Rebecca M. Ridge PhD, TEP, MAPs, Lmt
Health Psychologist, Integrative Body Mind therapist, (TEP)Trainer, Educator in Psychodrama and Group Psychotherapy, Diplomate Certified Craniosacral therapist, Instructor for Somato-emotional release, Upledger Institute. Massage therapist and Infant massage instructor.
Rebecca (Becky) has been in private practice since 1982. Rebecca is a dedicated therapist and clinician, who works to bring out the best in each person, to restore their body of trust. She empowers a person to find their strengths and enhance their creativity so they may reach their potential and bring their dreams to life. Challenges are viewed as stepping stones to personal growth; clearing the past often paves the way to a brighter more fulfilled present.
She began with a BA degree in Child Psychology and Women Studies (1974) and became a licensed massage therapist in 1982. She was passionate to build a bridge between the body mind from the early 1980s. She took advanced trainings in various Osteopathic techniques such as CranioSacral therapy and Positional Release as well as in Reflexology and Shiatsu. In 1987 she received her Master’s Degree in Rehab Counselling. From there she began her extensive training in Psychodrama and Group Psychotherapy, to eventually become a master trainer and practitioner, 1998.
She also became an instructor in SomatoEmotional Release for the Upledger Institute (1996), the integration of craniosacral therapy and psychotherapy which she teaches internationally. In 2007 she received her Doctorate in Psychology with a concentration in psychodrama and an integration with somatic therapies. This culminated in her published book, The Body Alchemy of Psychodrama (2009). Today she offers various trainings in the Body Alchemy of Psychodrama with a concentration on healing trauma, abuse and neglect.
Rebecca began her career in the USA and immigrated to Australia in 1989. She became a registered Health Psychologist in Australia and continued to develop her integrative practices. She now works internationally, dividing her time between the USA, Australia and Hong Kong. For the past 9 years, she has created a clinic in Hong Kong serving over 200 families, treating infants, children, parents and elders. Rebecca has specialized in working with children on the autistic spectrum, including, learning disabilities and /or traumatic birth effects. As a holistic integrative psychologist, she incorporates family therapy with her body therapy to assist parents with the challenges that are unique to their children’s growth and development and the accompanying stress on the parents and siblings.
As an educator and supervisor, Rebecca also works with professionals in developing and enhancing their skills as therapists.
She offers individual and group therapy and provides professional training. She is in Australia from November to May and in Minnesota and USA from May to November.
