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Professional Portfolio

Clinical Excellence

Over 13 years of clinical practice dedicated to empowering individuals through evidence-based psychotherapy, innovative therapeutic frameworks, and compassionate care.

Practice Metrics

13+
Years
2
Clinical Settings
20+
Group Therapy Topics
6
Clinical Specializations
10
Course Modules
15
Book Chapters

Therapeutic Approaches

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Certified DBT clinician specializing in distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and core mindfulness skills for complex presentations.

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Board-certified hypnotherapist utilizing trance-based interventions for subconscious healing, behavioral modification, pain management, and performance enhancement.

Intensive Outpatient Programs

Designed and led comprehensive IOP group therapy programs covering 20+ topics, providing structured therapeutic support for individuals requiring elevated care.

Trauma-Informed Care

Integrative trauma treatment combining somatic awareness, cognitive processing, and relational safety to support healing from complex and developmental trauma.

Mindfulness Stress Reduction

Evidence-based mindfulness protocols adapted for clinical populations, reducing anxiety, improving emotional regulation, and fostering present-moment awareness.

Positive Outcome Imagery

Proprietary visualization methodology that guides clients in constructing vivid mental blueprints for success, recovery, and transformative personal growth.

IOP Group Expertise

Core DBT Modules

  • Distress Tolerance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness
  • Core Mindfulness
  • Walking the Middle Path

Personal Growth

  • Self-Esteem Building
  • Boundary Setting
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Values Clarification
  • Goal Setting & Action

Healing & Processing

  • Grief & Loss
  • Trauma Processing
  • Anger Management
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Codependency Recovery

Mind-Body Practices

  • Guided Meditation
  • Progressive Relaxation
  • Stress Reduction
  • Inner-Selfie Meditation
  • Positive Outcome Imagery

Proprietary Frameworks

B.E.T.H. and her S.E.E.D.S.

Behavioral Engagement Through Healing

A structured therapeutic framework that plants the seeds of sustainable behavioral change through incremental engagement and holistic healing principles.

I.M.P.R.O.V.E. The Moment

Crisis Intervention Protocol

A step-by-step crisis intervention and distress tolerance skill that guides clients through acute emotional episodes using imagery, meaning, prayer, relaxation, and more.

F.A.C.T. Skill

Functional Awareness & Coping Tool

A rapid-deployment coping skill designed to help clients quickly assess emotional states and apply targeted interventions in real-time stressful situations.

Keirsey Temperament Sorter

Personality-Informed Treatment

Integration of temperament assessment into treatment planning, tailoring therapeutic approaches to each client's innate personality type and communication style.

O2E

Opposite to Emotion

An action-oriented emotional regulation technique that teaches clients to identify maladaptive emotional urges and consciously engage in opposite, values-aligned behaviors.

Inner-Selfie Meditation

Self-Awareness Practice

A proprietary guided meditation practice that facilitates deep self-reflection, helping clients capture an internal snapshot of their emotional and mental state for therapeutic processing.

Education & Certifications

Master of Arts

Lindenwood University

Professional Counseling — Advanced clinical training in evidence-based therapeutic modalities and research methodology.

Bachelor of Arts

National Louis University

Foundational coursework in psychology, human development, and behavioral sciences.

LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
NBCCH
Nationally Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
DBTC
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certified
ABS
American Board of Sexology

Professional Endorsements

"Edward brings an exceptional combination of clinical rigor and genuine compassion to his practice. His innovative approach to group therapy has set a new standard for IOP programming in our region."
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, PsyD
Clinical Director, Behavioral Health Services
"His mastery of DBT combined with clinical hypnotherapy creates uniquely powerful outcomes for clients dealing with complex emotional challenges. Edward is a true clinician's clinician."
Dr. James Carter, PhD
Department of Psychiatry, Academic Medical Center
"Edward's commitment to cultural diversity in mental health treatment is not just philosophical — it is woven into every aspect of his clinical practice, from intake to discharge planning."
Dr. Maria Gonzalez, LCSW
Director of Multicultural Services
"The proprietary frameworks Edward has developed represent genuine innovation in the field. His B.E.T.H. and her S.E.E.D.S. model has influenced how we approach behavioral engagement across our entire program."
Dr. Robert Chen, MD
Medical Director, Outpatient Psychiatry

Work with Edward

Whether you are seeking clinical support or looking for evidence-based therapeutic resources, Edward is ready to help you on your journey.