Episode 675: The Journey to Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with Dr. Michael Baly

Dr. Michael Baly is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Northern Virginia. His work focuses on helping individuals address the effects of complex trauma, attachment wounds, and ongoing relational stress. He is a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, and a consultant and trainer in development with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. He has particular interests in working with teenagers and emerging adults, new parents, and individuals struggling with compulsive, self-injurious, and addictive behaviors. He is also passionate about integrating Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with alternative disciplines – such as neurofeedback and psychedelic-assisted therapy.<br />Currently, Dr. Baly is a partner and Clinical Director at Ekoe, an integrative practice focused on creating safe, anti-oppressive spaces focused on embodied and collective trauma healing. Previously, Dr. Baly taught at Johns Hopkins University; was a founding partner and Clinical Director of Encore Outpatient Services, an intensive outpatient program treating co-occurring trauma and substance use disorders; and was a supervising psychologist overseeing a postdoctoral training program at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.<br />Dr. Baly currently lives in Washington, DC with his wife, 6-month-old son, dog and cat.<br />In This Episode<br />Ekoe<br />drbaly@ekoehealing.com<br /><br />---<br /><b>The Trauma Membership</b> is coming. A monthly subscription offering you gold nuggets from 600+ interviews. Get access to each of my 3 online courses. The Master Class Video Series. And a subscription to The Trauma Therapist Newsletter. <br />Learn more here: <a href="http://thetraumamembership.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://thetraumamembership.com/</a><br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/5739761/advertisement</a>