Directory of NVR Providers
The following list includes therapists and/or practitioners who use NVR in their work and were either trained by CNTP or by bodies recognized by CNTP. A person’s qualification as NVR-informed or NVR-oriented signifies that this person has underwent foundation or advanced level training with us, respectively. NVR-Oriented also recognises certain advanced level trainings outside CNTP. Both designations do not indicate certification, nor attest to a person’s skill in applying NVR.
Certified therapists and/or practitioners are persons who satisfy the full set of our certification requirements as outlined in our certification guide.
Use the below fields to search for a provider.
Ths list is by no means exhaustive. To join the directory please write to: listening@nvrt.ca.
If you can't find an NVR provider in your area, CNTP is open to working in collaboration with licensed therapists who are interested in obtaining hand-on NVR experience.
Name
Emily Rittenberg
Profession
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Availability
Check with me
NVR Qualification
NVR-Informed
Country
USA
City
New York
State / Province
New York
About myself
I am a SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) trained therapist specializing in using NVR for parents of highly dependent young adults ("failure to launch"). I run parent trainings and facilitate groups utilizing NVR for this population.
Name
Lital Mellinger
Profession
Clinical Psychologist
Availability
Prefer not to say in advance
NVR Qualification
Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)
Country
Israel
City
Tel-Aviv
State / Province
About myself
I am a member of the Parent Empowerment Center, which works with parents and families according to principals of NVR, dealing with child behavioral problems, including violence, anxiety of children and adults and adult-children with entrenched dependence (AED). In addition, I specialize in assessment and treatment of suicide risk, and combine NVR principles while working with families regarding suicide threats.
Name
Dr. Uri Berger
Profession
Psychologist
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
NVR-Oriented
Country
USA
City
New Haven
State / Province
CT, NY
About myself
I am deeply interested in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) as a therapeutic method because it aligns with my commitment to fostering non-confrontational, supportive environments for families dealing with psychological challenges. As a therapist, I find NVR particularly effective when working with parents of young adults experiencing 'failure to launch' (FTL). This method empowers parents to assertively and calmly address issues without escalating conflicts, which is crucial for promoting healthier family dynamics.
In my practice, I often integrate NVR with Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). This combination is especially beneficial for parents of young adults with FTL, as it helps them reduce accommodating behaviors and encourages the young adults to develop greater independence and resilience. By using NVR and SPACE, I aim to create a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic process that supports both parents and their young adult children in overcoming the challenges of FTL.
Name
Rebecca Lovering Spencer
Profession
Social service consultant /peer to peer support
Availability
Open for consultations only
NVR Qualification
NVR-Oriented
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
State / Province
Ontario
About myself
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Name
Dr. Or Hareven
Profession
Psychologist
Availability
Prefer not to say in advance
NVR Qualification
Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)
Country
Israel
City
Liberia
State / Province
-
About myself
I worked under supervision of Haim Omer for several years while I was establishing my organization offering in-home psychotherapy and rehabilitation services, currently known as Outreach Israel. The outreach model uses an NVR inspired approach for parental guidance.
Name
Tamara Wilson
Profession
Psychologist
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)
Country
Canada
City
Calgary
State / Province
AB
About myself
I have a passion for working with children and adolescents and their parents who might be experiencing relational difficulties. My area of expertise includes parent-child conflict, anxiety, school avoidance, violence, and trauma.
Name
Dr. Eli Lebowitz
Profession
Psychologist
Availability
Unavailable at the moment
NVR Qualification
Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)
Country
USA
City
New Haven
State / Province
CT
About myself
-
Name
Mary-Jo Land
Profession
Psychotherapist
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)
Country
Canada
City
Priceville
State / Province
AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, SK, YT
About myself
Although I specialize in NVR for parents of children, youth and young adults expressing aggression towards family / caregivers, I also see parents whose children have experiences of developmental trauma, attachment, foster care or adoption utilizing NVR therapy for anxiety, withdrawal and other forms of harm in the family. Consultation to professionals or organizations is not limited to Canada.
Key Words: AFCCA (Aggression towards family / caregivers in childhood and adolescence), Anxiety / Withdrawal, Children, Adolescents, young adults.
Name
Dr. Christoph Gֳoettl
Profession
Psychiatrist
Availability
Open for consultations only
NVR Qualification
NVR-Oriented
Country
Austria
City
Graz
State / Province
Austria
About myself
Since 2015 we implement our model of neuro de-escalation into the concept of NVR. We are proud to be part of the community of people who really want to make an impact.
Neuro de-escalation is a way to connect with people who activate their survival reactions like fight, flight or freeze or engage in stabilizing strategies like suicidal behaviour, self-harm or other serious moments. Achieve agency in otherwise helpless situations. If you want to inform, klick: www.neurodeescalation.com.
We provide Online Support for professionals, carers and parents who deal with children and young people with severe violence and aggression, trauma and high levels of arousal. We welcome not only professionals such as social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists and child mental health nurses, but also foster carers, residential carers and parents, as well as the professionals who support them.
Name
Noelle O'Shea
Profession
Psychiatric Nurse Pracitioner
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
NVR-Oriented
Country
USA
City
New Canaan
State / Province
CO, CT, KY, FL NY
About myself
-
Name
Chris de Feijter
Profession
Psychotherapist
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
NVR-Informed
Country
Canada
City
La Ronge
State / Province
SK
About myself
-
Name
Karina Suero
Profession
Family therapist
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)
Country
USA
City
Media
State / Province
PA
About myself
I attended the training with Peter Jacob and I have been using NVR in my practice since then. I work with families in hight conflict relationships, defiant behaviors, ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Name
Jennifer Kuebler
Profession
Family therapist
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
NVR-Oriented
Country
USA
City
San Diego
State / Province
CA
About myself
I use NVR a great deal in my practice helping parents to become sturdy, connected and empowered family leaders I am also a SPACE provider and support families with highly dependent young adults.
Name
Ryan Wexelblatt
Profession
Social worker
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
NVR-Informed
Country
USA
City
Conshohocken
State / Province
AZ, PA
About myself
-
Name
Haim Omer
Profession
Psychologist
Availability
Unavailable at the moment
NVR Qualification
Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)
Country
Israel
City
Hod Hasharon
State / Province
-
About myself
-
Name
Dr. Peter Jakob
Profession
Psychologist
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)
Country
United Kingdom
City
Seaford, England
State / Province
-
About myself
I first introduced NVR to the UK in 2001 and have since gone on to train large numbers of professionals in the approach. Due to the high incidence of ACEs in the population of interest children, I developed a child-focused and trauma-informed adaptation of NVR. An overview of this adaptation has been published in my 2022 book "Dem Trauma Widerstand Leisten), with an English language edition being published this year: Non-violent Resistance in Trauma-focused Practice: Routledge. I am very interested in issues pertaining to social justice that form a context for harmful behavior within families. A further area of interest is integrating principles and methods of NVR into general therapy with young people, individual adults and families.
Name
Kerry Shoesmith
Profession
Psychotherapist
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)
Country
United Kingdom
City
Eastbourne
State / Province
-
About myself
Experienced NVR practitioner specializing in children and families in residential care and community settings. Trained in SPACE, with the ability to integrate other evidence-based models.
Name
Dan Dulberger
Profession
Family therapist
Availability
Accepting new clients
NVR Qualification
Certified NVR Therapist & Practitioner (CNTP)
Country
Canada
City
Calgary
State / Province
Internationally
About myself