“Know all the theories. Master all the techniques. But as you touch a human soul, be just another human soul.” -Carl Jung

Carli Koch, PhD, NCSP

Throughout my career as a psychologist, I've had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, including schools, homes, community clinics, and private practices. I've learned to integrate components from many types of therapy (CBT, art, Floortime, PRT), conducted neuropsychological testing, answered hotline calls, provided behavior support, and written behavior plans and IEPs. My experience spans a wide range of ages - from individuals as young as two to those in their 70s. This breadth of experience in mental health has enriched my understanding of human development and the intricacies of the human experience.

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To me, being a therapist means committing to a lifetime of learning through consultation groups, reading, workshops, and my own therapy. This allows me to bring the newest treatment modalities into therapy and continually improve my practice. Outside of work, I find peace through yoga, traveling, cooking, and connecting with nature. 

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Education

  • Ph.D. and M.S.Ed. from Fordham University

  • B.A. from Skidmore College

EMDR Training

  • Certified EMDR Therapist from the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

  • Initial Training in EMDR (with Karen Alter-Reid / EMDR Institute)

  • Clinical Affiliate graduate from the EMDR Trauma Treatment Center at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies

  • Additional trauma training:​

    • Integrating Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) into EMDR Therapy

    • Embodied Inquiry: Exploring the Edges of EMDR and Somatic Experiencing

    • Culturally Grounded EMDR: Working with Racial and Cultural Oppression

    • The Integration of Trans-generational History into EMDR Therapy

    • The EMDR Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) and Short-Term EMDR Strategies

    • When Big T Trauma Unfolds to C-PTSD

    • The Body Keeps the Score: Trauma Healing with Bessel van der Kolk

Additional Training

  • Social Thinking: Building the Social Mind in Early Childhood

  • Understanding and De-escalating Challenging Behavior (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training)

  • Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender Expansive People

  • Pivotal Response Training (PRT) for Joint Attention Support

  • Structuring the Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (TEACCH)

  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM)

  • Play Therapy and Language Development

Licenses and Certifications

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