TIRA - Key Persons
Over the last 20 years, I have successfully worked with people who have experienced different kinds of trauma, such as refugees, survivors of abuse, natural disasters and losses such as losses of jobs, loved ones, health. Fluent in Spanish, English and Hebrew. Registered Psychotherapist, Certified TIR facilitator, Certified Canadian Counsellor.
Amie has always been interested in the betterment of others. Working with children and adults fulfills her heart's passion - to facilitate others along their journey. Amie offers Access Bars® and a variety of workshops and retreats from her office on Lake Erie - where health and wellness meet.
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- Thanatologist - Grief Counsellor, TIRF, LSRF
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- Member of the Board of Directors
Caroline Hofmann is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and has been passionately working in Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment since 2009. Caroline uses TIR to facilitate recovery from PTSD, Trauma, Addiction, and Binge Eating Disorders, and is available for online sessions in Florida.
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- TIR & LSR Facilitator, TIR & LSR Trainer / Practice Group
Certified TIR & LSR Facilitator and Trainer, AE Facilitator Cynthia's background is in Nursing and as a Certified Applied Metapsychology Facilitator and Trainer in TIR, LSR and Life Coaching Schema. Cynthia offers in person or worldwide workshops through her Zoom Portal. Cynthia has a private practice in Niagara Falls, providing assistance to those burdened by grief, addiction and trauma.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the OACCPP
Daniel is a member of the OACCPP. He has been providing counselling services to individuals and groups for over 25 years in a variety of contexts. He has a private practice and is an associate counsellor with the Trauma Department of Shepell-Morneau.
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- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Donald (Don) Ford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Master's Level Addiction Professional in Tampa Bay. His career has focused on diagnosing and treating a variety of clinical symptoms, populations, and disorders including substance abuse, process addictions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, LGBTQIA, low self-esteem, and personality disorders.
Erica is an Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is passionate about working with Highly Sensitive People and Introverts to help them gain clarity and live more empowered lives. Erica uses various approaches to facilitate personal growth and healing (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy, the creative process, energy psychology).
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- Treasurer of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
Ghislain is a Certified TIR facilitator and a LSR facilitator. He brings along his 30 years of expertise in arts management in his practice as a trauma counselor. He is fully bilingual in French and English and has his practice with his partner Daniel Ferguson in Toronto.
Gina is a certified TIR facilitator and a LSR facilitator. She offers sessions both in French and English. She brings over 30 years of education and leadership experience to her caring practice. She has served as a teacher, vice-principal, director of educational services and student success leader for an Ontario school board
Irene is trained in Life Stress Reduction, and is a Certified TIR Facilitator and Trainer. As a person-centered therapist, she provides a safe place for clients with who have PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and general life stress issues such as loss and divorce to heal. Bilingual: English and Spanish.
Irene has been a therapist in private practice since 2013. She is a licensed clinical social worker in Fairfax, Virginia and works with adults on post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and life transitions, to heal what is distressing them through Traumatic Incident Recovery (TIR) and Life Stress Reduction (LSR). (Online also)
Jane has extensive experience facilitating TIR and educational support groups. She believes in empowerment through education-so TIR is a perfect fit. Jane has helped countless families with systems navigation and has a special interest in bullying repair and prevention in schools. She serves clients from Cochrane to Sundre AB.
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- MFT Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor, TIRF
Judith Steiner has been working as a psychotherapist in Sarasota county, Florida for 30 years. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified TIR Facilitator, and Certified Family Mediator who sees clients from ages 3 to 90. She works with clients who have PTSD, depression, anxiety, and general life stress.
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- Psychological Associate, TIRF
Kevin Thomas has been practicing TIR and AMP since 1991. He holds a Masters Degree, and has studied personal development for over 30 years. He specializes in helping clients address PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias and other common issues as well as to develop creativity and reach their full human potential.
Margaret has had an extensive career in education (teacher and management). Margaret is a registered psychotherapist, devoting much of her time to her growing training centre, where she trains caregivers and health professionals in TIR and LSR. She is a Senior TIR & LSR Trainer. She is willing to travel.
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- Vice - President of the Board of Directors
I am a Certified TIR Facilitator and LSR Facilitator. Driven by my passion to help people reach their full potential, I also bring along an expertise in creating stronger communities through the power of the arts and volunteering to my practice. I offer sessions in English and French. Carole Hood M.Div., M.Ed., PhD. CTS, TIRF, LSRF
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- Certified TIR & LSR Senior Trainer
Mindy has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She is certified in TIR and numerous other methods, as well as being a trained play therapist. Mindy specializes working with PTSD with adolescents' issues, mother and daughter challenges, suicidal attempts, anger, depression and attachment disorder.
Miriam Morales is a Licensed Clinical Christian Therapist with a MSW and a Certified TIR Facilitator, passionate about helping her clients, fluent in English and Spanish, who works with clients from different cultures in the Miami area. She helps clients suffering from PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety etc.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- President
- Secretary
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- Reverend
- Certified Yoga Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, TIRF
Rev. Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, M.Div., LCSW, RYT Yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, Certified Nutrition Coach Elizabeth is passionate about using TIR to treat trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and other adversities. She uses TIR in conjunction with other psychotherapy modalities, and additional healing methods including breathwork, meditation and nutritional counseling.
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- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Sharie is Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 1994. She specializes in PTSD and has been using TIR and related Metapsychology techniques since 2000. She works with people ages 10 and up and will travel. She is certified as a TIR Facilitator, LSR Facilitator, and TIR Trainer.
With Master's Degrees in both Psychology and Counseling, Shelley Crombie has been working as a mental health therapist for over 15 years. She feels that TIR is very helpful when working with clients who have experienced trauma. She offers trainings and sessions in Florida and is willing to travel.
Stephanie's theoretical orientation is eclectic drawing on the principles of developmental psychology, attachment theory, meditation and mindfulness, ABA, IBI, NVC, TIR, LSR, DBT, and CBT, providing a well-rounded, intuitive, and evidence-based approach. A Certified TIR Trainer working across southwestern Ontario, Stephanie sees clients in her private practice in Windsor, ON.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist, TIRF, LSRF
Vanessa Arango is an experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed mental health counselor dedicated to helping youth, and adults achieve sustainable wellbeing. Vanessa founded Lighthouse Wellness & Vitality to establish a unique therapeutic approach to leverage evidence-based practices targeting clients' needs and support individuals to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.
Yisel Fernandez, MFT holds a Master`s degree in psychology with a major in Marriage and Family therapy practicing in Miami, FL. She is a certified TIR Facilitator & Trainer in training. She works with viewers ages 5 and up, English and Spanish. She is passionate about the field of trauma.