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Training Index

1. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Trainings 
2. Advanced EMDR Trainings 
3. Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) Trainings 
4. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP™) Trainings 
5. Other Trauma-Focused Trainings 
6. Attachment-Focused Trainings 
7. Suicide Prevention Trainings 
8. Telehealth & Ethics Trainings 
9. Other Noteworthy Professional Trainings

My professional development has included training with many internationally recognized leaders in psychology and psychotherapy, including Peter Levine, Steven C. Hayes, Kelly Wilson, Robyn Walser, Daniel Siegel, Andrew Leeds, Robin Shapiro, Dolores Mosquera, Ad de Jongh, and other respected clinicians and researchers in the fields of trauma, EMDR, ACT, SE mindfulness, and somatic psychotherapy. These educational experiences have deepened my understanding of how trauma affects the brain, body, relationships, and nervous system, while also providing practical tools to support healing and lasting change.

Since earning my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2007, I have remained actively engaged in continuing education, advanced clinical training, professional consultation, and the study of emerging evidence-based therapies. My goal is to provide clients with treatment that reflects both established psychological science and the most current developments in the field of mental health.

Throughout my career, I have pursued advanced training in trauma treatment, EMDR therapy, Somatic Experiencing®, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-focused psychotherapy, telepsychology, and other integrative approaches. These trainings allow me to continually refine my clinical skills and tailor treatment to the unique needs of each individual I work with.

My professional development has included training with many internationally recognized leaders in psychology and psychotherapy, including Peter Levine, Steven C. Hayes, Kelly Wilson, Robyn Walser, Daniel Siegel, Andrew Leeds, Robin Shapiro, Dolores Mosquera, Ad de Jongh, and other respected clinicians and researchers in the fields of trauma, EMDR, ACT, mindfulness, and somatic psychotherapy. These educational experiences have deepened my understanding of how trauma affects the brain, body, relationships, and nervous system, while also providing practical tools to support healing and lasting change.

As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist™, EMDRIA Approved Consultant™, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), and licensed psychologist practicing across multiple jurisdictions, I view continuing education as an ethical responsibility and an essential part of providing high-quality psychological care. Ongoing learning helps ensure that the treatment I provide remains informed by current research, clinical best practices, and the evolving needs of the individuals I serve.

The trainings listed below represent a selection of professional development activities completed since receiving my doctoral degree. While no therapist can master every approach, I believe that remaining curious, open to new ideas, and committed to lifelong learning ultimately benefits the people who entrust me with their care.

As Mahatma Gandhi wisely stated, "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." This quote continues to reflect my philosophy as both a psychologist and lifelong student of human growth, healing, and transformation.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based behavioral therapy that helps individuals develop greater psychological flexibility by learning to respond to difficult thoughts, emotions, and life experiences with openness, awareness, and self-compassion. Rather than focusing on eliminating emotional pain, ACT emphasizes acceptance, mindfulness, values clarification, and committed action to help people build meaningful and fulfilling lives.

My training in ACT has included foundational and advanced coursework with many of the leading contributors to the model, including Steven Hayes, Kelly Wilson, Robyn Walser, Emily Sandoz, and others. These trainings have explored the application of ACT to trauma, anger, identity development, ADHD, autism, self-compassion, and values-based living, providing a strong foundation for integrating ACT principles into trauma-informed and attachment-focused psychotherapy.

• Working with ADHDers in Context. PRAXIS Continued Education Training, Drew Carr, PhD, Live Online Training, November 6 to December 4, 2024.
• Building Self-Compassion and Self-Acceptance in Autistic Adolescents and Adults. PRAXIS Continued Education Training, Jennifer Kemp, MPsych, Live Online Training, October 2 to 23, 2024.
• Healing Trauma with ACT, PRAXIS Continued Education Training, Robyn Walser, PhD, Online.
• Working with Self and Identity in ACT, PRAXIS Continued Education Training, Kelly Wilson, PhD, Online, July 31, 2024.
• Exploring Values in ACT, PRAXIS Continued Education Training, Kelly Wilson, PhD, Online, August 3, 2023.
• Transcending Anger with ACT, PRAXIS Continued Education Training, Robyn Walser, PhD, & Manuela O’Connell, Online, March, 2022.
• ACT Bootcamp, PRAXIS Continued Education Training, Emily Sandoz, PhD, Matthew Booney, LCSW, & Steven Hayes, PhD, San Diego, CA, February 16 – 19, 2017.
• ACT 1, PRAXIS Continued Education Training, Steven Hayes, PhD, San Diego, CA,October 23 – 24, 2015.

If you would like to learn more about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, please visit my ACT Therapy page at www.svenschild.com/act or explore additional articles and educational materials in my Psychology Resource Center. 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a highly researched, evidence-based treatment for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, attachment wounds, and other distressing life experiences. While EMDR basic training provides the foundation for clinical practice, advanced training allows therapists to deepen their understanding of complex trauma, dissociation, addiction, attachment injuries, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, cultural responsiveness, identity development, and the neurobiology of healing.

Since completing my EMDR basic training and becoming an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist and later an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, I have pursued extensive advanced training with many of the field's leading clinicians, researchers, and innovators. These trainings have explored specialized applications of EMDR therapy for complex PTSD, developmental trauma, attachment trauma, addiction and compulsive behaviors, OCD, ego state work, positive affect development, Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed EMDR, gender-affirming care, multicultural competence, and consultant development.

This ongoing education has strengthened my ability to tailor EMDR therapy to the unique needs of each client while remaining grounded in current research, clinical innovation, and EMDR best practices. The following trainings represent selected advanced coursework that has contributed to my development as a trauma therapist, EMDR consultant, and lifelong learner.

• EMDR 2.0 - Enhancing EMDR therapy with Memory Taxation Methods, Ad de Jongh, PhD & Suzy Matthijssen, PhD,  EMDR Advanced Trainings & Distance Learning, Online Training, May 4, 2024. 
• Easy Ego State Interventions, Robin Shapiro, LICSW,  EMDR Advanced Trainings & Distance Learning, Live Online Training, January 12-13, 2024. 
• Learning to Feel Good Sharing Positive Emotion: The Positive Affect Tolerance Protocol, Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute, Andrew Leeds, PhD, Live Online Training, November 18, 2023
• Therapeutic Challenges in the Application of EMDR Therapy to Complex Trauma Cases,  EMDRIA Virtual Conference 2022,  Dolores Mosquera, PsyD, Live Online Training, September 18, 2022.
• We Are Intraconnected: Living Into the Wholeness of Life,  EMDRIA Virtual Conference 2022,  Daniel Siegel, MD, Live Online Training, September 17, 2022. 

Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), developed by Peter Levine, is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma and chronic stress that focuses on restoring the nervous system's natural capacity for regulation, resilience, and recovery. Rather than emphasizing traumatic events themselves, SE™ helps individuals develop awareness of bodily sensations, complete interrupted defensive responses, and gradually resolve the effects of overwhelming experiences that may remain stored in the nervous system.

My training in Somatic Experiencing® included the full three-year professional training program through Somatic Experiencing International, culminating in certification as a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP). In addition to the core curriculum, I have pursued advanced training, consultation, and master classes with Peter Levine and other leading SE™ faculty, focusing on trauma resolution, attachment dynamics, nervous system regulation, trauma and memory, relational healing, and the integration of body-based approaches into psychotherapy.

These trainings have deepened my understanding of how trauma affects both the mind and body and have enhanced my ability to help clients work with anxiety, PTSD, developmental trauma, emotional overwhelm, chronic stress, and attachment-related difficulties through a gentle, nervous-system-informed approach. The following trainings represent selected coursework, consultation experiences, and advanced studies that have contributed to my development as a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner and trauma therapist.

• SE™ Case Consultation & Demonstration, Ergos Institute of Somatic Education, Peter Levine, PhD, San Diego, CA, February 22, 2026.
• Transforming Trauma: Uniting Brain, Body, and Mind, Ergos Institute of Somatic Education, Peter Levine, PhD & Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, San Diego, CA, February 20-22, 2026.
• SE™ Advance II, Somatic Experiencing International, Joshua Sylvae, LMFT, SEP, PhD, San Diego, California, February 25 – March 1, 2024.
• Trauma Coupling Dynamics, Somatic Practice, Kathy Kain, PhD, Live Online, February 9-12, 2024. 
• SE™ Master Class: Pattern, Presence, and Practice, Ergos Institute of Somatic Education, Peter Levine, PhD, San Diego, CA, December 16-18, 2023.
• SE™ Case Consultation & Demonstration, Ergos Institute of Somatic Education, Peter Levine, PhD, San Diego, CA, December 15, 2023.
• Trauma & Memory Course: Somatic Experiencing Skills to Help Clients Get Unstuck and Restore Their Lives, PESI, Peter Levine, PhD, Online Training, November 24, 2023. 
• SE™ Advance I, Somatic Experiencing International, Joshua Sylvae, LMFT, SEP, PhD, San Diego, CA, November 2-7, 2023. 
• SE™ Intermediate III, Somatic Experiencing International, Linda Stelte, SEP, CCC, MEd, Live Online, July 7-10, 2023. 
• SE™ Case Consultation & Demonstration, Ergos Institute of Somatic Education, Peter Levine, PhD, Live Online, June 3, 2023.
• SE™ Intermediate II, Somatic Experiencing International, Glyndie Nickerson, SEP, MA, PhD, Silver Springs, MD, April 14-17, 2023. 
• SE™ Intermediate I, Somatic Experiencing International, Glyndie Nickerson, SEP, MA, PhD, Silver Springs, MD, January 13-16, 2023. 
• SE™ Case Consultation & Demonstration, Ergos Institute of Somatic Education, Peter Levine, PhD, San Diego, CA, December 4, 2022. 
• SE™ Beginner III, Somatic Experiencing International, Glyndie Nickerson, SEP, MA, PhD, Silver Springs, MD, October 7-10, 2022. 
• SE™ Beginner II, Somatic Experiencing International, Glyndie Nickerson, SEP, MA, PhD, Silver Springs, MD, July 8-11, 2022. 
• SE™ Beginner I, Somatic Experiencing International, Glyndie Nickerson, SEP, MA, PhD, Silver Springs, MD, April 29 - May 2, 2022.

If you would like to learn more about Somatic Experiencing® and body-oriented approaches to trauma treatment, please visit my Somatic Therapy page or explore additional articles and educational resources in my  Psychology Resource Center. 

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP™), developed by Pat Ogden, is a body-centered, trauma-informed psychotherapy approach that integrates cognitive, emotional, relational, and somatic interventions to help individuals heal the effects of trauma, attachment wounds, and developmental injuries. Grounded in neuroscience, attachment theory, and mindfulness, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy recognizes that many traumatic experiences are held not only in memory and emotion but also within patterns of bodily sensation, movement, posture, and nervous system activation.

My training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy has included extensive coursework in both the treatment of trauma and the resolution of developmental and relational injuries. Through these trainings, I have developed advanced skills in working with nervous system regulation, attachment dynamics, implicit memory, emotional processing, embodiment, and the integration of somatic awareness into psychotherapy. This training has further deepened my understanding of how early life experiences shape our sense of self, relationships, emotional resilience, and patterns of adaptation throughout life.

In addition to completing the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy training program for trauma themes, I have pursued advanced training focused on developmental and relational injury, as well as specialized applications with autistic individuals and the treatment of complex trauma. These experiences have strengthened my ability to integrate body-based interventions with EMDR therapy, Somatic Experiencing®, attachment-focused psychotherapy, and other evidence-based approaches to trauma treatment.

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury – Module 10, Laia Jorba, LPC, PhD. Live Online Training, April 17-18, 2026.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury – Module 9, Rebeca Farca, LMFT. Live Online Training,  March, 20-21, 2026.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury – Module 8, Laia Jorba, LPC, PhD.. Live Online Training,  February 13-14, 2026.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury – Module 7, Rebeca Farca, LMFT. Live Online Training,  January 16-17, 2026.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury – Module 6, Laia Jorba, LPC, PhD.. Live Online Training,  December 5-6, 2025.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury – Module 5, Kekuni Minton, PhD. Live Online Training,  November 14-15, 2025.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury – Module 4, Laia Jorba, LPC, PhD. Live Online Training,  October 17-18, 2025.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury – Module 3, Rebeca Farca, LMFT. Live Online Training,  September 12-13, 2025.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury – Module 2, Laia Jorba, LPC, PhD. Live Online Training,  July 25-26, 2025.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Developmental & Relational Injury – Module 1, Rebeca Farca, LMFT. Live Online Training,  June 27-29, 2025.
• A Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Approach for Clients on the Autism Spectrum, Bonnie Goldstein, PhD,  Online Training, November 2024.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes–Module 3B , Rebeca Farca, LMFT, Live Online Training, November 8-9, 2024.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes–Module 3A , Rebeca Farca, LMFT,  Online Training, September 14-November 8, 2024.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes–Module 2B , Rebeca Farca, LMFT, Live Online Training, September 13-14, 2024.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes–Module 2A , Rebeca Farca, LMFT,  Online Training, July 14- September 13, 2024.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes–Module 1B , Rebeca Farca, LMFT, Live Online Training, July 12-13, 2024.
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes–Module 1A , Rebeca Farca, LMFT,  Online Training, May 18-July 12, 2024.
• The Power of the Body in Treating Trauma, Pat Ogden, PhD & Bessel van der Kolk, MD, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute and Lifespan Learning Institute, Live Webinar, December 1, 2023.

If you would like to learn more about Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and body-oriented approaches to healing trauma, attachment wounds, and nervous system dysregulation, please visit my Somatic Therapy page or explore additional articles and educational resources in my  Psychology Resource Center. 

Trauma can affect every aspect of a person's life, including emotional well-being, relationships, identity, physical health, and the capacity to feel safe and connected. While many of my professional trainings have focused on specific therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing®, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, I have also pursued continuing education in a variety of complementary areas related to trauma, dissociation, grief, complex PTSD, structural dissociation, suicidality, self-harm, and the impact of traumatic experiences across diverse populations and life circumstances.

These trainings have included advanced coursework through the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), specialized education on complex dissociative disorders, structural dissociation, trauma-informed care for asylum seekers, suicide risk in individuals with complex trauma, and evidence-based approaches for working with highly dissociative clients. Exposure to multiple theoretical perspectives has broadened my understanding of trauma and strengthened my ability to thoughtfully tailor treatment to the unique needs of each individual.

Collectively, these educational experiences have deepened my appreciation for the complexity of trauma recovery and reinforced the importance of integrating attachment, culture, identity, resilience, grief, and nervous system regulation into the healing process. The following trainings represent selected coursework that has contributed to my ongoing development as a trauma-informed psychologist and therapist.

• Finding Solid Ground: How to Help Your Clients Use the Only Evidence-Based Program for Highly Dissociative Individuals.  Bethany Brand, PhD, EMDR Advanced Trainings & Distance Learning, Online Training, July 14, 2024
• Living Legends Webinar - Dissociation Across Psychiatric Disorders: A Confounding Factor or An Opportunity for Research and Innovation, Vedat Sar, MD,  The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation, Live Webinar, September 25, 2022.
• Living Legends Webinar: Trauma is Only Half the Story: Contextual Trauma Therapy for Complex PTSD, Steve Gold, PhD,  The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation, Live Webinar, September 25, 2022.
• 'Not Safe, Not Stable’ - Suicidality and Self Harm in Clients with Complex PTSD and Dissociation,  Lynette Danylchuk, PhD. The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation, Live Webinar, September 3, 2022.
• Treatment of Complex Dissociative Disorders: An International Community Perspective, Bethany Brand, PhD, The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation, Live Webinar, April 2, 2022.
• Organizing Disorganization: Case Conceptualization for Structural Dissociation, Kathy Steele, MN, CS. The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation, Online, December 20, 2021.
• Trauma and Abuse in the American Asylum-Seeking Process, National Practice Conference, Washington, DC, November 6, 2021. 
• Responding to Loss Online During a Crisis, The National Register's Clinical Webinar Series, Live Online, July 15, 2020.
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If you would like to learn more about trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, and trauma-informed treatment approaches, please visit my Trauma Therapy and EMDR Therapy pages or explore additional articles and educational resources in  my Psychology Resource Center. 

Attachment theory provides a powerful framework for understanding how early relationships shape emotional regulation, self-esteem, intimacy, trust, resilience, and patterns of connection throughout life. Experiences with caregivers during childhood can influence how we relate to ourselves and others as adults, often affecting our capacity for secure relationships, emotional vulnerability, and recovery from trauma. As a result, attachment-focused psychotherapy has become an increasingly important component of effective trauma treatment and relational healing.

My training in attachment-focused therapy has included extensive study of attachment theory, developmental trauma, shame, grief, relational neurobiology, and the intersection of attachment and nervous system regulation. In particular, I have completed advanced training in the Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning Experience (DARe) developed by Diane Poole Heller, an attachment-based model that integrates neuroscience, somatic awareness, and experiential interventions to help individuals move toward greater security, connection, and emotional well-being. Additional coursework has explored somatic approaches to attachment repair, Internal Attachment Bonds, couples therapy, and the role of attachment in trauma recovery.

These trainings have deepened my understanding of how attachment patterns influence relationships, emotional reactivity, self-worth, intimacy, and resilience. They have also strengthened my ability to help clients work through attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, developmental trauma, shame, grief, abandonment fears, and challenges related to trust and connection. Many of these themes are also woven throughout my advanced training in EMDR therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing®, and other trauma-focused approaches.

• Shame and Grief: How Trauma Lives in the Body. Peter Levine, PhD & Diane Poole Heller, PhD, Trauma Solutions, Live Online Training, January 21, 2026.
• DARe Live, Level 4: Clinical Strategies to Address Complex Trauma. Alicen Halquist, MA, LPC, SEP, DARe, Trauma Solutions,  Live Online. November, 1-3, 2024.
• DARe Live, Level 3: Neurobiology, Attachment & Secure Relationships. Alicen Halquist, MA, LPC, SEP, DARe, Trauma Solutions,  Online. June 7-9 2024.
• Breaking the Cycle of Shame, Diane Poole Heller, PhD, Trauma Solutions, Live Online Training, April 6, 2023.
• DARe Level 2: Attachment Strategies for Adult Relationships, Alicen Halquist, MA, LPC, SEP, DARe, Trauma Solutions,  Live Online, March 15-17, 2024. 
• DARe Level 1: Fundamentals of Attachment Styles, Diane Poole Heller, PhD, Trauma Solutions. Online, July 2023. 
• Somatic Attachment Therapy, Peter Levine, PhD; Dan Siegel, MD;  Diane Poole Heller, PhD, among other esteemed faculty, 60 hours, The Embody Lab, Live Online, Feb 13 - June 8, 2023. 
• Building Internal Attachment Bonds: Overcoming Self-Alienation, Janina Fisher, PhD, The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation, Live Online, September 23, 2022.
• Bridging the Couple Chasm: Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1 Training, John Gottman, Ph.D & Julie Gottman, PhD, Relationship Training Institute, San Diego, CA, November 2-3, 2012.
• Also see under EMDR TRAININGS & SP Trainings

If you would like to learn more about attachment theory, attachment styles, relationship patterns, communication, and attachment-focused psychotherapy, please visit my Attachment Theory & Attachment Styles page or explore additional articles and educational resources in my Psychology Resource Center. 

Additional attachment-focused training can also be found under my Advanced EMDR Trainings and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trainings sections.

Suicide prevention is one of the most important and challenging areas of mental health practice. Effective work with suicidal individuals requires a combination of compassion, collaboration, clinical skill, evidence-based assessment, and ongoing risk management. Over the years, I have pursued specialized training in suicide prevention, suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention, and the treatment of individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and acute emotional distress.

A significant focus of my training has been the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), an evidence-based therapeutic framework developed by David A. Jobes. CAMS is designed to enhance collaboration between clients and clinicians in understanding and addressing the drivers of suicidal thinking. Rather than focusing solely on risk management, CAMS emphasizes a collaborative approach that helps individuals identify the underlying causes of their distress, develop personalized treatment goals, and strengthen protective factors that support recovery and hope.

In addition to foundational and advanced CAMS training, I have completed continuing education focused on telehealth treatment of suicidal individuals, suicide risk assessment, liability management, complex clinical presentations, and contemporary developments in clinical suicidology. These trainings have strengthened my ability to conduct thoughtful, evidence-based suicide risk assessments while maintaining a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered approach to care.

The following trainings represent selected coursework that has contributed to my development in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and the treatment of individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. 

ABPP Webinar Series, Part 7: Cutting Edge of Clinical Suicidology. David A. Jobes, PhD, ABPP, The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, June 26, 2025. 

• CAMS Advanced Training: Mastering Drivers Focused Care, Mariam Gregorian, Ph.D, CAMS-care, LLC, Live Online, October 25,  2023.
• Telehealth: A Critical Tool for Treating Suicidal Risk, CAMS-care, LLC, September 22, 2021
• CAMS reduce liability, CAMS-care, LLC, March 26, 2021.
• CAMS with difficult clients, CAMS-care, LLC, March 26, 2021.
• CAMS with teens, CAMS-care, LLC, March 25, 2021.
• CAMS Role-Playing Training, Brad Singer LCSW, CAMS-care, LLC, Live Online, January 14, 2021.
• Suicidal Risk and Telepsychology. The National Register's Clinical Webinar Series, May 19, 2020.
• The CAMS Foundational Video Course, David A. Jobes, PhD, ABPP, CAMS-care, LLC, December 12, 2020
• Providing Effective, Risk Managed Treatment for Potentially Suicidal Patients in Outpatient Private Practice, David A. Jobes, PhD, ABPP, CAMS-care, December 8, 2020.
• Disarming the Suicidal Mind: Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention, Timothy Sprull, MA, EDD, Vyne Education, Live In-person, San Diego, CA, May 22, 2018.

If you would like to learn more about mental health crises, suicide prevention resources, and emergency support services, please visit my Mental Health Crisis Resource Center or explore additional articles and educational resources in  my Psychology Resource Center. 

Providing high-quality psychotherapy requires not only clinical expertise but also a strong commitment to ethical practice, risk management, professional competence, and the responsible use of technology. As telehealth has become an increasingly important mode of service delivery, I have remained dedicated to staying current with evolving professional standards, legal requirements, and best practices related to telepsychology, interstate practice, confidentiality, informed consent, and clinical risk management.

In addition to completing the extensive requirements for the Telepsychology Competencies Credential (TCC), I have pursued ongoing continuing education focused on telehealth delivery, ethics, PSYPACT and interjurisdictional practice, professional liability, documentation, informed consent, and the ethical treatment of complex clinical presentations. These trainings have provided valuable guidance on navigating the unique opportunities and challenges of providing psychotherapy through secure telehealth platforms while maintaining the highest standards of client care and professional responsibility.

My ongoing education in ethics and telehealth reflects a commitment to ensuring that clients receive services that are not only effective and evidence-based, but also ethically grounded, legally compliant, and responsive to the changing landscape of mental health care. The following trainings represent selected coursework that has contributed to my development as a telehealth provider and licensed psychologist.

In addition to completing the mandatory 34 classes for the Telepsychology Competency Credential (TCC), I persistently expanded my expertise in telehealth and ethics. Below is a summary of some of the most recent trainings: 

• Telehealth Community Chat #24. Sara Smucker Barnwell, PhD, & Margo Adams Larsen, PhD, The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, July 15, 2024. 
• Risk Management Roundtable #24. Leisl Bryant, PhD, ABPP, Joe Scroppo, PhD, JD, & Julie Jacobs, PsyD, JD, The Trust Continued Education, June 13, 2024. 
• Telehealth Community Chat #23. Sara Smucker Barnwell, PhD, & Margo Adams Larsen, PhD, The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, April 15, 2024. 
• Risk Management Roundtable #23. Leisl Bryant, PhD, ABPP, Julie Jacobs, PsyD, JD, & Daniel Taube, JD, PhD, The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, March 21, 2024. 
• Telehealth Community Chat #22. Sara Smucker Barnwell, PhD, & Margo Adams Larsen, PhD, The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, January 22, 2024. 
• Ethical Considerations for using EMDR therapy in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation, D & JAM Trainings, D. Michael Coy, MA, EMDRIA AC/AT & Jennifer Madere, MA, EMDRIA AC/AT, Live Online Training, December 8, 2023
• PSYPACT Roundtable, Part 1, Leisl Bryant, PhD, ABPP & Janet Pippin Orwing, MBA, CAE, The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, November 30, 2023. 
• Telehealth Community Chat #21. Sara Smucker Barnwell, PhD, & Margo Adams Larsen, PhD, The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, October 2, 2023. 
• Risk Management Roundtable #21. Leisl Bryant, PhD, ABPP, Julie Jacobs, PsyD, JD, & Marc Martinez, PhD, ABPP, The Trust Continued Education, September 7, 2023. 
• Risk Management Roundtable #19. Leisl Bryant, PhD, ABPP, Jeffrey Younggren, PhD, ABPP, Marc Martinez, PhD, ABPP, The Trust Continued Education, January, 31, 2023. 
• Practical Guidance and Risk Management for Interjurisdictional Practice. The National Register's Clinical Webinar Series, September 14, 2022.
• Ethical & Risk Management Issues in Remote Care: Practicing Telepsychology Safely and Competently. Kevin Ryan, JD & Daniel Taube JD, PhD, The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, August 13, 2022. 

If you would like to learn more about my telehealth services, professional credentials, or areas of clinical specialization, please visit my Online Therapy pages or explore additional articles and educational resources in  my Psychology Resource Center. 

In addition to my primary areas of specialization in trauma treatment, EMDR therapy, attachment-focused psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing®, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, I have pursued continuing education across a wide range of clinical topics that reflect the diverse needs and experiences of the individuals I serve. Ongoing professional development allows me to remain informed about emerging research, evolving best practices, and the unique challenges faced by different populations and communities.

These trainings have explored topics including men's mental health, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphic disorder, LGBTQ+ affirmative care, transgender and nonbinary mental health, cultural humility, racial stress and discrimination, health disparities, and evidence-based approaches for working with diverse client populations. Collectively, they have strengthened my ability to provide culturally responsive, affirming, and evidence-based care while maintaining sensitivity to the broader social, cultural, and developmental contexts that influence psychological well-being.

This continued learning reflects my belief that effective psychotherapy requires both clinical expertise and a genuine commitment to understanding the diverse identities, experiences, and challenges that shape people's lives. The following trainings represent selected coursework that has contributed to my ongoing growth as a psychologist and mental health professional.

• Assessing and Treating Emotionally Inexpressive Men, Ronald F. Levant, PhD, The National Register's Clinical Webinar Series, Live Online Training, July 24, 2024.
• Recognizing and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Sony Khemlani-Patel, PhD, The National Register's Clinical Webinar Series, Live Online Training, May 16, 2024.
• Child and Adolescent Gender Affirming Care in Motion: What We Know and What We're Learning, Stephen Rosenthal, MD & Diane Ehrensaft, PhD, The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, December 6, 2023. 
• The Complexity of ADHD with Comorbid Disorders, Thomas E. Brown, PhD, Pearson Assessments, Live Online Training, September 28, 2023. 
• The Impact of Racial Stress on Youth of Color. Erlanger Turner, PhD, The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, September 18, 2023. 
• Affirmative Sexual Health Care for Transgender & Nonbinary Youth: Toward a Sex-Positive Approach, Dannie Klooster, MS, Douglas Knutson, PhD, LHSP, and Em Matsuno, PhD, The National Register's Clinical Webinar Series, August 30, 2023.
• 4-Day Intensive Workshop: Exposure and Response Therapy for OCD, Alissa Jerud, PhD, Cognitive Behavior Institute, Live Online Training, January 14-15, 21-22, 2022. 
• Evidence-Based Psychotherapy With LGBTQ+ Populations, The National Register's Clinical Webinar Series, December 9, 2020. 
• "We Hold These Truths: Perspectives on Health Disparities, Racial Identities & Cultural Humility | Part 3", The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, November 19, 2020.
• Talking Racial Stress: Assessing & Treatment Planning for Experiences of Racial Discrimination, Ryan DeLapp, PhD, The National Register's Clinical Webinar Series, Live Online, November 18, 2020.
• We Hold These Truths: Perspectives on Health Disparities, Racial Identities & Cultural Humility | Part 2", The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, November 9, 2020. 
• "We Hold These Truths: Perspectives on Health Disparities, Racial Identities & Cultural Humility | Part 1", The Trust Continued Education, Live Online, October 19, 2020. 

If you would like to learn more about topics such as men's mental health, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relationships, trauma, or emotional well-being, please visit my Psychology Resource Center, where you can explore a wide range of educational articles and mental health resources.