
ISTDP Training, Supervision & Consultation for Therapists
Grow Your Clinical Skills with ISTDP Training
If you're a therapist seeking to enhance your effectiveness with a deeper, more dynamic approach to psychotherapy, I offer ISTDP training, supervision, and consultation to support your growth.
Whether you're new to Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) or have completed the ISTDP Core Training, I provide individualized support to help you sharpen your clinical formulation, deepen therapeutic presence, and navigate complex emotional processes with skill and clarity.
Curious about my clinical background and training as an ISTDP therapist? You can learn more here.
Supervision
I offer ISTDP supervision for mental health professionals practicing ISTDP, including those new to the model and those currently in – or who have completed – the ISTDP Core Training Program.
Supervision supports you in:
Building technical skill and confidence in your therapy sessions
Understanding psychodiagnostic markers and response styles
Navigating emotional defenses and unlocking affect
Applying ISTDP principles to your unique clinical context
Available formats:
Individual supervision (virtual or in-person)
Small group supervision cohorts (monthly)
Consultation
I offer ISTDP consultation for licensed therapists who are looking for focused support with specific clinical challenges or case dynamics from your therapy sessions. Whether you're navigating stuck processes, reviewing session recordings, or wanting to deepen your clinical formulation, I tailor each consultation to your unique goals.
This work is ideal for:
Troubleshooting challenging or resistant cases
Enhancing moment-to-moment attunement and timing
Clarifying treatment direction using ISTDP principles
Consultations are available virtually and can be scheduled as a one-time meeting or part of an ongoing process.
Training
I offer various group ISTDP trainings for therapists, including a number of monthly training groups for those new to learning ISTDP as well as those in – or who have completed – the ISTDP Core Training Program.
Upcoming training
Introduction to ISTDP
Date: Saturday, September 06, 2025
Time: 11:15 AM - 2:00 PM (PDT)
CEs: 2 CE credits
Summary: This training introduces core ISTDP strategies to help therapists identify and address interpersonal avoidance, deepen emotional engagement, and support lasting change by restructuring patients’ internal attachment models.
Interested in ISTDP training, consultation or supervision?
If you’re ready to strengthen your skills with ISTDP consultation, supervision, or want to join an upcoming ISTDP training, please reach out.
My ISTDP Training Credentials
I bring extensive training and mentorship in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), having studied with many of the field’s most respected teachers. My approach is grounded in experiential learning and ongoing consultation with leaders in the ISTDP community.
My Clinical Training in ISTDP:
Certified Core Training through the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA)
with Dr. John Rathauser and Dr. David WolffOngoing Advanced ISTDP Core Training with John Rathauser, PhD and Jonathan Entis, PhD
Additional study and consultation with:
Attended two immersion trainings with Dr. Habib Davanloo, the developer of ISTDP, in Montreal
Continual consultation with senior ISTDP clinicians to support ethical, effective clinical work
This training informs the depth and structure of the ISTDP supervision, consultation, and training I offer to fellow therapists.