AAP Practitioners Directory

AAP Practitioners Directory
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Bryan Wittine

bwittine@comcast.net

www.bryanwittine.com

Jungian analyst with numerous courses and workshops in psychosynthesis dating from 1968. Especially interested in the relationship of mysticism and contemporary psychoanalysis. I integrate psychosynthesis with my practice of Jungian psychoanalysis. I teach on the religious function of the psyche and the spiritual dimension of analysis at the C. G. Jung Institute of San Francisco.

Carla Peterson

carlapeterson@clearwire.net

www.soulworkstudio.com

My training has been with Hedwig Weiler at the Psychosynthesis Center of Wisconsin, with which I am now affiliated and co-direct. I teach personal and transpersonal psychosynthesis in various venues, including Joy Farm in rural Chippewa Falls, and the Christine Center in Willard, WI. Psychosynthesis psychotherapy is offered through my practice at SouthWoods Counseling Clinic in Eau Claire, WI. Clinic phone is: 715-834-1000.

Carole Anne Gibson

caroleann@f2s.com

www.soul-concern.com

Although I am new to psychosynthesis, I have practiced professionally as a therapist for almost 10 years, initially applying Stress Mgt, Hypnotherapy & NLP before qualifying in 2000 as a Counsellor. My current role, since 2003 is as College Counsellor within Higher Education where I have also taught counselling skills to students and apply a humanistic, 'Person Centred' approach to my work. I also do voluntary work as a Supervisor for Cruse Bereavement care. I have always worked on my own spiritual development and, more recently with the help of psychosynthesis, have been able to extend to clients experiencing a range of emotional and mental health issues. My aim is to share & synthesise with others,for the greater good.
MA, Dip. Counselling. Accredited Member BACP. Foundation Psychosynthesis Transpersonal Therapy. Dip Hypnotherapy. Dip NLP) Neuro-linguistic Programming. C&G Techer Training.

Cynthia Pincus Russell

psynnie@aol.com

Runs the Ct. Institute for Ps.; convenient to New York, New Jersey & Rhode Island. Two decades Yale Psychiatry faculty; director of Info. & Counseling Center for women at Yale; Health Professionals' Trainer for Bernie Siegel's "Exceptional Cancer Patients"; private practice.
Dr. Russell is the author of three books, three videos, numerous articles & publishes "Ps Lifeline" a holistic bulletin. The Institute offers training & CEU's; "Creative Retirement", Feldenkrais; Eidetic Imagery & a number of other changing courses, plus a chamber music network. We have nine trainers & a Ps community of over 40 members.

Dorothy Firman

dfirman@comcast.net

www.synthesiscenter.org

Didi Firman is a professor of psychology and counseling at Vermont College and has been teaching psychosynthesis for over twenty-five years. She works as a psychotherapist in private practice, as well as a life coach. The Synthesis Center, home to Didi's work, is a collective of psychosynthesis practitioners offering community counseling, training and educational groups. Didi is the co-author of several books on mother/daughter relationships, including "Chicken Soup for the Mother and Daughter Soul" a collaboration with her mother and sister and Jack Canfield, board of advisor's member for AAP.

Edwin L Miller

speople@sbcglobal.net

www.support-people.com

I trained one year with Carl Petering in 1987, two years with Molly Young Brown 88-89; I have participated in all regional conferences since 2001 and Trainer Development in 2003 and 2005 as well as other trainings.
I use psychosynthesis in group and in individual sessions to deepen spirituality, to enhance recovery from addictions, and to assist in healing trauma.

Gwin Stewart

DrGwin@hotmail.com

www.CenterForHopeOnLine.com

An experienced psychologist and addictions counselor, Dr. Gwin Stewart guides people toward healthier, fulfilling lives. She helps people explore their concerns, develop understanding and take control of their behaviors. Gwin is interactive and authentic, with deep respect for the connection of mind, body, and spirit.
Gwin approaches therapy, teaching, supervision, and consultation from an attitude of supportive encouragement. She uses Psychosynthesis principles to create a place where people can better themselves. Leaving the past behind, not worrying about the future, and living freely in the present.
The Center For Hope is a holistic integrative healing Center offering a variety of modalities supporting comprehensive growth.

Hedwig M. Weiler

hedwig.weiler@gmail.com

www.psychosynthesiswis.org

Founder and co-director of the Psychosynthesis Center of WI.
Teach foundational as well as advanced Psychosynthesis Courses and Training. Conduct retreats, teach courses in meditation. Work with individuals and groups in solo practice.
Serve on the AAP Steering Committee.

Ilene Val-Essen

info@QualityParenting.com

www.QualityParenting.com

For thirty years, Dr. Val-Essen has helped individuals, couples, children/teens and families as a licensed MFT in private practice. Her passion is to help parents bring out the best in each child - and discover the best within themselves. As the creator of the Quality Parenting program, based on psychosynthesis, she trains instructors worldwide. Materials are now available in Spanish, Dutch, Swedish and Japanese. Her book for parents, Bring Out the Best - in Your Child and Yourself, is based on this program. Dr. Val-Essen is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences.

Ira Bindman

irabindman@aol.com

Psychosynthesis has enriched my psychotherapy practice for 25 years. I offer a gentle guiding approach to difficult emotional, psychological and spiritual issues. I help people heal from early trauma, deal with relationships and let go of behavioral patterns that no longer serve them. I trained in the Berkshire Center with David & Judith Bach and was a founder of the Psychosynthesis Institute of N.Y. I utilize guided imagery, past life regression and dialoguing to bring clients into a fuller awareness of themselves and their possibilities.

Jacki Moseley

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with children, couples and individual adults with an emphasis on Self-realization.
I graduated from JFK University in 1996 and have had additional training with: Byron Norton, Ed.D. in Non-Directive Play Therapy; The Existential Humanistic Institute in Experiential Therapy; and with John Firman and Ann Gila in Psychosynthesis.
I also supervise graduate students working toward MFT licensure.

Jan Kuniholm

jkuniholm@roadrunner.com

Education includes degree in Philosophy from New York University, graduate studies at Harvard Divinity School, and Professional Training in Psychosynthesis at The Synthesis Center in Amherst MA.
Offers counseling services for personal and spiritual growth using psychosynthesis and teachings from philosophical and spiritual traditions.

Janet Messer

drjanetmesser@yahoo.com

I offer counseling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples in my private practice. My counseling is rooted in psychosynthesis principles and also incorporates methods from other humanistic theories. I am certified in EMDR and use it as appropriate in working with people who have experienced significant trauma. I am also available for teaching workshops about psychosynthesis and have presented at conferences on topics related to psychology and spirituality. I am on many insurance panels.
Feel free to contact me if you want to know more about psychosynthesis in counseling.

Jean McElhaney

jeanmcel@mwt.net

www.pauquette.com/CSP.htm

Psychotherapist, spiritual activist, workshop facilitator, and interfaith seminary student
Studied psychosynthesis with Hedwig Weiler of the Psychosynthesis Center of Wisconsin (3 year program plus additional graduate training)
Offer individual and group psychotherapy through Pauquette Center for Psychotherapy
Offer workshops on psychosynthesis and democracy, PS and spiritual activism, as well as on secondary trauma, spirituality and trauma, practitioner self-care, and nonviolence (inner and outer peace).
Professional focus in the area of sexual and other trauma as well as vicarious trauma

John H. Parks

drjhparks@alltel.net

Harvard Medical School, 1950., Psychiatry Residency Harvard Univ (55-59), Full-time Faculty, Univ of Virginia School of Medicine (60-66), Training in Psychoanalysis, Washington Psychoanalytic Institute(60-64), Community Mental Health, Central Kentucky (66-80). Member: PRF Board of Trustees (7076), Medical license, Kentucky since 1966.
AAP Lifetime Achievement Award (2000), Chairman of the AAP Professional Development Committee (PDC) since 2002. Steering Committee of AAP since 2004.
Current Interests: Psychosynthesis Training, Anthroposophical Medicine, Spiritual Direction, Interfaith Dialogue and Limited Consultation Practice

Karen Pesavento

kpesave@mchsi.com

I see clients interested in personal growth, and teach classes in personal growth using the Psychosynthesis model.

I've been trained in Voice Dialogue and use it in my private sessions and classes.

Kate Wylie

katewylie@rcn.com

Graduated from The London Institute for Psychosynthesis in Education in 1975. I have worked as a Psychotherapist since then. I am especially interested in meditation in the Buddhist tradition and teach meditation. I also enjoy working with issues related to social identities and oppression such as gender, race, class, sexual orientation.

Kay Taylor

kay@kaytaylor.com

www.kaytaylor.com

I integrate intuition, transpersonal astrology, hypnotherapy and spiritual healing--working with individuals, couples and groups for 23 years. I have trained in psychosynthesis with John Firman and Ann Gila (www.psychosynthesispaloalto.com) for several years, including completing their teacher training. Sessions may be in person at my Walnut Creek office or by telephone to any location. Most workshops and retreats are in California, Mexico and Europe.

Lars Gimstedt

info@psykosyntesforum.se

www.PsykosyntesForum.se

Trained at the Psychosynthesis Academy in Stockholm, Sweden, 88-92. PS supervisor 2004. PsykosyntesForum (web: psykosyntesforum.se) offers psychosynthesis therapy as well as therapy and coaching in cognitive script therapy. In the PsF webshop visualizations on mp3, personality test, e-courses and more are available for download. All products are in Swedish and in English.

Maria Shea

mariakay@svtel.net

hudsonhealing.tripod.com

I offer couseling to individuals and couples through my private practice in Hudson & Spring Valley WI. My practice is rooted in Transpersonal and Psychosynthesis Approaches. I completed Year One training at the Psychosynthesis Institute of Minneapolis MN in 1997.

Marti Elvebak

marti.elvebak@mindspring.com

I offer psychotherapy to individuals and couples in my private practice. Along with Psychosynthesis, I use Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy and Neurofeedback (EEG Biofeedback)in the healing process. I completed a two year training with John Firman and Ann Gila and am part of a continuous Psychosynthesis study group. I served on the AAP Board and was chair of the 2003 AAP Conference in San Francisco.

Mary Kelso

MKelso0627@aol.com

I have been integrating Psychosynthesis into therapeutic, educational and organizational applications for over 30 years and serve as a board member for Psychosynthesis International, as well as a tutor in the distance learning program. I am a past co-chair of AAP. As there is always someting new to learn from Psychosynthesis, I attempt to work with "a beginner's mind" daily.

Michael H. Brown

mbrownlpc@aol.com

www.MichaelBrown.org

A practitioner of Psychosynthesis since 1973, Michael has authored 25 articles and two books about its application in counseling, organization consulting and outdoor experiential education. Many of his writings, along with his poetry and mandala art, can be found on his website. Michael has made presentations at 60 conferences internationally, has conducted 160 weekend workshops and 200 outdoor retreats called the Wilderness Vision Quest. He is an avid gardener, hunter and musician and has composed 36 songs for guitar, recorder, and Celtic Harp. Michael is husband to Solange Brown, an internationally known watercolor artist, best known for her angel art.

Molly Young Brown

molly@mollyyoungbrown.com

www.MollyYoungBrown.com

I seek to guide people in clarifying meaning and purpose in their lives, and in bringing their gifts more fully into the world through phone coaching/counseling, on-line courses, workshops,and writing.
I studied with Roberto Assagioli in 1973 and have written two central books on psychosynthesis: Unfolding Self: The Practice of Psychosynthesis (1983, 2004), and Growing Whole: Self-Realization on an Endangered Planet (1993).
I have also been strongly influenced by "deep ecology" and ecopsychology, helping people find meaning by experiencing their interconnectedness with all life, and acting on its behalf. With Joanna Macy, I co-authored Coming Back to Life.

Ruth Carter

raggcm@comcast.net

We all have patterns of thinking, behaving and feeling - some that work for us and some that don't. Some patterns were learned in order to survive and some can be learned in order to thrive. Together with my clients, we develop life affirming goals that emphasize the strengths they needed to persevere as well as goals that support their blossoming. My work is eclectic, informed by my studies at the SF Psychosynthesis Institute, and EMDR and the Enneagram. I have been working with individuals and couples for the last 25 years and have a private practice in San Francisco and Marin.

Shamai Currim

shamai@hourglass.net

www.hourglass.net/tritherapy

Trained at Psychosynthesis Pathways of Montreal with Olga Denisko

Worked as a therapist, educator, educational consultant, trainer, and administrator internationally
Private practice, Tri Therapy: Body, Mind, Soul, integrates Psychosynthesis with more than 12 other therapies
PhD dissertation The Five Forces: Working with Dissociative States attempts to prove that Psychosynthesis is a viable tool for working with individuals that have been abused - http://hourglass.net/tritherapy/5forces.pdf
Has been twice published in both The Synthesist Journal and Electric Dreams
Served on the AAP Steering Committee as: Conference Chair 2004, Treasurer, Secretary, SCE Liaison, and NA Centers Liaison
Put together the 2005 AAP members directory
Conference registrar 2008

Susanne West

susannewest888@yahoo.com

www.susannewest.com

Susanne West is a Professor of Psychology at John F. Kennedy University where she teaches Psychosynthesis: Principles and Practices in the School of Education and Liberal Arts and Graduate School for Holistic Studies. Other courses Susanne offers are Transpersonal Psychology, The Psychology of Relationships and Creativity and Intuition. She is the recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Teaching Award at John F. Kennedy University. In addition to her work at JFK, she was on the faculty of the Psychosynthesis Training Program in SF from 1989-1998.
Susanne has developed The Creativity Awakening Process, the Transformational Writing Process and numerous techniques for working with writer's block. She facilitates this work with individuals and groups.

Therese Caveney

T.Caveney@comcast.net

Therese Caveney, MA, MFT, received her MA from the University of Santa Clara. She has studied and taught psychosynthesis for over 33years. She has utilized her psychosynthesis training in her private practice with individuals and couples since 1979, with emphasis on inner family work as it pertains to life's transitions. Her initial work with adults abused as children is published in an article "Healing the Wounds of Adults Abused as Children: A Transpersonal Approach" (J. Weiser & Tom Yeomans ([Eds], Readings in Psychosynthesis Theory, Process & Practice. 1985).
Her recent booklet "Breaking the Chains of the Past" is a revised and expanded version of this work. She continues in private practice in Campbell, CA.

Thomas J. Nevitt

mesmer_eyes1@yahoo.com

www.myspace.com/drnevitt

I integrate the concepts of Psychosynthesis into a wide range of therapeutic applications, including hypnotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychodrama. My primary approach involves a combination of hypnotherapy, guided visualization, and cognitive dialoging. I give the client a guided visualization exercise to practice between sessions. I weave symbolic imagery into guided visualization exercises to uncover and resolve difficult psychological, psycho-emotional, and psycho-spiritual issues. The client is also required to keep a daily journal that I review. Once each week or so, the client and I will spend about an hour talking about their therapeutic experience, issues they have encountered, and the progress they have made.

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