which works to expand access to pro-bono forensic psychological evaluations for asylum seekers. In addition to her clinical work, she is Adjunct Faculty at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, where she teaches graduate-level courses on the complexities of clinical care in community mental health; family violence and protection; and crisis, disaster, and trauma counseling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/2ec292e8-0f2a-473d-b10f-78b2d33f73ad/Jason+Brand+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Jason Brand Jason Brand, LCSW is a Lead Deliberate Practice Instructor and trainer at Sentio. He is certified in Deliberate Practice Supervision through the International Deliberate Practice Society. In his private psychotherapy practice Jason specializes in supporting the growth and development of men in an increasingly complex world. His work with men includes facilitating a group for fathers of young children. In his couples work, he is certified in PACT (The Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) and serves as a faculty member at the PACT Institute. Jason lives in Berkeley with his wife of twenty years and their two teenage daughters. Find out more about Jason on his website: www.jasonbrand.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/2796dc50-4739-446a-901d-e03c0aeffacc/Lynndal+Daniels+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Lynndal Daniels A psychotherapist, licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California, Lynndal also holds Board Certified Coach and Board Certified Telemental Health Provider credentials through the Center for Credentialing and Education. A 1996 graduate of the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (Sofia University) with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, Lynndal has been working in the field of personal transformation and change for over two decades and has been supervising trainees and associates in both individual and group settings since 2016. Lynndal Daniels is available for supervision and deliberate practice consultations. Contact: lynndal@psychotherapist.coach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/8fe22773-9c59-4e42-b59e-867dd16a07b9/Karen+Flynn+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Karen Flynn Karen Flynn, MFT, loves working as a couples therapist. Initially trained in the Gottman approach, she found her passion within the EFT community and uses the model for couples, families and individuals. Karen is enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge with newer therapists and frequently volunteers her time at EFT training events. In previous clinical settings, Karen treated adolescents and young adults with severe mental illness in community mental health settings. Karen is trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and is certified to administer the SIPS (Structured Interview of Psychosis-Risk Syndromes). Karen grew up in Ireland and attended art college in Cork. Curious to live abroad, she continued her education in California. Along the way, she became a yoga teacher and taught for many years. Today she values daily walks while exploring new podcasts. She delights in the healing power of humor and chocolate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/615814c8-d9c8-468a-8676-73647d0ad395/Ariana+Lloyd+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Ariana Lloyd Ariana Lloyd, LCSW, LICSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor committed to serving the communities of Oregon and Washington for over 16 years. With a profound love for her community, Ariana endeavors to embody an anti-racism, gender, and sexuality affirming approach in her practice. Her humanistic perspective shapes her work as she supports individuals in their journey towards healing and growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/ec7948ea-6407-4bb8-89f2-0130923115da/Sharon+Mead+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Sharon Mead Sharon Mead is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. She specializes in couples therapy, couples counseling, marriage therapy, marriage counseling, individual therapy, and psychotherapy, multicultural/intercultural couples. She has advanced training Emotionally Focused Therapy and Level 2 training Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Before becoming a therapist, she worked for 13 years in software development and management in a large Bay Area technology company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/d1d196d3-f478-4ea3-88fa-6846cb4cba38/Madeleine+Miller-Bottome+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Madeleine Miller-Bottome Madeleine Miller-Bottome, Ph.D. is an attending clinical psychologist at Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center in the Department of Psychiatry. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Miller-Bottome is a core faculty member of the psychiatry residency program and the post-doctoral health psychology fellowship. Dr. Miller-Bottome is a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Member at University of San Francisco's Clinical Psychology PsyD Program, where she teaches courses on clinical interviewing and evidence-based treatment. She specializes in relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based interventions, including Mentalization Based Treatment for Children (MBT-C), and therapeutic alliance-focused training. Dr. Miller-Bottome received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the New School for Social Research in New York. She completed her pre-doctoral fellowship at University of California San Francisco Child and Adolescent Services Multicultural Clinical Training Program and her post-doctoral fellowship in Women’s Health at Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/cf1fba56-92b7-4379-86ac-a72cb64584d0/Alycia+O%27Connell+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Alycia O’Connell Alycia O’Connell is a licensed social worker in both Oregon and Washington, as well as a master’s level certified drug and alcohol counselor in Oregon. Additionally, she is a Safe and Sound Protocol Practitioner. Her expertise lies in licensure and post-licensure supervision, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, and providing support to professionals in helping professions. Alycia employs a diverse range of treatment modalities, with some of her favorites including Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Compassionate Inquiry, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/fb0e5b5d-4f0d-49fe-83b2-dc147c96fac9/Margaret+Petersen+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Margaret Petersen Margaret Petersen MFT, Certified EFT Therapist and EFT Supervisor, specializes in relationships and all the many ways relationships can become so tricky to navigate at times with individuals, couples, and families in her private practice in Pleasanton, CA. Margaret has served on the Board of the Northern California Community for EFT (NCCEFT) since 2012 and is the Speaker Liaison for their Quarterly and Annual events. She has served on the Diversity Committee and Scholarship Committee of NCCEFT and has presented topics on EFT, couples, and sexuality to the community. Margaret truly enjoys helping clinicians become their most authentic therapeutic selves and she is honored to be a part of the Sentio community! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/b635ba91-1fa0-48f4-8c14-712485b3a7e5/Katharina+Sandizell+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Katharina Sandizell Katharina Sandizell, LMFT, is a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor and a student of AEDP. She has been seeing clients for over 20 years and is the founder and clinical director of her group practice, Love Frontier Therapy Group, where she supervises associates and consults with licensed therapists toward becoming skilled in the EFT model for couples, individuals, and families. Katharina has been putting together trainings for various non-profits and group practices for years around EFT couples therapy and the healing power of emotion and attachment. She is the former Director of Couples Therapy at the Community Institute for Psychotherapy where she was also a Clinical Supervisor, and provided trainings for post masters and doctorate level trainees and associates. In her free time, Katharina loves to purposely lose the phone, eat her husband's home-cooked spaghetti, meditate, read adventurous historical novels, and hike with her black lab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/413e3c23-c3bb-4d28-92c7-8f3e437d5534/MacKenzie+Stuart+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - MacKenzie Stuart MacKenzie Stuart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults, couples, partners, and families. She specializes in nontraditional relationship structures, including polyamory and other forms of consensual nonmonogamy, as well as chronic depression and suicidality. Her other clinical interests include psychosis, psychopharmacology and drugs, LGBTQIA2-S and GNC/non-binary communities, kink and BDSM practices, and sex work. MacKenzie enjoys psychodynamic case conceptualization, the enneagram, biofeedback, narrative and solution-focused interventions, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) skills. She is a member of core faculty at The Wright Institute in Berkeley and leads a private practice in Alameda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/4cd86031-6d96-476e-80cd-c19c7385f232/Julia+Tisdale+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Julia Tisdale Julia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the Bay Area. She works primarily with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Julia uses short-term dynamic and emotion-focused frameworks to help guide her work. Julia also specializes in ketamine-assisted therapy and psychedelic integration. Julia is so happy to be a part of the Sentio team! Julia Tisdale is available for supervision and deliberate practice consultations. Contact: julia.tisdale610@gmail.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/e59f6eae-61cf-477a-8d31-8e39c3ffb6e0/Abigail+Torcedo+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Abigail Torcedo Abigail is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and her passion lies in serving the community and working with adults with severe mental illness and their families. She currently works as a Clinical Supervisor for the Adult Outpatient Program with Tri City Mental Health. Abigail also works with individuals and loves drawing from trauma-informed, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches to help her clients. She would like to contribute to future generations of mental health professionals, so she is very excited to be at Sentio! For fun, she is an avid video gamer, consumer of anime and manga, and she loves trying out new restaurants and food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61576190ee640056cb7ddd42/7b6043fc-2c05-467f-aaec-813d5e2e5186/Mena+Zaminsky+Headshot.jpg Supervisors - Mena Zaminsky Dr. Mena Zaminsky has been a practicing clinician for the past twenty-five years. She holds a Doctorate of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. Mena brings a strong somatic focus and a specialty in both trauma and working with couples. Dr. Zaminsky is a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (CEFCT) and has extensive training in Hakomi, Psycho-Physical Therapy, Polyvagal Informed Treatment and EMDR, among other modalities. 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