Erick Sandstad Psychotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting & Clinical Hypnotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor,
GA ID No: LPC011334
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor,
KY ID No: LPCC-243502
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LETS HEAR ABOUT BRAINSPOTTING FOR PHYSICAL PAIN
How does Brainspotting help reduce pain?
Erick Sandstad explains his approach to helping patients who suffer from chronic pain by using Brainspotting therapy.
How does Brainspotting work for reducing discomfort and increasing comfort?
In this video, Erick Sandstad demonstrates how Brainspotting can relieve discomfort and increase comfort in the body.
ABOUT ERICK SANDSTAD, LPCC, CMS-CHt
ERICK SANDSTAD is a former monk who studied in Salamanca, Spain, and Rome, Italy, at the Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum. He acquired a Bachelor's Degree and a Licentiate Degree in Philosophy. He holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Northeastern University Bouve College of Health Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts. He is an EMDR Certified Therapist, a member of the EMDR International Association, a member of the Georgia Board of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, and a Fellow of the International Board of Hypnotherapy (IBH). He specializes in complex trauma, dissociation, derealization, and depersonalization issues.
Erick Sandstad’s 500 hours of actual classroom training certification as a Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist from the Hypnotherapy Academy of America in Albuquerque, NM, includes specializations in Hypnotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Hypnotherapeutic Surgery Preparation; Intra-Operative and Post Operative Healing; Pain Control Specialist; Overactive Bladder Syndrome, Hypnosis for Childbirth Preparation; Children Hypnosis; Phobia Removal; Autogenic Stress Relief; Regain Natural Sleep; Natal Regression, Interlife Exploration & Past Life Regression, and Trauma Reversal. Languages: English, Spanish & Italian. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) for the State of Kentucky and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for Georgia.
ADJUNCTIVE CARE
Erick Sandstad collaborates with colleagues and medical specialists, believing that cross-referrals best serve the client. His interests lie in the greater field of Mind-Body integrative and adjunctive healthcare, and he continues to expand his education. He has been fortunate to be mentored by many outstanding leaders in integrative health care. Among them are Angel Escudero, MD; Robert Sapien, MD, Medical Professor at the University of New Mexico Medical School; and Tim Simmerman, author of Medical Hypnotherapy, Principles, and Methods of Practice. Mr. Sandstad adheres to the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Psychological Association (APA) and International Board of Hypnotherapy (IBH), and EMDRIA code of ethics and practice guidelines.
EXPERIENCE: Sandstad holds a private practice in Peachtree City, GA, and is current affiliation with the UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Chandler Medical Center, Bluegrass Care Clinic. Mr. Sandstad has gained experience working with diverse populations regarding dissociation, improving mood; managing fears and anxiety; stress management; recovering from childhood trauma; control of suicidal urges and self-injurious, maladaptive, or self-defeating behaviors; relationships – dating/not dating, marriage/divorce,
family challenges; issues relating to others; effective communication
identity – self-image, sexual identity, gender identity, multi-cultural identity; navigating transitions – academic, workforce, financial, retirement, redefinition of life roles; grief, loss, bereavement, motivation, productivity, and organization; mindfulness meditation; increasing self-awareness, self-understanding, insight, exploration; weight reduction; stop smoking and sleep disorders including Nightmare Disorder
CREDENTIALS
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia (GA ID No: LPC011334)
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky (KY ID No: LPCC-243502)
- Board Certified Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist (IBH ID No: F0314-301)
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
- Certified Hypnotist
- Certified Natal Regression, Interlife Exploration, Past Life Regression
- Certified EMDR Clinician by EMDRIA
- Flash EMDR Practitioner
- Master Level Brainspotting Therapy
- Ego State Practitioner
- Reality Therapy Practitioner
TRAINING:
- Counseling Psychology Practicum Intern Trainee
McLean Franciscan Hospital for Children. A Harvard Medical Facility, Boston, MA
Child and Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health - Supervisor: Ralph Buonopane, Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology Practicum Intern Trainee
McLean Franciscan Hospital for Children - A Harvard Medical Facility, Boston, MA
Kennedy Hope Academy For Autism &
Neurological Disorders
Supervisor: Karen Melikian, Ph.D., LICSW. - EMDR Practitioner. EMDRIA Trained EMDR, EMDr, EMD^, A-Cid & A-tip Module and Flash Technique, Pain Reduction Protocol; EMDR. Completed: 1 & 2 level and ongoing monthly consultation
- Brainspotting Therapy. Phase completed: 1, 2, 3, 4, Master Level & Intensive Training
- Hypnotherapy Certification. Module completed: 1, 2, 3 & 4, Master, Intensive levels, and ongoing monthly consultation.
- Noesitherapy, Angel Escudero, MD
- Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Completed Level 1
- BioField Tuning, Completed level 1 & 2
- IFS Online circle student
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