The Trauma Therapist Project

The Trauma Therapist Project Raising the awareness of trauma and honoring authenticity. My Story:

Several years ago my brother returned from his tour of duty as a Navy SEAL. Guy
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He returned with PTSD. Nightmares, flashbacks, and broken relationships seemed to come at every turn. I wanted to help my brother though felt so ill-equipped. I didn’t know what to say, what not to say, though I certainly knew he was suffering. I tried to help and comfort him in any way I could. A few years after my brother’s return, and inspired by his accomplishments, I went on a two-week survival course with Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS) in the middle of Utah. It was the first time I'd ever done anything like this and it required all the courage I had. There were about 15 of us on that trip. It was the middle of summer. We were hiking all day, no backpacks and just the clothes we could wear. We had water, but no food for the first four days. On the third day one of our members became ill and wasn't able to walk. Myself and another member carried this young man for the next two days. We helped him up ridges, and through canyons, and just talked to him, trying to encourage him with every step. I share these stories because they helped me determined that what I wanted to do with my life was to help others who couldn't help themselves. As a result of these experiences I have focused my energy on the study of trauma psychology and trauma therapy. I’ve spent the last seven years studying trauma therapy and most recently, the intersection of trauma and psychosis. My goal with The Trauma Therapist Project is to help trauma workers thrive--through providing great information, community building, inspiration and support. Family Life:

I have an amazing wife and a 11 year-old son and a 5 year-old daughter. I love challenging myself in many ways, including physically and creatively. I love music: listening and dancing in the kitchen with my family when I’m cooking and listening to Italian music on Pandora. I’m passionate about learning. In fact for the last two years as I’ve been commuting to work I’ve been listening to the “entrepreneur on fire” podcast which has been an incredible education. I’m passionate about helping individuals in crisis situations, hence my interest and specialization in trauma psychology. I love connecting people, putting groups together, convening workshops, and creating events and spaces whereby people can learn and share together. I hope you find something on this site that will help you thrive as a trauma therapist.

02/27/2026

The incredible Dr. Matt Goldstein joins me today.

Dr. Matt Goldstein is the CEO of JScreen, a national nonprofit making genetic testing accessible for cancer and reproductive health. A Stanford-trained MD/PhD who completed his clinical training at Harvard, Dr. Goldstein has led groundbreaking biotech ventures.

His commitment to genetic awareness is deeply personal—after losing his daughter, Havi, to Tay-Sachs disease in 2021, he became a passionate advocate for proactive testing and prevention.

Through JScreen, Dr. Goldstein honors Havi’s legacy by helping families make informed health decisions, most recently leading the record-breaking Pink Power Hour event with NBC’s TODAY Show, Mount Sinai Cancer Center, and Myriad Genetics.

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We are offering free access for therapists who would like to explore the app themselves and consider whether it could be useful in their clinical work.

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02/26/2026

The incredible Janina Fisher, Ph.D. joins me today.

Janina Fisher, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and a former instructor at Harvard Medical School. She is an international expert on the treatment of trauma and an Advisory Board member of the Trauma Research Foundation as well as the author of three books, including her most recent, Embracing Our Fragmented Selves: A Workbook for Trauma Survivors and Therapists

Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Self-Alienation (2017), Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: a Workbook for Survivors and Therapists (2021), and The Living Legacy Instructional Flip Chart (2022).

Janina is best known as the creator and trainer of Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), a parts approach to resolution and healing.

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The incredible Janina Fisher, Ph.D. joins me today.Janina Fisher, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and a former...
02/26/2026

The incredible Janina Fisher, Ph.D. joins me today.

Janina Fisher, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and a former instructor at Harvard Medical School. She is an international expert on the treatment of trauma and an Advisory Board member of the Trauma Research Foundation as well as the author of three books, including her most recent, Embracing Our Fragmented Selves: A Workbook for Trauma Survivors and Therapists

Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Self-Alienation (2017), Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: a Workbook for Survivors and Therapists (2021), and The Living Legacy Instructional Flip Chart (2022).

Janina is best known as the creator and trainer of Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), a parts approach to resolution and healing.

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The amazing Dr. Laurence Heller joins me today. Dr. Laurence Heller is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, a...
02/26/2026

The amazing Dr. Laurence Heller joins me today.

Dr. Laurence Heller is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and author with over four decades of experience in the field of trauma healing.
He is the creator of the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®), a clinical approach specifically designed for working with complex and developmental trauma.

Dr. Heller holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and, after years of working with treatment modalities such as Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing®, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, recognized a significant gap in models addressing early developmental trauma. It was out of this recognition—and the growing need in the field—that he developed NARM.
He is the founder and director of the NARM Training Institute and a Senior Fellow at The Meadows Treatment Centers. Dr. Heller regularly teaches advanced NARM trainings across the U.S. and Europe, leads immersive clinical consultations, and is a sought-after speaker at trauma-focused conferences worldwide. His groundbreaking book Healing Developmental Trauma, co-authored with Aline LaPierre, has been translated into 15 languages. His more recent book, The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma, was published in 2022 by North Atlantic Books.

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- is a guided gambling addiction recovery support app built to complement therapy and support clients outside the therapy room.

We are offering free access for therapists who would like to explore the app themselves and consider whether it could be useful in their clinical work.

👉 Free clinician access: incumental.com/therapists


The amazing Daphne Fatter joins me today.Daphne Fatter, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, author, and international speak...
02/26/2026

The amazing Daphne Fatter joins me today.

Daphne Fatter, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, author, and international speaker known for her work integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy. She wrote Integrating IFS into EMDR Therapy and has over 20 years of EMDR experience.

Daphne has completed more than 460 hours of IFS training, including work with IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz, and also practices ancestral healing. She earned her master’s from Naropa University and her doctorate from Penn State, then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The Trauma Center under Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.

Daphne previously served as Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator at the Fort Worth VA, has published on trauma and IFS, and now teaches clinicians worldwide while maintaining a private practice in Dallas.

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- is a guided gambling addiction recovery support app built to complement therapy and support clients outside the therapy room.

We are offering free access for therapists who would like to explore the app themselves and consider whether it could be useful in their clinical work.

👉 Free clinician access: incumental.com/therapists


02/25/2026

The amazing Daphne Fatter join’s me today.

Daphne Fatter, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, author, and international speaker known for her work integrating EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapy. She wrote Integrating IFS into EMDR Therapy and has over 20 years of EMDR experience.

Daphne has completed more than 460 hours of IFS training, including work with IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz, and also practices ancestral healing. She earned her master’s from Naropa University and her doctorate from Penn State, then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at The Trauma Center under Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.

Daphne previously served as Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator at the Fort Worth VA, has published on trauma and IFS, and now teaches clinicians worldwide while maintaining a private practice in Dallas.

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- is a guided gambling addiction recovery support app built to complement therapy and support clients outside the therapy room.

We are offering free access for therapists who would like to explore the app themselves and consider whether it could be useful in their clinical work.

👉 Free clinician access: incumental.com/therapists


02/24/2026

The incredible Dr. Adi Jaffe, Ph.D., joins me today.

Adi Jaffe is a UCLA-trained psychologist, nationally recognized expert on addiction and mental health, and #1 best-selling author of The Abstinence Myth and Unhooked.

A former lecturer in the UCLA Psychology Department and founder of IGNTD, Dr. Jaffe is dedicated to changing the way we understand and treat addiction, moving beyond shame-based models toward approaches rooted in science, compassion, and real-life transformation.

Drawing from both rigorous research and his own lived experience overcoming addiction, he helps individuals and families redefine recovery, rebuild relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.

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- is a guided gambling addiction recovery support app built to complement therapy and support clients outside the therapy room.

We are offering free access for therapists who would like to explore the app themselves and consider whether it could be useful in their clinical work.

👉 Free clinician access: incumental.com/therapists


A big thank you to our sponsor incumental, they are offering free clinical access to the Trauma Therapist community, rea...
02/21/2026

A big thank you to our sponsor incumental, they are offering free clinical access to the Trauma Therapist community, read below for more information.

Many clients struggling with gambling ask what they can do between sessions.

Incumental is a guided recovery support app built to complement therapy and support clients outside the therapy room.

We are offering free access for therapists who would like to explore the app themselves and consider whether it could be useful in their clinical work.

👉 Free clinician access: incumental.com/therapists

02/21/2026

The amazing Soulla Demetriou joins me today.

Soulla is a transformational coach and founder of Soulshine With Soulla, where she has guided thousands through somatic therapeutic coaching, retreats, and mentoring over the past decade. Her signature method—The Soulshine Way™—blends Internal Family Systems, somatic healing, self-compassion, yoga, and mindfulness to help individuals untangle from old patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with inner wisdom and embodied freedom.

Through immersive experiences and group journeys, Soulla creates a warm, sacred space for deep healing, authentic expression, and living “liberated.”

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- is a guided gambling addiction recovery support app built to complement therapy and support clients outside the therapy room.

We are offering free access for therapists who would like to explore the app themselves and consider whether it could be useful in their clinical work.

👉 Free clinician access: incumental.com/therapists


02/20/2026

The amazing Soulla Demetriou joins me today.

Soulla is a transformational coach and founder of Soulshine With Soulla, where she has guided thousands through somatic therapeutic coaching, retreats, and mentoring over the past decade. Her signature method—The Soulshine Way™—blends Internal Family Systems, somatic healing, self-compassion, yoga, and mindfulness to help individuals untangle from old patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with inner wisdom and embodied freedom.

Through immersive experiences and group journeys, Soulla creates a warm, sacred space for deep healing, authentic expression, and living “liberated.”

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A giant thank you to our sponsors:

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- is a guided gambling addiction recovery support app built to complement therapy and support clients outside the therapy room.

We are offering free access for therapists who would like to explore the app themselves and consider whether it could be useful in their clinical work.

👉 Free clinician access: incumental.com/therapists


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