Training Faculty North America

Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. Brad has been in the trauma field for 25 years and is trained as a Somatic Psychotherapist.  He has studied under and taught with his mentor Dr. Laurence Heller for many years, and is deeply inspired by the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®). Brad is a NARM Master Therapist, Consultant, and Senior Trainer. Brad is also a SE Practitioner and Consultant, and has been involved in bringing trauma work to various communities around the world. Brad began his career as a Humanitarian Aid Worker in Asia which introduced him to personal and collective trauma. He became passionate about supporting individuals and communities in the transformation of trauma. Brad has since focused his work on the integration of Body-Mind Psychology, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and wisdom from Spiritual Traditions and Traditional Cultures. Brad lives in a small town in Northern California with his family.

Brad co-authored The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma: Using the NeuroAffective Relational Model to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resolve Complex Trauma which presents one of the first comprehensive therapeutic models for addressing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), introducing an integrated mind-body approach for treating attachment, relational, cultural and intergenerational trauma.

Brad’s Website: www.body-mindtherapy.com

Email: bradkammer@complextraumatrainingcenter.com

Stefanie Klein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NARM Master Therapist, consultant, and trainer. Stefanie is also a SE Practitioner.  She has spent over 25 years in her Los Angeles private practice specializing in treating adults with trauma and anxiety disorders. For the past 15 years, she has had the distinct privilege of being mentored by Dr. Laurence Heller, founder of The Neuroaffective Relational Model. Stefanie has found NARM to be an extremely effective model for working with attachment, relational, and developmental trauma. She has also witnessed first-hand how personally and professionally transformational the NARM Therapist and NARM Master Trainings have been, as well as the CTTC community which supports and mentors therapists in their work with complex trauma. Stefanie is excited to be part of the leadership of the Complex Trauma Training Center and looks forward to continuing to support therapists that are looking to have more ease and efficacy in their practice.

Email: stefanieklein@complextraumatrainingcenter.com

Marcia Black is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, NARM Senior Training Assistant, and CTTC Faculty Committee member. Mentoring students and Training Assistants, and nurturing the growth of the community of graduates committed to ongoing learning, is a passion she brings to CTTC. Marcia is also a NARM Master Therapist and has been in private practice for over 40 years in SF and the East Bay, specializing in treating complex and developmental trauma, and other psychological conditions. Coming from a background in Attachment, Relational and Intersubjective approaches, as well as experience as a Somatic Experiencing practitioner and SE Assistant, Marcia finds the NARM model offers an invaluable and inspiring contribution to understanding and approaching the psychotherapy process, not only in working with C-PTSD but also more broadly. Marcia’s mentorship is based in a relational approach that invites an exploration into the therapist’s inner experience and growth, alongside that of the client’s.  Marcia is excited about supporting ongoing training, consultation and mentorship in her role at CTTC.

Email: marciablack@complextraumatrainingcenter.com