Certified Hakomi Therapists and Practitioners  
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Disclaimer: The Certified Hakomi Therapists (CHT's) include those who are licensed to practice psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, medicine, nursing, or clinical social work in the State of California; and may integrate other modalities into their practices as well. However, the word "Therapist" in the CHT title does not necessarily denote "psychotherapist", but may represent instead an individual who is (e.g.) a qualified hypnotherapist, massage therapist, occupational therapist, etc. Licensed psychotherapists / marriage and family therapists are indicated by the title "MFT" and their license numbers.

Avrom Altman, L.P.C.,C.H.T. M.F.T.
Lic. #10565
26 E. Sola, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-452-2381
email: avrom@verizon.net
website: www.linkedin.com/in/avromaltman
Nicola Amadora, Ph.D., C.H.T., Rev.
3070 Prather Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
831-469-4467
website:  www.nicolaamadora.com
R.D. Bolam, C.M.T., C.H.P. Offices in Palo Alto and Santa Cruz
303 Potrero Street, #29-307, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-471-0266
email: davidbolam@sbcglobal.net
Marlies Cocheret de la Moriniere, C.H.P. 147 S. River St., Suite 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-471-9617
email:
marliescocheret@yahoo.com
website: marliescocheret.com
Ame Cutler, M.A., (Consciousness Studies), C.H.P. 2148 Market St., San  Francisco, CA 94114
415-255-2040
email: pathways333@gmail.com

Integrates Hakomi’s foundational elements with somatic education, movement, mindfulness-training, and various multicultural themes.

Kathleen Dunbar, M.A., C.H.T., M.F.T.
Lic. #39880

16 Blake St., San Francisco, CA 94118
415-668-5130
email: thewildwoods@earthlink.net
website: www.kathleendunbar.net

Works with individuals, couples, groups, and offers supervision and consultation. Integrates Hakomi, Re-Creation of the Self, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy trauma resolution work, movement, creative expression, relationship work, sandtray, dreamwork, shamanic, indigenous and energy work perspectives.

Scott Eaton, M.A., C.H.T., M.F.T.
Lic. #23906
offices in San Francisco and Emeryville
• 533A Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
• 5874 Vallejo St, Emeryville, CA 94608
415-487-1705
email: scotteaton@hakomicalifornia.org
website: www.scotteaton.com

Certified Hakomi therapist and trainer and faculty member of the Hakomi Institute of California. Offers individual therapy, supervision and consultation, and trainings. Primary focus includes GBLT issues, anger and shame managment, codependency and process addictions, abuse and PTSD, spirituality and creativity. Approaches include Hakomi, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Psychosynthesis, and various meditation traditions.

Marti Elvebak, M.A., C.H.T., M.F.T.
Lic. #33295
881 Fremont Ave., Suite B-8, Los Altos, CA 94024
650-949-0456
email: marti.elvebak@mindspring.com
David Fish, M.S., C.H.T.,
Registered MFT Intern # 53842. Supervised by Jim Meyers MFC #30215 and Marian Cremin  LCS #20471
Offices in San Anselmo and Berkeley:
• DBT Center of Marin: 895 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. San Anselmo, CA 94960.
• Blue Oak Therapy Center: Berkeley, CA 94705.
415-459-5206 Ext. 1
email: dvfish@earthlink.net

As well as many years of experience as a Hakomi therapist, David’s work draws on his training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Intersubjective Psychodynamic work, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Focusing. He works with individuals and couples.

Robert M. Fisher, M.A., C.H.T., M.F.T. 621 Eucalyptus Way, Mill Valley, CA 94941
415 389-6340
email: robfisher@hakomicalifornia.org
Karuna Fluhart-Negrete, M.A., C.H.T., L.M.F.T., L.P.C.C., R.P.P.
Lic #46611
157 Van Ness Suite #1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-535-8693
email: fullspectrumcounseling@yahoo.com
web: www.colorheals.com
Is trauma holding you back? We are Solution-Focused and integrate Ayurveda, Polarity, and Psychotherapy. Let’s identify distraction patterns as we explore, process, and educate how to balance your energy with reclaiming personal power.

Donna L. Fone, M.A., C.H.T., M.F.T.I., Registered MFT Intern #56085, Supervised by Linda Perez, Psy# 12402 and Daniel Taube, Psy 11882

100 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94118
(510) 928-8635
email: donna@idiom.com
Maya Shaw Gale, M.A., C.H.P. 314 E. Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, CA. 93101
805-569-9390
email: mayashawgale@verizon.net

Integrates Hakomi into her Mindfulness-Based Wellness Coaching practice with Authentic Movement, expressive arts therapy, relationship work, shamanic healing practices and trauma resolution, using Whole Body Sound Vibration technology. Works with teens, adults, couples, groups, and businesses.

Savita Geuther, C.H.P. offices in Carlsbad and San Clemente
• 3515 Avondale Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92008
629 Camino de Los Mares, Suite 105, San Clemente, CA
760-434-3811
email: savitageuther@sbcglobal.net
Eva Giedt, R.N., M.S.N., C.H.T. 183 Sargent Court, Rear Cottage, Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 236- 7110
email:EvaG97@aol.com  
web:  www.evagiedt.com

With 30 years experience, Eva specializes in health related issues, transitions, stress, personal and spiritual growth. Attuned presence and insightful guidance in Mindfulness Meditation, Hakomi Method, and Re-Creation of the Self. Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preceptee.

Nicole Heinrich, M.A., C.H.T., M.F.T.
Lic. #35701
offices in San Francisco and Santa Cruz:
•3637 Sacramento St., suite F
 San Francisco, CA 94118, 415-921-6695
•P.O. Box 1187, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
 831-466-9497
email: cybercole4000@yahoo.com  

Integrates experiential, somatic, and relational depth psychology to help individuals and couples with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. Nicole brings a supportive and engaged presence to allow deeper awareness and connection to unfold.

Sheena Koyama, M.A., C.H.P. 2121 Peralta St. #161, Oakland, CA 94607
415-504-6279
email: shinako@travelin.com
web: www.soulhealing.org

M.A. in East-West Psychology. integrates Hakomi Eastern philosophy, Re-Creation of the Self, Energy Work, EFT, Generative Somatics for Healing Trauma. English and Japanese speaking.

Lisa A. Kully, M.A., C.H.T., M.F.T.
Lic. #37282
Rockridge District, Oakland, CA
510 601-7980
websites: www.lisakully.net,  www.embodiedpsychotherapy.net
Paul Kuykendall, C.H.P.
Offices in Los Gatos (20 S. Santa Cruz Ave, Suite 309, 95030),
San Jose, and Menlo Park.

408-449-2125
email: hakomisanjose@yahoo.com
website: www.southbaygroups.com
Shai Lavie, M.A.,C.H.T., M.F.T., Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Lic. #35526
1634 5th Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901
415-339-7847 and 415-454-7719
email: shailavie@hotmail.com
website:www.shaielavie.com

Mindfulness-based psychotherapy for individuals, families, couples, and teens. Specialize in relationship healing, trauma work, and spiritual issues. Group work includes men’s groups, wilderness journeys, dreams groups, and meditation classes.

Pernilla Lillarose, C.H.P.
43 Woodmill Lane, Felton, CA 95018
831-335-8051
email: lillarose@earthlink.net
website: www.lillarose.com

Spiritual somatic counseling using the body as a doorway to experiencing What Is; learning compassion; listening to and trusting the Deeper Intent and Inner Movement of what lies beyond the senses.

Drew E. Maris, M.D., C.H.T. Scotts Valley Medical Clinic
2980 El Rancho Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-438-1430
email: marishakomi@gmail.com
Denise Martini, C.H.P., CMT offices in San Francisco and Sonoma
• 4074 24th St., San Francisco, CA 94114
415-641-9633
• 170 Mountain Ave., Sonoma CA 95476
707-939-1590
email: denise@somasense.com
website: www.somasense.com

Integrates Hakomi with her training as a Spiritual Counselor (AIWP) and Certified Massage Therapist. Movement and Mindfulness Educator for the integration of the whole person; works experientially and somatically with individuals, couples, and groups to cultivate mindfulness and somatic resources, and harvest inner-wisdom.

Doreen L. Maxwell, MFT, CHT
Lic. # MFC41105
800 Pollard Rd. Suite B-201, Los Gatos, CA 95032
408 395-5607
email: doreen@doreenmaxwell.com
website: www.doreenmaxwell.com
Aimee McConneloug, C.H.P. Sebastopol, CA
707-328-1785
email:earthembody1@att.net
Manuela Mischke- Reeds, M.A., C.H.T., M.F.T.
Lic. #40823
661 Live Oak Ave/ #2, Menlo Park CA 94025
650 862-3010
email: manuealmr@hakomicalifornia.org
Integrates Hakomi psychotherapy with somatic trauma resolution, attachment and movement therapy. Works with individuals, couples young children and parent-child dyads. Hakomi Trainer and trauma specialist teaching in San Francisco Bay Area, Sydney, Australia and Germany.
Lee Moyer, Ph.D., C.H.T. PO Box 587, Cobb, CA, 95426
email: leemoyer@hughes.net

Psychologist (individual, families, children). CHT trained with Ron Kurtz and Pat Ogden and continued assisting in various Hakomi trainings for 10 years. Subspeciality in PTSD, integrating the work of Peter Levine and Bessel van Der Kolk.

Julie Murphy, M.S.T., C.H.T. Addictions Specialist (RAS)
# M04120110112
270 Hicklen Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
831-212-7373
email: juliemurphy@hakomicalifornia.org
website: www.juliemurphy.org

With 22 years of experience in the healing arts, Julie teaches Hakomi to individuals, groups, and professionals, including mindfulness and meditation, contemplative and creative writing, and embodiment. She specializes in human relations and addictions counseling.

Eilish Nagle, C.H.P.
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master
2915 Martin Luther King Way, Berkeley, CA 94703
510-594-4001
email: eilish@bodhimind.net

Integrates Hakomi with mindfulness education, Re-Creation of the Self, EFT, and Deep Soul Ecology. Includes nature Rites of Passage and mentoring traditions, embodied creativity, and shamanic approaches supporting life transitions and spiritual and creative discovery.

Justine K. Polevoy, C.H.T. M.F.T.
Lic. #36954

2824 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
510-888-4151
email: embodiedpsychotherapy@comcast.net
Grounded in somatic psychology, Justine's approach integrates the Hakomi Method with Somatic Resourcing, Trauma Resolution, and heart. She works fluidly across the mind body interface, intregrating talk therapy with awareness, movement, touch, posture, gesture, and spirit.

David Raughton, C.H.T., M.S., M.F.T.
Lic. #21076

2576 Shattuck, Ave #7, Berkeley, CA 94704
510-206-9015
email: david@presentawareness.net
website: www.presentawareness.net

David’s approach to psychotherapy incorporates mindfulness, cognitive, and depth psychology. He is also trained and experienced as a rehabilitation and career counselor. See his website for more on his approach.

Lori Schwanbeck, C.H.T., M.F.T
Lic. # 40056
1480 Church St., San Francisco, CA 94131
415-835-2164
email: lori@mindfulnesstherapy.org
website: www.mindfulnesstherapy.org
Serena Sutherland, OTR/L, C.H.T. 5209 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
805-964-1835
David Talamo, M.A.,CHT, MFT
Lic. # 41220
1368 Lincoln Ave., Suite 212, San Rafael, CA 94901
415-339-7405  
email: dtalamo@earthlink.net
With 30+ years experience in wilderness guiding/rites of passage, Dave combines the healing powers of nature with Hakomi to help adults and teens during periods of life transition, family and relationship difficulty, substance abuse, depression, and seeking of life purpose.
Marian Webster, M.S., R.N., C.N.S.,C.H.T. APRN, BC

Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos, CA
408-353-5171
email:marian.webster@gmail.com

Hakomi, Integrative Imagery, and Brennan Healing Science support Marian’s practice with people in crisis or those seeking personal growth. Mind-body surgery preparation is an area of expertise.

COLORADO
Linda Baird, M.A. Offices in Denver and Boulder:
750 E. 9th Ave. #204, Denver, CO 80203
and
4745 Tantra Dr., Boulder, CO 80305
303-507-6310
email: firewoman619@gmail.com
website: www.bodymindintegrativetherapy.com
Cedar Barstow, M.Ed., C.H.T. 1485 Sumac, Boulder, CO 80304
303 444-6835
email: cedar@rightuseofpower.com
website:www.rightuseofpower.com
In addition to Hakomi, Cedar uses art and movement techniques, and has trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Brainspotting. Cultivating resilience and empowerment are particular interests. Cedar is also developer of the Right Use of Power approach to ethics, and teaches and consults internationally on ethics issues.
Jude Blitz, M.A., C.H.T. PO Box 17341, Boulder, CO 80301
303-530-1896
email: jude@livingartsfoundation.com
website: www.livingartsfoundation.com
Carmen Cool, M.A., L.P.C. 2760 29th St., Suite 2C, Boulder, CO 80301
303-440-5775
email: carmenccool@yahoo.com
Phil Del Prince, M.A. 1370 Riverside Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
303 440-9333
email: pdelprince@msn.com
Christina Dickinson, C.H.T. 838 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-9056
email: christina.d@earthlink.net
Christina is a Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trainer and Therapist. She specializes in Trauma, Addiction, Focused Expressive Psychotherapy (FEP), resolving rage, terror, and depression. She works with couples, individuals, and supervises Hakomi and Sensorimotor Students and Graduates.
Gillian Ehrich, M.A. , C.H.T. 2803 5th Street, Boulder, CO, 80304
303-258-9288
email:gillian.ehrich@gmail.com
Maureen Fallon-Cyr, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. 736 Main Ave., Suite 210, Durango, CO 81301
970-375-7718
email: mofcyr@hotmail.com
Stefanie Gerdts, C.H.T. 1450 Chestnut Pl., Boulder, CO 80304
303-545-2577
email: Dreamwalker661@comcast.net
Kate Guilford, C.H.T. 1800 30th St, Suite 220-G. Boulder, CO 80301
email: mkguilford@aol.com
Melissa Grace, M.A. 7815 Spring Drive, Boulder, CO 80302
303-494-9319
email: melissamgrace@aol.com
Jaci Hull, M.A., L.M.F.T, C.H.T. 1137 Pearl St., Suite 208, Boulder, Co. 80302
303-449-9056
email: jacihull@yahoo.com
web: http://www.jacihull.com.
Leslie Hull

107 N. 7th St.   Suite 103, Aspen, CO 81611
970-920-1886
email: leslie1hull@msn.com

David Knight 147 W. Oak, Suite 3, Ft Collins, CO 80524
970-498-8771
email: itherapies@qwest.net
Marla Konowitch, M.A., C.H.T. 75 Manhattan Dr, Suite 206, Boulder, CO 80303
303-440-7049
email: marlaboulder@msn.com
Kate Mazuy, M.A., L.P.C., C.H.T. 2727 Pine St., Boulder, CO 80302
720-201-3868
email:  katemazuy@msn.com
web:  www.katemazuy.com
Annie McIntosh, M.A., L.P.C.

Offices in Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and Carbondale
• 826 1/2 Grand Ave., Suite #1,
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
• 112 South Mill, Aspen, CO 81611
•  64 N. 4th Street,Suite # 3, Carbondale, CO 81623
email: anniemcintosh@sopris.net

Mukara Meredith, M.S.W. 403 Juniper, Boulder, CO 80304
303-440-0148
email: mukara@aol.com
website: www.matrixworks.com
Judith Oakland, L.P.C. 2727 Pine St, Boulder, CO 80302
303-449-5388
email: joakland6@yahoo.com
Joseph J. Soma, MA, MS

Offices in Boulder, Denver and Longmont
303-618-9140
• 825 So. Bwy. Suite 12, Boulder, CO 80305
• 1776 South Jackson Street, Suite 902, Denver, CO 80210
• 600 South Airport Road, A-E
Longmont, CO 80503
email: jjsomajr@msn.com

Shelley Tanenbaum, Psy.D., C.H.T.  

Boulder, CO 80301
303-586-1586
email: shelley@intuititivelifemovement.com
website: www.intuitivelifemovement.com

Ruby Jo Walker, MSSW, LCSW, CAC III 2855 Main Ave., Unit A-107, Durango Co   81301
970-259-5711
email:   rjwalker@animas.net
Trudy P.Walter, M.A., L.P.C., C.H.P. 1660 Oak Ave., Boulder, CO 80304
303-442.4310
email:  trudywalter@comcast.net
Meg Warden, C.H.T. Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-377-6373
website: www.megwarden.com
Mary M. Waters 1220 E. 5th St. Loveland, CO 80537
970-310-3187
email: mwaters1234@msn.com

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