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What does it mean to be a Trauma Model Therapy Clinician? Discover the rigorous standards, consultation hours, and core competencies required for every level of TMT expertise. Explore the clinical requirements, skills, and standards for TMT Level 1 and 2 Trained and Certified Clinicians. Learn more about what it means to be a Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician < Back to All Previous Next What this means for the client or patient For a person seeking care, a TMT Level 1 Clinician offers something rare: safety through competency. A Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) Level 1 Clinician hasn't just watched a video—they have demonstrated a robust understanding of how trauma impacts a person, how a survivor of trauma adapts to their circumstances, how to recognize those impacts, how to help a person understand themselves, and how trauma can lead to a spectrum of dissociative experiences. When you see a therapist with this training, you are working with someone who: Doesn't Pathologize You: They see your symptoms as brilliant survival strategies, not a broken brain. Uses Objective Data: They won't leave you wondering about your diagnosis; they use validated tools to provide clear answers. Specializes in Dissociation: They are trained to see what many generalist therapists miss, ensuring you don't spend years in the wrong type of treatment. Has Been Vetted: They have demonstrated their skills to experts in the field, ensuring they can sit with your heavy history with calm and clinical confidence. Terms clinicians are permitted to use once requirements have been met: “Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Trained” or “TMT Level 1 Trained” Completed TMT Level 1 Training “Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician” or “TMT Level 1 Clinician” Completed TMT Level 1 Training Completed 2 hours of TMT Level 1 Group Consultation Completed 1 hour of TMT Level 1 Individual Consultation "Trauma Model Therapy is more than a set of tools; it is a commitment to seeing the human being behind the survival system. Level 1 is the first step in that journey." Understanding TMT Level 1 Training: A Standard of Clinical Excellence When a person attains TMT Level 1 Clinician status, it signifies they have moved beyond general trauma-informed care and into a specialized, attuned, data-driven framework for resolving complex trauma and dissociation. This designation ensures that the provider understands the logic of survival and possesses the objective tools to navigate even the most complex clinical presentations. PART 1 The Knowledge Base: The Theoretical Foundation The journey begins with an intensive, asynchronous curriculum designed to replace clinical myths with empirical data. A clinician who has completed TMT Level 1 Training has learned the following: The 5 Principles of Trauma Model Therapy: The foundational perspective used to explain a person’s survival strategies. Attachment to the Perpetrator Locus of Control Shift The Problem is not THE PROBLEM Addiction is the Oppositive of Desensitization The Victim-Rescuer-Perpetrator Triangle The Definition and History of Dissociation: An overview of the history and neurobiology of dissociation, moving beyond surface symptoms to understand structural changes in the self. The Spectrum of Dissociation: A deep dive into the 5 Dissociative Disorders, how to interpret and recognize the definitions associated with the diagnostic criteria, and how to decode the nuances within the diagnostic criteria. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): A disruption of identity characterized by two or more distinct personality states. Dissociative Amnesia: The inability to recall important autobiographical information. Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder: Persistent or recurrent experiences of detachment from one's self or surroundings. Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD): Presentations of pathological dissociation that cause significant distress but do not meet full criteria for any specific disorder. Unspecified Dissociative Disorder (UDD): Used when a clinician chooses not to specify the reason that criteria for a specific dissociative disorder are not met. Objective Assessment Mastery: TMT Level 1 attendees are trained in the gold-standard tools of the field for screening and assessing trauma and dissociation, moving from subjective guessing to objective measurement using: Screening Tools The ACE IQ (Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire) The DES II (Dissociative Experiences Scale) SDQ-20 (Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire) Assessment Tools The DDIS (Dissociative Disorders Interview Schedule) The MID (Multidimensional Inventory of Dissociation) SCID-D (Structured Clinical Interview for Dissociative Disorders) Specialized DID Training: Comprehensive foundational education on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), its misunderstood prevalence, indicators that should alert a clinician to screen further, secondary features that are unique to DID and validated questions to ask as part of the differential diagnosing process, and a structured vocabulary for accurate diagnosis and patient education. PART 2 Clinical Integration Through Standardized Consultation Knowledge is only as good as its application. To become a TMT Level 1 Clinician, clinicians must transition from the classroom to active consultation, demonstrating their skills in both group and individual settings. Group Consultation: Collaborative Strategy Hours Required: 2 Cost: $100 In these structured sessions, clinicians work in small cohorts (2–4 peers) to: Apply TMT Principles to active, real-world trauma cases. Refine their clinical lens by analyzing how the model changes their view of "treatment-resistant" symptoms. Receive expert input to ensure the highest level of support for their clients. TMT Level 1 Group Consultation question that each TMT Consultee must answer: Which TMT Principle has impacted the work you are doing with clients/patients or changed the way in which you view your cases? Individual Consultation: Demonstrated Mastery Hours Required: 1 Cost: $100 To earn TMT Level 1 Clinician status, a clinician must personally demonstrate proficiency to a TMT consultant. They are required to: Explain the Unexplainable: Translate complex concepts like PTSD, dissociation, addiction, and complex trauma into clear, empowering language for the patient. Tool Proficiency: Explain exactly how and why they utilize specific assessment tools in their practice. Diagnostic Integrity: Demonstrate the proper use of the "DID Questions" to ensure accurate identification and non-pathologizing treatment. TMT Level 1 Individual Consultation questions that each TMT Consultee must answer: Give a brief overview of each TMT Principle. Explain the tools that you utilize for assessing trauma and/or dissociation. Screening vs diagnostic tools Explain how you use the DID questions listed in the handout from the Level 1 Module 4 lesson entitled “DID Secondary Features & The DID Questions.” Indicators vs secondary features How would you explain PTSD to someone? How would you explain complex trauma to someone? How would you explain dissociation to someone? How would you explain addiction to someone? PART 3 The Provider Directory Once a clinician has achieved TMT Level 1 Clinician by successfully navigating the TMT Level 1 training, the TMT role-plays, and the rigorous TMT Consultation process, they are eligible to join the TMT Provider Directory. This directory serves as a trusted resource for patients worldwide to find professionals who have mastered the logic of trauma and the art of recovery. Unlike many certification programs, we make the conscious choice to add you to the directory before they are TMT Certified. Why? Because people need your expertise, and they need to be able to find you! We believe that the only way more people are going to find targeted care and achieve their ideal life is if we make that care accessible. We want to begin elevating and amplifying you early in the process. We hope that our perspective will inspire you to do your part in making your services accessible to people who really need it. GET TRAINED IN TRAUMA MODEL THERAPY 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 WHEN YOU'RE READY FOR TMT CONSULTATION. FIND SPECIALIZED, PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP. SKILLS ARE TAUGHT. EXCELLENCE IS MODELED. EXPERTISE IS DEVELOPED. FIND YOUR TMT CONSULTANT. CURIOUS ABOUT THE COMPETENCIES OF EACH LEVEL? 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What does it mean to be a Trauma Model Therapy Clinician? Discover the rigorous standards, consultation hours, and core competencies required for every level of TMT expertise. Explore the clinical requirements, skills, and standards for TMT Level 1 and 2 Trained and Certified Clinicians. Learn more about what it means to be a Trauma Model Therapy Consultant-in-Training (TMT-CIT) < Back to All Previous Next What This Means for the Client or Patient For a person seeking care, a TMT Clinician that has advanced to the level of a Trauma Model Therapy Consultant in-Training (TMT-CIT), you are placing your care in the hands of an elite, rigorously vetted clinical leader. The journey to becoming a TMT CIT is exhaustive, ensuring that your clinician is not merely practicing the model, but is recognized as a master of it. When you see a TMT Clinician with this advanced designation, you are working with someone who: Meets all the Standards of a TMT Certified Clinician : They have achieved mastery in the clinical management of severe Dissociative Disorders and complex internal systems. This designation ensures that the provider can confidently step into advanced system diplomacy, establish safe internal communication networks, and navigate even the most severe presentations of structural dissociation. Embodies the TMT Mindset: They view your most distressing symptoms not as pathology or a broken brain, but as brilliant, logical survival strategies built to endure absolute helplessness and severe relational trauma. Decodes Deep Self-Blame: They are expertly trained to target and resolve the "locus of control" error, gently helping you untangle and heal the chronic toxic shame, self-sabotage, and internalized guilt left behind by past abuse. Backed by a Global Mastermind: Because TMT Consultants operate within a highly connected, collaborative, rockstar team rather than a clinical silo, your treatment benefits from a collective network of top trauma specialists who continuously refine their skills. Champions Cultural and Financial Equity: They are deeply committed to breaking down barriers to care, actively giving back to the profession by providing pro bono services and ensuring high-level trauma therapy remains accessible across diverse cultures and all socioeconomic backgrounds. Terms clinicians are permitted to use once requirements have been met: “Trauma Model Therapy Consultant-in-Training” or “TMT CIT” Achieved TMT Certified Clinician status under the new program TMT CIT Application was approved Received an official invitation to a TMT CIT cohort "TMT CITs are the Bridge Builders — master integrators who step out of the clinical silo to coach the next generation, breaking down cultural and financial barriers to ensure that the profound logic of survival is taught with absolute fidelity, equity, and global impact." Understanding TMT-CIT Process: It's Not Like Other Consultant Designations Unlike typical consultant tracks that focus strictly on administrative oversight, the TMT-CIT pathway integrates you into a highly collaborative, tight-knit team of clinical leaders who genuinely care about keeping Dr. Ross’s model intact. Becoming a TMT-CIT means stepping up as a true steward of the mindset—which includes a real, active commitment to breaking down barriers through: annual pro bono work; standardized, equitable consultation rates so that effective trauma care is never just a privilege for the few; and contributing your talents and intellect to the greater TMT Community. PART 1 Eligibility to Submit a TMT-CIT Application Please review all of this information. Not only should you determine if you are eligible to submit an application, but we encourage you to determine if the TMT-CIT process is a good fit for you and your professional priorities. If you were certified through Dr. Ross's original correspondence program, please click here for more information related to that unique designation. Be a TMT Certified Clinician under the new program. As a reminder, this is what is required to become a TMT Certified Clinician: Complete Level 1 Requirements TMT Level 1 Training TMT Level 1 Individual Consultation TMT Level 1 Group Consultation Complete Level 2 Requirements TMT Level 2 Training TMT Level 2 Individual Consultation TMT Level 2 Group Consultation Completing Level 3 Requirements TMT Level 3 Training TMT Level 3 Individual Consultation TMT Level 3 Group Consultation Final Evaluation with a TMT Consultant Mentor Held an independent license for a minimum of 3 years Submit a TMT CIT Application Application Fee: $30 USD (currency sensitive pricing available) See below for the questions that are included in the TMT CIT application Contact Us if you want to submit a TMT CIT application Commit to the Role of a TMT Consultant Coach Evaluator Steward of TMT Mindset Upholds the TMT Commitments Exhibits fidelity to Dr. Ross’s Model A master integrator who serves as a role model for how to blend diverse therapeutic concepts into practical, real-world tools Breaking down barriers to mental health care by ensuring TMT is accessible, relevant to all cultures, and available to individuals of all socioeconomic backgrounds Commit to the TMT CIT Culture & Ethos TMT CITs do not operate in a silo and are a connected, cohesive, multi-talented, rockstar team that inspires excellence in the clinicians that will go through the TMT process Conduct 1 pro bono group per year (such groups are approved by the TMT program based on cultural/geographic inclusivity, SES and/or currency accessibility) Attend the annual TMT Consultant/TMT CIT Retreat While our retreat is designed as an immersive, in-person experience and we would love for you to join us on-site, we never want travel constraints to limit participation. To ensure everyone is included, we provide a virtual alternative so absolutely everyone can participate Charge no more than the max TMT Consultation rate as set by TMT annually and agree to the 80-20 split of all consultation fees Book all Consultation through the TMT scheduling system hosted by Get Into Your Head Training PART 2 All of the Details Related to the TMT CIT Process As we've already mentioned, the TMT-CIT process is very different from other Consultant tracks found in other models and organizations. We try to be as transparent in our processes so that you can determine if this kind of leadership is a good fit for you. TMT CIT Selection Process: All TMT CIT applications are reviewed by the current TMT Consultants (CITs, Consultants, and Mentors), the TMT Director of Education and Dr. Ross TMT sets a percentage max of TMT Consultants so that the Consultant designation doesn’t get saturated. The expected cap is 5-10% of the overall average enrollment of people in all three levels, but that cap is subject to change For May 2026- May 2027: TMT will accept a max of 15 TMT CITs. Only 5 TMT CITs will be accepted in each cohort. The start dates of each cohort have not yet been set. If you are interested in this process, please contact us so that we can inform you when the TMT CIT application opens Dates of cohorts have not yet finalized TMT CIT Consultation Cost: $1,000 USD 9 individual hours with your TMT Consultant Mentor You will have an option to rank your top 3 Consultant Mentor choices. We will do our best to match you with your preferred Consultant Mentor, based on availability 1 final evaluation hour with a TMT Consultant that isn’t your mentor Payment options You have the option to prepay the full cost Payment plans are available if you opt to prepay the full cost You also have the option to pace the TMT CIT process, allowing you to spread out the financial investment over time The TMT CIT Process: Here is an overview of what the TMT CIT structure will look like so that you can be fully informed of what will be asked of TMT CITs. Please keep in mind that things can shift as we continue to perfect the process. This structure is what we are committing to for the next year (May 2026-May 2027). Requirement of TMT CIT Process E ngage in the TMT CIT onboarding and orientation - 3 hours (included in the overall cost) Conduct 2 individual consultation sessions per level - 6 hours to total 1 individual consultation session is observed by your Consultant Mentor (You will be required to have your mentor observe one individual session and one group session. Those observations must be from different training levels) Fee split with TMT Consultant Mentor: 50-50 Conduct 2 group consultation sessions per level - 12 hours total 1 group consultation session is observed by your Consultant Mentor (You will be required to have your mentor observe one individual session and one group session. Those observations must be from different training levels) Fee split with TMT Consultant Mentor: Fee split 50-50 Complete 9 hours of consultation with a TMT Consultant Mentor 2 hours of consultation must occur before you conduct any TMT Consultation Then, 2 hours of consultation must occur between each level of consultation you provide It’s recommended that you engage in a consultation before and after offering consultation for each level Complete 1 hour of your final TMT CIT evaluation with a TMT Consultant who is not your TMT Consultant Mentor Commit to conduct 1 pro bono group approved by the TMT program Commit to attend the TMT Consultant or TMT CIT planning retreat annually Consent to your Consultant Mentor accessing and reviewing the surveys for the consultation sessions you conduct so that they can provide you with specific and targeted feedback on strengths and growth areas. How You Are Paid as a TMT CIT Consultation Fees Are Standardized For TMT tracking purposes, all TMT CITs and TMT Consultants agree to utilize Get Into Your Head Training for scheduling and collecting payment for all TMT Consultations Consultants earn 80% of fees collected for their services. TMT Consultation fees are the same regardless of whether or not a person is a TMT CIT, a TMT Consultant, or a TMT Consultant Mentor All Consultation fees will be evaluated annually All TMT Consultants or TMT CITs will charge no more than the maximum price set annually TMT Consultants and TMT CITs reserve the right to charge less than the TMT standardized Consultation fee based on need or currency, but must inform Get Into Your Head Training of any special arrangements Cost of all supervision: $100 for individual consultation (1 hour) and $100 for group consultation (2 hours) PART 3 Preparing Your TMT CIT Application Here is an overview of what you can expect to see on the TMT CIT Application. Everything listed below is subject to change. I understand that only 5 TMT CITs are invited to join each cohort. Cohorts are opened based on the needs of TMT trainees. I understand that if I am not selected for this cohort, I can ask that my application be held for the next cohort review. Please carefully review the TMT CIT Requirements. Do you fully understand your commitments as a TMT CIT and commit to uphold those requirements? Have you held an independent license for a minimum of 3 years? Are you a licensed supervisor? Do you have any experience providing other forms of professional consultation? If so, please explain that in more detail. Please describe any leadership experience that you consider to be relevant to your role as a TMT CIT. How many hours of TMT Consultation do you feel that you can realistically provide each month? This is the role of a TMT Consultant. In one paragraph, tell us how you are a good fit for each of these roles: Coach Evaluator Steward of TMT Mindset Upholds the TMT Commitments Exhibits fidelity to Dr. Ross’s Model Inspiration & model to others of weaving concepts and other models together in tangible ways Commitment to doing their part in making TMT accessible to various cultures and all SES levels Tell us more about how you think you can contribute your specific skills or talents to the TMT Consultant team, or the organization at large. If you live in the US, tell us more about how you can contribute to TMT growth within the US. If you live outside the US, tell us more about how you would like to grow TMT in your country or region. If you were certified under Dr. Ross’s original certification program, tell us your story about pursuing that certification. Then, tell us your motivation and reasoning for getting certified in the new program. If you were certified under the new program, tell us your story about and motivation for pursuing certification. Tell us about your clinical experience with trauma or PTSD + years of experience in settings across your career. Tell us about your clinical experience specifically, with dissociation, Dissociative Disorders & DID. Tell us how you currently utilize TMT. Please provide a real case presentation that showcases your customization and use of TMT with that person. When you write that case presentation, please de-identify client information. Of the 6 TMT Consultants, list your top 3 preferred Consultant Mentors for the 9 hours of CIT Consultation. TMT Consultants are primary advocates and ambassadors for the framework. How have you demonstrated this advocacy as a TMT Certified Clinician, or how do you plan to do so in the TMT Consultant role? Please highlight specific examples such as training referrals, certification encouragement, professional peer education, or community outreach. GET TRAINED IN TRAUMA MODEL THERAPY 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 WHEN YOU'RE READY FOR TMT CONSULTATION. FIND SPECIALIZED, PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP. SKILLS ARE TAUGHT. EXCELLENCE IS MODELED. EXPERTISE IS DEVELOPED. FIND YOUR TMT CONSULTANT. CURIOUS ABOUT THE COMPETENCIES OF EACH LEVEL? LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL OF THE TMT DESIGNATIONS >>

Learn more about the process for TRAUMA MODEL THERAPY CONSULTATION LEVEL 1 1 hour of individual 2 hours of group LEVEL 2 1 hour of individual 2 hours of group TMT CERTIFICATION 1 hour of individual 2 hours of group 1 hour final evaluation with a TMT Consultant Mentor Read More One Price. Always. For the TMT Certification process, all consultants agree to charge the same price and it's all managed and overseen by Get Into Your Head Training . The individual and group consultations for certification and biannual certification are the same price. Prices are evaluated annually and we only raise the prices if the majority of consultants vote in favor of a cost increase. $100 for one hour of individual consultation . $100 for two hours of group consultation . Standardized Consultation. Trauma Model Therapy knows how much professionals can spend on specializations and certifications. For TMT, the consultation process allows us, as an organization, to verify that the clinicians we list on our directory are exhibiting clinical excellence. For TMT Certification , every single clinician is asked to exhibit the same set of competencies. This level of consistency creates a community of mental health providers that share a similar set of values in relation to those they serve. CURIOUS ABOUT HOW TMT CONSULTATION PAIRS WITH TMT TRAINING? LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL OF THE 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. Learn More 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. Learn More 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. Learn More Trauma Model Therapy Certified Clinician A Trauma Model Therapy Certified Clinician possesses specialized expertise in mapping structural dissociation, facilitating system-wide communication, and dismantling the core cognitive errors that drive internal fragmentation. Operating with a non-pathologizing respect for alternate personality states (or alters) as personified survival strategies, these practitioners guide the entire internal system toward shared co-consciousness, trauma resolution, and harmonious integration. Learn More Lean into targeted expertise and robust clinical backgrounds within the TRAUMA MODEL THERAPY CONSULTANTS Filter by Certifications Select Certifications Filter by Models & Methods Select Models & Methods Filter by Areas of Focus Select Areas of Focus Dr. Jessica Endres PhD, LPC-S, NCC, TMT CIT Dr. Endres is a Trauma Model Therapy Consultant in Training. She possesses the deep theoretical knowledge and practical appreciation for TMT's technique-friendly approach and how that pairs well with DBT. Read More Denise Dalgarn MS, LMFT, TMT CIT Denise is a Trauma Model Therapy Consultant in Training (TMT CIT). Her clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed, attachment-focused care with a strong emphasis on dissociation, complex trauma, and nervous system regulation. Read More Jessica A. Garrett MA, NCC, LPC-S, TMT CIT Ms. Garrett is a Trauma Model Therapy Consultant in Training (TMT CIT). She can support you on how to work collaboratively with your clients to better understand their goals and aid them in working towards healthier values, morals, and beliefs. Read More Jamie English PhD, LCSW-S, LMFT-S, TMT CIT Dr. Jamie English is a Trauma Model Therapy Consultant in Training who applies Trauma Model Therapy through a relationship-first, body-integration lens that supports both clinicians and clients. Read More Rachel Allen MS, LPC, NCC, TMT CIT Rachel is a Trauma Model Therapy Consultant in Training (TMT CIT). She has expertise in using TMT for the intersection of LGBTQIA+ identity, complex trauma, and Dissociative Disorders including DID. Read More

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 Dr. Jessica Endres, PhD, LPC-S, NCC Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Texas License #78014 Accepting Clients Yes Meeting Options Online Only Practices In Texas TMT Designation Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician Trauma Model Therapy Level 2 Clinician Trauma Model Therapy Consultant in Training Clinical Bio Howdy! I'm Jessica (she/her/hers). I obtained my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2017 from Sam Houston State University. While in my last semester, I also completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and integrate embodiment, the connection to self and emotions, as well as being more present into therapy. I went on to get training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing soon after graduating. A few years later, I returned to Sam Houston State University to pursue a doctoral degree in Counselor Education, which I earned in 2022. As a part of an independent study course, I also became certified in Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) in 2022. I have previous clinical experience in various settings including an inpatient psychiatric hospital, local mental health authority, rape crisis center, and domestic violence shelter. What I Really Want You to Know I provide virtual individual counseling for adult clients in Texas who have trauma and/or Dissociative Disorders, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also see those who are trying to figure out if what happened to them was "bad enough to call trauma." What you call it doesn't matter to me, I will sift through the hurt with you. My practice is dedicated to counseling adults who have experienced neglect and sexual, physical, or emotional abuse in childhood and/or adulthood. Most of my clients are working to manage attachment issues, personality and self-identity challenges, and symptoms of PTSD, Complex PTSD, or DID. I believe that you are deserving of healing, simply because you exist. It is my goal to help you create a life you deem worth living. I am an accepting and affirming counselor who proudly welcomes all clients just as they are to my practice. How I Weave Trauma Model Therapy Into My Practice Much of Trauma Model Therapy that I bring into the therapy space includes the attachment, cognitive, and behavioral theoretical approaches. I am a very relationally grounded counselor, and I believe that this is how I can help you best. I believe that humans are built for healing and repair and that through a therapeutic relationship, together, we heal. I integrate the principles of TMT into my practice from a very validating, supportive, and educational approach. I believe information helps a lot, but that we also need skills and emotional processing to pull everything together. This is why I like that TMT not just encourages me, but requires me, to bring in other modalities! I like to tailor skill building with trauma processing interventions to best help you meet the goals you have. A TMT guidepost is to begin therapy "with the end in mind" and my goal as your counselor is to be what you need, for the time that you need me. Then, when you don't need me anymore, or need me less, that you feel confident to continue your journey and build your life upon all the work that you've done. I can't wait to see you get there and I'm already proud of your efforts to seek out trauma counseling. 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 Adults (18-25) Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) Fee Details $90-$130 Appointment Availability Weekdays Waitlist available Languages Spoken English MORE ABOUT MY PRACTICE INSURANCES ACCEPTED I do not accept insurance SERVICES OFFERED Assessment: MID Online Counseling Assessment: DDIS Individual Counseling MODELS & METHODS Adlerian Theory Culturally Sensitive Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Feminist Therapy Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) I CAN HELP WITH Borderline Personality Disorder Dissociative Disorders Domestic Violence LGBTQIA Purity Culture Sexual Abuse Women's Issues Complex PTSD Dissociative Identity Disorder Family of Origin Dysfunction PTSD Religious Trauma Trauma < 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 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

Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) is an essential academic framework for HIGHER ED INSTRUCTORS < Back to List of Professions Previous Profession Next Profession For University Professors, who shape the next generation of mental health professionals, Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) is an essential academic and clinical framework. It provides a rigorous, data-driven pedagogy that challenges outdated clinical myths and replaces them with a grand unified theory of human adaptation. By utilizing TMT, professors and instructors can move beyond teaching fragmented disorder categories and instead provide students with a cohesive understanding of the relationship between environment, attachment, and psychopathology. Correcting the Low Prevalence Myth with Data A significant number of university professors still incorrectly teach students that they may "never see someone with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) in their entire clinical practice." TMT provides the empirical data to debunk this misconception. The TMT Perspective: Peer-reviewed research, including studies validated by Dr. Ross, indicates that the prevalence of DID in the general population is approximately 1–3%, and significantly higher in clinical settings. Dissociative disorders are as common as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, yet they remain drastically under-taught. Clinical Value: Professors utilizing TMT teach students to recognize a hidden epidemic of complex trauma that is often misdiagnosed as "treatment-resistant" depression or borderline personality disorder. Teaching the Biological Paradox of Attachment Professors can use TMT to provide students with a clear, logical explanation for the most confusing clinical behaviors. The Dynamic: In many classrooms, difficulty with boundaries is taught as a personality function issue. TMT reframes this through the Problem of Attachment to the Perpetrator. It explains the biological dilemma of a child needing to attach to the very person they must flee from. The TMT Intervention: By teaching the Locus of Control Shift, professors give students a lightbulb moment. Students learn that a client’s self-blame isn't a cognitive error, but rather a brilliant survival strategy designed to maintain hope in an unfixable environment. Providing a Standardized Diagnostic Pedagogy Psychology and counseling programs often struggle with how to teach the assessment of complex cases. TMT provides a standardized, research-validated battery of open-source tools. The Approach: Instead of teaching students to vibe their way through a diagnosis, professors can teach the use of the ACE International Questionnaire (ACE-IQ) , the Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES II), the Multidimensional Inventory of Dissociation (MID), and the Dissociative Disorders Interview Schedule (DDIS). The Skill: This shifts the classroom from subjective observation to objective measurement, and it instills the importance of assessing regularly to measure the efficacy of interventions. Students graduate knowing how to screen for dissociation systematically, ensuring their future clients don't wait the average 7–12 years for a correct diagnosis. Moving from Symptom Checklists to Systems Theory TMT allows professors to teach the DSM-5 TR from a critical and integrative perspective. The Strategy: Instead of teaching 300+ separate disorders, the TMT-informed professor teaches about the overlap between the separate disorders. Students learn that most comorbidities are actually different branches of the same tree. The Result: This reduces student overwhelm and burnout. They enter the field with a theoretical perspective that makes sense of complex symptom clusters, allowing them to remain calm and effective when faced with challenging clinical presentations. Playing Well with Academic and Research Requirements TMT acts as a versatile theoretical framework that meets the high standards of university accreditation (like CACREP or APA): With Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): TMT is grounded in decades of published research, providing the scientist-practitioner model that universities require. With Diversity and Social Justice: TMT focuses on the environment, making it inherently compatible with teaching about systemic oppression, poverty, and cultural trauma. With Developmental Psychology: TMT provides the clinical application of Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, showing students how childhood attachment injuries manifest in adult psychopathology. Why University Professors Need TMT in Their Curriculum Professors are the gatekeepers of clinical excellence. Utilizing TMT allows a professor or instructor to: Stop the Cycle of Misdiagnosis: Ensure students don't pathologize trauma survivors as "manipulative" or "psychotic" due to a lack of training in dissociation. Modernize the Curriculum: Move beyond the basic overview of trauma and into the modern neurobiological understanding of structural dissociation. Produce Highly Competent Graduates: Give students a competitive edge by training them in a specialized, high-demand modality that resolves complex cases. "Teaching clinical skills without Trauma Model Therapy is like teaching a doctor about symptoms without ever mentioning infection. TMT provides the underlying theory that makes the entire clinical world make sense." — The Academic 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

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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 Rebecca Nantale Medical Student Accepting Clients Yes Meeting Options I am currently in medical school Practices In Uganda TMT Designation Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician Clinical Bio I am a 5th-year medical student pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) at Kampala International University in Uganda. Alongside my medical studies, I have completed specialized training in Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) and medical psychiatry. My clinical approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based—deeply honoring each individual’s unique background, lived experiences, personal strengths, and cultural context. I work with adults, adolescents, young adults, and couples navigating complex life challenges, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, work- or school-related stress, chronic illness, identity exploration, and intergenerational family patterns. What I Really Want You to Know You do not have to have everything figured out to begin your healing journey. Many people arrive feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or questioning whether lasting change is even possible. My role is to offer a steady, safe, and non-judgmental container where you can show up exactly as you are. Healing does not demand perfection; it simply requires felt safety, honest exploration, and the courage to take one small step at a time. I am here to walk alongside you through that entire process, helping you build practical tools, reclaim your resilience, and move forward with clarity and confidence. How I Weave Trauma Model Therapy Into My Practice I weave Trauma Model Therapy into every facet of my practice because symptoms make profound sense when viewed through the lens of what a person has lived through. In our work, we prioritize safety, stabilization, and clear boundaries first. From that grounded foundation, we gently explore how past trauma has fragmented identity, emotional regulation, and relationships, helping you reclaim parts of yourself that were shut down. Because the Trauma Model provides an overarching, stabilizing framework, I integrate it seamlessly with other evidence-based modalities. I pair TMT with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help identify and reframe unhelpful thought cycles, cultivate acceptance, and build concrete daily coping skills. I also pair TMT with mindfulness & solution-focused skills to strengthen present-moment awareness, regulate affect, and foster lasting integration and personal freedom. 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 Children (6-11) Preteens (11-13) Teens (14-18) Adults (18-25) Adults (26-54) 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 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) I CAN HELP WITH Anger Management Behavioral Issues Borderline Personality Disorder Complex PTSD Depression Dissociative Identity Disorder Domestic Violence Eating Disorders Gambling Infertility Marital & Premarital Mood Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Parenting Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Religious Trauma Self-Esteem Spirituality Substance Abuse Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Caregivers Coping Skills Dissociative Disorders Divorce Drug Abuse Family Conflict Grief Internet Addiction Medication Management Obesity PTSD Personality Disorders Racial Identity School Issues Self-Harming Stress Trauma < 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

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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 Jennifer Woodrome, MA, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas License # 83824 Accepting Clients Yes Meeting Options Online & In-Person Practices In Texas TMT Designation Trauma Model Therapy Level 1 Clinician Clinical Bio I am a trauma therapist specializing in complex trauma and dissociative disorders. I have been in practice for six years and am certified in Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level II), and I incorporate DBT skills for regulation and stabilization. My work is grounded in a phase-oriented approach to trauma treatment, with a strong emphasis on early stabilization and trauma resolution for clients with dissociative symptoms. I draw from parts-based models, somatic approaches, and emerging neuroscience, particularly predictive processing, to help clients understand not just what is happening internally, but why their system learned to function this way. I work primarily with adults navigating complex trauma, dissociation, and identity disruption, and I tailor treatment to the individual in a way that prioritizes safety, pacing, and meaningful integration over symptom suppression. What I Really Want You to Know Many people come to therapy having already tried very hard to “get better.” If you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like nothing quite fits, there is likely a reason for that—and it isn’t a lack of effort. I approach therapy with the assumption that your mind and nervous system are organized around survival. Even the patterns that feel frustrating or self-defeating tend to have a history that makes sense when we slow down enough to understand them. My role is not to override those patterns, but to help you build enough safety and awareness that your system can begin to shift them from the inside. I work in a collaborative, structured way. This isn’t about quick fixes, but it also isn’t aimless. We focus on building stability, increasing your capacity to stay present, and helping different parts of you communicate more effectively, so that change becomes possible in a way that actually lasts. How I Weave Trauma Model Therapy Into My Practice Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) aligns closely with how I understand complex trauma—as a system of learned adaptations that developed in response to overwhelming or inescapable environments. In my work, I use TMT principles to help clients identify the logic of their symptoms, particularly in areas like dissociation, self-sabotage, and behavioral patterns that feel out of control. Rather than viewing these responses as problems to eliminate, we explore how they functioned as solutions at different points in time. This creates a foundation for reducing shame and increasing internal coherence. I integrate TMT with parts work, somatic interventions, and skills-based approaches to support stabilization first, because lasting trauma healing depends on the nervous system having enough safety and capacity to process without becoming overwhelmed. From there, we begin to build a more cohesive sense of self, where different parts of your experience can exist without conflict or fragmentation. The goal is not just insight, but a shift in how your system organizes itself, so that you are no longer living from survival alone, but from a place that includes choice, flexibility, and continuity over time. 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 Adults (18-25) Adults (26-54) Fee Details $130-$175 Appointment Availability Not accepting clients Waitlist available Languages Spoken English MORE ABOUT MY PRACTICE INSURANCES ACCEPTED Aetna Optum Aetna First Health United Healthcare SERVICES OFFERED In-Person Counseling Individual Counseling Online Counseling MODELS & METHODS Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) I CAN HELP WITH Adjustment Issues Coping Skills Dissociative Disorders Dual Diagnoses LGBTQIA PTSD Stress Anxiety Depression Dissociative Identity Disorder Grief Mood Disorders Sexual Abuse Trauma < 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. 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Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) is a foundational clinical blueprint MEDICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS < Back to List of Professions Previous Profession Next Profession For Medical School Students, who are trained to navigate the complex intersections of human physiology, pathology, and pharmacology, Dr. Colin A. Ross’s Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) provides a foundational metapsychology. It offers a rigorous, data-driven framework that bridges the gap between traditional organ-based medicine and the clinical reality of experience-based illness. By utilizing TMT, medical students can move beyond the limitations of symptom-based checklists and instead develop a unified understanding of how a traumatic environment shapes the long-term health and behavior of the patient. Integrating the Biopsychosocial Model with Clinical Precision While medical students are introduced to the biopsychosocial model early in their education, the application often remains fragmented. TMT provides the grand unified theory that connects these pillars through the lens of human adaptation. The TMT Perspective: TMT conceptualizes psychiatric and psychosomatic symptoms as logical adaptations to an abnormal environment. It posits that the disorder is not a primary biological failure, but a secondary response to a primary trauma system. Medical Value: This allows the student to understand how childhood attachment injuries directly influence adult pathophysiology. Instead of viewing a patient’s comorbidities as a random collection of unrelated diagnoses, the student learns to see them as integrated branches of a single survival system. Differentiating Dissociation from Primary Psychosis A critical challenge for future physicians is the accurate differential diagnosis of hallucinations and intrusive thoughts, particularly in emergency or psychiatric settings. The Strategy: TMT provides objective, research-validated screening tools such as the Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) and the Dissociative Disorders Interview Schedule (DDIS). The Result: Medical students trained in TMT can distinguish between the voices of a Dissociative Disorder and the hallucinations of schizophrenia. This prevents the frequent medical error of treating trauma survivors with heavy anti-psychotic medications that do not address the underlying dissociative structure, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing unnecessary side effects. Reframing "Non-Compliance" and Somatization Medical students often encounter challenging patients—those who struggle with treatment adherence or present with medically unexplained physical symptoms (somatization). The Approach: TMT teaches the Problem is Not the Problem principle. It reframes "non-compliance" or self-destructive behaviors (like addiction or self-harm) as survival strategies used to manage unbearable traumatic pain. The Skill: By understanding the Locus of Control Shift, the student recognizes that a patient’s self-blame and "difficult personality" are actually brilliant, albeit outdated, tools for maintaining a sense of agency. This perspective fosters physician empathy and reduces the frustration that often leads to student and resident burnout. Navigating the Rescuer Trap and Professional Boundaries The culture of medical school often reinforces the role of the Physician-as-Hero, which can lead to significant boundary blurring and compassion fatigue. The Dynamic: TMT introduces the Victim-Rescuer-Perpetrator (VRP) Triangle. It helps students recognize when a patient is casting them in a Rescuer role (the one who will fix everything) and how quickly that can shift into the Perpetrator role (when the doctor cannot meet impossible expectations). The Utility: This systemic awareness is essential for professional longevity. It empowers the medical student to maintain radical humility and firm boundaries, allowing them to be a curious leader with their patients rather than an overwhelmed authority figure. Enhancing Patient Safety Through Stabilization Medical students are taught to cure or intervene, which can lead to premature or aggressive treatment plans that may overwhelm a fragile trauma survivor. The Strategy: TMT emphasizes Stage 1: Stabilization. It teaches the student that being trauma-informed is a commitment to not re-traumatizing the patient. The Result: Whether in primary care, surgery, or psychiatry, the TMT-informed student knows how to build the emotional brakes first. They understand that a patient must be physiologically and cognitively stable before deep-level processing or invasive interventions can be truly effective and safe. Why Medical School Students Need TMT Utilizing TMT allows a future physician to: Practice Precision Medicine: Accurately identify hidden trauma and dissociation that traditional diagnostics often miss. Reduce Physician Burnout: Use the VRP Triangle framework to manage high-intensity clinical relationships without losing professional neutrality. Improve Diagnostic Logic: See the survival map behind complex, multi-system symptom clusters. Foster Radical Humility: Partner with patients as they restructure their survival maps, creating a more sustainable and effective therapeutic alliance. "To treat the body without understanding how the mind adapted to survive is to treat the symptom without ever addressing the system. TMT provides the medical student with the map to find the source of the fire, not just the location of the smoke." — The Physician 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 TMT makes me feel empowered to help people find peace by understanding themselves more. I feel most people in our surrounding societies don’t really know what happens within them. TMT has taught me that this understanding could create a better world. Rukundo Marvin Completing Level 1 has fundamentally shifted my clinical lens. The most impactful realization was TMT’s focus on the ‘Problem of Attachment to the Abuser.’ Understanding that many ‘maladaptive’ behaviors are actually survival strategies – designed to maintain an attachment bond in an impossible environment – has changed how I approach patient resistance. Kato Caleb

< Back Previous Next TMT IS FOR EMS Professionals Achieve sustainable longevity. True resilience isn't about running on adrenaline until your nervous system crashes. By analyzing the neurobiological logic of your trauma responses, you can honor your defensive strategies, restore your biological baseline, and successfully transition from raw survival into long-term, thriving health so that you can continue to work in a career that is meaningful to you. The Cost of the Siren: Chronic Exposure and Biological Strain in EMS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals operate at the critical intersection of healthcare and public safety. Paramedics and EMTs routinely enter unpredictable environments, managing acute medical emergencies, violence, and mass casualty events. When your daily routine involves navigating critical situations back-to-back with minimal time to process between calls, your autonomic nervous system can become chronically dysregulated. In this profession, hypervigilance, emotional exhaustion, or intrusive images are not signs of professional weakness—they are predictable, physiological consequences of sustained exposure to high-stress, high-stakes crises. How Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) Relates to First Responders Trauma Model Therapy delivers a clear, objective framework that matches the tactical reality of emergency medical clinicians: Symptoms as Tactical Survival Adaptations: TMT rejects the pathologizing of your stress responses. The ability to emotionally detach, maintain hyper-alertness, or experience intense post-shift anger are not symptoms of a broken brain; they are functional adaptations developed to help you execute critical interventions under threat. The Problem is Not the Problem (Navigating Cumulative Stress): The high prevalence of alcohol use, sleep aids, or high-risk behaviors in EMS is often targeted on a surface level. TMT recognizes these behaviors not as personal failures, but as desperate attempts to artificially desensitize and down-regulate an endocrine system constantly flooded with adrenaline and cortisol. The Locus of Control Shift & The Victim-Rescuer-Perpetrator Triangle: First responders frequently absorb a severe sense of failure when facing poor patient outcomes, systemic healthcare bottlenecks, or societal gaps they cannot fix. TMT helps untangle this burden, resolving the cognitive error of feeling personally responsible for outcomes that are structurally out of your control. System Diplomacy and Present-Moment Grounding: Dissociation on a call or during patient care is a severe operational risk. TMT utilizes immediate, somatic grounding techniques to help EMS personnel safely anchor themselves in their bodies and the present moment, preserving both clinical precision and personal safety. 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>>