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Certified FOATs
Trainers, Practitioners, and Facilitators
‣ Certified Focusing Trainer, Professional, or Therapist: Specialization in FOAT®
‣ Certified FOAT® Practitioners
‣ Certified FOAT® Facilitators
Disclaimer: Please note that this directory of professionals verifies the successful completion of required educational and supervisory hours prescribed by the Focusing and Expressive Arts (FOAT) Institute. The FOAT Institute holds no liability for the actions of these professionals or the effectiveness of their services. We also request that all email addresses be used only for direct contact regarding clinical, referral, and professional purposes only. Thank you!
Certified Focusing Trainer, Professional, or Therapist: Specialization in Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT®)
Recommended by Dr. Laury Rappaport, Certifying Focusing Coordinator and Certified by The International Focusing Institute (TIFI)
Angela Wei Wah Shum, BScN, MA, MT-BC, MTA, FAMI, HPMT
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Registered Nurse and Music Therapist
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Berta Maria Poey
Guatemala
Profession:
Spiritual Companionship Volunteer, Certificate in Expressive Arts Interventions
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Carla Walmsley-Esteves
Bath, England
Profession:
BSc (Hons) Ecology, MA Dance & Somatic Well-Being
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Carolyn T. Tongco, REACE®
Caloocan City, Philippines
Profession:
Certified Expressive Arts Coach, Arts Instructor
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Cecilia Fung, MBS, MSocSC Social Work, RSW, RT
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
MsocSc Social Work, BEd Special Needs
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Chris Ying Ha CHAN, AThR, RSW, SEP
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Expressive Arts Therapist
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Dominic T. Paguio, RN, LPT, MAEd, PhD
Manila, Philippines
Profession:
University faculty, Mental health psychiatric nurse, Special education specialist, Educational psychologist, Life coach
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Doreen Meister, MA, LMFT
Oakland, CA, USA
Profession:
California Marriage and Family Therapist (#53555)
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Freda Blob, CP, Ed (GRAD), AT, PCT, GDP
Tübingen, Germany BW
Profession:
Person-centered and Experiential Clinician and Educator, Certifying Coordinator (TIFI)
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Grace Brillantes-Evangelista, Ph.D., RPsy, CSCLP
Quezon City, Philippines
Profession:
Registered Psychologist (#0000208)
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Grace Wing Yee Chan, BFA, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Hong Kong SAR, China
Profession:
Art Therapist and Illustrator
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Karen Quatsoe, BFA
Yardley, PA, USA
Profession:
Photography Prop Stylist and FOT Trainer
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Katherine Kwok, MMus, MMusThy, RMT, FOT, MIFA
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Master of Music, LTCL, PGDip Music Therapy
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Lic. Frances Ingouville
Guatemala
Profession:
Licenciada en Psicología, FOT-FOAT® (TIFI), PCETI Argentina
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Lynn Pollock, MA, LMHC, REAT
Hudson, MA, USA
Profession:
MA Expressive Therapies with Mental Health Counseling Specialization
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Marise Lariviere, MA, LMFT, ATR, TCF
Quebec, Canada
Profession:
Private Practice, Psychotherapist
Mayarí Hernández Lemus, MA
Guatemala
Profession:
Counselor and Facilitator of personal growth workshops at Respiro Creativo
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Regina Fanjul, MA
Guatemala
Profession:
Student Counselor at UVG; Master ’s in Psychological Counseling and Mental Health, Specialization in Expressive Arts
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Roxana Orellana, PGD, MA
Mexico City
Profession:
Trauma Informed Counselor and Life Coach - EXA
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Vincci Tse Wan Chi, MSW, RSW
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Certified Marriage & Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor (HKMFTA)
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Yoshiko Kosaka, Ph.D.
Tokyo, Japan
Profession:
Clinical Psychologist and Certified Public Psychologist
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Zee Ting Kai Terrence, MExpArtsTh, BASW(Hons), AThR, EXAT, RSW
Hong Kong SAR, China
Profession:
Expressive Arts Therapist
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Certified FOAT® Practitioners
Abigail Tischler, LCSW, ATR-BC
Hamden, CT, USA
Profession:
Clinician
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Agnes Windram, MA Psychology & MA Counseling
USA & Europe & Middle East
Profession:
Psychotherapist & Counselor (FOT); Virginia Satir Coach & Mentor
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Angela Wei Wah Shum, BScN, MA, MT-BC, MTA, FAMI, HPMT
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Registered Nurse and Music Therapist
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Anna On Lai YUEN
Adelaide, Australia
Profession:
Clinical Psychologist
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Ari-Asha Castalia, LMFT, ATR
San Mateo, CA, USA
Profession:
-Information coming soon-
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Carla Walmsley-Esteves
Bath, England
Profession:
BSc (Hons) Ecology , MA Dance & Somatic Well-Being
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Cecilia Fung
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
MsocSc Social Work, BEd Special Needs
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Chan Sze Chung, MAFCFE, BSW, RSW
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Social Worker
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Chris Ying Ha CHAN, AThR, RSW, SEP
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Expressive Arts Therapist
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Chun Chiu Wong
Bracknell, UK
Profession:
MA Expressive Arts Therapy; HK Registered Nurse (Psy); Arts therapist (ANZACATA))
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Dominic T. Paguio, RN, LPT, MAEd, PhD
Manila, Philippines
Profession:
University faculty, Mental health psychiatric nurse, Special education specialist, Educational psychologist, Life coach
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Doreen Meister, MA, LMFT
Oakland, CA, USA
Profession:
California Marriage and Family Therapist (#53555)
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Emily Tara Weiner, LMFT, ATR, CMI
Bay Area, CA, USA
Profession:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#97750) and Registered Art Therapist
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Freda Blob, CP, Ed (GRAD), AT, PCT, GDP
Tübingen, Germany BW
Profession:
Person-centered and Experiential Clinician and Educator, Certifying Coordinator (TIFI)
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Grace Brillantes-Evangelista, Ph.D., RPsy, CSCLP
Quezon City, Philippines
Profession:
Registered Psychologist (#0000208)
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Grace Wing Yee Chan, BFA, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Hong Kong SAR, China
Profession:
Art Therapist and Illustrator
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Helen Kwon Kalanithi, MA, Ph.D., MPH
San Francisco, CA, USA
Profession:
-Information coming soon-
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Katherine Kwok, MMus, MMusThy, RMT, FOT, MIFA
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Master of Music, LTCL, PGDip Music Therapy
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Katie Flowers
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Certified Art Therapist
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Lau Chi Hung, MBChB(CUHK), FRACGP, FHKCFP, FHKAM(Family Medicine)
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Family Medicine
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Laura Read, Ph.D.
St. Augustine, Florida, USA & Irvington, New York, USA
Profession:
Psychologist
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Lic. Evelyn Ammon
Guatemala
Profession:
Clinical Psychologist and FOT (TIFI)
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Lynda Jessen-Tye, MAAT(Hons), AThR
New Zealand
Profession:
Creative Arts Therapist and ADHD Coach/Consultant
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Lynn Pollock, MA, LMHC, REAT
Hudson, MA, USA
Profession:
MA Expressive Therapies with Mental Health Counseling Specialization
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Mari Furukawa
Pietrasanta, Italy
Profession:
Artist and Psychologist
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Marise Lariviere, MA, LMFT, ATR, TCF
Quebec, Canada
Profession:
Private Practice, Psychotherapist
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Mayarí Hernández Lemus, MA
Guatemala
Profession:
Counselor and Facilitator of personal growth workshops at Respiro Creativo
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Rachel Howard, LMFT, ATR
Belmont, CA, USA
Profession:
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy
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Rachel Votaw, LMFT, ATR
Campbell, CA, USA
Profession:
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#93359)
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Rashmi Chidanand, Ph.D.
Mountain View, CA, USA
Profession:
Integrative-Holistic Clinical Psychologist (PSY28622)
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Regina Fanjul, MA
Guatemala
Profession:
Student Counselor at UVG; Master’s in Psychological Counseling and Mental Health, Specialization in Expressive Arts
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Roxana Orellana, PGD, MA
Mexico City
Profession:
Trauma Informed Counselor and Life Coach - EXA
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Victoria D. Mycue, PsyD, LMFT, ATR-BC, CHT
Richmond, CA, USA
Profession:
-Information coming soon-
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Vincci Tse Wan Chi, MSW, RSW
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Certified Marriage & Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor (HKMFTA)
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Yin Ping Yummie LOK
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
MSocSc Behavioral Health and MSocSc Counseling
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Yoshiko Kosaka, Ph.D.
Tokyo, Japan
Profession:
Clinical Psychologist and Certified Public Psychologist
Contact Email:
Zee Ting Kai Terrence, MExpArtsTh, BASW(Hons), AThR, EXAT, RSW
Hong Kong SAR, China
Profession:
Expressive Arts Therapist
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Certified FOAT® Facilitators
Ania Haas
Mokena, IL, USA
Profession:
Life Coach
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Berta Maria Poey
Guatemala
Profession:
Spiritual Companionship Volunteer, Certificate in Expressive Arts Interventions
Contact Email:
Bonnie Doucette Thornborough, MFA
Salisbury, Massachusetts
Profession:
Educator in Art, Design, Creativity & Wellness, MFA Graphic Design
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Carolyn T. Tongco, REACE®
Caloocan City, Philippines
Profession:
Certified Expressive Arts Coach, Arts Instructor
Contact Email:
Karen Quatsoe, BFA
Yardley, PA, USA
Profession:
Photography Prop Stylist and FOT Trainer
Contact Email:
Lic. Frances Ingouville
Guatemala
Profession:
Licenciada en Psicología, FOT-FOAT® (TIFI), PCETI Argentina
Contact Email:
Maria Isabel Castillo
Guatemala City
Profession:
Independent Artist and FOAT Facilitator
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Tse Kar Man Almas
Hong Kong, China
Profession:
Registered Social Worker and Certified Focusing Trainer (TIFI)
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