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MFT = Marriage Family Therapist
LCSW = Licensed Clinical Social Worker
CBT = Certified Bioenergetic Therapist


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Los Angeles
   
 
Nancy Chenay, MA, MFT, CBT
Local Faculty and Supervisor, SCIBA Board Secretary
MFC 31494
1107 S. Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach CA 90277 USA
Phone: (310) 318-5005
FAX: (310) 316-3349
njchenay@aol.com
A California State Licensed MFT, and Certified Bioenergetic Therapist, providing treatment for anxiety, depression and also for naturally occurring stress, due to life's transitions. As you understand your story, with your mind, body and spirit, you restore your self-expression, creativity, and pleasure in work, family, friendships, and other intimate relationships.  
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  Robert Coffman, PhD, CBT
International Trainer and Supervisor
11847 Wilshire Blvd, #300
Los Angeles CA 90025 USA
(310) 379-8709
cof@adelphia.net
Clinical Psychologist specializing in Object Relations, Self Psychology, and Bioenergetics.  
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  Ginger Clark, PhD, CBT
MFC 5298
1107 Abbot Kinney
Venice CA 90291
USA
(310) 281-6059
gintuck@ca.rr.com
   
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  Becky Crusoe, MA, MFT, CBT
SCIBA Board Member
MFT 32444
2277 Townsgate Rd, #200
Westlake Village CA 91360 USA
(805) 494-8777
bcmft@verizon.net
Modern life demands so much from us that we are increasingly feeling disconnected - from our relationships, our bodies, our essential selves. Finding ways to reverse this trend has been my life's work. I draw on my training and experience in Somatic Experiencing, Bioenergetics, Infant and Attachment research, and Psycho-Analytic
Therapy to address this challenge.
 
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  Craig Gillett, MA, MFT, CBT
SCIBA Board Director
MFC 33475
11847 Wilshire Blvd, #300
Los Angeles CA 90025 USA
Phone: (310) 450-2045
craig@chapausa.org
Craig has maintained a private psychotherapy practice in Los Angeles for over fourteen years, with offices in West Los Angeles and Hancock Park. Craig is a Certified Bioenergetic Analyst. Additional training in modern psychodynamic theories, EMDR, somatic experiencing, inner child work, multi-cultural and post-modern therapies.  
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Laurie Handler, MA, MFT
MFC 43796
Pre-Certified Four-Year Training
Los Angeles, CA 90016 USA
(323) 960-1621
ljhandler@earthlink.net
www.movebeyondanxiety.com

Integrating somatic, developmental, and relational approaches, my specialties include: anxiety and existential issues, issues of self in relationship, and life transitions. As an artist, I enjoy using a variety of experiential techniques that facilitate self-expression, playful experimentation, and a connection to authentic experience. I primarily work with individuals and couples.  
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  Gurucharan S. Khalsa, PhD, CBT
SCIBA Board Treasurer
PSY 13226 & MFC 16388
428 W. Harrison Ave, Suite 200
Claremont CA 91711 USA
(909) 593-3798
gkhalsa@hughes.net
www.innerworkswellness.com
Gurucharan’s background is deeply rooted in both Western and Eastern Traditions. A psychologist in private practice in Claremont, CA, and owner of InnerWorks Wellness Center, his interest is in the deep patterns of mind and emotion, and how they influence the quality of life. He is a CBT and on the SCIBA board.  
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  Patricia Miya, PhD, MFT, CBT
Local Trainer and Supervisor
M 17483
1107 S. Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach CA 90277 USA
Phone: (310) 316-7268
Fax: (310) 316-3349
patmiya@verizon.net
Patricia is a PhD in clinical psychology, California State licensed MFT, Registered Nurse and certified Bioenergetic Therapist. She has maintained a private practice in Redondo Beach, California, is a former member of the SCIBA Board and is currently a Trainer and Supervisor. She has additional training in EMDR, Object Relations Theory, Psychoanalytic and Attachment Theories and Hypnotherapy.  
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  Linda Neal, MA, MFT
Pre-Certified-four year training
205 Avenue I, Suite 15
Redondo Beach CA 90277 USA
(310) 540-2291
lindaneal@dslextreme.com
   
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  Cindy Paxton, PhD, MFT
Pre-Certified-four year training
MFC 41069
222 East Olive Ave., Suite 7
Redlands CA 92373
USA
Phone: (909) 798-7711
Fax: (909) 798-5188
cpaxton@csusb.edu
   
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  Carl H. Shubs, PhD, CBT
Supervisor
PSY 8912 & MFC 16629
321 S. Beverly Drive, Suite L
Beverly Hills CA 90212-4303
(310) 772-0520
drcarshu@aol.com
http://www.therapyinla.com/area3.html#CarlS

Dr. Shubs has been practicing since 1981 and integrating Bioenergetic Analysis and modern psychoanalytic psychotherapy since 1974. Specialties:
• Trauma/PTSD
• Victims of Violent Crime
• Addictions [behaviors, computer or internet usage, online porn, sexual behaviors, compulsions,
gambling, spending, TV watching, eating, and substances]
• Individuals (adults, adolescents, children)
• Couples
• Gay/Lesbian Issues
• Case Consultation
 
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  Michael Sieck, PhD, CBT
Supervisor PSY 7061
222 East Olive Ave, Suite #7
Redlands CA 92373 USA
Phone: (909) 798-7711
Fax: (909) 798-5188
rdlrxgrp@aol.com
www.pinemanor.com or http://www,sbgi.edu/
In addition to therapy where he specializes in deep transformative work, Michael is a core faculty member at the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute (SBGI) and teaches in the Somatic Psychology program. He trains therapists and therapists-in-training in Relational Somatic Psychotherapy both there and at Pine Manor.  
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  JoLane Thomas, MFT, CBT
MFC 37635
1000 Quail St. #155
Newport Beach CA 92660 USA
Phone: (949) 474-8150
Fax: (949) 650-7638
jolanethomas@aol.com
   
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  Janet Tunick, PhD, CBT
PSY 11888

2566 Overland Ave, Suite 780
Los Angeles CA 90024 USA
(310) 836-1816
janetrt3@hotmail.com
Janet is a psychologist in private practice for over 20 years. Her therapeutic focus is helping people to integrate their body, mind, emotions and spirit, to bring about an awareness of who they are, an aliveness in what they do, and an improvement in the quality of their life.  
 
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  Stephan Zusman, PhD, CBT
Local Trainer and Supervisor
PSY 4474
15720 Ventura Blvd, Suite 602A
Encino CA 91436 USA
Phone: (818) 986-4656
FAX: (818) 986-0559
drzus4474@aol.com
Dr. Zusman has a sincere interest in helping people discover "Who they are" by examining the feelings, emotional patterns and behaviors that interfere with their growth. He specializes in self esteem issues, trauma, the integration of mind and body, relationships, anxiety and depression. He has taught, trained, and supervised other psychotherapists, and was the Director of Training for his professional society.  
 
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Orange County
 
  Ellie Freedman, MA, MFT, CBT
Supervisor, SCIBA Board Member
MFC 23617
1151 Dove Street, Suite 210
Newport Beach, CA 92651
USA
(949) 315-5616
efreedman@aol.com
Ellie is a Relational-Somatic Psychotherapist. She is a Supervisor and a SCIBA Board Member. She sees individuals and couples as well as having twenty-five years experience facilitating Intra/Interpersonal Awareness psychotherapy groups on a variety of relational/life issues. Her focus is on returning the heart to the body, the mind and the spirit.  
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  Robert Hilton, PhD, CBT
International Trainer and Supervisor
MFT 1215
150 Paularino #185
Costa Mesa CA 92626 USA
(714) 850-9905
rhilton@cox.net
Robert has been in private practice in Orange County, California since 1967. In 1972 he co-founded the Southern California Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis where he is a senior trainer. He is also a senior trainer emeritus for the IIBA where he continues to lecture at their international conferences as well as teaching throughout Europe, the United States and South America.  
 
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  Virginia Hilton, LCSW, CBT
International Trainer and Supervisor
LW 12546
150 Paularino #185
Costa Mesa CA 92626 USA
(714) 850-9905
vhilton@cox.net
Virginia Wink Hilton, Ph.D., LCSW, has been a practicing therapist since 1975. She is an international trainer for the International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis, has taught in numerous societies across the globe, and is a former president of IIBA. She works with individuals and couples, giving equal attention to relational and somatic issues.  
 
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San Diego
 
  Craig Arnoff
CRAIG ARNOFF
1624 Cypress Ave. #3B
San Diego, CA 92103
OFFICE: (619) 795-4710
CRAIG619@COX.NET
Craig is a non-therapist who completed 2 years of the 4-year San Diego Bioenergetics Training Program. He runs a corporate sales training business, is a part-time exercise instructor and recently founded a consumer health advocacy group, VitaminTesting.com.  
 
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  Garet Bedrosian, LCSW,CBT
333 Olive St.
San Diego, CA 92103
OFFICE: (619) 295-8002
FAX: (619) 295-8098
GARET@DANCES.COM
Garet has been a Bioenergetic therapist since 1994. She is president and a trainer for the San Diego Institute for Bioenergetics Analysis. Garets work is relational and with her clients decides the right approach to healing. She works with issues of sexuality, life needs, anxiety, depression, abuse and addictions. Garet also uses Expressive Arts.  
 
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  MICHAEL BRENNAN, MFT, CBT
3288-2 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92104-1430
OFFICE: (619) 282-6911
MORGONEB@ATT.NET
Michael Brennan has been active in Body-based therapy for 30 years, a member of SDIBA for20 years, a licensed Marriage&Family Therapist for 13 years, a Certified Bioenergetic Analyst for 12 years, was a Co-Founder of and on the Southern California Bioenergetic Conference Steering Committee for 10 years and has been on the Boarrd of Directors of SDIBA for 6 years. He has conducted numerous workshops in the U.S. and Europe.  
 
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  PAULA BUCKLEY, MFT,CBT
PO Box 5164
San Diego, CA 92165
OFFICE: (619) 525-3498
   
 
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  Paula “Polly” Carmona, RN, MSN, CSN
4th year trainee
RN: 406733 CNS: 815
333 Olive Street
San Diego, CA 92103
858-483-0448
pcarmonatherapy@yahoo.com
I have extensive training in mindfulness and psychotherapy and coauthored Peaceful Mind. I am particularly interested in integrating somatically focused psychotherapies and mindfulness in working with mood and relationship issues.  
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  Dorothy H. Devine, LCSW
760-631-5908,
Oceanside, California.
My name is Dorothy H. Devine, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, entering the second year of Bioenergetic Training in the Institute of Bioenergetic Analysis toward the certication of a Certified Bioenergetic Therapist. I have had social work experience in the mental health Agency, day treatment program, schools, home health agency, the military, and also seeing private clients. I can be reached at 760-631-5908, Oceanside, California.  
  Diane Devore, LCSW
License #: LCS 20661
1746 Grand Ave., Ste 4
San Diego, CA 92109
OFFICE: (858) 444-7126
ddevore2850@verizon.net
I’m an advanced Bioenergetics student with a budding psychotherapy practice in San Diego, enriched by my multi-cultural background, an ability to speak Spanish like a native, and many years of experience in the meditative arts.  
 
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  Nicole Dockter, LCSW, ACSW
San Diego, CA
619-318-5012
www.nicolelcsw.com
I am a fully licensed, nationally accredited therapist located in Pacific Beach. I see clients regularly in my office, and also do sessions by phone.
I believe that change occurs best in an authentic client-therapist relationship. Along with the client I create a friendly, caring environment from which people can feel safe to explore and express their authentic selves.
 
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  MAC EATON, PhD, CBT.
State of California, Psychologist License Number: PSY3562
318 Ninth St.
Del Mar, CA 92014
OFFICE: (858) 481-8847
FAX: (858) 509-9111
PSYPHDME@AOL.COM
Mac Eaton, Ph.D. is a psychologist in private practice in Del Mar and Redlands, California. He did his undergraduate work at the University of California, Berkeley and his graduate work at the University of Chicago, where he received his doctorate in Human Development. His early training in psychotherapy was at the Counseling Center at the University of Chicago, founded by Carl Rogers, and he was deeply influenced by this approach to psychotherapy. Subsequentially, he taught on the faculty at California State University San Bernadino for ten years where he assisted in the formation of the Masters' program in Counseling and attained the rank of Associate Professor with tenure. He has been practicing psychotherapy for forty years. He has trained many generations of psychotherapists and been keynote speaker at two conferences.  
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  MICHELE GERMAIN, LCSW, CBT
577 EIELDER # F
Fallbrook, CA 92028
OFFICE: (760) 500-7869
MGENERGY@ADELPHIA.NET
MICHELEGERMAIN.COM
   
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Diana Guest MA, MFT, CBT
Faculty member for the SDIBA
International faculty member for the IIBA
On the Board of Trustees for the IIBA

Phone #: 858.274.1662
Address:
1767 Grand Ave. #4
San Diego, CA 92109
License #: MFC 31177
Website:
www.dianaguest.com

As a certified bioenergetic therapist and IMAGO relationship therapist, I believe strongly in the connection between our mind, body, and emotions and that all three need attending to in order to facilitate healing and create lasting change. I believe growth and change occur best within the safety of an authentic relationship where there is mutual trust and respect. I am committed to providing high quality professional care in a safe, confidential and respectful environment where new ways of relating and being in the world can be explored and experienced leading to a person living a more authentic life. My goal is to help people feel more alive and experience more pleasure, joy and love in their lives.  
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  Michael Kimmell LCSW
5100 Marlborough
San Diego, CA 92116

OFFICE: (619) 582-0771
BEYONDTHERAPY@COX.NET

I have a private practice in the San Diego area,write the "Wellness" column forBUZZ magazine andamapsychological consultant forChannel 8 Evening News.
 
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  MAGGIE LOCKE, MFT, CBT
4506 Adair
San Diego, CA 92107
OFFICE: (619) 222-4743
MAGGIELOCKE@AOL.COM
Maggie Locke has been involved in Bioenergetic Analysis for more than 13 years.
She left a long and successful career as a journalist to practice as a Bioenergetic therapist because of the life-altering effects she experienced herself as a client in this form of bioenergetic therapy.
Through the mystery of the body, she found a route to deeper relationships with others, fuller emotional experience and a richer spiritual life. This awakening impassioned her to work with others to find their path to feeling fully alive.
 
 
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  TERRI MARTIN, LCSW, CBT
333 Olive Street
San Diego, CA 92103
OFFICE: (619) 518-1229
TERRIMARTIN@COX.NET
Terri Martin is a CBT and Coordinator of SDIBA's Introduction to Relational Somatic Psychology training series. She works with adults, couples, adolescents, and children; specializing in life transitions, trauma recovery, sexuality, and strengthening intimacy and connectedness.  
 
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  DAN OFFNER, LCSW, CBT
333 Olive St.
San Diego, CA 92103
OFFICE: (619) 260-1872
FAX: (619) 295-8098
BDLINWOOD@SBCGLOBAL.NET
   
 
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  JAN PARKER, PhD, MFT, CBT
12929 Pomerado Road
Poway, CA 92064
OFFICE: (858) 679-1558
FAX: (858) 642-8417
JANPARKER1@ATT.NET
   
 
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  CAROL RUSS, PhD, CBT
1767 Grand Ave #4
San Diego, CA 92109
OFFICE: (858) 755-8206
carol@uncom.com
Carol Russ, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Pacific Beach, CA. She graduated with honors from Kansas State University and completed her masters and doctoral degrees at the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. Growing up in the sixties contributed to a professional focus on public-sector practice, including work for the State of California as a staff psychologist at Metropolitan State Hospital, the Counties of San Diego and Orange, where she served as Chief Psychologist of San Diego County's Juvenile Forensic Services, and twenty one years as a staff psychologist in the U.S. Naval Reserve. She has taught and published in the area of drug abuse.  
 
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  VINCENTIA SCHROETER, PhD, MFT, CBT
P.O. Box 235738
Encinitas, CA 92023-5738
OFFICE: (858) 259-2480
FAX: (760) 438-8684
VSSCHROETER@SBCGLOBAL.NET
 Vincentia Schroeter has a private practice one block from the ocean in Solana Beach, California, and has been a licensed psychotherapist since 1975. In her practice she sees individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families. She is on the faculty of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and the California Institue for Human Science. Besides papers on aspects of Bioenergetics published in the Whistler Conference Journals and the Black Butte Conference journals, Vincentia wrote a chapter based on her research on early attachment in a book called, Babies and Bioenergetics. She also wrote a chapter on grief in a recently published book on therapeutic work with chronic illness.  
 
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  G. MICHAEL SCOTT, MFT, CBT
3101 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
GMICHAELSCOTT@COX.NET
   
 
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  Tarra Judson Stariell, MFT, CBT
(SDIBA Faculty Chair)
Marriage, Family Therapist # 37920
327 South Ivy Street, Escondido, CA 92025
760-294-2150, www.TheCenterforSelfDiscovery.com thecenterforselfdiscovery@cox.net
I am an Associate Trainer with our San Diego Institute in private practice mwith offices in Escondido and San Diego. I have extensive experience working with addictions, dissociative disorders, bereavement, trauma and cult recovery. I also have specialized training in working with adolescents, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing.  
 
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  PAUL SUSSMAN, PhD, MFT, CBT
3101 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
OFFICE: (619) 542-1335
FAX: (619) 542-0332
PAULSUSSMAN@COX.NET
Paul Sussman, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and bioenergetic analyst working in private practice in San Diego, California. He is an adjunct faculty member at California School of Professional Psychology specializing in the areas of human sexuality, couples therapy, childhood maltreatment, clinical supervision and somatic/relational psychotherapy  
 
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  BARBARA THOMSON, PhD, MFT
1767 Grand Avenue, Suite 4
San Diego, CA 92109
OFFICE: (760) 944-7448
FAX: (760) 944-0292
THOMSONSCORPIO@AOL.COM
Barbara has been a Bioenergetic therapist since 1991. She is a trainer and vice-president of the San Diego Inst. for Bioenergetics Analysis. Dr. Thomson works with early developmental trauma, issues of shame, anxiety and depression. Barbara also is exploring the use of art in Bioenergetic expression.  
 
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  Sheila Diskin, MA, MFT, CBT
MFT 33881
25283 Cabot Road, Suite 107
Laguna Hills CA 92653 USA
Phone: (949) 249-4408
Fax: (949) 458-1586
diskinsdad@aol.com
   
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  Margaret Schmitz, LCSW, CBT
SCIBA Board Member
LCS 16601
2212 Dupont Drive, Suite I
Irvine CA 92612 USA
(949) 451-4597
mapschmitz@cox.net
Relational-somatic psychotherapy for individuals and relationships using a whole person focus that includes the body, mind and emotions.
Certified Bioenergetic Therapist
Board Member – Southern California Institute of Bioenergetic Analysis
EMDR Level II Training
 
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  WILLIAM E. WHITE, PhD, CBT
833 Dover Drive, #12
Newport Beach, CA 92663
OFFICE: (949) 548-3115 x1
FAX: (949) 495-2137
WEWHITE@COX.NET

 
 
 
Northern California
   
  Eleanor A. Greenlee, MFT
License #: MFT#5755
Address: 273 San Antonio Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 United State
Contact info: business phone number: 925-932-0482
eagreenlee@sbcglobal.net
Licensed: 1972, Bioenergetic Training 1972-1976, Certified Bioenergetic Therapist 1976; International Bioenergetic Faculty since 1977; Private Practice for 38 years in Walnut Creek, CA

My professional passion is doing Bioenergetic Therapy. I believe psychosomatic therapy is the best way to resolve emotional problems.
 
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HELEN RESNECK-SANNES, PH.D.
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
216 Suburbia Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Telephone (831) 426-2768
Email: Helenrs@aol.com

Licensed psychologist in private practice in Santa Cruz, California working primarily with adults and couples, occasionally adolescents and children. Specialties: Issues of relationship, depression, anxiety, Post traumatic stress, and sexual abuse. Faculty of the Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis. Has led international training groups, and published in psychology journals and books. Wrote memoir about journey with family through her father's Alzheimer's, entitled Father's Rooms.