Welcome, I’m Dr. Kerstin Hecker.
I am an advocate for individual and group development within a sanctuary of support.
As a doctor in Depth Psychology, I conducted research into covert aggression and the abuse of power by women in the workplace. I presented my research findings at the 14th International Association on Workplace Bullying + Harassment Conference and the 2024 Niagra Conference on Workplace Mobbing.
I am also a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP™) supporting individuals who have experienced adverse life events (e.g., at work, home, relationships, friendships, and childhood) that overwhelmed their nervous system and where there was an absence of compassionate support. In addition, I am a holistic counselor (SIAF) and a board-certified holistic health counselor (AADP).
I studied and worked with Interpersonal Neurobiology (Bonnie Badenoch, MA, LMFT), Attachment Theory and Trauma Resolution (Diane Poole Heller, Ph.D.), Family Constellations and Systemic Constellations (Bert Helliger, MA, Dipl Psych), and other schools of body-oriented psychotherapy. In addition to my studies, I have spent many hours with my own therapist to ensure that I have personal experience and can support individuals in their processes.
I have 25+ years of experience working in corporate USA, including consumer and market research, management, sales, operations, CRM, and marketing, and a BA in business studies.
During difficult times, it's important to have compassionate support and the unwavering backing or Rückendeckung of capable individuals. Psychological abuse can often go unnoticed, but healing can begin in the safe space of a therapist's office or a supportive virtual environment. — Dr. Kerstin Hecker
Education
Doctor in Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA, USA: 2018-2024
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing International, Broomfield, CO, USA: 2017-2019
Holistic Counselor, Societa' Italiana Armonizzatori (SIAF), Florence, Italy: 2012-2014
Holistic Health Counselor, State University of New York, NY, USA: 2010-2012
Bachelor of Arts in Business, Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie (VWA), Frankfurt, Germany: 1993-1997
Industrial Management Assistant, German Chamber of Commerce, Gütersloh, Germany: 1993-1995
Certificates, Trainings, AND Masterclasses
Building Personal Resilience, Managing Anxiety and Mental Health, Dr. Luana Marques, Harvard University, Apr-Jul 2025
Narcissistic Abuse In-Depth Workshop, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Apr 2025
Interpersonal Neurobiology Workshop: How Attachment, Trauma & Temperament Shape Personality, Dr. Daniel Siegel, Apr 2025
IFS for Trauma & Loss Masterclass, Dr. Diane Poole Heller and Dr. Frank Anderson, Mar 2025
Mindfulness and Interpersonal Neurobiology in Clinical Practice, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and Dr. Daniel Siegel, Mar 2025
Healing Attachment Wounds and Building Emotional Safety Masterclass, Dr. Diane Poole Heller, Feb 2025
Decoding Disorganized Attachment Masterclass, Dr. Diane Poole Heller, Oct 2023
Interpersonal Neurobiology Training with Certification: Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind, Dr. Bonnie Badenoch, Jan-Dec 2022
Polyvagal Masterclass, Dr. Stephen Porges and Dr. Raja Selvam, Nov 2022
Fight, Flight or Freeze: Threat Response System Masterclass, Dr. Diane Poole Heller, Oct 2021
Somatic Adult Attachment Training with Certification: Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning experience, Dr. Diane Poole Heller, Nov 2020
Build Healthier Relationships and Navigate Conflicting Attachment Styles Masterclass, Dr. Diane Poole Heller, Mar 2020
Embodied Trauma Symposium Colorado, Various Presenters, Aug 2019
Integrative Healthcare Symposium New York, Various Presenters, 2018
State-Dependent Memory, Perception, and Communication Masterclass, Dr. Stan Tatkin, Jan 2017
The Myth of Self-Regulation Masterclass: How Our Inner Community Supports Us Every Day, Dr. Bonnie Badenoch, Jan 2017
New Brain Science Masterclass: Brain Integration and Patient Healing, Dr. Daniel Siegel, Apr 2015
Somatic Psychology Workshop, Dr. Peter Levine, Lisa Loustaunau, Bo Forbes, Kripalu, MA, 2011
Professional Training in Regression Therapy with Certification, Dr. Brian Weiss, Omega Institute, NY, Jul-Aug 2011
Certificate in Kinesiology for Self-Care, New York Open Center & International College of Healing Arts, NY, May-Aug 2011
NLP Sleight of Mouth Masterclass, New York Open Center, NY, Doug O'Brien, Mar 2009
Professional Memberships
APA, American Psychological Association
AWBH, International Association on Workplace Bullying & Harassment
SEI, Somatic Experiencing International
SIAF, Societa' Italiana Armonizzatori Familiari
Psychology Today US