Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP-II, EMDR-C, E-RYT, is a licensed psychologist, certified complex trauma professional, EMDR Consultant, and Kripalu yoga teacher. She is an internationally sought-after speaker and a leading voice in trauma recovery. She is the author of eight books, including The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook, Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga, and The Polyvagal Theory Workbook for Trauma.
She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University and holds a master’s degree in Somatic Psychology through Naropa University. As a highly respected teacher, she collaborates with world-renowned institutions, including the Polyvagal Institute, Psychotherapy Networker, The Shift Network, The Embody Lab, Yoga International, the Cambridge Health Alliance, and the Omega Institute.
As the founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy, Dr. Schwartz offers an integrative, mind-body approach to trauma treatment that includes relational therapy, somatic psychology, EMDR Therapy, parts-work therapy, and therapeutic yoga. She specializes in applied polyvagal theory, which focuses on addressing imbalances within the autonomic nervous system that underlie most mental and physical health conditions.
Dr. Schwartz provides informational mental health and wellness updates through her writing, public speaking, social media presence, and blog. She believes that the journey of trauma recovery is an awakening of the spiritual heart.