Find a Trainer/Consultant/Supervisor
This list of trainers is meant to help therapists more easily contact expert FAP consultants/trainers who are able to train FAP accurately, both didactically and experientially. These certified FAP trainers have: 1) extensive experience in learning, practicing and teaching the core competencies of FAP; 2) taught or co-taught FAP workshops and groups with excellent ratings; 3) studied behaviorism intensively and passed an oral exam on contextual behavioral principles and their relationship to FAP interventions and 4) contributed to the FAP literature in terms of theory, research, and/or clinical process.
Because FAP is not yet established as an empirically supported treatment, however, the achievement of “certification” of FAP trainers at this point is an act of trust and faith by FAP co-developers Robert Kohlenberg and Mavis Tsai that trainers will represent FAP the way they intend it to be represented and should not be interpreted as representing an empirically supported or scientifically validated way to conduct FAP. That said, research on FAP to date is supportive. Efforts are underway to define and reliably measure FAP’s mechanism and FAP competency and to empirically demonstrate that competent FAP and instantiation of FAP’s mechanism matters to important clinical and public health outcomes.
Trainers pay no fees to be listed. There are other FAP trainers who may be equally qualified who are not listed (e.g., they are still completing the certification requirements, they are rarely available, they are primarily researchers or academics, etc.). If others in your area are apparently available to train in FAP, they may be equally qualified.
Mavis Tsai, Seattle, (WA), USA
Affiliation: Independent Practice and University of Washington
Occupation/Position Title: Clinical Psychologist; Director, FAP Specialty Clinic within Psychological Services and Training Center
City: Seattle
Country: USA
State (if in U.S.): Washington
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
FAP background, training and experience: co-founder, over 30 years of experience in FAP as a clinician, researcher, trainer and author.
Specialties: FAP workshops, training FAP trainers
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, state of Washington
Philosophy of practice: My workshops and consultation sessions are didactically and experientially based on the core principles of FAP–awareness, courage and love–behaviorally defined. With an open heart, I mirror for others their unique gifts and best selves. I aspire to cultivate sacredness and beauty in every moment and every interaction.
Contact: mavist@gmail.com
Bob Kohlenberg, Seattle (WA), USA
Affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Occupation/Position Title: Professor of Psychology
City: Seattle
Country: USA
State (if in U.S.): Washington
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
FAP background, training and experience: co-founder, over 30 years of experience in FAP as a clinician, researcher, trainer and author.
Specialties: FAP workshops, training and supervision/consultation for FAP therapists and trainers
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, state of Washington, American Board of Professional Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Philosophy of practice: My workshops and consultation sessions are didactically and experientially based on the core principles of FAP — awareness, courage and love– that is coherent with contextual behavioral science and embraces the wide range of in-depth experiences of being human.
Other pertinent information: Robert J. Kohlenberg, Ph.D., ABPP; Professor Department of Psychology 351525; University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195; Voice- 206-543-9898; Fax 206-685-1310
Contact Info: fap@u.washington.edu, 206-543-9898
Renzo Aguilar Cacho, Lima, Peru
Affiliation: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (Lima, Peru). Instituto Peruano de Psicología y Ciencia Contextual – Values.
Occupation/Position Title: Professor, Clinical Psychologist & Director of Instituto Peruano de Psicología y Ciencia Contextual – Values.
City: Lima
Country: Peru
Highest Degree Held: M.S. in Educational Psychology
FAP background, training and experience:
I have leaded Awareness, Courage and Love meetups, FAP conferences and FAP courses. I have trained with certified FAP trainers and others models like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Activation (BA), Mindfulness, etc.
Specialties: Interpersonal & emotional problems (anxiety, depression and stress).
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed Psychologist, Certified FAP Trainer & CBT therapist.
Philosophy of practice: My purpose is that my clients can develop skills to function satisfactorily and effectively in different areas of their lives. To do this, I rely on tools that have been useful to me (personal and work experience), which are based on evidence and have scientific support: Functional Analytical Psychotherapy (FAP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), etc.
Languages: Spanish and English
Other pertinent information: I provide online consultation and supervision. I also provide trainings depending on my availability.
Contact: renzoaguilar84@gmail.com
Madelon Y. Bolling, Seattle (WA), USA
Affiliation: Private Practice; Tobacco and Health Behavior Science Research Group at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; A Positive Alternative outpatient recovery center (APA)
Occupation/Position Title: Therapist and consultant (private practice); trainer of ACT research therapists (THBSRG at Fred Hutch); Mindfulness instructor for APA
City: Seattle
Country: USA
State: Washington
Highest Degree: PhD
FAP Background, training, experience: PhD at UW through Bob Kohlenberg’s lab; received clinical training and supervision from Mavis Tsai. Led the Behavior Change seminar on occasion and participated in FAP grant, article and chapter writing. Served as liaison between research therapists and project administrators on the FECT project; FAP research therapist on the smoking and depression project. Co-led workshops at first FAP summit and FAP2 workshop in 2011, and continue to supervise FAP cases through the UW Training Clinic.
Specialties: helping people find, clarify and engage with their authentic direction in life (presenting problems usually include forms of anxiety and depression, discomfort with a career and/or significant other; regret and self-judgment; spiritual issues, loss and life transitions, substance use); using mindfulness to increase awareness of the present moment and to cultivate kindness to self. The present includes other people, creatures and features of the given world, which are integral to our experience of self.
Licensures/Certifications: Washington State Clinical Psychologist #3401
Philosophy of Practice: People are always doing the best they can in each situation. I like to recognize and validate that point. Privately I note that every action serves a function. Discovering how a problematic behavior is functioning will increase awareness of the moment and yield a clue to the person’s actual needs/desires. To the extent that I can be present in session, aware of interacting functions and true to myself, I can model, reflect and encourage the client to do the same.
Other information: I only do consultation work in person or over the telephone. I have not been trained in couples or family work.
Currently not available.
Glenn Callaghan, San Jose (CA), USA
Affiliation: San Jose State University
Occupation/Position Title: Professor of Psychology
City: San Jose
Country: USA
State (if in U.S.): California
Highest Degree Held: PhD
FAP background, training and experience: trained in FAP at University of Nevada; practiced FAP for 20+ years; have led numerous workshops and trainings in USA and internationally; created FAPRS coding manual, FIAT assessment system, and FASIT system for therapists
Specialties: training in case conceptualization; integrating FAP with ACT (FACT) and other CBT interventions; treatment for body image disturbance, body dysmorphic disorder, depression, and personality disorders/pervasive repertoire problems
Philosophy of practice: My goal is to fully understand each unique individual’s strengths and difficulties, create a case formulation, provide evidence based treatment to help ease his or her suffering, and help the client achieve deeper, more connected relationships to lead a committed, value driven life with passion and vitality.
Other pertinent information: My goal for over two decades has been to ground FAP in psychological science through assessment, data tracking, and demonstration of effectiveness at both a group and individual level. I provide training and consultation in both interventions and research to help advance this therapy (as a stand-alone or adjunctive treatment) as part of sound evidence based practice and a central therapy in the modern contextual behavioral sciences.
Contact: glenn.callaghan@sjsu.edu
Juan Pablo Coletti, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Affiliation: Foundation: Argentine Center for Contextual Therapies (CATC). Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Occupation/Position Title: Academic Director in Foundation CATC
City: Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA)
Country: Argentina
Highest Degree Held: Licenciado in Psychology (graduate-level degree granted after completing 5 years at the university). University of Buenos Aires (UBA).
FAP background, training and experience: I have done many of FAP trainings and had several supervisions. I have also conducted lot of FAP workshops in different universities and institutions.
Specialties: Interpersonal difficulties, anxiety and mood disorders.
Licensures/Certifications: Certificated FAP trainer
Philosophy of practice: My interests focus on the process of establishing significant relationships as well as to understand the variables and factors that hinder them. I am currently involved in the private clinical practice as regards psychological disorders; furthermore, I give classes in different universities and centers for behavioral analysis and contextual therapies. Recently, I have been interested in making the processes that lead to significant, deep and long lasting relationships among people accessible to the general public.
Contact information: juanpacoletti@gmail.com, phone: (+54) 1157391300
Languages: Spanish and English.
Oscar Córdoba. Bogotá, Colombia.
Affiliation: Los Andes University (Bogota, Colombia)
Occupation/Position Title: Psychology Doctoral Candidate at Los Andes University.
City: Bogotá
Country: Colombia
Highest Degree Held: M.S. Clinical Psychology
FAP background, training and experience: I have attended several trainings in FAP and received consultation with Mavis Tsai and Gareth Holman. I supervised using FAP principles to develop skills to foster a meaningful therapeutic relationship and specific skills for FAP and ACT.
Specialties: Adult individual therapy for interpersonal issues and couple therapy.
Licensures/Certifications: Certified FAP trainer
Philosophy of practice: I believe that the most important aspect of therapy is to develop a safe space for clients to reflect on themselves and their lives. In this space, I use research based behavioral principles to help clients to change some of the things they want to be different in their lives. That is why I think my main role as therapist is to help my clients to find a path in life that feels meaningful to them by improving the skills they already have and by finding with them opportunities to develop new ways of relating with themselves and others.
Contact information:oacordobas@gmail.com, phone: (+57) 316 5879168
Other pertinent information: I have centered my research in evidence based practices to train therapists and I have published research in this area.
Languages: Spanish
Joanna E. Dudek, Warsaw, Poland
Affiliation: SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Private Practice
Occupation/Position Title: Assistant Professor, Psychologist/Psychotherapist
City: Warsaw
Country: Poland
Highest Degree Held: PhD
FAP background, training and experience: I was first introduced to FAP in training with Jonathan Kanter, in Utrecht in 2012. Since then I participated in numerous online trainings and FAP workshops. I have spent 3 months at the University of Washington learning from Mavis Tsai, Bob Kohlenberg and Jonathan Kanter. I co-led online FAP training and a number of FAP workshops for students in Poland. In 2017 I have obtained FAP trainer certificate.
Certifications: Certified CBT therapist, MI specialist
Specialties: Eating disorders, Chronic Conditions, Visible differences in appearance, Depression
Philosophy of practice: I really like ACT metaphor of seeing the client as a sunrise that we may witness, and I am repeatedly in awe of their inner beauty, strength, uniqueness. Every behavior is understandable if you know the context and every human being deserved to have the best possible life. In my practice, I am trying to witness, accompany and guide clients through this beautiful and yet painful path of growth towards values-based life. I am learning to apply this way of seeing another human being and his/her behavior to my work with students as well. My main value is integrity.
Other pertinent information: I am open to skype consultation globally or in-person locally, or can coordinate travel for on-site workshops and consultation.
Contact: joannaedudek@gmail.com
Andrew Fleming, Seattle (WA), USA
Affiliation: University of Washington
Occupation/Position Title: Senior Fellow
City: Seattle
Country: U.S.
State (if in U.S.): Washington
Highest Degree Held: PhD
FAP background, training and experience: Completed three one-year FAP practica with Mavis Tsai, PhD, & Mary Plummer, PhD, including two years as a teaching assistant. Led FAP training groups for interns and licensed clinicians. Currently co-leading a FAP training group for clinical graduate students with Mavis Tsai, PhD.
Specialties: Adolescents & Young Adults; Suicidal Behavior; Eating Disorders
Licensures/Certifications: (pending)
Philosophy of practice: Within the FAP framework, I emphasize using the therapeutic relationship to build self-compassion, acceptance of emotions, thoughts, and desires, and willingness to be vulnerable with others. I find great value in enhancing our awareness of CRB2s in ourselves and others, and in using mindfulness practice in strengthen our ability to naturally reinforce CRB2s.
Other pertinent information: Trained in DBT by Marsha Linehan, PhD.
Contact: apflem@gmail.com
Renee Hoekstra, Psy.D., Boston (MA), USA
Affiliation: Private Practice
Occupation/ Position Title: Psychologist
City: Boston
Country: USA
State: MA
Highest Degree Held: Psy.D.
FAP background, training and experience: I found the 1991 version of the FAP book in graduate school when we had to take a clinical competency exam and declare our “theoretical orientation.” From that moment I decided I was a behaviorist and copied the entire book at the library to use for my exam (the book was out of print and unavailable at the time). I wrote a paper on the application of FAP to group therapy and later co-authored a book chapter on the topic with Mavis. I have received consultation with Mavis since I started a private practice in Boston in 2009 focusing on DBT and FAP groups. Currently I offer adolescent and adult group therapy with a FAP enhanced focus. I obtained a Harvard DBT post-doctorate (which is what brought me to Boston). I also completed a Master’s Degree in Seattle where I obtained intensive DBT training.
Specialties: Structuring and leading groups, creative use of DBT material, FAP enhanced group interventions.
Philosophy of practice: I believe that groups can maximize the power of what people can offer each other. Thoughtful leadership coupled with the power of social influence can have highly rewarding results. FAP seems like a very natural and specific way to help people conceptualize about their own needs and the needs of others- and to experiment with in-group changes. Growing a group to be cohesive and work together is one of the most rewarding things I do.
Other Pertinent Information: I wrote a paper for my clients to read on the application of behaviorism and FAP for group. They loved it and found it very helpful! I have lots of ideas on how to screen, structure, and lead groups. I’m also collaborating with Luc Vandenburghe in Brazil on writing and presenting FAP application to groups, and we hope to present in Montreal together at the 2018 ACBS conference.
Contact: www.reneehoekstra.com
Gareth Holman, Seattle (WA); USA
Affiliation: Evidence-Based Practice Institute and Private Practice
Occupation/Position Title: Research Scientist and Associate Director
City: Seattle
Country: USA
State (if in U.S.): WA
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
FAP background, training and experience: I was trained in FAP and behavior therapy at the University of Washington. I participated in and co-lead FAP training groups with Mavis Tsai for 4 years and I completed my dissertation on brief FAP treatment under the mentorship of Bob Kohlenberg. I have been immersed in training, consulting, and delivering FAP continuously since my graduate training.
Specialties: case conceptualization, integration of FAP with other behavioral treatments
Licensures/Certifications: Update soon.
Philosophy of practice: In consultation and in treatment, I balance head and heart. Head = staying close to the evidence, applying solid principles, thinking clearly and critically. Heart = being open, connected, caring, courageous, and true.
Contact: garethholman@gmail.com
Barbara S. Kohlenberg, Reno (NV), USA
Affiliation: University of Nevada School of Medicine
Occupation/Position Title: Clinical Psychologist/ Associate Professor
City: Reno
Country: USA
State (if in U.S.): NV
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
FAP background, training and experience: I have participated in some of the early FAP writings and discussions, and continue to be an active participant, presenter, and small group leader in FAP workshops. I have conducted and co-conducted many workshops and international trainings. I have been a part of research teams that have investigated FAP and smoking cessation.
Specialties: I am interested in the integration of FAP and ACT. I also am very interested in the role of FAP in intensifying and potentiating medication checks in psychiatry and general medicine. I have special interests in trauma, shame, stigma, intimacy, and substance use disorders.
Licensures/Certifications: Nevada Licensed Psychologist
Philosophy of practice: I value treating every person with honesty, dignity, and compassion. I value listening closely to the patient’s expressed and inner longings, and to support their personal growth and their impact within their community. Just as I value bringing my whole self, my heart and my intellect to the patient, I hope to help my patient’s bring their whole selves to the lives that they are living.
Other pertinent information: I enjoy providing clinical phone/ Skype consultation, focused on FAP and ACT, throughout our world community!
Contact: bkohlenberg@medicine.nevada.edu
Tien Kuei, London, UK
Occupation/Position Title: Charity Founder and Trustee, Psychotherapist and Trainer
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Highest Degree Held: MSc
FAP background, training and experience: I joined the FAP community in 2010 and plunged into the deep end of FAP training which have transformed my life as well as my work with clients. I had the privilege of been supervised by Mavis Tsai over many years, who inspired me to pursue my special interest of mapping the function of nonverbal interactions in FAP. I have presented workshops at ACBS conferences, and now run a charity in London that specialises in delivering behavioural treatments to low-income population. I am responsible for training and supervising therapists in functional analysis, FAP and ACT approaches.
Specialties: Attachment Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional regulation issues. I also receive training in RFT informed Process-Based Behavioural Therapy and learning Ketamine assisted Therapy.
Licensures/Certifications: CBT therapist and Certified FAP trainer.
Philosophy of practice: I believe as therapists we must practice what we preach. In training and supervision, I put emphasis on increasing therapist self-awareness and active growth by reducing our blind-spots and avoidances. Through this process, we can transform our own personal experiences to compassion and wisdom for the client’s journey.
Other pertinent information: I specialise in teaching FAP formulation that incorporates nonverbal interactions between the client and therapist. I am available for supervision and group FAP training.
Contact: tienkuei@powertolive.uk
Daniel Maitland, Ph.D., Seattle, USA
Affiliation: University of Washington Center for the Science of Social Connection
Occupation/Position Title: Research Associate
City: Seattle
Country: US
State (if in U.S.): Washington
Highest Degree Held: PhD
FAP background, training and experience: I’ve been working with FAP in a scientific context since 2008. During graduate school at Western Michigan University, I obtained extensive training in FAP and clinical behavior analysis. Since my initial exposure to FAP, I have attended an online training, led and attended numerous in-person trainings, obtained one on one consultation in FAP, co-taught a FAP practicum at the University of Washington, and presented research on FAP at international conferences. I also continue to actively submit research on FAP for publication.
Specialties: Adult psychotherapy for relational issues, ACT, other contemporary behavior therapies.
Licensures/Certifications: Currently working to obtain licensure
Philosophy of Practice: I believe that ultimately the difficulties each individual is facing make sense. It is my goal to create a space where we can see how these difficulties play out in life and provide an evidence based treatment to identify, clarify and work towards my consultees’/clients’ values. I balance a deep intellectual understanding of FAP and behaviorism with a heart felt emphasis in nurturing a genuine and caring consultation relationship.
Contact: DanMaitland@gmail.com
Katia Manduchi, Rimini, Italy
Affiliation: Iescum, Ascoc, Ascocc, ACBS
Occupation/Position Title: clinical psychotherapist, supervisor, trainer
City: Rimini
Country: Italy
Highest Degree Held: Fap certification, Post graduate degree
FAP background, training and experience: Fap trainer
Specialties: ACT, FAP, CBT, supervision, training
Licensures/Certifications: Post Graduate Degree
Philosophy of practice: Love, courage and awareness are the key of a relationship that can support people in changing
Other pertinent information: kmanduchi@hotmail.com and my cell Phone number +39 3284856566,
facebook: “fap italia”
Gabriela A. I. Martim, Curitiba, Brazil
Occupation/position: Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor, and Professor of Clinical Specialization
Location: Curitiba, Brazil
Highest Degree Held: MSc in Clinical Psychology
FAP background, training and experience: I was first introduced to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) in 2011 during my studies at Federal University of Paraná. I joined a study group led by a Master’s student, where I read the first FAP book and later became a therapist in her research project on block avoidance in FAP. This experience allowed me to receive supervision and learn more about the theory and practice of FAP. In 2013, I attended my first workshop led by PhDs Alessandra Villas-Bôas and Claudia Oshiro and began my Master’s degree, focusing on the effects of homework in a FAP intervention. Over the years, I have attended several workshops and immersions in FAP, acquiring a deep understanding of it. I have also had the opportunity to disseminate FAP in my city and country as a leader of the ACL Global Project. In 2022, I co-created the first FAP course for Supervisors in Brazil. My passion for therapist self-care and the integration of healthier practices in clinical psychology has led me to focus on being a therapist for therapists and a clinical supervisor. FAP helps me integrate self-compassion and self-care practices to improve the quality of life for my clients (therapists) and supervisees.
Specialties: Therapy for therapists, therapeutic relationships, evidence-based psychotherapy relationships, interpersonal problems, integration of FAP with other treatments, self-development, self-care, boundaries and private practice in clinical psychology. I have also participated in an intensive ACT Bootcamp with Steven Hayes, Kelly Wilson, and Robyn Walser and an intensive ACT workshop with ACT Peer Review Monica Valentim.
Licensures/Certifications: Master of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Behavioral Psychologist Specialist, and Certified FAP Trainer
Philosophy of Practice: As a practitioner of Behavior Analysis, I believe in continuously evolving and improving knowledge about human behavior to better serve my clients. My values, which drive my work as a psychologist, include the importance of healthy relationships, cultural sensitivity, contributing to the development of the field, authenticity, a willingness to teach and learn, and promoting equality and eliminating any forms of oppression, discrimination, violence, exclusion, and neglect.
Languages: Portuguese and English
Other pertinent information: I offer online and in-person (Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil) consultations.
Contact Information: gabrielamartim@
Amanda Munoz, Bogotá, Colombia
Affiliation: Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia)
Occupation/Position Title: Assistant Professor
City: Bogotá.
Country: Colombia
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
FAP background, training, and experience: I received FAP training at the University of Nevada, Reno from I graduated in 2019. I also received independent FAP supervision. I have trained, supervised, and conducted research on FAP with English- and Spanish-speaker clinicians and researchers. I’m currently serving as president of the FAP-SIG at ACBS.
Specialties: Interpersonal Difficulties such as problems with establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships. Clinical Behavior Analysis and process-based therapies. My practice is rooted in Functional Analysis in order to find and modify sources of control of dysfunctional interpersonal and emotional patterns as well as distress, aiming to enhance people’s well-being.
Licensures/Certifications: Certificated FAP trainer. License Psychology, Colombia
Philosophy of practice: I believe human beings are truly moved by social connection and the lack of opportunities or resources to establish and maintain meaningful relationships produce a great deal of suffering. I think that therapeutic relationship is a meaningful space where clients can learn ways to navigate fluently through social relationships. In this space, I have the opportunity to support my clients to explore meaningful relationships by providing genuine and valuable feedback from the perspective of another human being who is directly interacting with them. I believe this type of interaction leads my clients to identify the type of relationships with which they feel comfortable and to deal with not pleasant social contexts outside of the therapeutic room.
Contact information: amandamile@gmail.com
Other pertinent information: I enjoy providing consultation and supervision (Mentoring is one of my core values). I am an active contextual behavioral researcher, embracing a scientist-practitioner perspective. As so, I provide evidence-based practice.
Languages: Spanish and English
Dr. Rodrigo Nunes Xavier
Affiliation: Prefeitura Municipal de Três Fronteiras/Sistema Único de Saúde (Brazil); private practice
Occupation/Position Title: Clinical Psychotherapist, Teacher, Supervisor, Trainer
City: Três Fronteiras (SP)
Country: Brazil
Highest Degree Held: Doctorate
FAP background, training and experience: My earliest memory of FAP is from 2007 in some specialization classes in Clinical Behavior Analysis at the Paradigma: Center for Behavior Analysis in the city of São Paulo. In 2008, when preparing my research project on shaping client behavior in Child Behavior-Analytic Therapy sessions, I contacted Bob Kohlenberg to request methodological suggestions and the way I was received, the words used by Bob and all the interaction there, they called my attention to something different that I was not yet able to operationalize. After the master’s degree, I accepted a two-year job as a teacher of behavioral therapy and behavior analysis, an opportunity in which I intensified my studies on FAP, including guiding some undergraduation thesis on this topic. During this period, I prepared my doctoral project and, in 2018, defended my thesis “Efficacy of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy for Oppositional Challenging Disorder: Single-Case Experiment”, at the Universidade de São Paulo, supervised by the Associate Professor Sonia Meyer and with presence of Jaíde Regra, Jocelaine Silveira, Johathan Kanter and Mavis Tsai on the defense bench. Since 2012 I have been teaching several FAP workshops in Brazil, such as at the ABPMC meeting in Bauru and at many universities (eg. USP, UFMS, UFPR, UNIFUNEC etc.), promoting online experiential training in the Portuguese language, attending numerous clients with FAP in the public mental health service and in private practice, supervised countless therapists and led meetings of the Global Project Live with Awareness, Courage and Love.
Specialties: clinical psychological care with emphasis on the development of intimate, social bonding, FAP supervision, teaching FAP, teaching behavioral psychology.
Licensures/Certifications: Psychologist graduated by the Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Science Master and Doctor by the Department of Clinical Psychology of the Institute of Psychology at the University of São Paulo (Brazil) and FAP Certified Trainer by the University of Washington (USA).
Philosophy of practice: I want to fulfill myself every day interacting extraordinarily with every human being that crosses my path and are open to. To act with awareness, courage and love to establish an intense and healing social bond with my clients, that nourishes the best of them and fills my heart with the satisfaction of giving back to the world all the restoration that has been offered to me. I see my career as a balance between professional practice and vocational fulfillment, in which my interventions are naturally reinforced by the positive change in my client’s life.
Contact: rodrigonunesxavier@
Fabián O. Olaz, PhD., Córdoba, Argentina
Affiliation: National University of Córdoba- CIPCO Foundation
Occupation/Position Title: Philosophical Doctor, Professor, researcher and Clinical Psychologist
City: Córdoba
Country: Argentina
Highest Degree Held: PhD
FAP background, training and experience:
My first contact with FAP was in 2012, when I assisted to a conference in my country. In 2014 I attended to my first intensive training in a preconference in Minneapolis co-led by Mavis Tsai, Ph.D., Robert Kohlenberg, Ph.D., & Jonathan Kanter, Ph.D. After that training I started my formal training in FAP participating in two four days intensive training, many workshops and online trainings, and receiving clinical training and supervision from Benjamin Schoendorff, Gareth Holman, Jonathan Kanter and Mavis Tsai. During that time I have also participated in research meetings and collaborated in research projects as an Affiliated Scientist to the Center of Social Connection, University of Washington, under supervision of Jonathan Kanter, PhD. I have co-led FAP training and experiential workshops with Mavis and Bob, and many other FAP trainers, and led many trainings and workshops during the past 8 years. I have also supervised doctoral and undergraduate students learning FAP.
Specialties: Interpersonal Problems, Healing from Trauma, Emotional deregulation problems, Problems related with the Self, integration of FAP with other behavioral treatments, FAP enhanced group interventions. I am also Peer Reviewed ACT trainer and I am trained in other models such as PBBT, DBT, DBT-PTSD, DBT-PE and IBCT.
Licensures/Certifications: Philosophical: Doctor, Clinical Psychologist, Peer Reviewed ACT Trainer & Certified FAP trainer
Philosophy of practice: I consider myself a Clinical Behavior Analyst, so my main focus is the verbal processes involved in the development, maintenance, and modification of clinically relevant behavior. My clinical values are based in the radical respect and validation of human suffering, and a strong commitment for creating meaningful, connected and simpler ways of living. Guided by these values, I work strategically to get the most out of different CBA approaches to foster Self integration, effective relationships and healing clinical contexts.
Languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese
Other pertinent information: I’m happy to provide consultation via ZOOM to interested folks around the globe.
Contact: fabidelarenta@gmail.com, +54-9-3516535644
Chauncey R. Parker, Truckee/ North Tahoe (CA), USA
Affiliation: Private practice
Occupation/Position Title: Clinical Psychologist
City: Truckee/North Tahoe
Country: U.S.A.
State (if in U.S.): Nevada
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
FAP background, training and experience:
– Extensive training and practice with R.J. Kohlenberg and M. Tsai.
– Extensive experience integrating FAP with Cognitive Therapy (i.e. FAP enhanced CT, [FeCT]).
– Extensive training and experience with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its integration with FAP.
– Thorough grasp of Skinnerian philosophy and principles.
– Developed and validated the Therapist In-Vivo Strategy Scale (THISS, 1996).
– Developed and validated the Experience of Self Scale (EOSS, 1998) based on Kohlenberg’s behavioral theory of sense of self.
Specialties: Treating stress, anxiety, and depression. Couples therapy. Mindfulness practice and its relevance to therapy.
Licensures/Certifications: Nevada State Licensed Psychologist & Certified FAP Trainer
Philosophy of practice: I rely on functional analysis and am guided by the Five Guidelines/Rules of FAP. In a sense, I train clients to be more deeply aware of their experience/behavior and to look at it in terms of its function. My aim is for clients to come to understand what affects their experience and develop a sense of shaping behavior that is effective and consistent with their life values.
Contact: chaunceyparker@gmail.com
Mary Plummer Loudon, Seattle (WA); USA
Affiliation: Private Practice and University of Washington
Occupation/Position Title: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
City: Seattle
Country: USA
State (if in U.S.): Washington
Highest Degree Held: PhD
FAP background, training and experience: My immersion in FAP began in 2002 when I joined the FAP lab as a doctoral student and received clinical training from Mavis Tsai. My expertise deepened as I spent the next two years participating in the UW’s FAP practicum which I went on to co-lead with Mavis Tsai for the following 5 years. I have led numerous FAP training and experiential workshops, 10-week FAP experiential groups for therapists in training, and supervised doctoral, post-doc, and masters-level students learning FAP.
Specialties: Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Grief and Loss, and Healing from Trauma. I also offer EFT and Gottman method for Couples, and specialize in working with Sexual Minority populations.
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Certified FAP trainer
Philosophy of practice: Underlying all of my work is the idea that none of us are broken, and none of us need to be fixed. That being said, some of our behaviors are more effective than others, and that is the primary measuring stick I use in therapy: how well are these behaviors working in service of your passions, values, and goals? Because we are all relational beings, and because life fulfillment depends so much upon the strength of our relationships, I pay special attention to the health and functioning of your relationships outside of therapy, and emphasize the dynamics that show up in our relationship as a means to practice new, more effective ways of being connected and staying emotionally present. In order to create a more genuine relationship with each client I work with, I bring my vulnerability, emotional courage, and love, to each session and ask my clients to do the same.
Other pertinent information: I’m happy to provide FAP consultation via Skype to interested folks around the globe.
Contact: drmaryloudon@gmail.com, 1-(206) 547-2772
Priscila Rolim, Brazil
Affiliation: Private Practice and Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás.
Occupation/Position Title: Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor, FAP Trainer
City: Goiânia, Goiás
Country: Brazil
Highest Degree Held: PhD Candidate, Anticipated Completion in 2026.
FAP Background, Training, and Experience: My introduction to FAP took place during my Specialization course. Since then, I have undergone comprehensive FAP training and seamlessly integrated it into my professional practice. My involvement with FAP encompasses active participation in both online and in-person training sessions, conducting one-on-one consultations, co-leading, and independently leading FAP workshops within Brazil and internationally. I have developed proficiency as a Clinical Psychotherapist specializing in FAP implementation and have also assumed the role of a Clinical Supervisor. In addition, I have acquired invaluable experience through my work as a Psychotherapist at an Intercultural Psychiatry Specialized Clinic (iPsy – The Netherlands). My ongoing research project revolves around analyzing the competencies required for a supervisor to foster a positive relationship with their supervisees.
Specialties: My expertise lies in Adolescent, Adult, Couple, and Family therapy, alongside FAP supervision and workshops. I am highly skilled in treating mood disorders, anxiety, stress, and motivation-related issues. My role is to help clients alleviate their distress and connect with their core values. The primary focus is on ameliorating relational dynamics and addressing interpersonal communication challenges through our therapeutic alliance. My therapeutic approach centers on fostering a collaborative and empathetic relationship, fostering an environment conducive to transformation. I believe these principles not only enhance interventions within various evidence-based treatments but also empower therapists and clients alike to be present, listen attentively, and commit to meaningful action.
Licensures/Certifications:
Other pertinent information: I am available for global Zoom consultations or in-person sessions locally. Additionally, I can organize travel for on-site workshops. I am proficient in Portuguese, Spanish and English languages.
Contact: pri_rolim@me.com or (+5513 981289979)
Benji Schoendorff, Montreal, Canada
Full name: Benjamin Schoendorff
Affiliation: Contextual Psychology Institute
Occupation/Position Title: Director
City: Mont-Saint-Hilaire (Montreal)
Country: Quebec, Canada
Highest Degree Held: MSc
FAP background, training and experience: I have practiced FAP since 2009. I have written several chapters about FAP, integrating ACT and FAP and a book integrating ACT and FAP. I give workshops integrating FAP and ACT as well as FAP or ACT workshops. I am supervised by Mavis Tsai.
Specialties: Integrating FAP and ACT with the ACT matrix. Self-compassion training, couples therapy.
Licensures/Certifications: Member of the Quebec board of psychologists (Ordre des psychologues), License 11956-12
Philosophy of practice: Functional Contextualism
Current contact details: benjischoendorff@me.com
Matthew D. Skinta, Ph.D., ABPP, Chicago, USA
Affiliation: Roosevelt University
Occupation/Position Title: Clinical Health Psychologist; Assistant Professor
City: Chicago
Country: USA
State (if in U.S.): IL
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
FAP background, training and experience: I was first introduced to FAP in graduate school through a recommendation to read the 1991 book, which quickly became an indispensable reference as I grew as a clinician. Eventually I was able to expand this with trainings by Mavis Tsai, Benji Schoendorff, and FAP Intensive workshops at the University of Washington. I incorporate FAP heavily into my clinical work, supervision and consultation, training, and research.
Specialties: Depression, Sexual Compulsivity, “Normative Male Alexithymia”, HIV and Chronic Disease/Pain (Board-Certified in Clinical Health Psychology), and working with minoritized sexual and gender identities.
Philosophy of practice: The sort of therapy that brings about healing and wellness requires the creation of a sacred, loving space. I don’t believe anyone is broken or incapable of growing in their capacity to be intimate, vulnerable, and fulfilled in their interpersonal relationships, and through compassionately showing up, again and again, we can use the therapeutic relationship to create this.
Other pertinent information: I am open to online consultation globally or in-person locally, or can coordinate travel for on-site workshops and consultation.
Contact: mskinta@roosevelt.edu
Stavroula Sanida, Athens, Greece
Affiliation: Private Practice
Occupation/Position Title: Psychologist – Psychotherapist – Trainer
City: Athens
Country: Greece
Highest Degree Held: M.Sc.
FAP background, training and experience: In 2012 I participated in an online FAP training group and this first experience was love at first sight. Living in Greece which suffered from financial crisis during those years had been a huge challenge. I had to surf daily on waves of uncertainty. The online trainings in FAP had been an awakening window to the world. Connecting with trainers and colleagues from all over the world was such a magical process. Talking in a different language, than my mother tongue, but feeling deeply understood was a touching surprise. Making friends in the FAP community has been a valuable gift. My “love at first sight” experience has become a relationship of trust and safety as years pass by. The impact of this global loving network has transformed me into a courageous surfer and I am so grateful for this metamorphosis.
Since 2012 I have attended two FAP online trainings as a trainee and a co-leader, I have attended two FAP intensive trainings (in Seattle and in Seville) and an introductory one (in London). I have received supervision by Mavis Tsai and Gareth Holman. I have led workshops about FAP as a trainer and I have presented Story Writing as an Evocative Tool in FAP in conferences.
Specialties: I work with adults and adolescents offering FAP, CBT, ACT and DBT. Story writing for my clients is a meaningful adjunct in my practice. I also provide counseling services in organizational settings. Enhancing the EAP (Employees Assistance Programme) protocol with the ACL model creates a place of warmth and openness among the employees.
Philosophy of practice: I believe that every human being is gifted with creativity. Adding creative and playful techniques in the FAP process gave me permission to be authentic and to evoke inventiveness in my clients. Writing short stories is one of these techniques which augments the application of the FAP rules. My clients become my Muses and the inspiration I gain has multiple functions: it is a vehicle for strengthening the therapeutic relationship, for preventing burnout in my practice, for reinforcing my clients’ uniqueness and putting the FAP rules into a different context.
Available: For onsite trainings, skype supervision and psychotherapy sessions.
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed as a psychologist in Greece (#3303/03), Certified CBT Therapist, Certified FAP Trainer, Certified Trainer by the National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance in Greece (#ΣΑ1179)
Contact: stsanida@gmail.com http://mental-health.gr/en/home/ http://myworldsinwords.com/
Annick Seys, Hasselt, Belgium
Affiliation: Private Practice
Occupation/Position Title: Owner Private Practice working with CBS models, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experience, Yogatherapy and Heartcoherence/ Therapist – trainer – supervisor working with CBS models such as FAP, ACT and RFT.
City: Hasselt
Country: Belgium (Europe)
Highest Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
FAP background, training and experience: For the past ten years I was owner, trainer and therapist of a training institute and 3 private practices in Belgium. I’ve educated approximately 3000 therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists, mainly in ACT but also in FAP. I supervised a lot of professionals in both ACT and FAP.
Over the last 3 years, I’ve done a lot of coaching trajectories with business owners, management teams, board members of larger companies. These were group sessions and individual sessions, usually aimed to work on interpersonal behavioural issues. FAP is an important part of my work here.
In the beginning of 2020 I sold the training institute. In the three years before that, my company put together a postgraduate program of 4 years under supervision of Prof. Dr. Yvonne Barnes – Holmes on contextual behavioural science models. It became a licensed program with an official degree in psychotherapy.
I’ve cowritten 3 books:
‘The ACT Matrix – A new approach to building psychological flexibility across settings and populations’ (2013) directed by dr. Kevin Polk (VS) en Benjamin Schoendorff (Canada).
‘Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. Theorie en praktijk’ (2015) directed by Jacqueline A-Tjak
‘Intervisie met impACT’ (2017) co – author: Jacqueline A-Tjak. In this one we’ve dedicated a chapter on FAP.
Specialties: I still see a lot of patients, individually or in group. Usually they have a trauma background. I also do a lot of coaching and training in business contexts regarding interpersonal behavior. And I regularly see psychologists and psychotherapists for supervision in ACT and FAP.
Licensures/Certifications: Certificated FAP trainer
Philosophy of practice: My aspiration is to help people find the most beautiful version of themselves. I wish for them to feel at home in their own lives. I am a therapist who engages in this process and asks my clients to do the same. Through awareness, acceptance of pain that needs to be accepted, self-as-context, kindness, love, presence and persistence I want to help people find their way. Not anyone else’s way. But their way. I’m not afraid to dive in together to get to this point. It’s worth it.
Contact: annick@praktijkliria.be
Joanne Steinwachs, Denver, USA
Affiliation: Private Practice
Occupation/Position Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
City: Denver
Country: USA
State (if in U.S.): Colorado
Highest Degree Held: MSW
FAP background, training and experience: I began learning about FAP by bringing Mavis and Bob here to Denver to do a training in 2009. I began consultation with Mavis soon thereafter and have subsequently co-led an online workshop and a live workshop with her, here in Denver. I’ve attended one FAP intensive in Seattle in 2013, and have co-authored an article with Benjamin Schoendorff on using FAP to train ACT. Mavis and I also presented on using FAP to train ACT at ACBS in 2012.
Specialties: I work with complex clients, people with severe mood disorders, high conflict couples, people who have been severely traumatized. I also run FAP groups for clients which is truly the highlight of my clinical week. I have also run a year long supervision group in FAP for Psy.D candidates from the University of Denver. This will be my third year running this group with an exclusive FAP focus. I have been a supervisor/ consultant to therapists for 20 years.
Licensures/Certifications: I am a peer reviewed ACT trainer and a certified FAP trainer.
Philosophy of practice: It’s not personal, it’s historical. All behavior makes sense if you know the person’s learning history. All behavior can change. There are no hopeless cases. Human beings have an astounding ability to heal and grow if they are given the right conditions. The therapy relationship can be that right condition.
Contact information: joannesteinwachs.com, jsteinwachs @gmail.com, 1-303-691-3369
Other pertinent information: I’ve been a clinician since 1985, and work full time in private practice. Learning FAP and becoming a FAP trainer has been one of the most personally challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. I’m grateful and honored to be part of this community.
Sarah Sullivan-Singh, Seattle (WA), USA
Affiliation: The Seattle Clinic & University of Washington Department of Psychology
Occupation/Position Title: Clinical Psychologist; Partner, The Seattle Clinic; Clinical Instructor, University of Washington Psychology Department
City: Seattle
Country: USA
State (if in U.S.): Washington
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
FAP background, training and experience: I have been walking a path of FAP supervision, workshops, online trainings, consultation teams, and research involvement since the time of my postdoctoral fellowship in 2010. Even before then, questions surrounding psychotherapy process fascinated me as a graduate student. While my mind craved precise answers as to why and how psychotherapy can function to alleviate suffering, my heart longed for a therapeutic framework that was sufficiently flexible to support the mysterious and wondrous potential of healing that exists within the space of intentional human connection. I am ever grateful to the 5 Rules of FAP for providing me with a guidebook written in a language that both my mind and heart can understand!
Specialties: Health psychology
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed Psychologist, State of Washington & Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
Philosophy of practice:
Personal experience and empirical research align to tell us that time seems to move more quickly with each passing day. From the beginning of my studies in psychology as an undergraduate student, I’ve focused on how the perception of time informs our goals and emotional experience. In graduate school, I had the opportunity to explore how perceptions of time change in the face of living with cancer and to learn about these journeys firsthand from people receiving care at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. In the face of our awareness that, regardless of age and health, our time here is limited, I am committed to asking the question: How can we make our time meaningful?
With clients, consultees, trainees, and colleagues, I aim to explore the landscape of life, including where you’re coming from, where you are now, and where you’d like to go. I want to know who you are, the identities that shape you and how you relate to them, the cultures you call your own, and the pain and joy that visit you as a result. I have so much to learn about how endemic biases rooted in systems of oppression impact the work we do together. I’m committed to a lifelong path of encountering my gaps in awareness and, in response, learning to acknowledge and fill them – and through that process constructing more authentic relationships with greater healing potential.
My aim is to build a genuine connection with you that allows us to tap into your personal wisdom and integrate it with the best of what my training in FAP can offer. Time moves quickly, so I value slowing down to witness your experience, to find play amidst the work of life, to seek sweetness even in the presence of pain, and to make meaning with the time we have together.
Contact: sarahsullivansingh@gmail.com
Tore Svartjung: Norrköping, Sweden
Affiliation: Private Practice
Occupation/Position Title: Clinical Psychologist in Primary Care, Helsa AB.
FAP background, training and experience: During my psychologist training up to 2009, I delved in to cognitive behavioral therapt, ACT and FAP and used them as theory and practice in my clinical work. In 2011 I went to my first FAP workshop with Benji Schoendorff, Katia Manduchi and Marie-France Bealdoucci. The workshop was only three hours and it rekindled a love for life and emotional intimacy that had been gone for a while. I was amazed by the possible intensity and deeply meaningful human interaction FAP showed me. I have since enjoyed therapy with trainers like Mavis Tsai, Benjamin Schoendorff, Tien Kuei and developed my competencies in FAP in trainings around the world.
I have since then helped create a FAP community online, written extensively about my private journey in incorporating FAP in my life, co-lead FAP workshops with Benjamin Schoendorff, Mavis Tsai and Bob Kohlenberg. I have also lead several Swedish FAP workshops with participating psychologists, psychologist students and mental health practitioners. I am often joined by Balazs Szücs, who co-leads workshops with me.
Specialties: In private practice I specialize in emotional intimacy training for individuals and couples. I have worked with FAP in specialist psychiatric care, primary care and in private practice since 2011. I often add it to existing cognitive-behavioral or ACT therapies.
Available: For local onsite trainings, Skype supervision and psychotherapy sessions.
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed as a clinical psychologist in Sweden. Certified FAP Trainer.
Contact: tore.svartjung@gmail.com
Christeine Terry, Seattle (WA), USA
Affiliation: Independent Practitioner at Seattle Psychology, PLLC
Occupation/Position Title: Clinical Psychologist
City: Seattle
Country: U.S.A.
State (if in U.S.): WA
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
FAP background, training and experience: Dr. Terry received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Washington where she was a graduate student of Robert Kohlenberg, Ph.D. Her dissertation examined the impact of practitioner stigma about substance use disorders on opportunities to use in-vivo interventions. During her graduate training she received supervision in FAP from Dr. Kohlenberg and Dr. Mavis Tsai; was a co-presenter for multiple workshops on FAP at the Association of Behavior Analysis and the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and was a teaching assistant for Dr. Tsai’s year-long practicum course on FAP for two years.
Dr. Terry completed her internship at the Veterans Administration (VA) Puget Sound Health Care System – American Lake Division where she specialized in providing evidence-based treatments for addictions, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders. She received post-doctoral training in serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System where she completed a 1 year fellowship in Psychosocial Recovery and Rehabilitation. After her postdoctoral fellowship Dr. Terry worked as a staff psychologist at the Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center in Portland, OR. At Portland Psychotherapy she provided evidence-based therapies (primarily ACT, CBT, and FAP) to adults and family members with addictions, co-occurring disorders, or serious mental illness. Additionally, she provided consultation on FAP and assisted in conducting research on mental illness stigma during her employment at Portland Psychotherapy. In March 2013 Dr. Terry returned to Seattle, WA where she now works as a contract psychologist in the Compensation and Pension Division at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and as an independent practitioner specializing in addictions and co-occurring disorders at Seattle Psychology, PLLC. Dr. Terry also provides consultation on ACT, FAP, and addictions via Skype.
Specialties: Addictions, Co-occurring Disorders, Serious Mental Illness, Veterans, PTSD
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed Psychologist in WA (PY60341032), CA (PSY23946), and OR (inactive; license #2182)
Philosophy of practice: I work from a collaborative and strengths-based approach to help people reduce their suffering and deepen their connection with their values. I work with adults and older teens to treat a variety of problems including addictions, anxiety/trauma, depression, psychosis, and other difficulties. I also work with family members who have loved ones with addictions or persistent mental illness in a non-blaming and supportive manner to help them improve their relationships with their loved ones, get their loved ones into treatment (if needed), and to better take care of themselves. I use evidence-based treatments and draw heavily from cognitive-behavioral treatments, particularly newer cognitive-behavioral therapies such as Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. While I am committed to using evidence-based therapies, I believe in tailoring treatment to best meet the needs and strengths of the individual.
My approach emphasizes the development of a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic relationship to facilitate client growth in multiple life domains.
My practice of therapy is guided by my compassion for my clients, my belief in their resiliency, and my commitment to help them use their strengths to create meaningful and value-guided lives. Depending on the goals and needs of the client, I can provide structured, brief, or long-term therapies.
Contact Information: christeineterry@gmail.com, Seattle Psychology, PLLC website profile: http://www.seattlepsychology.com/about-us/christeine-terry/
Alessandra Villas-Bôas (Ale VB), São Paulo (SP), Brazil
Affiliation: Private Practice and University of São Paulo
Occupation/Position Title: Clinical Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Trainer
City: São Paulo (SP)
Country: Brazil
Highest Degree Held: D.Sc.
FAP background, training and experience: I started learning FAP in 2002 at the University of São Paulo from Sonia Meyer, Ph.D., and have been practicing it since then. From 2011 to 2015 I developed my dissertation, under the guidance of Sonia Meyer and Jonathan Kanter, investigating aspects of conducting FAP and its effects. Since 2011, I have been trained extensively in FAP by Jonathan Kanter and have participated in, assisted in, and co-led numerous FAP workshops in the U.S. and online and have led several workshops in Brazil.
Specialties: Adult individual psychotherapy using FAP, FAP supervision and FAP workshops. I am dedicated to elaborating, developing and improving the teaching of FAP using coherent behavioral principles via theoretical courses, practical workshops and supervision.
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed Clinical Psychologist by University of São Paulo (Brazil) and Certified FAP Trainer
Philosophy of practice: I conduct my work based on behavioral analysis and a FAP understanding of social connection, with the consideration that issues are always based on personal history and present context. View in that context, every behavior has a reason to exist even when it brings suffering to the behaving person or others around him/her. To think in historical ways helps me make contact with the common humanity that everyone has. I believe my job as a therapist is to give clients the opportunity to build a new history and new ways to behave and interact with others. Working on the development of awareness, courage and love repertoires allows me to be connected with people and their suffering, and to help them to be more connected with others.
Contact: villasboas.alessandra@gmail.com
Jennifer Waltz, Missoula (Montana), USA
Affiliation: University of Montana; Private Practice
Occupation/Position Title: Professor; psychotherapist
City: Missoula
Country: US
State (if in U.S.): Montana
Highest Degree Held: PhD
FAP background, training and experience: I first trained in FAP during graduate school at the University of Washington as a supervisee of Mavis Tsai from 1988-1992, and Bob Kohlenberg for one year during that period. Since 1993, I have utilized FAP in my private practice, and trained graduate students in FAP in my role as a professor at the University of Montana. I have participated in one on-line FAP consultation group led by Mavis, and attended/presented at a FAP workshop. I have also published a chapter on FAP and DBT.
Specialties: Adult individual psychotherapy for relational issues, DBT, couples therapy
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed as a clinical psychologist in Montana (MT 303)
Contact: jennifer.waltz@gmail.com
Monnica T. Williams, Ph.D., ABPP, Ottawa, Canada
Affiliation: University of Ottawa, School of Psychology; Behavioral Wellness Clinic, LLC
Occupation/Position Title: Canada Research Chair, Professor, Clinical & Training Director
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada
Highest Degree Held: Doctorate
FAP background, training and experience: I am a FAP-certified trainer with extensive experience in teaching and delivering workshops, developing anti-racism initiatives, and contributing to the research literature. I have co-led several 8-week FAP trainings with a diversity emphasis and presented at national conventions/conferences. I have written paper on FAP that emphasize racial, ethnic and cultural diversity. My specialties include working across racial/ethnic differences using CBT principles and addressing health disparities through contextually-based interventions while promoting interracial connection, including the Racial Harmony Workshop developed from an American Psychological Foundation grant. My skills involve applying evidence-based practices such as CBT for diverse populations; teaching about race/racism; providing clinical supervision for pre- and postdoctoral students; conducting research on culture and psychedelics; creating multicultural courses; leading anti-racist therapy intensives; presenting at conferences & webinars, and writing articles on various topics related to psychotherapy practice.
Specialties: working across racial/ethnic differences using CBT; culturally-informed practice; OCD; racial trauma; psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
Licensures/Certifications: Psychology licensure in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Ontario; American Board of Professional Psychology, Specialist in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology; Association of State & Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate & E.Passport
Philosophy of practice: I want every human being I encounter to feel cared and respected. I want to act with awareness, courage and love to establish a healing bond that nourishes the soul and helps each person I touch show up as their best selves. I want to call out injustice and oppression. I consider myself a scholar-activist.
Contact: www.monnicawilliams.com
Holly Yates MS,LPC: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Affiliation: Private Practice
Occupation/Position Title: Psychotherapist in independent practice: Owner and Co –founder North wake Counseling Partners, Raleigh, NC
FAP background, training and experience: My first experience with a FAP workshop was at ACBS World Con 2012. I was at a crossroads in my own life and experiencing FAP at that time was life changing. I knew at that moment that I wanted this to be how I move through the world not in just my professional life but my personal life. My practice has become more intimate and as a result I see clients make profound changes and take risks they would not have otherwise taken. I believe that the authenticity FAP encourages in clinicians adds immeasurably to the well- being and growth of clients. I have participated in 3 FAP intensive workshops at The University of Washington. Have at supervision and training with Mavis Tsai, Gareth Holman and Joanne Steinwachs and Benjamin Schoendorff as well as participated and co-led online trainings.
Specialties: I work with adult populations struggling with depression anxiety, life transitions, loss and grief. I lead groups and work with couples encouraging openhearted communication with compassion and integrity. My practice is theorically FAP based although I work with 3rd wave models ACT and DBT. I am also training clinicians at NC State University as well as supervising professionals in FAP.
Philosophy of practice: My practice is deeply committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and significantly enhance their quality of life. I am dedicated to helping people reach their full potential while maintaining integrity and self-respect. I want clients, supervisees and peers to know that when they interact with me they will be met with respect and compassion.
I am available for onsite trainings, Skype supervision and psychotherapy sessions
Contact: hyates99@gmail.com, phone nr: (919) 931-3270