Ms. Alissa Blackman, LMFT

Education & Experience

Selected Education and Experience:
*Monthly Attachment-focused EMDR Consultation with Laurel Parnell
*Bi-Weekly Somatic Attachment consultation with Karen Rachels
*EMDR Part 1, 2 & 3 Advanced Refresher with Laurel Parnell
*Treating Headaches with EMDR training with Steven Marcus
*Treating Chronic Pain with EMDR training with Mark Grant
*Certified in Brainspotting
*Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Center for Stress Reduction
*Professional Trainings in Psycho-Physical Therapy with Bill Bowen (Somatic Psychotherapy & Somatic Resourcing)
*MA, Counseling Psychology (Somatics): California Institute of Integral Studies
*Adjunct Faculty: California Institute of Integral Studies
*Co-Director: California Council on Youth Relations http://newamericamedia.org/ccyr.php
*Youth Services Department Coordinator and Staff Psychotherapist: New America Media
*Private Practice

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance