(805) 882-2424 x 107
mmadden@ftisb.org
Education, Professional Training & Publications
B.A. in Psychology, Boston College,
M.A. in Experimental Psychology: Northeastern University,
Ph.D. coursework completed, but dissertation not completed. Two years electron microscopy and brain research training. Supervisor: Edward Arees, Ph.D., Harvard School of Public Health.
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (24534, State of California)
I have extensive training in EMDR and Brainspotting over the past thirty years, as well as in family and couples therapy.
Treatment Philosophy & Approach
My approach to working with couples, families, and individuals is deeply holistic, systemic, and spiritual. More specific approaches include; Neurosomatic, Family Systems, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Depth, Grief, Narrative and Couples therapies. Additionally, my work is preventive, integrative, and research-based. I find, frequently, that deep healing is only possible through neurosomatic, felt sense treatment modalities, including EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing.
Professional & Volunteer Experience
Teaching Experience:
Instructor at Northeastern University
Adjunct Faculty and Orals Examiner at Pacifica Graduate Institute
Adjunct Faculty in M.A. and B.A. programs at Antioch University
Other Relevant experience:
Three years as coordinator of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Outpatient Psychiatry Program
Private practice with Donald Slutzky, MD
Statistical consultant: Postgraduate Medical Institute, Boston, M.A.
Specialties & Areas of Expertise
Trauma, anxiety, conflict, life transitions, attachment issues, parenting issues, stress, depression, sexuality, grief, identity, self-esteem, domestic violence, work-related stress, family and couple issues.
I do expansion work with personal resources, capabilities, and talents that can assist an individual dealing with a wide variety of suffering. I also work with athletes, actors, and professional speakers experiencing performance issues.
Personal Life
Personal Passions Include: all kinds of music (especially Miles Davis and Stevie Wonder), reading, strength and fitness training, writing and recording my own music, a variety of sports, being a father, and lastly, a deep, abiding love of nature in all its forms.