The Trauma Therapist | Podcast With Guy Macpherson, Phd | Inspiring Interviews With Thought-leaders In The Field Of Trauma.

This one from the archives is with one of my favorite guests, Gerald W. Vest, LMFT. Gerry is no longer with us yet his passion, which I'm sure you'll hear in this interview, was a driving force for me as I've continued to produce this podcast. Gerry's compassion for those veterans he worked with is so friggin' inspiring. I so wish I could have him back on the show. Gerald W. Vest, LMFT was a military OneSource and TRICARE provider for individuals, couples, and families. He supervised students and professionals for licensing requirements. In addition, he organized, consulted, and trained for the Community Integrative Health Collaboratives, which served warriors, veterans, and their families using integrative and holistic approaches to healing.Gerald also served as a Senior Social Worker for the premier US Army Warrior Restoration and Resilience Center (R and R Center) at Ft. Bliss, TX. His responsibilities included meeting with soldiers diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSd) as a primary therapist, along

Chelsea Brown is an LPC Supervisor in Oklahoma and owns Restoration Behavioral Health in Muskogee, OK. She is a nationally certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, having trained at the University of Oklahoma’s Center for Child Abuse and Neglect and is also a provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy, an evidenced-based treatment approach to Post-Traumatic Stress in Adults.Chelsea grew up in Muskogee, OK, and has raised a family there since 2005. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in General Psychology and her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern State University. She has worked in this field for over 10 years, assisting individuals and their families.Chelsea focuses on trauma-work for her community and specializes in treating first responders, but also serves the kids that come through her advocacy center who have been victims of abuse and neglect. She specializes in working with individuals and children with diagnoses of PTSD, Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder,

Leann R Johnson, MS, is an Industrial/Organizational Psychology practitioner and systems therapist. She has 30 years of experience as an Equity and Inclusion professional, having worked in non-profit, higher education, private and public sectors. Leann is a professional storyteller and an actor in comedic and dramatic improvisational theater in Portland, Oregon. She co-created Black Woman/White Woman, an evolving, experimental work featured in 2022 by the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity.---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Laurie Moore is a spiritual teacher with graduate degrees in expressive arts therapy, Marriage Family Counseling, and certificates in animal communication and hypnotherapy. Her work utilizes communicating with all species and moment to moment creation and her message is that you are a gift to the universe.  In This EpisodeLaurie’s websiteDrLaurieMoore.com AnimiricalesLaurie’s books---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Originally from New York and with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing, Erin moved to Florida in 2011 to study for her Masters in clinical mental health counseling. Now Erin is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida.She gained clinical experience working at a university counseling center, a residential addiction treatment facility, and an outpatient eating disorder facility. In 2021 she connected with Nick Padlo to develop the clinical program at Sophros Recovery. Erin is a certified group practitioner and has taken several intensive trauma trainings which fueled her passion of helping clients at Saphros to heal and transform their lives.  In This EpisodeErin Moran's Website Socials:FB: @sophrosrecoveryIG: @sophrosrecovery---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supp

We've all heard of Type A and Type B, but Type C is common to many women and can harm our health if taken too far.Here’s a set of common Type C behaviors: -Being overly conscientious and responsible-Carrying others’ burdens-Not setting sufficient personal boundaries-Wanting to please others-Avoiding conflict-Internalizing toxic emotionsIt sounds familiar, right? Unfortunately, this “pathological niceness” is scientifically linked to disease.  At 'Type C Toolbox,' Dr. Kore Nissenson Glied and Anna White's mission is to build awareness, offer guidance and strategies, create community, connect women, and encourage further learning. Dr. Kore Nissenson Glied is a clinical psychologist born and raised in New York City. She worked for over 15 years in city hospitals providing both patient care and academic training and has maintained a private practice in Manhattan since 2010, where she provides evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and stress due to a wide range of conditions including past history of

Zina Ortiz is a childhood trauma survivor. Her experiences of chronic neglect, physical, mental, and sexual abuse have provided her with a unique opportunity to embark on a personal journey of healing. Through this transformative process, she has gained a profound understanding of the complexities and far-reaching impacts of trauma, as well as the incredible power of healing.Zina founded the Elephant in The Room group psychotherapy practice where she specializes in the treatment of Complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression.Without shaming, blaming, magnifying, or minimizing the main challenge Zina’s goals as a psychotherapist are based on the belief that people want to be happy, effective and successful in their lives and they have within themselves the resources to achieve these goals. In This EpisodeZina Ortiz's WebsiteElephant in The RoomSocials:FacebookInstagram---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to

Amy Meyers, PhD, LCSW is a social work professor at Molloy University and a clinician in NYC where she has maintained a private practice for 30 years. She is an advisory board member to the Sibling Abuse and Aggression Research Advocacy Initiative at the University of New Hampshire and has published and presented nationally about sibling abuse. She has also conducted numerous trainings and workshops on diversity, locally and nationally, and transformed a Long Island School District’s approach to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching.Dr. Meyers is the host of a podcast titled “What Would Dr. Meyers Do?” focused on countertransference and “getting into the mind of a therapist” where there is dedicated series to the issue of sibling abuse.In This EpisodeAmy Meyers' WebsitePodcast: What Would Dr. Meyer's Do?Socials: @drmeyerspodTikTokInstagramFacebook---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Traum

Claudia was called to become a Compassionate Inquiry facilitator and offers an abiding safe presence, deep listening, and curiosity as gifts for others. Her work is held in the containers & modalities of Compassionate Inquiry, IFS and Focusing, FSPM, End of Life, relational PAT with Integration.Claudia explains that “These are my strengths when supporting healing, because healing happens in relationship—with one another and specifically, with the SELF and body.” In This EpisodeClaudia's WebsiteClaudia's InstagramClaudia's photographySoundcloud 'Take a Moment' recordings---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Audrey White is the CEO of the Grief Coach Academy and holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan. She understands grief both professionally and personally. In 2020, Audrey lost eight family members, including her mother. In 2022, her brother was tragically killed by his wife, who subsequently took her own life. Through her own journey of healing, Audrey has developed a deep compassion for those suffering from loss, setbacks, and grief.In This EpisodeAudrey White’s Website---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Christine Forner (BA, BSW, MSW, RSW) has over 30 years of clinical experience offering effective and distinctive counseling. For the past 20 years, Christine has specialized in working with individuals with Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Traumatic Dissociation, Developmental Trauma, Dissociative Disorders, and the effects of stress on the physical, emotional, mental, and imaginative aspects of our being us.In This EpisodeChristine Forner's WebsiteSocials:FB: @christine.fornerIG: @christinefornerX: @assoc1counsell---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Despite her early life being dominated by childhood trauma and parental neglect, you will not hear Beck use the terms ‘survivor’ or ‘thriver’. Trauma would not be the hero nor the legacy of her life. Beck has made it her mission to change the way her childhood trauma  tainted her view of the world.Her approach to trauma recovery is determined and unabashedly honest, getting real with the girl within to repair and renew her sense of worth and value. Beck is the author of the memoir 'Chasing Normal,' and as a primary teacher, speaker and presenter, she brings a unique perspective inspiring others with her unwavering belief in change and the human capacity for healing.In This EpisodeBeck Thompson's Website Socials:FB - beckthompsonchasingnormalIG - @beck.thompsonX - @ibeckthompson---A giant thank-you to our sponsor, NordVPN. Secure your online data with Nord VPN. Go to nordvpn.com/thetraumatherapist for an exclusive deal. Plus, it's risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.--If you’d like to support The

Dr. Martha Beck has spent a lifetime offering powerful, practical, and entertaining advice that helps people improve every aspect of their lives. Her written work includes several New York Times and international bestsellers, as well as over 150 magazine articles. For the past 18 years, Dr. Beck has been a monthly columnist at O, The Oprah Magazine.She earned her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard, all in social sciences. For over two decades she has been, in the words of USA Today, “one of the best-known life coaches in America.” She has trained over 3,000 other coaches. She is a popular speaker to groups ranging from intimate seminars to audiences numbering in the thousands.In This EpisodeMartha Beck's Website Socials: FB: https://www.facebook.com/themarthabeck/IG: https://www.instagram.com/themarthabeck/---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join m

Susan Pease Banitt, LCSW is celebrating her 49th anniversary in the field of mental health, where she has been a leader in integrating spiritual modalities with traditional practice. She is the award-winning author of The Trauma Tool Kit: Healing PTSD From the Inside Out (Quest, 2012) and Wisdom, Attachment and Love in Trauma Therapy: Beyond Evidence-Based Practice (Routledge, 2018). Her newest book Women Therapists on Healing will be released in the Fall of 2024 from North Atlantic Books.In This EpisodeSusan's WebsiteSusan's FacebookSusan's Twitter---If you’d like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast. Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

Myriam D. Savage (Mimi) Ph.D., RDT/BCT, is a registered drama therapist, board-certified trainer, and associate professor at California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco in the Master of Counseling Psychology & Expressive Arts program. She is a core faculty member teaching courses such as Human Development and Family, Group Dynamics, Arts in Therapy and Professional Development.Dr. Savage is also founding faculty for the Arts and Healing Initiative (formerly UCLArts and Healing) in the Social Emotional Arts (SEA) program, where she collaborated with a team of creative art therapists, creating curricula and manualized professional development programs that use various modalities for therapists, artists, and educators. Conference topics and publications include narrative, arts-based research, and drama therapy interventions using digital art apps, exploring self-identity with young women adopted from foster care and facilitating unhoused women on skid row, LA. Dr. Savage has published in peer rev

Doreen Hills, MS, NCC, LPC, is the Founder, Director at the Center for Healing Trauma & Attachment. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge treatment approaches in healing traumatic distress and they’re committed to finding ways to provide quality and affordable therapy and to be the pioneer in healing trauma in NE region.Doreen has been a mental health provider for over 20 years and has worked in various mental health settings in New York, Philippines, and Colorado. Doreen's background includes intense and immersed experiences working with poverty stricken fishermen in the Philippines, orphans that were severely neglected and abandoned, as well as Muslims in Manila. These experiences gave her immense insight to trauma, resiliency and healing.Doreen has conducted and facilitated trainings, workshops, and presentations in Morgan County and neighboring Northeast Counties in Colorado on topics of Attachment, Trauma, Neuroscience, Vicarious Trauma and Self Care, Trauma Informed Interventions and Care, Human

Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC, is a California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor.  He’s trained as a Somatic Psychotherapist and has worked in the field of trauma for over 20 years, specializing in working with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD).Brad began his career as a Humanitarian Aid Worker in Asia which introduced him to personal and collective trauma.  He is now the director of the Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) that provides training, consultation and community for mental health professionals working with complex trauma.  Brad is also a Senior Trainer in the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®) and provides NARM® Trainings through CTTC.Brad is the co-author of The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma and also the executive producer of the podcast: Transforming Trauma™.In This EpisodeBrad's websiteComplex Trauma Training Center (CTTC)FB: complextraumatrainingcenter  IG: cttc_trainingTransfo

Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar, is an Army Veteran and End-of-Life Doula, Educator, and Founder of In Their Honor, LLC.Throughout more than two decades of dedication to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of Military and Veteran communities, Qwynn has acquired a deep understanding of how military experiences can have long-term impacts on one's life and the lives of loved ones. Qwynn's passion for serving those who have served their country is reflected in her work. She deeply understands the unique needs and challenges that Veterans face as they approach the end of their lives, and she is committed to raising awareness and implementing initiatives to address these issues.Qwynn works closely with communities, End-of-Life professionals, and organizations to ensure Veterans receive the care and compassion they deserve. Her warmth, dedication, and compassionate approach inspire and touch the hearts of all those she serves. Qwynn was recognized by the Georgia Department of Veterans Services as the inaugural W

Daniel Packard is a U.C. Berkeley Mechanical Engineer, and CEO of Permanent Anxiety Solutions, who turned his painful battle with severe anxiety into a mission to develop an actual permanent solution for anxiety. After 8 years - working with 3000 people on 5 continents - and over a million dollars of research and testing - Daniel and his team succeeded in reverse engineering an innovative process - that solves any type of anxiety permanently - with an astounding 90% success rate.Daniel is here to expose the little secret that the mental health industry doesn’t want you to know, and that explains the real reason your fear and anxiety won’t go away. And then you’ll learn the two breakthrough discoveries his team made that will help you understand why being free of anxiety is not only possible.... but that it can even be simple. Please welcome the CEO of Permanent Anxiety Solutions...Daniel Packard.In This EpisodeDaniel Packard's WebsiteFB: @danielpackardpublicIG: @danielpackard---If you’d like to support The Tr

Yuri Elkaim is a New York Times bestselling author, former professional athlete, and the founder and CEO of Healthpreneur.Yuri’s journey into health and business was inevitable. After dealing with a host of health issues as a teenager, he eventually lost all of his hair at 17 years old to an autoimmune condition. This, along with his passion for sports (which led him down the path of playing professional soccer in his early 20s), propelled him into the health and fitness field.Yuri’s authentic and caring approach allowed him to build a successful online health empire that went to help more than 500,000 to better health, while providing him the platform to write 3 bestselling books and sharing his message on major media outlets like Dr. Oz and The Doctors. With Healthpreneur®, Yuri and his world-class team of coaches help health professionals and coaches leverage the internet to turn their expertise into high 6- and 7-figure virtual practices that create transformative results for more people without the grind