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How do you work with clients with trauma and PTSD?

barbara lowensteinb

barbara lowenstein

AMFT 136748
Online Therapy
I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#136748) supervised by Adina M. Ascher, PhD, LCSW (#28900). I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2000, and my Masters in Business Administration in Marketing from Drexel University in 2004. After having my first child, I knew I wanted to help other women navigate the journey of family planning and I enrolled in my mentor’s MFT program. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Alliant International University with a Masters of Arts in Child and Family Therapy in 2022. Leaning into my village, we welcomed our second child while I was in school. I completed my practicum at Liberation Institute, providing accessible mental health services to clients in San Francisco and through out California. The ability to provide tele-health services allowed me to balance having an infant, being present for my toddler, being a loving wife, sister, and daughter. I am so grateful to serve on the management team at Liberation Institute, training hundreds of aspiring clinicians in group therapy. I am a Gottman Bringing Baby Home educator. I am grateful to have completed The Gottman Institute Level 1 and Level 2 Training. Currently, I am training with Postpartum Support International and receiving my Maternal Mental Health Certificate. I facilitate a safe place for my clients to experience the ups and downs of having a baby. I have continuously helped my clients step into a more holistic narrative of themselves, and connect more fully in their partnerships through the rollercoaster ride of IVF, IUI, and or adoption. I have successfully helped couples turn towards each other and feel a renewed closeness in their connection. My priority is to reflect kindness and support during the challenges of family planning. As an experienced clinician I have assisted women and couples navigate family planning, parenting and have helped couples turn towards each other with love and admiration, my qualifications include: Gottman Method Level 1 & 2 focused solely on fostering love and compassion for couples. Gottman Bringing Baby Home certification. Growing a family takes a village. I would be honored to hold a compassionate role within your support network as you build you family. When you are ready, feel free to reach out to me for a consultation. Wishing you wellness in your journey. Education Masters of Arts - Child and Family Therapy - Alliant International University - 2022 Masters of Business Administration - Drexel University - 2004 Qualifications The Gottman Institute - Bringing Baby Home Educator The Gottman Institute - Level 1 The Gottman Institute - Level 2
Liz CurtisL

Liz Curtis

MA, LPC, LCPC, CAADC, NCC
Online Therapy
Working from a feminist theoretical perspective, I feel that your unique voice deserves to be believed, be heard, and be taken seriously. I believe in creating a trusted space in which you feel comfortable to work through your difficulties, without fear of judgment or discrimination. My area of specialty is addiction. I am a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I am also able to treat addictive behaviors such as gambling or spending. I have experience working with both individuals and groups struggling with severe addictions. I am able to connect you with higher levels of care if you need more support in your recovery beyond the outpatient level. I also specialize in LGBTQ+ and women's issues, specifically with transgender folks. I have helped many clients begin their gender transitions, including hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgeries. Beyond my areas of specialty, I am able to work with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, relationship difficulties, trauma, personality disorders, and more. Let's see if we are a good fit! I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wayne State University in 2013, and my Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2019. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC), which is a board certification. I am fully licensed in Illinois as well (LCPC).