Meet Our Breakout Room Assistants
Our dedicated team of Breakout Room Assistants are here to support your journey in professional development and therapeutic practice. All are experienced Presence Psychotherapists who bring solid skills and compassion to ensure that each participant receives personalized attention, fostering a nurturing and effective learning environment.
Greg Carson, LCSW
Trainer
Greg Carson, LCSW is a Presence Psychotherapy trainer and Certified Presence Psychotherapist. Greg is the director of the Trauma Program at the National Institute of the Psychotherapies.
Jackie Bauer, LCSW
Jackie Bauer is Certified Presence Psychotherapist who has experience assisting Presence Psychotherapy Training breakout groups as well as IFS with Presence breakout groups. Jackie also has training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
Esti Marcus, LCSW
Esti Marcus is a Certified Presence Psychotherapist who assists breakout groups for Level 1 & Level 2 Presence Psychotherapy Trainings. Esti is also trained in Somatic Experiencing and is an integrative therapist utilizing skills from IFS, AEDP, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Rebekah Gong, LCSW
Rebekah Gong, LCSW is a Certified Presence Psychotherapist who assists Presence Pscyhotherapy Training and Level 2 training.. Rebekah is also a certified IFS therapist and assists the IFS with Presence program. Rebekah is also a certified sex therapist.
Cathleen Lawrence, LCSW
Cathleen Lawrence is a Certified Presence Psychotherapist who has experience assisting Level 1 & Level 2 Presence Psychotherapy Trainings and also assists in the IFS with Presence Integration program at the Presence Psychotherapy Institute. Cathleen has advanced knowledge in IFS and is also a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner.
Lauren Meisels, Ph.D
Lauren Meisels, Ph.D is a Certified Presence Psychotherapist and Level 2 trained in Presence Psychotherapy. Lauren also assists in the IFS with Presence Integration program and has a background in psychodynamic theory and practice. Lauren is on the medical staff at Cooperman Barnabas Hospital where she leads perinatal mental health support groups and has completed a two year training program in Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy.
Jordana Skurka, Psy.D
Jordana Skurka, Psy.D, is Certified Presence Psychotherapist who assists Presence Psychotherapy training and leads breakout rooms in the IFS with Presence Integration program. In additional to being a Level 2 trained Presence Psychotherapist, Jordana is an IFS therapist trained thorugh the IFS Institute.
Hayley Newell, RTC
Hayley Newell, RTC, is a Certified Presence Psychotherapist who assists Presence Psychotherapy training, Level 2, and the IFS with Presence Integration program. Hayley is a certified IFS therapist, and certified play therapist who lives in Vancouver, B.C.
Melani Levine, LCSW
Melanie Levine, LCSW is Certified Presence Psychotherapist who assists Presence Psychotherapy training, Level 2 trainings. Melani also is a Certified IFS therpist & IFS Institute consultant who assists in the IFS with Presence Program.
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Undoing Racism and other oppression
We as Presence Psychotherapists are committed to the overcoming of oppression and marginilization in all forms. We are also committed to the facilitating ongoing conversations that create safety for multiple perspectives.
Presence Psychotherapy Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing
Clover Educational Consulting Group is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Clover Educational Consulting Group maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Presence Psychotherapy Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7994. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Presence Psychotherapy Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.