Megan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor practicing in Somerset, KY. She is an Internationally Credentialed Sandtray Therapist-Provider and founder of Sandscapes: The Kentucky Sandtray Institute. Megan is also the Director of Communications for the International Association for Sandtray Therapy. Megan owns a group private practice in Kentucky serving children, teens and adults primarily using Sandtray Therapy, EMDR and Play Therapy techniques. Megan provides workshops and consultation to clinicians hoping to grow their knowledge and skills in Sandtray Therapy. To learn more about Megan and upcoming trainings, visit sandscapesofky.com, find us on Facebook or e-mail megan@sandscapesofky.com Access Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist

Shelby is a licensed social worker in the state of Michigan who specializes in complex trauma. Shelby graduated with her master of social work degree in 2020 from Grand Valley State University and has since worked as a children's homebased therapist in community mental health, and as an outpatient therapist in private practice with adults. She has experience working with children, families, perinatal mothers, and adults. Just like Kina, her favorite clients to work with are young adults who have struggled to gain deeper healing in therapy. As a trauma therapist, Shelby uses a variety of modalities and interventions, including Internal Family Systems/parts work, Polyvagal Theory, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing to attempt deeper healing and meaning. IFS is one of her favorite modalities because she has seen so many clients resonate with it (including herself), and has also seen such powerful shifts in how clients relate to themselves, the people in their lives, and to the world. IFS is an approach to complex trauma treatment, as well as various other treatments, that aims to integrate all "parts" or personalities of a person into a more functional and accepting whole system that is led by the self. The goal is to heal "wounded" parts and restore mental balance. She has found this modality especially effective for clients who tend to have dissociative symptoms and/or attachment/relational trauma. Shelby is currently based in Muskegon Michigan; for more information on her or how to work with her, you can find her information on Tiktok (@Shelby_thetherapist)."

You can access my workshops and other resources here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Kendyl is mental health therapist who specialized in complex trauma and dissociative disorders. She graduated from Naropa University with a degree in Transpersonal counseling psychology. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, comprehensive resource model, IFS, coherence therapy and inner child/teen work. Kendyl currently owns her own private practice Mind+Full Therapy in Salt Lake City, Utah which offers a variety of bottom-up therapy approaches. She is also the owner of Lithesome, which offers mental health resources for individuals and therapists including: online masterclasses, trainings, consultation and mental health related merchandise. https://linktr.ee/lithesome https://www.lithesome.net/ https://mind-fulltherapy.com/

This episode is part of a new series breaking down experiential and bottom up modalities that are helpful for those with CPTSD. In todays episode I interview Sam Robinson, an LCSW therapist in Austin Texas, who specializes in coherence therapy.  Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Sam is an LSCW- supervisor and founder of Strong Roots Psychotherapy in Austin Texas. He was born and raised in the UK and trained as a Social worker at the University of Sussex in Brighton. He crossed the pond in 2016 and began his career in child welfare in Kansas City before moving to Austin, TX in 2018 to work in a group practice and pursue his passion for music, specifically playing the drums :) Sam started Strong Roots Psychotherapy in March 2021, and during that time he worked with Robin Ticic towards his Coherence Therapy certification. CT and the reconsolidation process have become the focus of Sam’s work with clients and he seeks to deepen this work with continued training and consultation. Sam works with a range of clients but finds joy in helping folks find deeper meaning in their past, and how adaptive ways of coping in childhood are in full force in the present day! Helping clients unlock this an update emotional learnings has become a passion for Sam.  You can check out Strong Roots here:  https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com

In todays episode I interview Adele Martelle, and we have a fascinating conversation about somatic experiencing, somatic and attachment based EMDR, religious trauma, CPTSD and more. Adele is a somatic based psychotherapist, certified trauma professional, and spiritual integrationist. She is a sought after speaker on topics of religious trauma, complex ptsd, intimacy development, mindfulness, and body based healing. Adele is known for her warm and engaging person-centered approach. She is a brain science nerd and a whole-person healing enthusiast. You can find Adele here: www.adelemartelle.com IG & TT handles: @adelemartellit To check out my available workshops, Healing Modalities for the Self Aware or Intro to Experiential Therapy, click here: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist (https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist) If you’re interested in learning more about Strong Roots Psychotherapy or potentially applying to join us, you can fill out the application in my linktree or contact hello@strongrootspsychotherapy.com You can support me and my educational projects here, donations are always appreciated! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KinaWolfenstein

This episode is part of a new series breaking down experiential and bottom up modalities that are helpful for those with CPTSD. In todays episode I interview Marley Cote, a LMFT therapist in California who specializes in complex trauma and uses a modality called the Comprehensive Resource model.  Kinas linktree: https://linktr.ee/cptsdtherapist Marley Cote is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#136752) in California, who specializes in trauma. As an emotionally-focused, attachment-based, and trauma-informed therapist, Marley utilizes two modalities to guide clients towards repair, reconnection, and inner healing. The Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) is an approach that focuses on reconnecting clients with their innate internal resources to help them overcome the obstacles caused by trauma. Using a variety of techniques, including imagery, breath work, and body awareness, CRM helps clients access and utilize their internal resources to facilitate healing. Marley also specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which is an effective approach for couples struggling with communication, connection, and emotional intimacy. EFT helps couples break out of negative communication patterns and guides them towards secure and reliable attachment. You can view her website or get in touch with her here: https://www.marleycote.com To check out Strong Roots Psychotherapy: https://www.strongrootspsychotherapy.com To inquire about working at Strong Roots email hello@strongrootspsychotherapy.com

In this episode I talk about different kinds of self regulation and grounding techniques that can help you navigate emotional flashbacks and triggers, and how to find the right tools for you.

**This episode has a content warning for discussions of suicide**   In this episode I interview my guest Janel Cubbage, a suicidologist and trauma informed therapist. We talk about what it means to work with suicidal clients in a trauma informed way, strategies to prevent suicide, and how the mental health field can improve in the treatment of patients with suicidality.   Follow Janel Cubbage   Tik Tok: @thetattooedcounselor   Instagram: @thetattooedcounselor Follow me on my other platforms!   https://linktr.ee/complexptsd  Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos   https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery

In this episode I talk about the complexity of being in close relationships with people that have CPTSD, and the role of boundaries in learning secure attachment patterns. https://linktr.ee/complexptsd  Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and videos  https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery

In this episode I cover the basics of CPTSD: what it is, how it differs from PTSD, and a few other commonly asked questions.