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Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) is the confidence-infusing foundation for GRADUATE STUDENTS < Back to List of Professions Previous Profession Next Profession For Graduate Students pursuing degrees in mental health, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) serves as a vital clinical foundation. It bridges the gap between academic theory and the high-intensity realities of the therapy room, providing a structured roadmap for navigating the complexities that a standard classroom or textbook often leaves unaddressed. By utilizing TMT, students can move beyond the imposter syndrome that often accompanies early practice and instead enter their practicums and internships with a cohesive understanding of how to treat the root causes of distress. Bridging the Theory-to-Practice Gap Graduate programs often focus on broad diagnostic categories and generalist counseling skills, leaving students overwhelmed when faced with complex, multi-symptom presentations in the real world. The TMT Perspective: TMT provides a Grand Unified Theory that views varied symptoms—from self-harm and eating disorders to addiction and hearing voices—as integrated branches of a single trauma system. Clinical Value: Students move from memorizing hundreds of separate disorders to understanding one cohesive system of adaptation. This clarity reduces clinical overwhelm, allowing the student to remain calm and effective when a client presents with a heavy or multi-faceted history. Building Confidence Through a Non-Pathologizing Lens Students are often taught to look for what is wrong (pathology). TMT shifts the lens to how you survived (adaptation), which fundamentally changes the therapist-client dynamic. The Approach: By teaching the Locus of Control Shift, TMT explains why a client blames themselves for their own abuse. It reframes "resistance" or "denial" as brilliant, survival-based cognitive strategies. The Skill: This allows a student to remain empathetic and grounded rather than frustrated. They gain the confidence to sit with intense self-blame without feeling the need to "fix" the client's thoughts through surface-level logic, which rarely works for deep-seated trauma. Prioritizing Ethics and Safety (Stabilization-First) A common fear among new clinicians is the risk of re-traumatizing a client by opening up a traumatic memory too soon or without enough support. The Strategy: TMT utilizes a phase-oriented approach, emphasizing Stage 1: Stabilization. This teaches students that being trauma-informed means ensuring the client has the emotional capacity necessary to handle the work. The Result: Students learn exactly when it is safe to proceed and when they must stay in skill-building mode. This structured safety net protects both the client and the student’s clinical license, ensuring they fulfill the ethical commitment to their clients. Navigating the Hidden Epidemic of Dissociation Most graduate programs provide minimal training on Dissociative Disorders, or worse, tell students that it's so rare they might never encounter dissociation. Students will encounter a type of Dissociative Disorder in almost every clinical setting, from schools to non-profits to addiction centers to correctional facilities. The TMT Perspective: TMT provides the tools to identify the covert signs of dissociation that are often misdiagnosed as "treatment-resistant" depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. The Skill: Utilizing objective tools like the DES and DDIS allows a student to move from guessing to measuring. This specialized skill set makes the graduate student a highly competitive candidate for post-grad employment, as they can accurately screen for conditions that most senior clinicians miss. Enhancing Professional Longevity and Boundaries Early-career burnout is exceptionally high among trauma clinicians who feel personally responsible for their clients' outcomes. The Framework: TMT teaches the Victim-Rescuer-Perpetrator Triangle, helping students recognize when they are being pulled into a Rescuer role that leads to compassion fatigue. The Result: By understanding the systemic roles within a trauma system, students can maintain healthy professional boundaries. They learn to be curious clinicians and relatable humans rather than experts in evertying, which is essential for a sustainable, long-term career. Why Graduate Students Need TMT in Their Toolkit Integrating TMT into early clinical development allows a student to: Move from Confusion to Clarity: See the logic of suffering in every case formulation. Develop Advanced Skills Early: Enter the workforce already trained in a specialized modality that empowers you to handle the complex cases. Ensure Clinical Safety: Have a clear clinical minset and plan that prevents re-traumatization and ethical errors. "Entering a therapy room without Trauma Model Therapy is like trying to navigate a new city without a navigation app. TMT provides the coordinates that turn clinical overwhelm into clinical clarity." — The Student Ethos of TMT ENROLL IN TRAINING 1 Level 1 Level 1 training is focused on introducing you to the model, the 5 Principles of TMT, helping you learn how to conceptualize TMT, how to diagnose properly, and how to become competent in detecting and working with complex trauma & dissociation. You will have a chance to watch multiple role plays with Dr. Ross during this training. CE Info 7 General Hours CE Provider: Get Into Your Head Training Price $350 Enroll Now 2 Level 2 Level 2 training will focus on general strategies you as a therapist need to know and employ in order to do the most effective work with any type of client who has experienced trauma. We will immerse you in the TMT Mindset and cover ethics. You will watch new role plays with Dr. Ross. We will also cover how to pair TMT with well-known modalities like EMDR & DBT. CE Info 9.25 Clinical/1.25 Ethics Hours CE Provider: Get Into Your Head Training Introductory Price $200 Request to Enroll 3 Level 3 Level 3 training will focus on tangible activities you can do with clients who experience complex PTSD, dissociation, or who have DID. This will include direction on how to work with complicated cases and DID parts/alters or DID systems. You will watch more role plays with Dr. Ross. We will also cover how to pair TMT with well-known models like IFS and Ego State Therapy. CE Info General & Ethics Hours Approved by NBCC Introductory Price $200 Coming Soon < Back to List of Professions Previous Profession Next Profession Testimonials

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Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) is a globally adaptable clinical framework for INTERNATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS < Back to List of Professions Previous Profession Next Profession For International Mental Health Professionals operating across diverse cultural, political, and economic landscapes, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides a globally adaptable clinical metapsychology. It transcends Western-centric diagnostic trends by offering a unified theory that addresses the universal human response to overwhelming stress, attachment injury, and survival. By utilizing TMT, international practitioners can move beyond localized psychiatric labels and instead provide care rooted in the fundamental relationship between a traumatic environment and the developing human nervous system. Cultural Adaptability through a Non-Pathologizing Lens In many global contexts, traditional psychiatric diagnoses carry heavy social stigma, often preventing individuals from seeking care. TMT offers a culturally neutral alternative by framing distress as an adaptation rather than an illness. The TMT Perspective: TMT conceptualizes psychopathology as a logical survival strategy in response to an abnormal environment. This shifts the focus from "what is wrong with your brain" to "how did you survive your history." Global Value: This framework is highly effective in cultures where mental illness is stigmatized but resilience and survival are honored. It allows the practitioner to validate the client’s strength, making treatment more palatable and accessible across varying social norms. Scaling Care in Resource-Limited Settings Many international health systems face a severe shortage of specialized psychiatrists. TMT supports the democratization of care by being accessible to a wide range of providers, including nurses, social workers, and community health workers. The Strategy: TMT does not require educational prerequisites in order to enroll. It provides a clear, safety-first protocol that can be implemented by frontline workers in community clinics or refugee settings. The Result: By training a broader range of license types in the TMT framework, international health organizations can scale trauma-focused care more rapidly and effectively, reaching under-served populations that lack access to elite clinical institutions. Addressing the Global Prevalence of Dissociation Dissociative Disorders are a global phenomenon, with peer-reviewed research indicating a consistent prevalence of approximately 1–3% in the general population worldwide. However, these conditions remain drastically under-diagnosed in international settings. The Approach: TMT provides training on open-source, standardized, research-validated tools like th e ACE International Questionnaire (ACE-IQ), the Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES II) and the Dissociative Disorders Interview Schedule (DDIS), whic h have been translated into numerous languages. The Clinical Skill: International professionals trained in TMT can accurately identify and treat dissociative presentations that are often mislabeled as possession, resistant psychosis, or hysteria. This ensures that survivors of severe trauma receive targeted, effective interventions rather than inappropriate medication. A Framework for Collective and Intergenerational Trauma International professionals often work with populations affected by war, displacement, and systemic oppression. TMT is uniquely suited for these contexts because it is inherently environment-focused. The Dynamic: TMT emphasizes that the disorder is located in the relationship between the individual and a traumatic environment. It acknowledges the Problem of Attachment not just to a single caregiver, but within broader systemic and societal perpetrator dynamics. The Utility: This makes TMT a powerful tool for addressing intergenerational trauma and the long-term psychological impacts of political violence, as it provides a language to process the betrayal of safety at both the familial and systemic levels. Alignment with International Standards (ICD-11) TMT aligns seamlessly with the World Health Organization’s ICD-11, which now formally includes Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and a broader range of Dissociative Disorders. The Strategy: TMT provides the clinical roadmap for the specific diagnostic categories recognized by the ICD-11. It offers the how-to for treating the symptoms of affect dysregulation and negative self-concept that define C-PTSD. The Result: International professionals gain a rigorous, evidence-based modality that meets global medical standards while remaining flexible enough to integrate with indigenous or localized healing practices. Why International Professionals Need TMT Utilizing TMT allows a global practitioner to: Reduce the Stigma: Reframe pathology as resilience in any cultural context. Bridge the Resources Gap: Empower multidisciplinary teams to provide high-level trauma stabilization. Identify Hidden Trauma: Systematically screen for dissociation using globally validated tools. Address Root Causes: Move beyond surface-level symptom management to resolve the core attachment injuries common to the human experience. **We offer currency-sensitive pricing for the 3 TMT training levels and consultation. Contact Get Into Your Head Training for specific details. "Trauma is the universal language of human suffering. Trauma Model Therapy provides the universal grammar for its resolution, ensuring that regardless of geography or culture, the logic of survival is understood and the path to healing is clear." — The Global Ethos of TMT ENROLL IN TRAINING 1 Level 1 Level 1 training is focused on introducing you to the model, the 5 Principles of TMT, helping you learn how to conceptualize TMT, how to diagnose properly, and how to become competent in detecting and working with complex trauma & dissociation. You will have a chance to watch multiple role plays with Dr. Ross during this training. CE Info 7 General Hours CE Provider: Get Into Your Head Training Price $350 Enroll Now 2 Level 2 Level 2 training will focus on general strategies you as a therapist need to know and employ in order to do the most effective work with any type of client who has experienced trauma. We will immerse you in the TMT Mindset and cover ethics. You will watch new role plays with Dr. Ross. We will also cover how to pair TMT with well-known modalities like EMDR & DBT. CE Info 9.25 Clinical/1.25 Ethics Hours CE Provider: Get Into Your Head Training Introductory Price $200 Request to Enroll 3 Level 3 Level 3 training will focus on tangible activities you can do with clients who experience complex PTSD, dissociation, or who have DID. This will include direction on how to work with complicated cases and DID parts/alters or DID systems. You will watch more role plays with Dr. Ross. We will also cover how to pair TMT with well-known models like IFS and Ego State Therapy. CE Info General & Ethics Hours Approved by NBCC Introductory Price $200 Coming Soon < Back to List of Professions Previous Profession Next Profession Testimonials Having completed TMT Level 1, I found the program to be exceptionally informative and helpful; the platform is also incredibly user-friendly. I was particularly impressed by the depth and breadth of the training; I hadn't expected it to cover not only therapeutic considerations but also diagnostic interviews and assessments for complex dissociative disorders (DDs) so thoroughly. I have already advised my team to complete the course soon, as it will be instrumental in their ability to assess dissociation. It is truly remarkable that Colin and AshleyDawn have made this happen. Both are experts in the field (Colin is the most published DD scholar throughout history) - they have created a practical, accessible training resource that should be essential for all mental health service providers. Andy H.W. Fung, PhD, RSW

Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) is a transformer for MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS < Back to List of Professions Previous Profession Next Profession For Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs), the challenge of treating an family or couple often reveals that the system itself is organized around unresolved trauma. Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) is an essential modality for MFTs because it provides a map for how individual trauma becomes the precursor for relational dysfunction. By utilizing TMT, systemic therapists can move beyond communication skills and into the resolution of the core attachment injuries that drive family or couple conflict. Viewing the Family System through the Survival Lens In systemic work, therapists often see high-conflict or enmeshed families. TMT allows the MFT to reframe these dysfunctional patterns as collective survival strategies. The TMT Perspective: A parent’s controlling behavior or a child’s rebellion are often mismanaged attempts to find safety. TMT views the family's homeostasis as a defensive structure built to wall off a history of trauma. Clinical Value: This reframing de-escalates the blame game in the room. When the family understands that their patterns are a response to an environment of threat rather than a lack of love, the path to empathy opens. Resolving the Problem of Attachment in Couples The Problem of Attachment to the Perpetrator is a hallmark of TMT that is directly applicable to intimate relationships. Many couples get stuck in trauma bonds that mimic their original childhood attachments. The Dynamic: A partner may remain attached to a distant or abusive spouse because it feels familiar to the childhood paradox of needing someone who is also a source of pain. The TMT Intervention: The MFT uses TMT to help partners identify their Locus of Control Shift. By realizing they are no longer helpless children trying to fix an unfixable parent through their partner, they can begin to form a healthy, adult-to-adult attachment. Addressing Structural Dissociation in the Family MFTs might encounter families or couples where one member "checked out" years ago, or where different versions of a parent or partner show up in the room. The Diagnostic Gap: Standard family therapy often misses structural dissociation. A parent might have an alter or a part that is aggressive and a alter or part that is helpless. The Integration: TMT gives the MFT the tools (like the DDIS and DES) to screen for dissociation within the family. Instead of just treating anger issues, the therapist treats the dissociative switch, helping the family member integrate these alters or parts so they can be present for their loved ones. Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma MFTs are uniquely positioned to stop trauma from passing to the next generation. TMT provides the specific cognitive restructuring needed to break the invisible chain. The "Bad Me" Legacy: When a parent carries the Locus of Control Shift (the belief that they are fundamentally bad), they often project that onto their children or struggle to provide a secure foundation for attachment. The TMT Skill: By helping a parent resolve their own attachment to their perpetrators, the MFT helps that parent stop the projection of trauma. TMT provides a clear roadmap for the parent to achieve internal stability, which in turn creates a safe environment for the children. Playing Well with Systemic Models Think of TMT as providing the operating system that enhances traditional family therapy models: With Bowenian Therapy: TMT provides the "why" behind chronic anxiety and lack of differentiation, rooting it in the survival-based attachment system. With Gottman Method: While Gottman provides the Sound Relationship House, TMT provides the foundation. You cannot build shared meaning if one partner is triggered into a dissociative state or a survival-based locus of control shift. With Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): TMT deepens EFT by addressing cases where the attachment injury is so severe (e.g., childhood abuse) that the client cannot tolerate the vulnerability required for EFT without the stabilization work of TMT. Why MFTs Need TMT in Their Toolkit Working with families means working with the living history of trauma. Utilizing TMT allows an MFT to: Stop Parentified Dynamics: Use Trauma Model Therapy to help children stop feeling responsible for their parents' emotional regulation resolving the locus of control shift) or to help partners stop feeling responsible for the other person's experience. Increase Relational Safety: Provide a logical, scientific framework for why family members overreact or engage in big behaviors, which reduces the fear and mystery in the home. Provide a Unified Map: Help the family see themselves as a survivor unit, shifting the identity of a "dysfunctional family" to a healing family. "Family therapy without Trauma Model Therapy is often just rearranging the furniture in a house that is still on fire. TMT helps the family put out the fire at the source." — The Systemic Ethos of TMT ENROLL IN TRAINING 1 Level 1 Level 1 training is focused on introducing you to the model, the 5 Principles of TMT, helping you learn how to conceptualize TMT, how to diagnose properly, and how to become competent in detecting and working with complex trauma & dissociation. You will have a chance to watch multiple role plays with Dr. Ross during this training. CE Info 7 General Hours CE Provider: Get Into Your Head Training Price $350 Enroll Now 2 Level 2 Level 2 training will focus on general strategies you as a therapist need to know and employ in order to do the most effective work with any type of client who has experienced trauma. We will immerse you in the TMT Mindset and cover ethics. You will watch new role plays with Dr. Ross. We will also cover how to pair TMT with well-known modalities like EMDR & DBT. CE Info 9.25 Clinical/1.25 Ethics Hours CE Provider: Get Into Your Head Training Introductory Price $200 Request to Enroll 3 Level 3 Level 3 training will focus on tangible activities you can do with clients who experience complex PTSD, dissociation, or who have DID. This will include direction on how to work with complicated cases and DID parts/alters or DID systems. You will watch more role plays with Dr. Ross. We will also cover how to pair TMT with well-known models like IFS and Ego State Therapy. CE Info General & Ethics Hours Approved by NBCC Introductory Price $200 Coming Soon < Back to List of Professions Previous Profession Next Profession Testimonials What I appreciate most about TMT is how practical it is with real clients. It integrates well with other trauma-informed approaches and helps me feel less alone when working with complex presentations, offering structure and support without rigidity. Dr. Jamie English, PhD, LCSW-S, LMFT-Associate, CEDS-C I love the short modules that allow us to take the quiz while it is still fresh in our minds and also take breaks to see clients or complete chores as needed. Denise Dalgarn, LMFT

Find a certified trauma and dissociation specialist. Search our global provider directory to connect with a trusted Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) clinician. Browse the official global TMT directory for Certified Clinicians that treat complex PTSD, trauma, abuse, and all other mental health issues. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO MEET Veronica Gaytan De La Rosa, BS, MS, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas License #85779 Accepting Clients Yes Meeting Options Online Only Practices In Texas TMT Designation Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician Trauma Model Therapy Level 2 Clinician Clinical Bio Since seeing my first client in 2020, I have felt a deep calling to this profession. I earned both my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University. Driven by a commitment to specialize in trauma, I completed EMDR training at Baylor University, and I am currently pursuing Trauma Model Therapy Certification. My professional focus for the year is to achieve full EMDR Certification and to finish my TMT training. My diverse clinical background includes providing therapeutic services within homeless communities, substance abuse inpatient groups, educational institutions, emergency response teams, non-profit organizations, and private practice settings. I have experience working with children, pre-teens, adolescents, and adults, and I have been a member of the Get Out of Your Head Therapy team since 2021. What I Really Want You to Know Life can bring significant pain and suffering that often leaves us feeling isolated and stagnant. In our work together, I guide clients through the practice of self-embracement, helping them discover healthier ways to foster self-esteem and self-love. I empower my clients to construct the reality they truly desire. I understand that unhealthy conditioning can sometimes make it difficult to visualize an ideal life; however, I believe we are capable of unlearning that conditioning and learning healthy ideas, perceptions, and creating a healthy self-image. My goal is to help you navigate your life using coping strategies and choices that align with your best self. How I Weave Trauma Model Therapy Into My Practice Originally a broadcasting major, I felt a profound calling to change my career path after a lesson on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) sparked what has since become my true passion. To ensure my clients receive exceptional care, I integrate fundamental Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) principles to foster the self-awareness essential for beginning a healing journey. By maintaining neutrality, I empower clients to develop their own unique narratives, helping them embrace their emotions as vital information for moving forward and building resilience to overcome life difficulties. Biografía Clínica Desde que atendí a mi primer cliente en el año 2020, sentí un profundo llamado hacia esta profesión. Obtuve mi Licenciatura en Psicología y mi Maestría en Consejería Clínica de Salud Mental en la Universidad Estatal de Tarleton. Motivada por mi compromiso de especializarme en trauma, completé mi entrenamiento en EMDR en la Universidad de Baylor y actualmente continúo mi formación en Trauma Model Therapy (TMT). Mi meta profesional este año es obtener la certificación completa en EMDR y TMT. Mi experiencia clínica es diversa e incluye la prestación de servicios terapéuticos en comunidades sin hogar, grupos de internamiento por abuso de sustancias, instituciones educativas, equipos de respuesta a emergencias, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y práctica privada. He trabajado con niños, preadolescentes, adolescentes y adultos, y formo parte del equipo de Get Out of Your Head Therapy desde el 2021. Lo Que Quiero Que Sepas La vida puede traer dolor y sufrimiento profundo que, muchas veces, nos hacen sentir aislados o estancados. En nuestro trabajo juntos, acompaño a mis clientes en el proceso de aprender a abrazarse y aceptarse a sí mismos, ayudándoles a descubrir maneras más saludables de fortalecer su autoestima y amor propio. Mi objetivo es empoderarte para construir la realidad que verdaderamente deseas vivir. Entiendo que los patrones y condicionamientos poco saludables pueden dificultar imaginar una vida plena o diferente. Sin embargo, creo firmemente que es posible desaprender aquello que nos limita y aprender nuevas formas de pensar, percibirnos y crear una imagen más sana de nosotros mismos. Mi propósito es ayudarte a navegar la vida utilizando herramientas, estrategias y decisiones alineadas con la mejor versión de ti. Cómo Integro Trauma Model Therapy en Mi Práctica Originalmente estudiaba ciencias de la comunicación, pero después de una lección sobre el Trastorno de Identidad Disociativo (DID), sentí un llamado profundo a cambiar el rumbo de mi carrera. Ese momento despertó lo que hoy considero una verdadera pasión. Para asegurar que mis clientes reciban una atención de calidad y profundamente humana, integro principios fundamentales de Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) en mi práctica, fomentando el autoconocimiento necesario para iniciar un proceso de sanación. A través de una postura neutral y compasiva, acompaño a mis clientes a desarrollar sus propias narrativas y a reconocer sus emociones como información valiosa para avanzar, fortalecer su resiliencia y enfrentar las dificultades de la vida con mayor claridad y seguridad. Visit My Website to Book < Back to List of Providers Previous Next BOOKING DETAILS I'm a Good Match For... Women Men Preteens (11-13) Teens (14-18) Adults (18-25) Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) Fee Details $90-$130 Appointment Availability Weekdays Weeknights Languages Spoken English Español (Spanish) MORE ABOUT MY PRACTICE INSURANCES ACCEPTED Aetna Cigna Evernorth (Cigna) Sana Surest United Healthcare Aetna First Health Curative Optum Scott & White (SWHP) UMR SERVICES OFFERED Online Counseling Individual Counseling MODELS & METHODS Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Culturally Sensitive Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gestalt Therapy Humanistic Therapy Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Person-Centered Therapy Prepare Enrich Relational Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Strength-Based Therapy Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) I CAN HELP WITH Addiction Alcohol Use Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Caregivers Codependency Depression Dissociative Identity Disorder Drug Abuse Family Conflict Grief Immigration Issues Infertility LGBTQIA Marital & Premarital Obesity PTSD Peer Relationships Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Relationship Issues Self-Esteem Sex Therapy Sexual Addiction Spirituality Stress Testing & Evaluation Trauma Video Game Addiction Women's Issues Adjustment Issues Anger Management Behavioral Issues Body Image Cancer Chronic Illness Coping Skills Dissociative Disorders Divorce Eating Disorders Gambling Hoarding Impulse Control Disorders Infidelity Life Transitions Mood Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Parenting Personality Disorders Racial Identity School Issues Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sleep or Insomnia Stage of Life Issues Substance Abuse Transgender Veteran's Issues Weight Loss < Back to List of Providers Previous Next LEARN ABOUT THIS CLINICIAN'S TMT DESIGNATIONS Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician A TMT Level 1 Clinician provides a safe, expert-vetted therapeutic approach grounded in a thorough understanding of trauma adaptation and the spectrum of dissociation. These practitioners utilize objective assessment data to deliver clear diagnostic answers while non-pathologizingly reframing complex symptoms as brilliant survival strategies. More Details Trauma Model Therapy Level 2 Clinician A TMT Level 2 Clinician possesses advanced expertise in symptom translation, emotional processing, and the seamless integration of survival logic into specialized modalities like EMDR, DBT, and CPT. Operating with strict therapeutic neutrality, these practitioners guide individuals beyond mere symptom management to safely navigate intense affect and resolve the root causes of chronic psychological pain. More Details < Back to List of Providers Previous Next

Find a certified trauma and dissociation specialist. Search our global provider directory to connect with a trusted Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) clinician. Browse the official global TMT directory for Certified Clinicians that treat complex PTSD, trauma, abuse, and all other mental health issues. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO MEET Erasmus Ainemukama Medical School Student, Uganda Accepting Clients Yes Meeting Options I am currently in medical school Practices In Uganda TMT Designation Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician My Clinical Bio I am a medical student and a TMT Level 1 Clinician undergoing training with a deeper understanding of how trauma affects mental health, behavior, relationships, and physical well-being. The knowledge I gained in my learning and my previous clients enhances my ability to recognize and assess trauma-related conditions such as PTSD, Dissociative Ddisorders, anxiety, depression, and stress-related presentations. I have strengths in interviewing, interacting and communicating with clients, enabling me to approach them with greater empathy, curiosity, and sensitivity. I am able to provide a safe therapeutic environment where individuals feel heard and understood. Due to self-awareness and understanding of the impact of trauma on both patients and healthcare providers, I am committed to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to adolescents and adults facing psychological challenges due to social dynamics of life. What I Really Want You to Know Mental illness is not an option or a weakness but rather a change in how an individual starts to perceive life, which usually can differ from the reality. This has made realize that anyone with a brain can at any one point be the victim and this has given me a zeal to go deeper on understanding what really happened under certain circumstances that affect us in our daily living. Mental health challenges don't develop overnight; rather, they gradually progress from manageable daily stressors into deeper struggles that require professional support. Feel free to come up and get help. How I Weave Trauma Model Therapy Into My Practice? As a student undergoing training, I endeavor to use my TMT Consultant to dig deeper into what science and research has provided already and compare that with what I have encountered in my practice. Then, I try and see how to close the gap. My clients give me the tasks that sharpen my abilities each day so that the next client gets my best. My TMT Consultants are a guide in my growth. Visit My Website to Book < Back to List of Providers Previous Next BOOKING DETAILS I'm a Good Match For... Women Men Teens (14-18) Adults (18-25) Fee Details I am currently enrolled in medical school Appointment Availability I am currently enrolled in medical school Languages Spoken Ganda (Luganda) English MORE ABOUT MY PRACTICE INSURANCES ACCEPTED I do not accept insurance SERVICES OFFERED I am currently enrolled in medical school MODELS & METHODS Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Therapy Relational Therapy Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) I CAN HELP WITH Addiction Anger Management Career Counseling Depression Dissociative Identity Disorder Eating Disorders Infertility Mood Disorders Peer Relationships Sex Therapy Stress Trauma Alcohol Use Behavioral Issues Coping Skills Dissociative Disorders Drug Abuse Gambling Men's Issues PTSD Relationship Issues Sexual Abuse Substance Abuse Women's Issues < Back to List of Providers Previous Next LEARN ABOUT THIS CLINICIAN'S TMT DESIGNATIONS Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician A TMT Level 1 Clinician provides a safe, expert-vetted therapeutic approach grounded in a thorough understanding of trauma adaptation and the spectrum of dissociation. These practitioners utilize objective assessment data to deliver clear diagnostic answers while non-pathologizingly reframing complex symptoms as brilliant survival strategies. More Details < Back to List of Providers Previous Next

Learn more about Trauma Model Therapy THE TMT CLINICIAN COMMITMENTS < Back Previous Next Every TMT Certified Clinician makes a formal pledge to uphold a rigorous set of clinical commitments designed to protect your progress and your power. This means your TMT Clinician is dedicated to maintaining a neutral, respectful space where you retain your agency, while always working with your eventual independence in mind. It is our promise to lead with humility, curiosity, and a deep respect for your lived experience as we guide you toward a life where you are finally thriving, not just surviving. Below are the TMT Commitments that each TMT Certified Clinician or TMT Consultant commits to uphold. I commit to… honor the TMT mindset, which includes: conducting treatment with the end of treatment in mind. understanding the stages of trauma recovery. valuing the purpose and reasoning for Therapeutic Neutrality. understanding the benefits and limits of medication in the trauma recovery process. speak in affirming, empathetic, and compassionate ways that values an individual’s worth and lived experience. stay curious. learn and utilize a variety of evidence-based treatments for the treatment of trauma and trauma-related disorders. be able to explain competently the TMT Framework to clients, patients, and other clinicians. have the humility to admit when I am not adequately trained or equipped to continue working with a person or a person’s situation, and refer that person with care. lean into my TMT community and clinical support system when I feel out of my depth. contribute my specific talents to the betterment of the TMT community and trauma-informed care. Learn more about how TMT CAN HELP YOU HEAL Learn more about TMT FOR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS

Find a certified trauma and dissociation specialist. Search our global provider directory to connect with a trusted Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) clinician. Browse the official global TMT directory for Certified Clinicians that treat complex PTSD, trauma, abuse, and all other mental health issues. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO MEET Amanda Frey, MSW, LCSW-S Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, Texas License #62425 Accepting Clients Yes Meeting Options Online Only Practices In Texas TMT Designation Clinical Bio I spent over five years working with individuals in acute crisis before transitioning to a private practice environment, and I've been dedicated to working with trauma survivors in both inpatient and private practice settings since completing my EMDR Basic Training in 2016 and becoming EMDR Certified in 2023. I am currently an EMDR Consultant In Training and enjoy learning about new EMDR approaches to include in therapy sessions. While I specialize in trauma therapy, I also work with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health disorders and issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. What I Really Want You to Know I maintain a professional demeanor characterized by honesty, directness, and compassion, with a steadfast commitment to assisting individuals in discovering meaning and purpose. I recognize the courage it takes for clients to engage in the process of resolving complex and challenging life experiences, and I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where this growth can occur. By fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I aim to empower clients to navigate their healing journey with resilience, helping them move toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. How I Weave Trauma Model Therapy Into My Practice I love how fundamental principles of Trauma Model Therapy can be woven into almost every therapy session, regardless of mental health diagnosis or issue. At its foundation, Trauma Model Therapy adopts a non-judgmental and objective stance, and it normalizes trauma responses while emphasizing client resilience at each phase of the healing process. These are core values I strive to incorporate into my clinical work to support individuals in their healing journey, and to help them move toward living a life full of meaning and purpose. Visit My Website to Book < Back to List of Providers Previous Next BOOKING DETAILS I'm a Good Match For... Adults (18-25) Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) Fee Details $130-$175 Appointment Availability Not accepting clients Languages Spoken English MORE ABOUT MY PRACTICE INSURANCES ACCEPTED Aetna Ambetter BCBS Medicaid Cigna ESI EAP GEHA Magellan Medicare Mutual of Omaha EAP Oscar Sana Sendero Surest Tricare UMR Aetna First Health BCBS HMO BCBS PPO Curative Evernorth (Cigna) Lucet SCAN Medicare Magellan EAP Molina Optum Right Care (SWHP) Scott & White (SWHP) Superior Medicaid Texas Medicaid Triwest United Healthcare SERVICES OFFERED Individual Counseling MODELS & METHODS Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Therapy Reality Therapy/Choice Theory Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Strength-Based Therapy Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) I CAN HELP WITH Adjustment Issues Chronic Illness Depression Life Transitions PTSD Self-Esteem Stress Women's Issues Anxiety Coping Skills First Responders Mood Disorders Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Sexual Abuse Trauma < Back to List of Providers Previous Next LEARN ABOUT THIS CLINICIAN'S TMT DESIGNATIONS < Back to List of Providers Previous Next

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Find a certified trauma and dissociation specialist. Search our global provider directory to connect with a trusted Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) clinician. Browse the official global TMT directory for Certified Clinicians that treat complex PTSD, trauma, abuse, and all other mental health issues. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO MEET Cristina Mapelli, PhD, Clinical Psychologist & CBT Psychotherapist Licensed Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Lombardia, Italy License #10159 Accepting Clients Yes Meeting Options Online & In-Person Practices In Italia (Italy) TMT Designation Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician Clinical Bio My professional journey has evolved through several stages, each contributing to the way I understand and treat psychological suffering today. After earning my degree in Psychology, I completed a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Milano-Bicocca while working in hospital-based clinical neuropsychology. Those early years allowed me to combine research with direct work alongside individuals living with neurological conditions, giving me a deep appreciation for the complex relationship between the brain, the body, and emotional experience. As I spent more time with patients facing profound psychological and physical challenges, I realized that understanding the brain was only part of the picture. I pursued specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and began working in private practice, where my clinical interests gradually centered on complex trauma and dissociative disorders. To better support my patients, I completed training in EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and am currently completing my training in Trauma Model Therapy. I also teach psychotraumatology to mental health professionals. Today, I primarily work with adults experiencing complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and the psychological impact of neurological or autoimmune conditions. What I Really Want You to Know One of the most important things I have learned throughout my career is that symptoms are never random. Dissociation, emotional overwhelm, chronic anxiety, or even the ways we disconnect from ourselves are often intelligent adaptations that helped us survive experiences that once felt impossible to manage. In the therapeutic setting, my role is not simply to reduce symptoms but to help clients make sense of their experiences, develop compassion for the ways they learned to survive, and gradually build new patterns that no longer require those same protective strategies. I value curiosity, collaboration, and scientific rigor. I also believe healing happens within a relationship where people feel safe enough to explore the parts of themselves that have often remained hidden for years. How I Weave Trauma Model Therapy Into My Practice Trauma Model Therapy provides me the clinical framework that brings together the different parts of my professional background. It offers a coherent understanding of complex trauma and dissociation while remaining fully compatible with current knowledge from neuroscience, psychophysiology, and evidence-based psychotherapy. Rather than relying on a single therapeutic model, I use Trauma Model Therapy as the foundation for case conceptualization and treatment planning. Within that framework, I integrate interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, work with parts, EMDR, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy according to each patient's needs, strengths, and stage of recovery. For me, Trauma Model Therapy helps transform symptoms from confusing problems into understandable adaptations. This shared understanding creates a clear roadmap for therapy and allows clients to move toward greater integration, flexibility, and a stronger sense of agency in their lives. Visit My Website to Book < Back to List of Providers Previous Next BOOKING DETAILS I'm a Good Match For... Women Men Adults (18-25) Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) Fee Details $90-$130 Appointment Availability Weekdays Languages Spoken Italiano (Italian) English MORE ABOUT MY PRACTICE INSURANCES ACCEPTED I do not accept insurance SERVICES OFFERED In-Person Counseling Individual Counseling Online Counseling MODELS & METHODS Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Ego State Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) I CAN HELP WITH Adoption Anxiety Chronic Illness Dissociative Disorders Life Transitions Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Personality Disorders Sexual Abuse Trauma Alcohol Use Borderline Personality Disorder Complex PTSD Dissociative Identity Disorder Mood Disorders PTSD Self-Harming Stress < Back to List of Providers Previous Next LEARN ABOUT THIS CLINICIAN'S TMT DESIGNATIONS Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician A TMT Level 1 Clinician provides a safe, expert-vetted therapeutic approach grounded in a thorough understanding of trauma adaptation and the spectrum of dissociation. These practitioners utilize objective assessment data to deliver clear diagnostic answers while non-pathologizingly reframing complex symptoms as brilliant survival strategies. More Details < Back to List of Providers Previous Next

Find a certified trauma and dissociation specialist. Search our global provider directory to connect with a trusted Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) clinician. Browse the official global TMT directory for Certified Clinicians that treat complex PTSD, trauma, abuse, and all other mental health issues. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO MEET Jamie English, PhD, LCSW-S, LMFT-S, CEDS-C Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, Texas License #50755 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor, Texas License #205414 Accepting Clients Yes Meeting Options Online & In-Person Practices In Texas TMT Designation Trauma Model Therapy Consultant in Training Clinical Bio I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University. My clinical training began at Abilene Christian University (BSW) and Stephen F. Austin State University (MSW), and I have been practicing since 2008, fully licensed as an LCSW since 2010. I hold specialty certifications in eating disorders (CEDS-C), EMDR (Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant), Body Trust, and Trauma Model Therapy (TMT Certified Clinician and Consultant in Training). I am also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and LMFT Supervisor. I am the owner of Inner Revolution, a small group private practice in Texas, where I work with adolescents and adults navigating body image, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship patterns. What I Really Want You to Know My life's work is helping people connect with themselves — fully, at whatever pace feels right for them. I trust what you bring to the room. I trust the process. And I trust that you already hold within you what you need — my job is to help you find your own way toward it. We move at your pace. Some clients go deep quickly; others take a more adjacent path, circling toward what matters in the way that feels safe. Both are right. There is no wrong way to do this work with me. I also want you to know that this work is never one-size-fits-all. I bring a lot of training into the room, but what guides me most is you — what you need, what you're ready for, and what will actually help. How I Weave Trauma Model Therapy Into My Practice Trauma Model Therapy gives me a framework for understanding the whole person — not just symptoms, but the underlying unresolved trauma, unmet needs, and relational wounds that shape how someone experiences themselves and their world. What I value most about TMT is that it honors the logic of how people survive. Nothing a client brings to therapy is random or broken — it makes sense in the context of what they've lived through. TMT helps me hold that with clients, and helps clients begin to understand themselves that way too. I integrate TMT alongside EMDR, IFS-informed work, and Narrative Therapy. Together these approaches allow me to work with the story someone carries, the parts of them shaped by that story, and the body and nervous system that holds it — moving toward integration in whatever way serves that particular person. Visit My Website to Book < Back to List of Providers Previous Next BOOKING DETAILS I'm a Good Match For... Women Transgender Women Men Transgender Men Teens (14-18) Adults (18-25) Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) Fee Details $130-$175 Appointment Availability Weekdays Weeknights Waitlist available Languages Spoken English MORE ABOUT MY PRACTICE INSURANCES ACCEPTED Aetna Evernorth (Cigna) Oscar Cigna Optum United Healthcare SERVICES OFFERED In-Person Counseling Online Counseling Couples & Relationship Counseling Individual Counseling MODELS & METHODS Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Narrative Therapy Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) I CAN HELP WITH ADHD Dissociative Disorders Eating Disorders PTSD Relationship Issues Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Stress Women's Issues Body Image Dissociative Identity Disorder Non-Monogamy Perimenopause and Menopause Transitions Religious Trauma Sexual Abuse Trauma < Back to List of Providers Previous Next LEARN ABOUT THIS CLINICIAN'S TMT DESIGNATIONS Trauma Model Therapy Consultant in Training The TMT-CIT designation represents an elite tier of clinical leadership reserved for independently licensed practitioners who have mastered the full, new three-level TMT curriculum. This intensive onboarding process pairs applicants with a Consultant Mentor for observed consultations and a final evaluation, ensuring they can seamlessly step into the roles of coach, evaluator, and ethical steward of the TMT global mission. More Details < Back to List of Providers Previous Next

< Back Previous Next TMT IS FOR Law Enforcement Honor the responsibility. Restore your personhood. Real tactical longevity isn't about running on adrenaline and buried stress until your relationships or your health collapse. By understanding the neurobiological logic of your body's defense systems, you can honor the survival strategies that keep you alive on the street, safely reset yourself off-duty, and transition from a state of constant survival into long-term, thriving health. The Burden of the Badge: Chronic Threat Appraisal and Hypervigilance in Policing Police officers, deputies, sheriffs, and state troopers operate in an ecosystem defined by unpredictable risk, acute critical incidents, and systemic fear and resentment. Law enforcement professionals are routinely dispatched to situations involving violence, human suffering, and societal crisis, requiring them to constantly evaluate their environment for potential threats. When your physical survival depends on rapid threat detection, your autonomic nervous system can easily lock into a permanent state of high alarm. Over time, carrying this extreme level of vigilance home can lead to complex trauma. In law enforcement, experiencing a dysregulated nervous system, intrusive memories, or emotional withdrawal is not a sign of weak character—it is a predictable physiological adaptation to a high-risk career. How Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) Relates to Law Enforcement Trauma Model Therapy provides an objective, logical framework that aligns with the tactical and practical realities of policing: Symptoms as Tactical Adaptations: TMT looks past pathologizing labels. Emotional detachment, a hyper-alert mindset, and a default suspicion of your surroundings aren’t defects; they are functional, survival-driven adaptations explicitly trained into you to help you control a scene and make it home safely. The Problem is Not the Problem (Addressing Coping Mechanisms): High rates of alcohol consumption, prescription sleep dependency, or volatile anger within the law enforcement community are often treated as disciplinary or moral failures. TMT recognizes these behaviors as logical, albeit destructive, attempts to artificially desensitize and force a highly activated endocrine system to down-regulate after a shift. The Locus of Control Shift & Systemic Fractures: Officers frequently carry a crushing internal burden, feeling personally responsible for solving deep-rooted societal problems, systemic failures, or tragic outcomes entirely outside of their power. TMT targets this specific cognitive error, helping you separate actual duty from the toxic shame of uncontrollable circumstances. Tactical Grounding for Operational Safety: Dissociating, freezing, or losing situational awareness on duty presents an immediate operational threat. TMT prioritizes concrete, somatic grounding techniques that allow you to safely regulate your nervous system in real-time, keeping you anchored in your body, clear-headed, and tactically sharp. It's more than just a model. It's a mindset. When you choose a Trauma Model Therapy Certified Clinician, you are engaging with a clinician who is not only trained in Trauma Model Therapy, but who goes one step further and commits to utilize other evidence-based approaches for trauma, stay current and relevant on trauma research, and have the humility to know when you need a different form of care. Clinicians have the competency to treat even the most complex trauma cases and understand that multiple models are necessary to give you the best outcomes. You deserve not to be in therapy forever. How many hours and how many dollars have you spent on your mental health healing process? Lasting change and healing isn’t an overnight process, but you also deserve to receive effective, evidence-based treatment. Learn More About How TMT Can Help You>>