Qualifications

RESUME
NOVEMBER 2005

WORK HISTORY

1980-1984: BMA Dialysis. Oakland, A. Clinical SW
1984-1986: Biofeedback & Family Therapy Institute. Berkeley, CA (clinician)
1986-1992: Co-director of Biofeedback & Family Therapy Institute (admin & clinician)
1992- now: Private practice - BodyMind & Breath Center

DEGREES

1975: BA Psychology, University of California, at Berkeley, CA
1978: MSW Clinical Social Work, Boston University, MA

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

1982: National Certification with The Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
1983: California State License for Clinical Social Work
1984: State Certification by the Biofeedback Society of California
1992: Middendorf Breath Therapy Certification
1994: ACSW
1995: Hawaii State License for Clinical Social Work
1997: EMDR Certification
QCSW Certification

IN-DEPTH TRAININGS

6 Month training with Peter Flemming in Italy for Contribution Training: A philosophy and methodology of practical psychology.

2 Year apprenticeship with Michael Smith for Reichian Breath Therapy.

1 Year training for Biofeedback at San Francisco State with Erik Peper.

4 Year training with Juerg Roffler and Ilse Middendorf for Middendorf Breath Therapy.

TRAVEL/ FOREIGN STUDY

1967-69: Lived in Europe and Asia
1970-71: Lived in Mexico
1978-79: Lived and studied in Italy

Memberships

email contact: [email protected]

Additional Information

Testimonials:

I have been seeing Joan for about six months. She combines unique methods of therapy that is very interactive and very effective. I feel that I have gained invaluable insights to my issues through her guidance. She has a warm caring respect for the fragile condition we sometimes find ourselves in. She is constantly challenging me to go deeper and to stay focused. Joan is also deeply skilled couples therapist. My wife and I have gained valuable insights about our relationship and has given us the tools to improve our marriage. SH

“One evening with Joan went deeper & further than my past 2 years of therapy. " BH

"In my work with Joan, I have found that she wastes no time in getting
to the core issues in any situation. Not only does she quickly get
what is going on, but she is a great monitor of mood and energy, picking up on small gestures or nuances amd making me aware of things about myself that I had not previously noticed.

Joan's style is very warm, personal and revealing, in contrast with the
common "detached" style of therapy where the therapist stays very aloof. I have really appreciated Joan's willingness to be frank, open and deeply
connected with me as a client. JH

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