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Directory of NVR Providers 

The following list includes therapists and/or practitioners who use NVR in their work and were either trained by CNTP or by bodies recognized by CNTP. A person’s qualification as NVR-informed or NVR-oriented signifies that this person has underwent foundation or advanced level training with us, respectively. NVR-Oriented also recognises certain advanced level trainings outside CNTP. Both designations do not indicate certification, nor attest to a person’s skill in applying NVR.

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Certified therapists and/or practitioners are persons who satisfy the full set of our certification requirements as outlined in our certification guide.

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Use the below fields to search for a provider. 

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Ths list is by no means exhaustive. To join the directory please write to: listening@nvrt.ca

 

If you can't find an NVR provider in your area, CNTP is open to working in collaboration with licensed therapists who are interested in obtaining hand-on NVR experience. 

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Name

Emily Rittenberg

Profession

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Availability

Check with me

NVR Qualification

NVR-Informed

Country

USA

City

New York

State / Province

New York

About myself

I am a SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) trained therapist specializing in using NVR for parents of highly dependent young adults ("failure to launch"). I run parent trainings and facilitate groups utilizing NVR for this population.

Name

Lital Mellinger

Profession

Clinical Psychologist

Availability

Prefer not to say in advance

NVR Qualification

Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)

Country

Israel

City

Tel-Aviv

State / Province

About myself

I am a member of the Parent Empowerment Center, which works with parents and families according to principals of NVR, dealing with child behavioral problems, including violence, anxiety of children and adults and adult-children with entrenched dependence (AED). In addition, I specialize in assessment and treatment of suicide risk, and combine NVR principles while working with families regarding suicide threats.

Name

Dr. Uri Berger

Profession

Psychologist

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

NVR-Oriented

Country

USA

City

New Haven

State / Province

CT, NY

About myself

I am deeply interested in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) as a therapeutic method because it aligns with my commitment to fostering non-confrontational, supportive environments for families dealing with psychological challenges. As a therapist, I find NVR particularly effective when working with parents of young adults experiencing 'failure to launch' (FTL). This method empowers parents to assertively and calmly address issues without escalating conflicts, which is crucial for promoting healthier family dynamics.

In my practice, I often integrate NVR with Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). This combination is especially beneficial for parents of young adults with FTL, as it helps them reduce accommodating behaviors and encourages the young adults to develop greater independence and resilience. By using NVR and SPACE, I aim to create a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic process that supports both parents and their young adult children in overcoming the challenges of FTL.

Name

Rebecca Lovering Spencer

Profession

Social service consultant /peer to peer support

Availability

Open for consultations only

NVR Qualification

NVR-Oriented

Country

Canada

City

Toronto

State / Province

Ontario

About myself

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Name

Dr. Or Hareven

Profession

Psychologist

Availability

Prefer not to say in advance

NVR Qualification

Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)

Country

Israel

City

Liberia

State / Province

-

About myself

I worked under supervision of Haim Omer for several years while I was establishing my organization offering in-home psychotherapy and rehabilitation services, currently known as Outreach Israel. The outreach model uses an NVR inspired approach for parental guidance.

Name

Tamara Wilson

Profession

Psychologist

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)

Country

Canada

City

Calgary

State / Province

AB

About myself

I have a passion for working with children and adolescents and their parents who might be experiencing relational difficulties. My area of expertise includes parent-child conflict, anxiety, school avoidance, violence, and trauma.

Website:

Email:

Name

Dr. Eli Lebowitz

Profession

Psychologist

Availability

Unavailable at the moment

NVR Qualification

Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)

Country

USA

City

New Haven

State / Province

CT

About myself

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Name

Mary-Jo Land

Profession

Psychotherapist

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)

Country

Canada

City

Priceville

State / Province

AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, SK, YT

About myself

Although I specialize in NVR for parents of children, youth and young adults expressing aggression towards family / caregivers, I also see parents whose children have experiences of developmental trauma, attachment, foster care or adoption utilizing NVR therapy for anxiety, withdrawal and other forms of harm in the family. Consultation to professionals or organizations is not limited to Canada.
Key Words: AFCCA (Aggression towards family / caregivers in childhood and adolescence), Anxiety / Withdrawal, Children, Adolescents, young adults.

Name

Dr. Christoph GÖ³oettl

Profession

Psychiatrist

Availability

Open for consultations only

NVR Qualification

NVR-Oriented

Country

Austria

City

Graz

State / Province

Austria

About myself

Since 2015 we implement our model of neuro de-escalation into the concept of NVR. We are proud to be part of the community of people who really want to make an impact.

Neuro de-escalation is a way to connect with people who activate their survival reactions like fight, flight or freeze or engage in stabilizing strategies like suicidal behaviour, self-harm or other serious moments. Achieve agency in otherwise helpless situations. If you want to inform, klick: www.neurodeescalation.com.

We provide Online Support for professionals, carers and parents who deal with children and young people with severe violence and aggression, trauma and high levels of arousal. We welcome not only professionals such as social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists and child mental health nurses, but also foster carers, residential carers and parents, as well as the professionals who support them.

Name

Noelle O'Shea

Profession

Psychiatric Nurse Pracitioner

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

NVR-Oriented

Country

USA

City

New Canaan

State / Province

CO, CT, KY, FL NY

About myself

-

Website:

Email:

Name

Chris de Feijter

Profession

Psychotherapist

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

NVR-Informed

Country

Canada

City

La Ronge

State / Province

SK

About myself

-

Name

Karina Suero

Profession

Family therapist

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)

Country

USA

City

Media

State / Province

PA

About myself

I attended the training with Peter Jacob and I have been using NVR in my practice since then. I work with families in hight conflict relationships, defiant behaviors, ADHD, anxiety and depression.

Name

Jennifer Kuebler

Profession

Family therapist

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

NVR-Oriented

Country

USA

City

San Diego

State / Province

CA

About myself

I use NVR a great deal in my practice helping parents to become sturdy, connected and empowered family leaders I am also a SPACE provider and support families with highly dependent young adults.

Name

Ryan Wexelblatt

Profession

Social worker

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

NVR-Informed

Country

USA

City

Conshohocken

State / Province

AZ, PA

About myself

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Name

Haim Omer

Profession

Psychologist

Availability

Unavailable at the moment

NVR Qualification

Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)

Country

Israel

City

Hod Hasharon

State / Province

-

About myself

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Name

Dr. Peter Jakob

Profession

Psychologist

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)

Country

United Kingdom

City

Seaford, England

State / Province

-

About myself

I first introduced NVR to the UK in 2001 and have since gone on to train large numbers of professionals in the approach. Due to the high incidence of ACEs in the population of interest children, I developed a child-focused and trauma-informed adaptation of NVR. An overview of this adaptation has been published in my 2022 book "Dem Trauma Widerstand Leisten), with an English language edition being published this year: Non-violent Resistance in Trauma-focused Practice: Routledge. I am very interested in issues pertaining to social justice that form a context for harmful behavior within families. A further area of interest is integrating principles and methods of NVR into general therapy with young people, individual adults and families.

Name

Kerry Shoesmith

Profession

Psychotherapist

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)

Country

United Kingdom

City

Eastbourne

State / Province

-

About myself

Experienced NVR practitioner specializing in children and families in residential care and community settings. Trained in SPACE, with the ability to integrate other evidence-based models.

Name

Dan Dulberger

Profession

Family therapist

Availability

Accepting new clients

NVR Qualification

Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)

Country

Canada

City

Calgary

State / Province

Internationally

About myself

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