Carli Koch, PhD, NCSP
Welcome to my practice! I’m a licensed psychologist who works with people of all ages and abilities. I have advanced clinical training in integrative trauma treatment, including EMDR. I'm deeply committed to offering creative therapy that is tailored to the unique needs of neurodivergent children and teenagers, as well as those experiencing anxiety. I am licensed in New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Education
Ph.D. and M.S.Ed. from Fordham University
B.A. from Skidmore College
EMDR Training
Certified EMDR Therapist from the EMDR International Association
Initial Training in EMDR (with Karen Alter-Reid / EMDR Institute)
Two year Clinical Affiliate program in the EMDR Trauma Treatment Center at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies
Workshops:
Integrating Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) into EMDR Therapy
Embodied Inquiry: Exploring the Edges of EMDR and Somatic Experiencing
Culturally Grounded EMDR: Working with Racial and Cultural Oppression
The Integration of Trans-generational History into EMDR Therapy
The EMDR Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) and Short Term EMDR Strategies
When Big T Trauma Unfolds to C-PTSD: How to Work with Clients’ Underlying Multiplicity
The Body Keeps the Score: Trauma Healing with Bessel van der Kolk
Additional Training
Social Thinking: Building the Social Mind in Early Childhood
Understanding and De-escalating Challenging Behavior (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training)
Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender Expansive People
Pivotal Response Training (PRT) for Joint Attention Support
Structuring the Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (TEACCH)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM)
Play Therapy and Language Development
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Psychologist in New York and Pennsylvania
Telehealth provider in Florida: https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
My Story
Throughout my career as a psychologist, I've had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, including schools, homes, community clinics, and private practices. I've learned to integrate components from many types of therapy (CBT, art, Floortime, PRT, DBT), conducted neuropsychological testing, answered hotline calls, provided behavior support, and written behavior plans and IEPs. My experience spans a wide range of ages - from individuals as young as two to those in their 70s. This breadth of experience in mental health has enriched my understanding of human development and the intricacies of the human experience.
To me, being a therapist means committing to a lifetime of learning through consultation groups, reading, workshops, and my own therapy. This allows me to bring the newest treatment modalities into therapy and continually improve my practice. Outside of work, I find peace through yoga, traveling, cooking, and connecting with nature.
