Guest : Shellie Ruge LPC

https://beyondexcellencecounseling.com/bvsd/shellie-ruge/

I am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant/Certified Therapist and Certified Brainspotting therapist in private practice. I specialize in trauma-informed treatment, implementing EMDR with somatic and ego-state modalities and Brainspotting. Special populations include first responders and transgender/transfamily care. I have a post-trauma-growth focus that inspires a commitment to helping clients build resilience out of challenges. In addition to clinical work, I advocate for gender variant clients and their families, and educate the community on gender variance issues. I am passionate about EMDR consulting, collaborating, teaching and learning.

My office includes a beautiful training space and hosting area specifically for consulting, EMDR and Brainspotting study groups, trainings with co-owner Stacey Beck LPC, guest trainers, and networking events.

Certifications & Specializations

Certified EMDR Therapist EMDRIA Approved Consultant Certified Brainspotting Therapist

Host Jill Anne Castle

https://www.jillannecastle.com

Jill Anne Castle, M.Ed has been a state and national advocate in both education and healthcare systems for over 20 years.

Jill holds a Master’s in Educational Psychology and Human Relations as well as a Master level certification in Behavioral Analysis and Positive Behavior Support. Jill has designed curriculum and been an adjunct professor of Educational Psychology and Leadership at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at ASU. She has been a State Department Mediator, a Special Education Director, and a Behavior Coach for parents, educational professionals and industry.

She is currently the Director of Education and Patient Advocacy for Little Hercules Foundation, an organization focused on access to treatment in the rare disease space. Jill also consults with several other national and state organizations to help bridge the gap between families, educational institutions and the healthcare industry.

Lastly, and most importantly, Jill is a parent of two wonderful young men, one of which lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.