Education and Training

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences LMFT #85177

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Alliant International University

(PsyD-Doctorate) Couple & Family Therapy

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Alliance Graduate School of Counseling

(MA) Masters of Counseling
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Drew Theological School

(MDiv.) Master of Divinity
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Nyack College

(BS) Psychology

Areas of Additional Training

ACT For Beginners Certificate Course with Russ Harris

Emotionally Focused Therapy For Individuals (EFIT) Level I Certificate Course

The Doherty Approach to Couples Therapy

Two Day Patricia Coughlin ISTDP Training

Three Day Winter School- ISTDP Advances in the Science of Psychotherapy

One Week Intensive- Henry Cloud & John Towsend (Authors of Boundaries)

EFT (Emotional Focused Couple’s Therapy)

30hr Externship with Sue Johnson

EFT Core Skills Completed

EFT & Healing Affairs

EFT Mastering First Sessions

EFT & Transforming Shame

EFFT- Transforming Families with EFT

EFT and Interpersonal Violence Part I

Domestic Violence Specialist-1 Certification Course (NAMA)

ASIST Suicide Intervention 2-Day Navy Training

Certified TCT Therapist (David Mars' Transformative Couples Therapy®. Formerly Known as AEDP For Couples).

Coherence Therapy- Completed Dyadic Practicum

Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) 8-Week Program

Certified Discernment Counselor (For couples contemplating divorce)

Certified Prepare/Enrich Counselor For Premarital Couples

Think:Kids Introductory Training

MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) Center for Mindfulness

Bioenergetics- Relational Somatic Psychology-Year-long Program

Attachment Focused EMDR Basic Training Completed (Part I, II, III) with Laurel Parnell

PACT Level 1 Completed- Stan Tatkin’s Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT)

Applying ISTDP with Couples Monthly 7-Session Series with Tami Chelew

Professional Experience

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United States Navy- Family Advocacy Support Specialist

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Kathryn de Bruin– Therapist Intern

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Alliant Couple and Family Clinic– Therapist Intern

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Adjunct Professor- Alliant International University

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Point Loma Nazerene University- Therapist Intern

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Mental Health Association of Rockland County- Therapist Intern

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Nyack College- Therapist Intern

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Adjunct Professor- Nyack College- Learning Theory

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Adjunct Professor- Point Loma Nazarene University

Speaking and Workshops

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Freedom From Perfect(Shun)

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Hold Me Tight (2 or 3 Day Couples Workshop or Retreat)

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Attachment Theory & It’s intersection w Relationships/Spirituality

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The Power of Self-Compassion

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Guilt, Shame & Salvation (SOZO)

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StoryCatchers: Listening as a Way of Life

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The Lightning Bolt of Grief- The Grief Process After A Breakup

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The Power of Words

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The Psychology of the Dechurched

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Healing From Religious Trauma

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Understanding Sexual Addiction & Pathways to Recovery

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Forgive to Live: Releasing Ourselves from Resentment and Unforgiveness

Areas of Interest and Experience

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Anxiety

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Stress

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Anger

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Shame

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Ministry & Crises of Faith Issues

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Identity

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Abuse

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Trauma

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Depression

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Relationships

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Addictions

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Grief

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Couples/Pre-marital/Marriage/Family

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Spiritual Issues

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Men’s Issues

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Mark@MarkGregoryKarris.com