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There are currently 91 practioners on the list. The following pages might help you choose the person best suited for you:
- Structured TMS recovery programs: In case you don't live near a TMS doctor, a structured TMS program can be a nice complement to your relationship with your regular doctor.
- How to Choose a TMS Therapist: therapy involves a substantial involvement of time and money. Make sure that you find someone who is a good match for you.
- How we categorise TMS professionals: This explains the categories of "physician", "therapist" or "other".
- Practitioner's degrees: PhD, MD, DO, MSW, LCSW, MFT, MA, DO... What does it all mean?
- TMS Professionals' survey responses: Over 20 of theTMS professionals on this list have completed a detailed survey explaining their experiences with TMS and their treatment plans.
We hope that you find the following pages helpful as well:
- General Discussion Forum: Share information with other TMSers
- How do I Journal: This page discusses the various techniques in journaling.
- Q&A with an Expert: Ask questions and read answers to questions that other TMSers have asked.
- Books & DVDs, etc.: The more you learn, the better off you are.
- Medical Evidence: Learn some of the science related to TMS.
- About the TMS Wiki: Learn about this website and the group who builds it.
How to use this listEdit
You may see the following links under the entries for some providers:
- TMS Wiki User Profile: Some practitioners have taken the time to join our wiki. From their TMS Wiki User Profile (linked to, below), you can send them a message or start a new discussion thread. Note that new threads can be viewed by anyone. As with email, you should not use either approach for private or urgent communications.
- Survey Response: The TMS Wiki has created a survey which it welcomes all practitioners interested in this approach to fill out. We have separate questionnaires for physicians, therapists, and coaches. You can read more about the survey here.
- Q&A Answers: If a provider is a member of the panel of experts in our Q&A With an Expert program, we include a link to the home page of that program. To read a brief bio and see links to all of that provider's answers, click on the link and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Before starting a professional relationship with anyone on this list, you should confirm relevant information, including credentials. As with all other information on the wiki, we can't guarantee the information in this list. When possible, we include links to make it easy for you to confirm the information.
For PractitionersEdit
Please help us improve this list by providing us with more information about yourself. See our "Updating information about yourself in our practitioner list" page for information about how to do this. General information about interacting with the wiki can be found in our "For TMS practitioners" page.
Number of practitioners on the listEdit
Physicians: 49 Therapists: 40 Other: 3 Total: 92 Do you know of a TMS-aware practitioner who isn't on this list? Post about them in our "Change Requests" forum, and we'd be happy to add them.
Browse by State or Nation
Via Internet or TelephoneUnfortunately, many people who think they may have TMS do not live in an area served by any TMS professionals. Luckily, some TMS professionals are able to provide services over the internet or telephone. Diagnosis can't be performed over the internet or telephone and distance can provide a significant barrier to psychotherapy. However, the following people provide coaching and other services to people who aren't able to travel to meet a provider face to face. More information can be found in our "Structured TMS recovery programs" page.
| [1]Monte Hueftle (Other)Monte says " I suffered with TMS for more than 20 years and have now been pain free for the past 8 years. My TMS consultation practice focuses on helping people reverse this pain disorder by learning their unique behaviors and thoughts and the way that they generated inner tension and repress their emotions. Many of Dr. Sarno's patients state that my information is the "missing link" that has helped them understand the psychological strategy of TMS." (Source)Personal Consultations(818) 486-8525monte@runningpain.com
TMS Wiki Profile / Survey Response / Forum Posts / Videos / Website |
| [2]Georgina '
Oldfield' MCSP (Other) Georgie Oldfield is a Physiotherapist who runs the Pain Relief Centre in Yorkshire, UK. She came across the work of Dr John Sarno after becoming increasingly unsettled with the physical explanation for pain. Her work with TMS began in early 2007 and she developed her own TMS Programme in the UK after visiting Dr Sarno that same year. Due to the results she was observing with her patients, she began to focus more and more of her work in this area. She is passionate about developing this work and helping to raise the profile of this little known cause of pain. (Source)
TMS Recovery Program
West Yorkshire, UK |
| [3]Howard Schubiner, MD (Physician) Dr. Howard Schubiner is board-certified in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and internal medicine. He was a full Professor at Wayne State University for 18 years and now works at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI, where he directs the the Mind Body Medicine Program that he founded. This program uses cutting edge research and both meditative and cutting edge psychological techniques to treat individuals who suffer from TMS. He says "Many of us suffer needlessly from pain diagnosed as migraines, tension headaches, fibromyalgia, or chronic neck, back, abdominal, and pelvic pain, when the real cause is Mind Body Syndrome." His new book Unlearn Your Pain was released in early 2010. Dr. Schubiner was also be a speaker at the 2nd Annual TMS Conference in March 2010. (Source)TMS Recovery ProgramSouthfield, Michigan 248 849-4728 248 543-5517 hschubiner@gmail.com Co-host of first TMS conference. TMS Wiki Profile / Survey Response / Q&A Answers / Blog / Website Main Wiki Page About Dr. Schubiner Insurance Accepted: Most government and private carriers |
| [4]Abigail Steidley (Other) Abigail is a mindbody coach. She "offers a free initial 30 minute consultation with you to answer your questions and talk about what coaching entails." She says "Physical pain and emotional stress are intricately connected messengers trying to lead you to a fulfilling, joyful life. My mind-body approach to pain relief is all about decoding these messages. Your current health issue – whether it’s vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, back pain, adrenal fatigue, or something else – is a springboard to what I call a truly Healthy Life: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically." (Source)abigail@thehealthylifecoach.comTMS Wiki Profile / Programs / Website[http://tmswiki.wetpaint.com/account/AbigailSteidley ] |
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Los Angeles area
| Susan Basset, MSW, LCSW (Therapist)18319 LinnetTarzana, CA 91356 (818) 345-0260 |
| Will Baum, LCSW (Therapist)Will Baum is a psychotherapist in the Los Angeles area. He has written a number of articles for PsychologyToday.com, the Huffington Post, and Where the Client Is. He is cross trained in psychodynamic talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Will Baum's practice is focused on anxiety/depression, relationships, chronic pain, and addiction recovery. He has experience working with an "extremely wide range of clients and concerns." (Source)4001 1/2 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027 |
| Arnold Bloch (Therapist)1280 Willsbrook CtWestlake Village, CA 91361 (805) 379-1970 |
| Donald Dubin, MS, MFCC(Deceased) Don Dubin was a committed and loved TMS therapist who worked with David Schechter for many years. |
| Susan Farber, MA, MFT (Therapist)Susan is a Marriage Family Therapist in private practice. She has both a Bachelor’s and Master's in psychology. She says "Often my work encompasses a mind/body perspective. I believe that many physical ailments have an emotional component to them and everyone’s body is a wealth of often underutilized information. I teach my clients to use their body as a barometer in order to gain valuable insight into denied emotions and issues. In taking responsibility and ownership of their physical selves, a sense of empowerment emerges enabling my clients to move forward toward making positive life changes." (Source 1) (Source 2)22 West Micheltorena Street, Suite B
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
| 'Alan Gordon', LCSW (Therapist) Alan Gordon is a psychotherapist in private practice in Santa Monica who specializes in the treatment of chronic pain using the the TMS approach. He is a member of the TMS Educational Working Group and was the primary organizer (chair) of the 2nd annual TMS Conference held in LA in March 2010. His efforts were a key factor in making the conference a success. At the conference, he gave a presentation entitled "Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches in the Treatment of Mind-Body Disorders." He has also written an article called "Miracles of Mindbody Medicine" for the Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal. (Source1, Source2, Source3)1247 7th St., Suite 300Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 945-6811 and 8500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 705
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 |
| [5]Michelle Gottlieb, PsyD, MFT (Therapist) Dr. Gottlieb is honored to work with those that struggle with chronic pain. As an EMDR certified therapist, she has many tools to help you process through your TMS symptoms. She is also very experienced with anxiety, depression, couples and trauma therapy. Dr. Gottlieb is an adjunct professor at Cal State Fullerton teaching graduate students how to be effective therapists. (Source)305 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 202Fullerton, CA 92831 (714) 879-5868 drmichelle@michellegottlieb.com TMS Wiki User Profile / Who's Who Page User Page (includes an article written by Gottlieb on EMDR) Website |
| Helene Green, LCSW (Therapist)18319 LinnetTarzana, CA 91356 (818) 996-5296 |
| Phillip Green, PhD (Therapist)19710 Ventura Blvd. Suite 203Woodland Hills, CA 91364(818) 999-9663 |
| Karen Kay, PsyD (Therapist)10350 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 310Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 277-1935TMS Wiki Profile |
| 'S'usan Mendenhall, PsyD (Therapist)10436 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 3050Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 558-8091 |
| [6]Colleen Perry, MFT (Therapist)Colleen Perry is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in the Los Angeles area. She focuses on eating disorders and body image issues, along with helping people with chronic pain. She says "In individual therapy we explore the direct link of the unconscious mind to the manifestation of pain in the body. Traditional forms of pain treatment such as physical therapy, pain medications, anti-inflammatory medications and injections, surgery, acupuncture, chiropractic care, or massage, do not address the underlying emotional issues that are causing the pain in the first place. All that these other forms of pain management can give you are temporary relief...The most immediate relief for clients upon receiving the TMS diagnosis is that there is nothing structurally wrong with their body and are therefore encouraged to go about their daily activities of life without giving into the pain."1247 Seventh St. Suite 300
Santa Monica 90401 (310) 259-8970 drselfish@yahoo.com Website TMS Wiki Profile Main Wiki Page on Colleen Perry Curriculum Vitae |