Abi Blakeslee, SEP, CMT, MFT, PhD, is a leading voice in somatic psychology and an internationally acclaimed educator, as well as the founder of Implicit Psychotherapy. She’s senior faculty at Somatic Experiencing International, bringing over three decades worth of experience to her somatic teaching and clinical interventions.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Abi Blakeslee maintains a private practice and is the founder of Implicit Psychotherapy, co-founder of Relationship Repair and maintains a private practice. She has employment relationships with Somatic Experiencing International and Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. Dr. Blakeslee receives a speaking honorarium and product royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Abi Blakeslee is a member of the American Association for Marriage Family Therapists, the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy, the Women in Neuroscience, and the Society for Neuroscience.

Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a double board-certified physician in preventive and addiction medicine, as well as a certified functional medicine practitioner with training in Somatic Experiencing and Instinctual Trauma Response, and a trainer in Relational Trauma Repair. Her recent book, The Biology of Trauma, explores the science of how the body experiences trauma, why it holds on to it, and the biology for healing.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Aimie Apigian is the owner and CEO of Trauma Healing Accelerated. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Aimie Apigian has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Alberta (Alby) Gyimah-Boadi, MA, LCPC, ATR-BC, is a trauma-informed art therapist with over six years of experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She has significant experience in international, community-based, school, and medical settings. She currently works at Children’s National Medical Center and in private practice at Mosaic Therapy Services in the DC area.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Alberta Gyimah-Boadi has employment relationships with Common Threads Project, Dignity Beyond Borders, Tracy’s Kids (CNH), and Mosaic Therapy Services, LLC. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Alberta Gyimah-Boadi is a contributing author with Psychotherapy Networker.

Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, SEP, CST, CST-S, LMFT (they/he/lui) is an award-winning author, WPATH certified gender specialist, AASECT certified sex therapist, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, clinical supervisor, mentor, and podcast host.  They have researched, presented nationally & internationally, and published extensively on gender, disability, sexuality, trauma, relationships, and spirituality. Alex is the author of Gender Trauma: Healing Cultural, Social, and Historical Gendered Trauma, editor of the anthology Trans and Disabled, and coauthor of multiple books with MJ Barker, including Life Isn’t Binary.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Alex Iantaffi is the co-owner of Edges Wellness Center LLC and Kinship LLC and has employment relationships with Pink Therapy and the Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca. They receive royalties as a published author. Dr. Iantaffi receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. They have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Alex Iantaffi is a member of the American Association for the Marriage and Family Therapy, the American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors & Therapists, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.

Alexandra Solomon, PhD, is adjunct faculty at Northwestern University, a therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, host of the podcast, Reimagining Love, and the author of Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Alexandra Solomon maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Northwestern University. She receives royalties as a published author and is the podcast host of Reimaging Love. Dr. Solomon receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Alexandra Solomon is a thought leader for Heleo, a founding expert for the Mine'd app, and an ambassador for The Relationship School. She is an ad hoc for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc. Dr. Solomon is a member of the American Psychological Association, and the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.

Alexia Rothman, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and international speaker and instructor of the IFS therapy model. She is a former adjunct professor at Emory University and Agnes Scott College, and co-hosts the IFS therapy-based podcasts, Explorations in Psychotherapy and IFS Masters.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Alexia Rothman maintains a private practice. She is co-hosts of the podcasts IFS Masters and Explorations in Psychotherapy. She is a paid trainer with the IFS Institute, and she receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. Rothman receives compensation as a consultant. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Alexia Rothman is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Georgia Psychological Association, and the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

Aliza Scharf-Bendov, LCSW-C, is a psychotherapist and family therapist with over 18 years of direct practice experience. Certified in Somatic Attachment Therapy and as an Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, her current therapeutic focus is on parent support and guidance, trauma-informed interventions, and building resiliency in children and families. She also facilitates workshops on themes of spirituality and Jewish thought as well as antisemitism awareness and clinical competency. She’s the author of A Jewish Holiday Reader; Lessons on Healing from a Psychotherapist's Perspective.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Aliza Scharf-Bendov maintains a private practice. She receives royalties as a published author. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Aliza Scharf-Bendov is a contributing author with Psychotherapy Networker.

Andrew Tatarsky, PhD, is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and trainer who’s worked with people who struggle with drugs and their families for over 40 years. He’s the developer of Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP) for risky and addictive behavior. He’s the author of Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: A New Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems. He has a psychotherapy practice in New York City and has consulted and trained in 20 countries. He’s an advisor at Silver Hill New York, where he supervises, consults, and trains on harm reduction-informed treatment.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Andrew Tatarsky maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Freedom Institute. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Tatarsky receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Andrew Tatarsky is a member of the American Psychological Association and the New York State Psychological Association. He serves on several journal review boards, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.

Arielle Schwartz, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, teacher, certified Kripalu yoga instructor, who specializes in treating PTSD and complex trauma. She’s the author of eight books, including The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, The Post Traumatic Growth Guidebook, The Complex PTSD Treatment Manual, and Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery. She trains therapists in the application of EMDR, somatic psychology, parts work therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions in the treatment of trauma and complex PTSD. She’s the founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy and teaches with the Polyvagal Institute.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Arielle Schwartz maintains a private practice and is a trainer with Advanced EMDR Therapy Trainings. She receives royalties as a published author and receives compensation as an international presenter. Dr. Schwartz is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She receives speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a member of the American Psychological Association, EMDRIA, Colorado Association of Psychotherapists, and the Yoga Alliance.

Bessel van der Kolk, MD, is a pioneer clinician, researcher, and teacher in the area of posttraumatic stress. He’s the author of the ongoing New York Times bestseller, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a professor at Boston University School of Medicine, the Director of the Trauma Center, and the National Complex Trauma Network. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. van der Kolk receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk has no relevant non-financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Britt Rathbone, LCSW-C, ACSW, BCD, CGP, is an expert adolescent therapist, director of Capital Youth Services, and the author of several professional and lay books, including What Works For Teens and DBT For At-Risk Adolescents.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Britt Rathbone is the founder and director of Rathbone & Associates and has employment relationships with Washington Center for Mental Health Training and the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He receives royalties as a published author. Britt Rathbone receives a speaking honorarium, product, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Britt Rathbone is a volunteer for DBT- Linehan Board of Certification. He is a member of the Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work, the National Association of Social Workers, the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the Registry of Group Psychotherapists.

Bruce Perry, MD, PhD, is a child psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and coauthor with Oprah Winfrey of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You?—is internationally recognized for transforming how we understand trauma and healing. His groundbreaking Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics has reshaped clinical practice, education, child welfare, and even sports programs worldwide. With decades of research, bestselling books (The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Born for Love), and clinical innovation behind him, Perry brings unparalleled insight into how therapists can integrate neuroscience and relational wisdom to create conditions for recovery and growth.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Bruce Perry has employment relationships with The Neurosequential Network and La Trobe University. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Bruce Perry is a contributing author and speaker with Psychotherapy Networker. He serves on the advisory boards of WAVE Trust, Pathways to Resilience Learning Network, HEROS, SoulPaws, and Roots of Empathy. In addition, Dr. Perry sits on the boards of directors for Prevent Child Abuse America, the Ana Grace Project, and the National Association for Children of Addiction.

Catherine Pittman, PhD, HSPP, is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychology professor at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, who’s spent over 30 years treating anxiety and brain injuries. She’s the author of Taming Your Amygdala, and trains therapists in neurologically informed CBT.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Catherine Pittman maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Saint Mary's College. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Pittman receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Catherine Pittman is a member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

Chantelle Thomas, PhD, is the executive clinical director of Windrose Recovery and Integrata. She's a clinical health psychologist certified in both MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), who specializes in the treatment of addiction and trauma. Her podcast, “Blind Spots: Exploring What We Cannot See,” explores therapeutic blind spots in both established and novel treatments for substance use and trauma-related conditions.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Chantelle Thomas has employment relationships with Integrata Healing, Windrose Recovery, The Manor, Dane County, and the University of Wisconsin. She receives a consulting fee from Usona Institute, Lykos, Polaris Institute, and MindMed. Dr. Thomas is a trainer with Fluence Training and a podcast host of Blind Spots. She is a therapist who is working on a clinical trial sponsored by Revive Therapeutics and Beckley Ltd. Dr. Thomas receives a speaking honorarium from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.

Non-financial: Dr. Chantelle Thomas has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Christine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW is a recognized expert on the experiences of adult and child victims of coercive control. She presents internationally on the dynamics of coercive control, educating professionals, advocates, and protective parents about the lived experiences of children and the most effective intervention strategies for both adult and child victims suffering abuse. She’s the developer of The Protective Parenting Program, an evidence-based, attachment-focused therapeutic model designed for parents whose children have been harmed by abusive partners. A survivor and protective parent herself, she’s also the coauthor of FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld. Her TEDx, “It is ALL Coercive Control,” is available on YouTube.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Christine Cocchiola maintains a private practice and serves as CEO & President of Coercive Control Counseling, Inc. She has employment relationships with the NYU Silver School of Social Work, the University of Connecticut (UCONN) School of Social Work, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) School of Social Work, and Naugatuck Valley Community College. She is the founding member of the International Coercive Control Conference and the creator of the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshops. Dr. Cocchiola receives royalties as a published author and receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-Financial: Dr. Cocchiola is a Founding Member of the International Coercive Control Conference and serves as a Board Member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She also serves as a journal peer reviewer.

Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on improving the lives, relationships, and mental health of men. He’s also an international speaker, author of the bestselling book Men’s Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom, and host of the podcast ManTalks. He’s also a TEDx speaker and has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, and National Post.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks and receives compensation as a therapist and coach trainer. He receives royalties as a published author. Connor Beaton receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Connor Beaton has no relevant non-financial relationships.