Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# Harmony Place Monterey

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/blog/)
- [IFS and Masters and Johnson | Sex Therapy Treatment Model](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/ifs-and-masters-and-johnson-sex-therapy-treatment-model/) - An Internal Family Systems Approach to Sex Therapy Adopted from the Original Masters and Johnson Model Abstract Masters and Johnson created sensate focus to remediate the blocks that interfere with sexual desire and arousal. Typically, this involves a couple engaging in mutual, goal-less touching, with breasts and genitals considered off limits, thus creating an absence
- [WORKSHOP VIDEO: A Day with Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. and Mark Schwartz, Sc.D.](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/bessel-van-der-kolk/) - WORKSHOP VIDEO Integration of Mind, Brain, and Body, in the Treatment of Trauma SPEAKERS: Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. and Mark F. Schwartz, Sc.D. This workshop discusses the latest developments in treating trauma and understanding the connection between trauma and development. Bessel van der Kolk is a leading researcher and thought-leader, as well as,
- [WEBINAR VIDEO:  “Eating Disorders – A Dissociative Perspective”](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-video-eating-disorders-a-dissociative-perspective/) - EATING DISORDERS – A DISSOCIATIVE PERSPECTIVE PRESENTER: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, D.Sc. 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This workshop provides 1.0 CEs. Application made to CEPA for specified hours of Continuing Education Credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and LCSWs as is required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Join
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Dr. Mark Schwartz | Sexual Desire and Eating Disorders - Part 2](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sexual-desire-relationship-issues-eating-disorder-clients-part-2/)
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Dr. Mark Schwartz | Sexual Desire and Eating Disorders - Part 1](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sexual-desire-relationship-issues-eating-disorder-clients-part-1/)
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: "Treating Addiction Through the Lens of Disorganized Attachment"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-addiction-disorganized-attachment/) - TREATING ADDICTION THROUGH THE LENS OF DISORGANIZED ATTACHMENT PRESENTER: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, D.Sc. POWERPOINT IN PDF >> ADDITIONAL SLIDES | SELF-INTERVIEW + SELF-INVENTORY >> ONLINE WEBINAR EVALUATION FORM for 2.0 CEs >> CEs: 2.0 with the completion of an evaluation form 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This workshop provides
- [WEBINAR VIDEO - PART 2:  “Attachment at the Center of Chemical Dependency”](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-video-attachment-chemical-dependency-2/) -  ATTACHMENT AT THE CENTER OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY - PART 2 PRESENTERS: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, D.Sc. and LEON LARIMER, Ph.D. 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This workshop provides 2.0 CEs. Application made to CEPA for specified hours of Continuing Education Credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and LCSWs as is
- [WEBINAR VIDEO - PART 1:  “Attachment at the Center of Chemical Dependency”](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-video-attachment-chemical-dependency/) -  ATTACHMENT AT THE CENTER OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY - PART I PRESENTERS: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, Sc.D. and LEON LARIMER, Ph.D. 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This workshop provides 2.0 CEs. Application made to CEPA for specified hours of Continuing Education Credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and LCSWs as is
- [WEBINAR VIDEO:  “Chronic Relapse”](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-video-chronic-relapse-attachment-disorder/) - CHRONIC RELAPSE: ADDICTION AS AN ATTACHMENT DISORDER PRESENTERS: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, D.Sc. and LORI GALPERIN, LCSW 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This workshop provides 1.0 CEs. Application made to CEPA for specified hours of Continuing Education Credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and LCSWs as is required by the California
- [The Real “Masters of Sex”](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/the-real-masters-of-sex/) - The "Real Masters of Sex," My Many Years Working with Masters and Johnson and the Company Culture That Made It Work by Dr. Mark Schwartz REGISTER TODAY for our APR 8 2022 FREE LIVECAST WEBINAR: TRAUMA, DISSOCIATION & SEXUALITY >> MORE INFO ABOUT THE WEBINAR >> The building where Dr. William Masters and Virginia Johnson
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: "INTIMACY and INTIMACY DISORDERS" and Avoidant Attachment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/livecast-webinar-intimacy-disorders-cornerstone-of-recovery/) -  PRESENTED BY: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, D.Sc. and LORI GALPERIN, LCSW AIRED: FRIDAY APRIL 21 2023 CES: 2.0 CEs: 2.0 with the completion of the online Evaluation Form 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This workshop provides 2.0 CEs. Application made to CEPA for specified hours of Continuing Education Credit
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Blocks to Intimacy within Individuals and Couples](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-blocks-to-intimacy-within-individuals-and-couples/) -  PRESENTED BY: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, D.Sc. and LORI GALPERIN, LCSW AIRDATE: FRI. FEB. 9, 2024 DOWNLOAD A COURSE POWERPOINT PDF >> CEs: 2.0 with the completion of the online Evaluation Form 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This workshop provides 2.0 CEs. Application made to CEPA for specified
- [WEBINAR VIDEO:  Destructive Intimate Relationships and Repair](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/destructive-relationships-and-repair/) -  PRESENTED BY: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, Sc.D. See Bio >> WHEN AIRED: FRI. OCT 18, 2024 WHERE: LIVE ON ZOOM! COST: FREE COURSE EVALUATION FOR 2.0 CEs >> FULL COURSE POWERPOINT IN PDF >> ARTICLE FOR DOWNLOAD IN PDF "A Psychospiritual Exploration of the Transpersonal Self as the Ground of Healing" by Monique Verrier >>
- [WORKSHOP VIDEO: Receiving Love and Being Loved: Transforming your Intimate Relationship](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/receiving-love-and-being-loved-harville-hendrix-and-helen-hunt/) - Drawing on years of experience, including that of hundreds of Imago therapists, the authors share details as to how to conquer the suffering that comes from self-rejection and lean instead toward love and acceptance; if only we knew how to do it. Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. are globally respected couple's therapists,
- [WORKSHOP VIDEO:  SEXUAL DISORDERS | Treatment Update 2023 for CAMFT](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/workshop-video-sexual-disorders-treatment-update-camft/) - TOPIC: A TREATMENT UPDATE for CLIENTS with SEXUAL DISORDERS PRESENTED BY: MARK SCHWARTZ, Sc. D, LMFT With more than 30 years of experience and a degree in Psychology from John Hopkins University, Dr. Mark Schwartz specializes in working with couples, marriage, and intimacy disorders, sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, and sexual addiction. His national recognition afforded
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Comprehensive Treatment of Sexually Compulsive Behavior](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-comprehensive-treatment-of-sexually-compulsive-behavior/) - PDF DOWNLOADS to Accompany this Webinar POWERPOINT IN PDF for the WEBINAR >> JOURNAL ARTICLE: Recovery from Sexual Compulsivity >> COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF SEXUALLY COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR Presenter: Dr. Stephen Southern | Read Bio This webinar will present a comprehensive program for treating sexually compulsive behavior. The proposed program integrates concurrent treatment components for sexual compulsivity
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: From Pornography to Intimacy with Dr. Mark Schwartz](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/pornography-intimacy-workshop/) - Download WEBINAR HANDOUTS below: From Pornography to Intimacy: Changing the Triggers for Sexual Arousal Addiction to pornography can be difficult to treat, particularly if pornography has been used compulsively since puberty. The adolescent brain, especially the frontal cortex (the seat of judgement, decision-making, and personality expression) is still developing and can be altered by endless
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Sexual Addiction - An Alternative Approach and Treatment Model](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/livecast-webinar-dec-13-2024-sexual-addiction/) - PRESENTED BY:MARK F. SCHWARTZ, Sc.D. See Bio >> AIRDATE: FRI DEC 13, 2024 TIME: 9:00 A.M. PST WHERE: LIVE ON ZOOM COST: FREE COURSE EVALUATION for 2.0 CEs >> FULL COURSE POWERPOINT IN PDF >> LATEST BLOG POST: "Sexual Addiction: An Alternative Approach to Treatment" >> CEs: 2.0 with the completion of the online Evaluation
- [WEBINAR NOW ONLINE Lovemaps: Compulsive Sexual Behaviors and Disorders of Intimacy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/lovemaps-disorders-intimacy/) -  PRESENTED BY: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, D.Sc. AIRDATE: FRI. NOV. 17, 2023 BLOG ARTICLE >> "LEARNING TO LOVE, TREATMENT OF DISORDERS OF INTIMACY" by Dr. Mark Schwartz DOWNLOAD A COURSE POWERPOINT PDF >> CEs: 2.0 with the completion of the online Evaluation Form 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: "Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorder"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-video-psychotherapy-for-bipolar-disorder/) - POWERPOINT IN PDF for the WEBINAR >> LINK TO THE ONLINE EVALUATION FORM FOR 2.0 CEs >> PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR BIPOLAR DISORDER Presenter: Mark Schwartz | Read Bio Clients with Bi Polar Disorder are often desperate for psychotherapy targeted at stress reduction, structuring a stable lifestyle, cognitive therapy for depression, anticipatory guidance for hypo-manic mood swings,
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: "TREATING SEXUAL DESIRE DIFFICULTIES FOLLOWING CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/livecast-webinar-sexual-desire-disorders/) - An UPDATE on the MASTERS and JOHNSON MODEL Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR into Object Relations and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) PRESENTED BY: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, D.Sc. and LORI GALPERIN, LCSW POWERPOINT IN PDF CEs: 2.0 with the completion of the online Evaluation Form 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: "Trauma, Dissociation & Sexuality"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-video-trauma-dissociation-sexuality/) -  TRAUMA, DISSOCIATION & SEXUALITY PRESENTERS: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, D.Sc. CEs 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This workshop provides 2.0 CEs. Application made to CEPA for specified hours of Continuing Education Credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and LCSWs as is required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. WEBINAR
- [WEBINAR VIDEO:  "Sexual Difficulties following Childhood Sexual Abuse"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-preparation-sexual-difficulties-following-childhood-sexual-abuse/) -  PDF OF THE WEBINAR POWERPOINT >> PDF OF A NEW BONUS-SLIDE >> RECEIVE 2.0 CEs To Receive 2.0 CEs for this webinar event (certificate to be sent via PDF), please submit this ONLINE WEBINAR EVALUATION FORM >> THREE PAPERS THAT ACCOMPANY THIS WEBINAR: ARTICLE #1 >> An Integrative Model for Treatment of Sexual Desire
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: "30 Years of Trauma Therapy | Lessons Learned | PART II"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-30-years-lessons-learned-schwartz-galperin-part-2/) - VIDEO WEBINAR - PART II 30 Years of Trauma Therapy | Lessons Learned with Dr. Mark Schwartz and Lori Galperin, LCSW 2.0 CEs available to viewers with the completion of an online evaluation form >> This workshop provides 2.0 CEs to all attendees. Application made to CEPA for 6 hours of Continuing Education Credit for
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: "30 Years of Trauma Therapy | Lessons Learned | PART I"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-30-years-lessons-learned-schwartz-galperin/) - VIDEO WEBINAR - PART I 30 Years of Trauma Therapy | Lessons Learned with Dr. Mark Schwartz and Lori Galperin, LCSW 2.0 CEs available to viewers with the completion of an online evaluation form >> This workshop provides 2.0 CEs to all attendees. Application made to CEPA for 6 hours of Continuing Education Credit for
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: "Attachment-based Psychotherapy"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-attachment-based-psychotherapy-with-dr-mark-schwartz/) - FREE LIVECAST WEBINAR ATTACHMENT-BASED PSYCHOTHERAPY Dr. Mark Schwartz 2.0 CEs available to viewers with the completion of an online evaluation form >> This workshop provides 2.0 CEs to all attendees. Application made to CEPA for 6 hours of Continuing Education Credit for MFTs LPCCs, LEPs, and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral
- [WEBINAR VIDEO:  "Intimacy as a Trauma Reenactment"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-lovemaps-as-a-trauma-reenactment/) - WEBINAR Revisiting Repetition Compulsion: Partner Choice and Lovemaps As Trauma Reenactments SPEAKERS: Mark F. Schwartz, Sc.D. and Lori Galperin, LCSW, Co-directors of Harmony Place Monterey DOWNLOAD A PDF of the POWERPOINT for this WEBINAR WHAT: FREE ONLINE WEBINAR via ZOOM | 2.0 CEs CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT ONLINE EVALUATION FORM for 2.0 CEs Partner
- [Sexual Addiction: Understanding Dissociation as a New Approach to Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sex-addiction-new-approach/) - Sexual Addiction: An Alternative Approach to Treatment by Mark Schwartz, Sc.D. Many years ago, following my work on an inpatient program that specialized in trauma and dissociation disorder, I began to work primarily with eating disorder clients. To my shock the journals and leaders in the field had not begun to mention dissociation, even though
- [LIVECAST WEBINAR, OCT 18 2024 – Destructive Intimate Relationships and Repair](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/destructive-relationships-and-repair-2/) - PRESENTED BY: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, Sc.D. See Bio >> WHEN: FRI. OCT 18, 2024 WHERE: LIVE ON ZOOM! COST: FREE REGISTER TODAY >> COURSE EVALUATION (TBD) >> COURSE POWERPOINT TO BE POSTED SOON >> CEs: 2.0 with the completion of the online Evaluation Form 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: BIPOLAR - What Every Clinician Needs to Know](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-bipolar/) -  PRESENTED BY: MARK F. SCHWARTZ, Sc.D., LEE LARIMER, Ph.D. and LEE GOLDMAN, M.D. | See Bios >> AIRDATE: FRI. MAY 10, 2024 COURSE EVALUATION >> COURSE POWERPOINT PDF >> CEs: 2.0 with the completion of the online Evaluation Form 2.0 CEs provided with the completion of an online evaluation form. This workshop provides 2.0 CEs. Application
- [Bipolar Disorder - Things to Know](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/bipolar-important-points/) - Important Things to Know About Biolar Disorder by Dr. Mark Schwartz D.Sc. Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual changes in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and ability to concentrate. These shifts can make it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks, sustain relationships, maintain responsibilities,
- [Leading Causes of Relapse: 4 Steps to Real Recovery](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/leading-causes-of-relapse-four-steps-to-recovery/) - Leading Causes of Relapse: Four Steps to Real and Lasting Recovery Why do people relapse? First, it’s important to realize that relapse is not uncommon. Many people who are striving to overcome addictive behaviors have set-backs and relapses as they move toward healthier attachments and relationships. Do not allow relapse to cause you to give
- [WEBINAR VIDEO PART II 30 YEARS OF TRAUMA THERAPY](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-trauma-therapy-lessons-learned/) - 30 YEARS OF TRAUMA THERAPY – LESSONS LEARNED Dr. Mark Schwartz and Lori Galperin, LCSW PART II, WATCH THE ONLINE VIDEO >> 1.0 CE available to viewers with the completion of an online evaluation form >> This PART II WEBINAR provides 1.0 CE to all attendees. Application made to CEPA for specific hours of Continuing
- [Lovemaps and Learning to Love: Treatment of Disorders of Intimacy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/lovemaps-and-learning-to-love-treatment-of-disorders-of-intimacy/) - Learning to Love: Treatment of Disorders of Intimacy by Mark Schwartz, D.Sc. REGISTER TODAY for our LIVECAST WEBINAR with Dr. Mark Schwartz >> FRI NOV 17, 2023 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. PDT | READ MORE >> Recently, a client who had been having chronic affairs said to me, “I don’t think I have ever
- [Intimacy and Intimacy Disorders | The Cornerstone of Recovery from Mental Illness and Addiction](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/intimacy-and-intimacy-disorders/) - by Mark Schwartz, Sc.D. and Lori Galperin, LCSW We are bonding creatures. As we age, our capacity to form deeper connections with others generally increases. In other words, the capacity to love is a developmental achievement. Our survival as children depends on a parents’ capacity to protect us from danger as well as their ability
- [TRAUMA](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/trauma/) - Trauma and the Evolution of Trauma Recovery Treatment By Dr. Mark Schwartz Contemporary trauma therapists have evolved significantly over the past 30 years. Most clinicians have moved from the single PTSD-trauma model to the realization that most individuals have early adversity, neglect, or misattunement with their early caretaker(s), that which greatly influenced their later reactions
- [WORKSHOP VIDEO:  "Internal Family Systems | Developing Intimacy with Self"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/workshop-video-ifs-intimacy-with-self-richard-schwartz/) - IFS — Internal Family Systems — developer, Dr. Richard Schwartz, presented an all-day workshop in Monterey, CA alongside Dr. Mark Schwartz and Lori Galperin, LCSW of Harmony Place Monterey. The workshop, "Developing Intimacy with Self," focused on healing disorders of the self with an emphasis placed on healing trauma, developing self-compassion, and using IFS to
- [WORKSHOP VIDEO: "The Wild Edge of Sorrow" with Author Francis Weller, MFT](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/the-wild-edge-of-sorrow-author-francis-weller/) - Grief has always been communal in our long story as a species. Too often in modern times, however, our grief is carried privately, forcing sorrow underground. It is our unexpressed sorrows, the congested stories of loss, that, when left unattended, block our access to soul. We then are pulled by the gravity of loss below
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Dr. Mark Schwartz Maps, "The Components of Eating Disorders Recovery"](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dr-mark-schwartz-maps-components-eating-disorders-recovery/)
- [Attachment is Related to Chemical Dependency? Oh Yes...](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/attachment-and-chemical-dependency/) - Attachment Difficulties at the Center of Chemical Dependency by Dr. Mark Schwartz and Suzanne Dion Whenever an individual experiences a disruption early on in their attachment system — that early-on sense of connection, emotional and physical safety, and a confidence that our needs will be met when we need them to be met — from
- [INTERVIEW SERIES VIDEO:  “LET'S TALK” TRAUMA with Christine Courtois, Ph.D.](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/lets-talk-interview-courtois/) -  "LET'S TALK" INTERVIEW SERIES with Dr. Mark Schwartz FIRST GUEST: CHRISTINE COURTOIS PhD, ABPP, AUTHOR and BOARD CERTIFIED COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST DOWNLOAD A LIST OF READING RESOURCES (PDF) SHARED >> Join Dr. Mark Schwartz and Dr. Chris Courtois as they hash out the ongoing changes to the treatment of trauma-related disorders across their over 40 years of clinical experience.
- [Developmental Trauma Disorder](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/development-trauma-disorder/) - Childhood trauma, including abuse and neglect, is probably our nation’s single most important public health challenge that has the potential to be largely resolved by appropriate prevention and intervention. Each year over 3,000,000 children are children are reported to authorities for abuse and/or neglect in the United States of which about one million are substantiated.
- [Creating Intimacy with Self: A New Approach to Relational-Marital Therapies](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/creating-intimacy-with-self-a-new-approach-to-relational-marital-therapies/) - When I was trained as a marital-relational therapist, the focus was on the interpersonal relationship, that is, the interaction between two individuals. This included enhancing communication and the quality of intimacy, how time was spent together and apart, explicit and implicit contracts, anger and conflict-management, problem-solving skills, parenting, and negotiation. This work was necessary, but
- [7 New Advances in the Treatment of Depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/7-new-advances-in-treatment-of-depression/) - Depression Afflicts 350 Million People Worldwide Harmony Place Monterey specializes in treatment of recalcitrant (prior treatment failure) depression. With a treatment model that includes therapy as well as may include psychiatric medications to stabilize the depression and improve the potential outcomes of therapeutic processes, here are few updates as to what’s transpired as of late
- [Chemical Dependency](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/chemical-dependency/) - Chemical Dependency Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs and Relapse Prevention Treatment The first step in drug and alcohol recovery is making the decision to stop using one’s substance of choice. Following this often difficult decision, the work begins in earnest as relapse triggers present themselves; extreme stress, relational difficulties, employment challenges, cravings and secondary
- [Sexual Trauma In Context With Inescapable Stressors](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sexual-trauma-in-context-with-inescapable-stressors/) - Sexual Trauma Within the Context of Traumatic and Inescapable Stress, Neglect, and Poisonous Pedagogy by Mark F. Schwartz, Lori D. Galperin, and William H. Masters Post-traumatic Stress The Diagnostic Statistical Manual-Ill (DSM-111) defines posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the result of a recognizable stressor that would evoke significant symptoms of distress in almost anyone (American
- [12 Similarities Between Sex Addiction & Eating Disorders](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/12-similarities-sex-addiction-eating-disorders/) - At Harmony Place Monterey we treat both Eating Disorders and Sexual Addiction in two separate tracks. This is how they are similar, but different: Overcontrol of a natural function eventually leads to out of control. Restriction leads to binging. Emotional dysregulation leads to poor affect tolerance, and anorexia from loneliness and shame leads to self-destructive
- [Critical factors to consider for an eating disorder clinic](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/critical-factors-to-consider-for-an-eating-disorder-clinic/) - Does the program offer meal support? Is there a registered Dietician experienced and supportive of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating? Does the program offer three individual sessions per week with a primary therapist? Does the primary therapist do eating disorder work, trauma, and family of origin work, family work? Does the program offer expressive therapy
- [Alcoholism](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/alcoholism/) - Alcohol abuse or binge drinking generally presents with a co-occurrence mental disorder. Often the individual self-medicates their anxiety, depression or other out of control behaviors. Also common is a history of adverse life events or trauma. Following abstinence and detox recovery really begins. Typically, the individual is flooded with all the issues "put under the
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Dr Mark Schwartz — Intimacy Disorders](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dr-mark-schwartz-intimacy-disorders-webinar-2015/)
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: EARNING SECURE ATTACHMENT | PART 2](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-earning-secure-attachment-part-2/)
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Treating Intimacy Disorders Dr Mark Schwartz and Lori Galperin, LCSW](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-treating-intimacy-disorders-dr-mark-schwartz-lori-galperin-lcsw/) - Treating Intimacy Disorders Dr Mark Schwartz and Lori Galperin, LCSW
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Marriage Counseling | Marriage Therapy Institute | Dr. Mark Schwartz and Lori Galperin MSW](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/marriage-counseling-marriage-therapy-institute-dr-mark-schwartz-lori-galperin-msw/)
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Marriage Counseling | Relationships | Northern CA | Dr. Mark Schwartz | Lori Galperin LCSW](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/marriage-counseling-relationships-northern-ca-dr-mark-schwartz-lori-galperin-msw/)
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Issues Related to Intimacy, Love, and Relationships with Clients with Eating Disorders - Part 2](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/love-intimacy-relationships-eating-disorders-part-2/)
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Issues Related to Love, Intimacy, and Relationships with Eating Disorder Clients - Part 1](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/love-intimacy-relationships-eating-disorders-part-1/)
- [Eating Disorders | Addiction Recovery | Northern CA | Dr. Mark Schwartz | Lori Galperin MSW](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/eating-disorders-addiction-recovery-northern-ca-dr-mark-schwartz-lori-galperin-msw/)
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Somatic-based Treatment for Trauma](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/somatic-treatment-for-trauma-nicholas-barth/) - PDF DOWNLOAD to Accompany this Webinar and ONLINE EVALUATION POWERPOINT IN PDF for the WEBINAR >> LINK TO THE EVALUATION FORM for 2.0 CEs >> SOMATIC-BASED TREATMENT FOR TRAUMA Presenter: Nicholas Barth, M.A., LMFT | Read Bio This webinar is an introductory overview of the theory and practice of Somatic Psychotherapy for Trauma Recovery. Participants can
- [WEBINAR VIDEO: Psychotherapy for Trauma](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/somatic-treatment-for-trauma-young/) - PDF DOWNLOAD to Accompany this Webinar and ONLINE EVALUATION POWERPOINT IN PDF for the WEBINAR >> LINK TO THE ONLINE EVALUATION FORM for 2.0 CEs >> SOMATIC-BASED TREATMENT FOR TRAUMA Presenter: Samantha Young, M.Ed. | Read Bio Working with childhood trauma requires much more than competence in EMDR, internal family systems, exposure Therapy or Cognitive
- [Sexual Dysfunction](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sexual-dysfunction/) - Sexual Dysfunction and/or Compulsivity The Harmony Place Monterey Recovery Program, including Intensive Outpatient Therapy and Transitional Living Options Sexual Dysfunction is considered a problem when: Sex or thoughts of sex are a primary, continual focus Sex is both necessary and distressing Sex is out of control and the person is acting outside their value
- [Trauma Work](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/trauma-work/) - Treating mental health conditions and addictions is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Each person struggling with the complex symptoms of psychiatric disorders requires personalized attention to address the root issues that can often be traced back to childhood. By identifying the underlying trauma or events that may have contributed to the disorder, treatment can be successful
- [Attachment Difficulties at the Center of Intimacy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/attachment-difficulties-at-the-center-of-intimacy/) - Whenever an individual experiences attachment problem, from early deprivations in parenting or painful relational experiences all the way to traumatic events, they may find themselves avoiding or sabotaging romantic relationships. Humans have a natural instinct to bond, to find a mate or companion, but at the same time, can also fear the bonding itself. There
- [What's Love Got To Do With It?](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/) - For children, a "felt sense" of security becomes internalized and helps them approach the world as a relatively safe place, be able to reach out to others in times of crisis, work difficulties through to resolution (instead of being immobilized by them), and gives them the courage to take appropriate risks in order to grow
- [What Is Depression?](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/what-is-depression/) - Depression is a chronic feeling of sadness that is both physiological and cognitive. Suffering in the Buddhist tradition is universal and acceptance of life's trials and tribulations. Without feeling overly victimized, is a premise that we work with at Harmony Place Monterey. The most common component of depression involves dealing with loss and grieving. Our
- [Sexual Compulsivity/Addiction](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sexual-compulsivity-addiction/) - What Causes Sexual Compulsion? In our decades of experience, we have found that any type of addictive behavior is an indication that one's life is out of balance. There are multiple reasons that a sexually addictive, sexually compulsive behavior many manifests: Anger or rage that was suppressed, related to powerlessness experienced in childhood Depression or
- [What Is OCD?](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/what-is-ocd/) - What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD?) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the preoccupation with distressing, intrusive. thoughts or urges and the acting out of repetitive, compulsive acts through excessive avoidance or make-right behaviors. OCD is a debilitating mental-health issue that is found in both children and adults. It is linked to a wide variety of functional impairments
- [What Is Attachment?](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/what-is-attachment/) - For children, internalizing a feeling of security helps them interact with the world as a relatively safe place, seek others in times of crisis, resolve problems rather than being immobilized by them, and find the courage to take appropriate risks in order to grow emotionally. Attachment what a strange word! It sounds like a vacuum
- [Bipolar Disorder](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/bipolar-disorder/) - Bipolar disorder, often referred to as manic-depressive disorder, is an alteration in brain chemistry that causes definitive shifts in energy level and mood and interferes with the ability to perform day-to-day functions and lead a fulfilling life. While manic periods might result in hyper-activity and a seemingly energetic, happy person, they are followed by a
- [Veterans Service](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/veterans-service/) - We now know that veterans who do not experience PTSD are a high risk for increased rates of major depression as the years go on. PTSD includes symptoms of numbing (I don’t feel anything), avoidance (stimuli related to the trauma), intrusion (nightmares and flashbacks), and hyperarousal (easily irritated, impulsive and anger. Typically the individual minimizes
- [Trauma Recovery](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/trauma-recovery/) - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD can occur in response to extreme experiences that overwhelm an individual’s coping resources. It’s often a sudden and destructive onslaught that a person cannot process at the time. The nature of such events typically involves a sense of threat to a person’s life or physical integrity. Later a person may
- [Couples/Marital Therapy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/couples-marital-therapy/) - Attachment Intimacy Difficulties – Codependency issues Recent research has shown that the environment of the child in the first five years of life blueprint long-term patterns for close relationships in adulthood. Some individuals become avoidant and are dismissive of close relationships, unemotional and live in a mechanical numbing instrument-like existence with structure and rules. Others
- [Intimacy Disorders](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/intimacy-disorders/) - The Harmony Place Monterey Recovery Program, including Intensive Outpatient Therapy and Transitional Living Options Sexual Compulsion is considered a problem when: Sex or thoughts of sex are a primary, continual focus Sex is both necessary and distressing Sex is out of control and the person is acting outside their value system Sex is interfering with
- [Intimacy Issues](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/intimacy-issues/) - Intimacy issues can make it challenging for men or women to form close, meaningful relationships with others. The problem can affect all aspects of the relationship, from an emotional connection to physical contact and sexual activity. Humans have an innate instinct to bond with another person on an intimate level. At the same time, those
- [Sober Living](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sober-living/) - A transitional living environment is a great way for addicts fresh out of rehab to continue their recovery journey There are a variety of continued care options available and while the terms are often used interchangeably, they are actually quite different. Sober living, halfway house and transitional living can each be beneficial, but the best
- [Rape/Molestation Issues](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/rape-molestation-issues/) - The natural result to an assault is to talk about it with others who can understand, in a compassionate setting and grieve the losses that result from being so vulnerable. Sometimes memories become difficult to process due to PTSD which we can stuck points. Often the individual wrongly blames themselves and have an illusion that
- [Drug & Alcohol Addiction](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/drug-alcohol-addiction/) - Recreational use of alcohol and drugs often starts as a coping mechanism to deal with the stresses of everyday life. Chemical addictions are a common problem that keeps many men and women from living the healthy, fulfilling life they want and deserve. While substance dependency is a debilitating condition, it is a symptom of a
- [Dual Diagnosis](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dual-diagnosis/) - After a client who has been abusing alcohol has detoxed and established sobriety, the therapy really begins. Harmony Place Monterey is unique in providing: Sober living facility Daily testing for accountability 6-day-a-week programming 12-step support when desired Emphasis on Buddhist principal of recovery Family and couple involvement when indicated Work on developing a support network
- [Unipolar Depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/unipolar-depression/) - Finding the right medication to successfully treat depression is part art and part science. Once we optimally manage a client’s medication type, dosage, and side effects, we confront the challenge of identifying the past and present issues fueling the depression. Depression can indicate unfinished business from the past, including complex developmental trauma and neglect, and
- [Behavioral Health](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/behavioral-health/) - If you or someone you care about is suffering from a behavioral health disorder like depression or anxiety, it may feel like you are entirely alone. Those who struggle with these conditions know all too well how they can become debilitating enough to prevent you from living a productive, fulfilling life. If your world has
- [Relational/Marital Therapies](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/relational-marital-therapies/) - A New Approach to Relational/Marital Therapies: Creating Intimacy with Self When I was being trained as a marital/relational therapist the focus was on interpersonal relationship-That is the interaction between two people. This consisted of enhancing communication, quality of intimacy, time together and apart, explicit and implicit contracts, anger and conflict management, problem solving skills, parenting
- [Hyposexuality:  Putting Desire Back into Sex](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/hyposexuality-putting-desire-back-into-sex/) - At Harmony Place Monterey, the most common sexual problems we treat are desire phase disorders. Masters and Johnson wrote very little about their approach to desire phase disorders. When I was a therapist with them for many years, I co-wrote an article in 1977 to conceptualize how we treated Inhibited Sexual Desire. In that article,

## Pages

- [Home](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/) - Harmony Place MontereyFive Treatment Tracks Trauma and PTSD Treatment Mental Health Depression and Bipolar Eating Disorders Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Sexual Disorders Personalized CareThe Harmony Place Monterey Approach LATEST NEWSEDUCATIONAL WEBINARS with Dr. Mark Schwartz and our Clinical Team
- [Treatment Centers That Take Health Insurance in Northern California](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/insurance/) - Does health insurance cover mental health treatment in Northern California? Learn about coverage options, costs, and how to maximize your benefits for treatment.
- [ALUMNI Celebration RSVP - SAT NOV 15 2025](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/alumni-celebration-rsvp/)
- [Meet Our Extraordinary Team](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/about-us/) - Leading you down the right pathHarmony Place Monterey is a PHP/IOP Treatment Center on the beautiful Central Coast of California. Focused on addiction recovery and mental health issues (depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and trauma) that plague our ability to live productive, fulfilling lives, Harmony Place Monterey Treatment Center features experts in the field of
- [VIDEOS | of Webinars and Workshops](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/resources/videos/)
- [VIDEOS | of Webinars and Workshops](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/resources/video/)
- [VIDEOS | of Webinars and Workshops](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/resources/video-feed/)
- [Informational Videos](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/resources/informational-videos/) - 5 Tracks of Expertise Video FAQs
- [Join Our Webinars and Events List](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/join-our-events-list/) - We regularly offer FREE LIVECAST Eductional WEBINARS and host Bay Area workshops, featuring many of the most sought-afer industry specialists and thought-leaders. Join our Mailing List and and be sure to join us.
- [Thank You](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/join-our-events-list/thank-you/) - Thank you for signing up for our webinar and events mailing list! Your information has been submitted successfully.
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br>Sexual Addiction](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-2-0-ces-sexual-addiction/)
- [Harmony Place Monterey  Eating Disorder Program Philosophy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/eating-disorder-program-philosophy/) - At Harmony Place Monterey, we offer comprehensive treatment for Eating Disorders (ED). Unlike traditional ED treatment, our approach is aimed not simply at alleviating symptoms, but adressing the underlying issues, enabling clients to live fully. The intent of this document is to give an overview of the principles that guide our understanding and treatment of
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br>Destructive Relationships and Repair](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-destructive-relationships/)
- [Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/)
- [Bipolar Disorder Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/bipolar-disorder-treatment/) - Bipolar Disorder is a chronic illness that, if managed optimally with medication and psychotherapy, can result in an individual having a life outside of the destructive cycle of mood swings. The course of Bipolar Disorder is progressive, so if treated effectively, the effect is prophylactic, that is preventative of further deterioration. It may be considered
- [Chemical Dependency](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/chemical-dependency/) - Chemical Dependency Treatment: Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs and Relapse Prevention Treatment The first step in drug and alcohol recovery is making the decision to stop using one’s substance of choice (abstinence) in chemical dependency. Following this often difficult decision, the work begins in earnest as relapse triggers present themselves: extreme stress, relational difficulties, employment
- [Chronic Relapse Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/chronic-relapse-treatment/) - Finding the Purpose Navigate your Life Path Group Therapy Ongoing Support Understanding Triggers Creating a Defense System
- [Couples Therapy Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/couples-therapy-treatment/) - At Harmony Place Monterey, we offer a variety of treatment options to help individuals and couples develop beyondthe issues leading to their intimacy disorder, helping them form healthier bonds with one another. This is one of the key goals of couples therapy. Individualized therapy may also be necessary to resolve the deeper issues that are
- [Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/drug-alcohol-addiction-treatment/) - Harmony Place Monterey addresses drug and alcohol addiction from a variety of directions, using focused psychotherapy modalities to uncover underlying issues that led to the addiction in the first place and that prevent a successful recovery. If you or a loved one are suffering, please contact us to learn more about our drug and alcohol
- [Eating Disorders Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/eating-disorder-treatment/) - Though eating disorders fall into a distinctive diagnostic category, they have elements in common with other addictive disorders. Harmony Place Monterey specializes in Eating Disorders Treatment. Specifically, bingeing, purging and restricting typically escalate over time (as the person builds a tolerance to the behavior), so more is necessary to achieve the temporary "relief” that was
- [Sex Addiction Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/sexual-disorder-treatment/) - Individual & Partner Sexual Addiction Sexual Compulsivity Paraphilia/Gender Confusion Hyposexuality
- [Trauma Therapy & PTSD Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/trauma-ptsd-treatment/) - PTSD and Trauma can occur in response to extreme experiences that overwhelm an individual’s coping resources. It’s often a sudden and destructive onslaught that a person cannot process at the time. The nature of such events typically involves a sense of threat to a person’s life or physical integrity. Later a person may experience intrusive
- [Unipolar Depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/unipolar-depression/) - Depression is a chronic feeling of sadness that is both physiological and cognitive. Fortunately, there are now more than fifty medications to return targeted changes in the brain back to normal. The art is identifying the right medications, dosages and minimizing side effects during unipolar depression treatment
- [Harmony Place Treatment Model](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/programs/harmony-place-treatment-model/)
- [Intensive Outpatient Program](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/programs/intensive-outpatient-program/) - Those suffering from behavioral disorders and addictions often find those conditions can prevent them from living a productive and fulfilling life. Whether you are plagued with a mental illness like bipolar disorder, a chemical dependency or an eating disorder, you may find these debilitating issues begin to take over every hour of your day. Disorders
- [Partial Hospitalization Program](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/programs/partial-hospitalization-program/) - Behavioral disorders and addictions are debilitating conditions that can overcome every area of your life. Whether you are struggling with a mental disorder like anxiety or depression, an eating disorder, intimacy problems or chemical dependency, all these situations can improve with the right treatment plan. For some, that means a residential treatment facility where they
- [Life Coaching](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/programs/life-coaching/) - Get the Recovery Life Coaching You Need for the Life Ahead of You Therapists have named "Executive Functioning Skills" a key part of Life Coaching that focuses on building an individual's capacity to manage the fundamental tasks of running one's life. Executive Functioning Skills include: Inhibition (stop behavior at the appropriate time) Shift (move freely
- [Harmony Place Monterey Information Handout](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/programs/) - Why Choose Harmony Place Monterey We have a team made up of very accomplished and adept staff, several with more than 40 years of experience. We also have an exceptional Psychiatrist and Dietitian on staff. Our program is five days a week and we offer 6 hours of targeted programming, with three individual therapy sessions
- [FAQ](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/about-us/faq/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br>TREATING BIPOLAR DISORDER](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-bipolar-disorder/)
- [Recommended Reading](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/resources/recommended-reading/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> BLOCKS TO INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-blocks-to-intimate-relationships/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> LOVEMAPS | Learning to Love](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-lovemaps-disorders-intimacy/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> Trauma, Dissociation & Sexuality](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-trauma-dissociation-sexuality/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> INTIMACY DISORDERS | The Cornerstone of Recovery](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-sexual-intimacy-disorders-cornerstone-of-recovery/)
- [Advancing the Field Together | Educational Events](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/workshops-webinars/) - une
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> SEXUAL DESIRE DISORDERS](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-sexual-desire-disorders/)
- [WEBINAR NOW ONLINE](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-attachment-chemical-dependency/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> ADDICTION TREATMENT THROUGH THE LENS OF DISORGANIZED ATTACHMENT](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-addiction-disorganized-attachment/)
- [REGISTRATION - Educational Luncheon NOV 19 2021](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/registration-educational-luncheon-nov-19-2021/)
- [TESTING A FORM](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/testing-a-form/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> Attachment at the Center of Chemical Dependency - PART 2](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-attachment-and-chemical-dependency-part-2/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> Attachment at the Center of Chemical Dependency](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-attachment-and-chemical-dependency/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> "LET'S TALK"<br>with Christine Courtois](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-interview-christine-courtois/)
- ["LET'S TALK" INTERVIEW SERIES](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/lets-talk-interview-series/) - "LET'S TALK" INTERVIEW SERIES with Dr. Mark Schwartz and Industry-Leading Guests Join us every quarter for our brand new INTERVIEW SERIES "LET'S TALK!" Join Dr. Mark Schwartz as he brings in industry experts, authors and thought-leaders for a sit down interview that is real, provocative, and insightful. "Advancing the Field Together" is Dr. Schwartz's mantra.
- [5 TRACKS OF EXPERTISE](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/5-tracks-of-expertise/)
- [HIPAA Policy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/hipaa-policy/) - HIPAA - Uses and Disclosure of Health Information THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY This notice is effective as of January 1, 2015 USES AND DISCLOSURE OF HEALTH INFORMATION Harmony Place Monterey is committed to
- [Various Local and Online Recovery Resources](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/resources/local-and-online-recovery-resources/)
- [Mental Health Outpatient](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/mental-health-outpatient/) - Treating TRAUMA, PTSD, PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS, EATING DISORDERS, MENTAL HEALTH, and CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY and ALL FORMS OF ADDICTIONS, Harmony Place Monterey is a partial hospitalization intensive outpatient program on the Central Coast of California. Watch Video Tour Behind the symptoms are the “problems”Our Philosophy Symptoms have developed as distorted survival strategies. Symptoms are logical, rational, and
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> CHRONIC RELAPSE<br>AS AN ATTACHMENT DISORDER](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-chronic-relapse-attachment/)
- [Santa Cruz Eating Disorder Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/santa-cruz-eating-disorder/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> EATING DISORDERS | <br>A DISSOCIATIVE PERSPECTIVE](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-eating-disorders-dissociation/)
- [Resources Overview](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/resources/)
- [Academic Papers](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/resources/academic-papers/)
- [BECOME AN HPM PREFERRED PROVIDER](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/hpm-preferred-provider-submittal-form/)
- [Testimonials](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/about-us/testimonials/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for 2.0 CEs <br> SEXUAL DIFFICULTIES following<br>CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-webinar-lessons-sexual-difficulties/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for CEs <br> PART I | 30 Years of Trauma Therapy. Lessons Learned](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-webinar-schwartz-galperin-lessons-learned/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for CEs <br> PART II | 30 Years of Trauma Therapy. Lessons Learned](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-webinar-lessons-learned-part-2/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for CEs - Dr. Mark Schwartz | Friday, January 17](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-webinar-schwartz/)
- [Sex Addiction San Jose](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sex-addiction-san-jose/) - Nationally recognized specializing in Sexual Addiction with Dr. Mark Schwartz as the Premier Therapist. Mark Schwartz is a nationally recognized therapist who specializes in mental health, sex addition, PTSD trauma, and other therapy based studies to help individuals overcome addiction and trauma. Whenever an individual experiences attachment problem, from early deprivations in parenting or painful
- [Sex Addiction Santa Cruz](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sex-addiction-santa-cruz/) - Nationally recognized specializing in Sexual Addiction with Dr. Mark Schwartz as the Premier Therapist. Mark Schwartz is a nationally recognized therapist who specializes in mental health, sex addition, PTSD trauma, and other therapy based studies to help individuals overcome addiction and trauma. Whenever an individual experiences attachment problem, from early deprivations in parenting or painful
- [San Jose Eating Disorder](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/san-jose-eating-disorder/)
- [Connect](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/connect/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for CEs - Dr. Mark Schwartz | Friday, July 19, 2019](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-webinar-schwartz-attachment-based-psychotherapy/)
- [Thank You](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/connect/thank-you/)
- [Recovery from Sexual Compulsivity by Dr. Mark Schwartz](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/treatment/sexual-disorder-treatment/recovery-from-sexual-compulsivity/) - Introduction One male client has obsessive thoughts, spending hours looking at pornography on his computer, scrolling for hours rather than spending the evening with his girlfriend. Another compulsively seeks oral sex with men having large penises, but has no romantic attraction to men. A third is obsessively aroused by images of children, while fourth pay
- [Privacy Policy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/privacy-policy/) - This policy applies to https://harmonyplacemonterey.com and Harmony Place Monterey and governs data collection and usage. Protecting your private information is important to us, and we are committed protecting all personal information submitted to our website. We will adhere to following guidelines when dealing with all personal information. We only collect personal information that is provided
- [New Client Intake](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/client-contact/) - At Harmony Place Monterey we respect your privacy. Your information is sent through a secure platform with confidentiality notices.
- [Sitemap](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/sitemap/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for CEs - Dr. Mark Schwartz | Wednesday, February 13, 2019](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-webinar-schwartz-intimacy/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for CEs - Samantha Young | Friday, Dec. 14](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-webinar-young/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for CEUs - Nicholas Barth, MA, LMFT | Friday, Nov. 16](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ces-webinar-barth/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for CEUs](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ceus/)
- [Webinar Evaluation Form for CEUs - Stephen Southern Webinar October 19](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/webinar-evaluation-form-for-ceus-webinar-stephen-southern/)

## DV Team

- [Stephen Setterberg, MD](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/stephen-setterberg-md/) - Dr. Setterberg is board certified in child & adolescent and adult psychiatry with 30+ years of experience innovating and leading psychiatric organizations. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School , trained in residency in General Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, and completed fellowships in Child and
- [Courtney Thompson](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/courtney-thompson/) - Courtney joined Harmony Place Monterey in 2022, bringing with her nearly two decades of experience in business administration. With a strong foundation in both business operations and client services, she approaches every interaction with compassion, empathy, and a deep respect for the courage it takes to begin the journey toward healing. Her diverse background enables
- [Dona Soares](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/dona-soares/) - Dona Soares brings over a decade of experience in the healthcare field, with a strong background in both patient-care coordination and social services across Santa Cruz County. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Collaborative Health and Human Services from California State University, Monterey Bay, where she developed a multidisciplinary foundation in health systems, public policy,
- [Megan Williams, LMFT](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/megan-williams/) - Megan, who joined the Harmony Place team in 2021, brings valuable experience from her previous role as a therapist at an outpatient mental-health agency in Santa Cruz, California where she worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families. Megan holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Adler University in Chicago, building upon
- [Hayden Jungling, AMFT](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/hayden-jungling/) - Hayden is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with several years of experience in the clinical field. Before joining Harmony Place Monterey, Hayden practiced in Southern California where he earned his Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Hayden's therapeutic work is practiced through psychodynamic and person-centered therapy, as well as being trauma informed
- [Victoria McBride, MA, AMFT, APCC](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/hannah-vorhauer-reams-m-ed/) - Victoria received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Cal State Long Beach and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sonoma State University. Victoria has experience working with youth in the foster-care system and children, families, and adults in outpatient settings. She completed training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and has
- [Madelyn Casserly, AMFT](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/4381/) - Madelyn is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with over five years of experience working in addiction centers. With a master’s degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Madelyn is passionate about supporting individuals through their healing journey, particularly those facing addiction and co-occurring disorders. Madelyn brings a psychodynamic, client-centered approach to therapy, helping clients explore
- [Leon Larimer, Ph.D., FICPP](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/leon-larimer-phd-ficpp/) - Leon Larimer PhD FICPP joins Harmony Place Monterey’s clinical staff as Chief Clinical Officer. Lee was previously Clinical Director at Beacon House, a premier chemical dependency, substance-abuse treatment center in Monterey for 19 years. Dr. Larimer is a senior clinician, specializing in addiction treatment, intensive group and individual psychotherapy. He is also boarded in clinical
- [Lori Galperin, MSW, LCSW](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/lori-galperin-msw-lcsw/) - Lori Galperin has been a therapist, program founder, clinical director, teacher and writer for 30+ years. She is highly skilled in multiple types of therapeutic treatment. Her current areas of specialization focus on working with individuals and couples around issues of: 1) intimacy, relational and attachment problems, sexual dysfunction, and; 2) trauma, compulsivity, and eating
- [Hallie Traylor, M.Ed. LPCC](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/hallie-traylor-m-ed-apcc/) - Hailie Traylor, M.Ed., LPCC started at Harmony Place Monterey in January of 2023. Prior to her work at Harmony, Hailie was a clinician at the Schiele Clinic of the St. Louis Psychoanalytic institute. Hallie has a background working in crisis management and in residential eating-disorders settings. Hailie has a longstanding interest and involvement in the
- [James Owen, M.Ed., LPCC](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/james-owen-m-ed-apcc/) - James Owen, M.Ed., LPCC, joined the team at Harmony Place early in 2023. He works with clients experiencing a range of challenges, including mood disorders, addiction, OCD, and anxiety disorders. James is skilled in short-term psychodynamic therapy, integrating elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy based on each client’s individual needs.
- [Anne Brunner, M.Sc., LPCC](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/anne-brunner-m-sc/) - Anne Brunner, M.Sc., LPCC earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Missouri in St. Louis, then earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University in Chicago. Anne enjoyed acquiring experience and honing skills as an outpatient community mental-health therapist in Evanston, Illinois. Following this, she worked
- [Jessica Barbee](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/jessica-barbee/) - Jessica has worked in the field of behavioral health and addiction treatment for over 20 years. She has experience in both primary mental health and dual-diagnosis settings, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and skill to her role as our Director of Admissions and Business Development. Jessica also has extensive experience and understanding of the
- [Deborah Hinds](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/katheryn-brown-r-d/) - Deborah Hinds DTR, started work as a nutritionist over 20 years ago in a hospital setting, where periodic support sessions involving eating disorders ignited her true passion. In 2001, Deborah accepted a position at a treatment center specializing in eating disorders. Initially she worked under the direction of a dietitian, and soon Deborah was leading
- [Dr. Lee Goldman, M.D.](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/dr-lee-goldman/) - Education California State University, Dominguez Hills. B.S. in Biology, 1971 University of Southern California School of Medicine. M.D., 1975 Postgraduate Education Internship: University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles County, CA. 1975-1976 Residency: Family Practice Residency. Hahnemann University, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. 1976-1978 Credentialing 1978. American Board of Family Practice 1985. California Society of Addiction
- [Mark Schwartz, Sc.D. LMFT](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/mark-schwartz-sc-d-lmft/) - With more than 30 years of experience and a degree in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Schwartz specializes in working with 1) couples, marriage, and intimacy disorders; 2) family difficulties; 3) eating disorders, 4) PTSD, addiction, and; 5) sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, and sexual addiction. His national recognition afforded him the experience of lecturing
- [Michelle A Haney, LMFT](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/michelle-a-haney/)
- [Noah Bruce, PsyD](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteam/noah-bruce/) - Noah Bruce is a licensed clinical psychologist. Prior to working at Harmony Place, he directed a behavioral health clinic affiliated with Salinas Valley Memorial for 4 years, and before this directed the PHP/IOP programs at Monarch Cove Eating Disorder Center in Pacific Grove. He received his PsyD from the PGSP-Stanford Consortium in 2007. Noah has

## Categories

- [Alcohol Addiction Treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/alcohol-addiction-treatment/)
- [Bipolar Disorder](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/bipolar-disorder/)
- [Chemical Dependency](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/chemical-dependency/)
- [Chronic Relapse](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/chronic-relapse/)
- [Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/obsessive-compulsive-disorders/)
- [Intimacy Disorders](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/intimacy-disorders/)
- [Sexual Dysfunction & Disorders](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/sexual-dysfunction-disorders/)
- [Trauma Recovery](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/trauma-recovery/)
- [Unipolar Depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/unipolar-depression/)
- [Webinars](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/webinars/)
- [Attachment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/attachment/)
- [Treatment Model](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/treatment-model/)
- [Eating Disorders](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/eating-disorders/)
- [Couples Therapy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/couples-therapy/)
- [Behavioral Health](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/behavioral-health/)
- [For Clinicians](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/for-clinicians/)
- [Video](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/video/)
- [Events](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/events/)
- [Educational Articles](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/articles/)
- [Trauma and Attachment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/video/trauma-and-attachment/)
- [Relationships](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/video/relationships/)
- [Sexuality](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/video/sexuality/)
- [Bipolar Disorder](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/video/bipolar-disorder-video/)
- [Addiction](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/video/addiction/)
- [Eating Disorder](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/category/video/eating-disorder/)

## Tags

- [couples](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/couples/)
- [couples therapy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/couples-therapy/)
- [marital therapy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/marital-therapy/)
- [divorce](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/divorce/)
- [intimacy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/intimacy/)
- [relationships](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/relationships/)
- [working with couples](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/working-with-couples/)
- [Imago Relationship Therapy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/imago-relationship-therapy/)
- [treatment for trauma](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/treatment-for-trauma/)
- [addiction](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/addiction/)
- [trauma recovery](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/trauma-recovery/)
- [sex addiction](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/sex-addiction/)
- [trauma](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/trauma/)
- [healing](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/healing/)
- [post-traumatic stress disorder](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/)
- [developmental trauma](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/developmental-trauma/)
- [bessel van der kolk](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/bessel-van-der-kolk/)
- [the body keeps the score](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/the-body-keeps-the-score/)
- [attachment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/attachment/)
- [earned secure attachment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/earned-secure-attachment/)
- [attachment disorders](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/attachment-disorders/)
- [susceptible brain](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/susceptible-brain/)
- [complex trauma](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/complex-trauma/)
- [CPTSD](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/cptsd/)
- [self-intimacy](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/self-intimacy/)
- [self-compassion](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/self-compassion/)
- [save my marriage](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/save-my-marriage/)
- [chronic relapse](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/chronic-relapse/)
- [addiction relapse](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/addiction-relapse/)
- [addiction recovery](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/addiction-recovery/)
- [addictive behaviors](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/addictive-behaviors/)
- [origins of addiction](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/origins-of-addiction/)
- [dr. mark schwartz](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/dr-mark-schwartz/)
- [depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/depression/)
- [depression treatment](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/depression-treatment/)
- [advances in the treatment of depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/advances-in-the-treatment-of-depression/)
- [MDMA for depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/mdma-for-depression/)
- [ketamine for depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/ketamine-for-depression/)
- [Psilocybin for depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/psilocybin-for-depression/)
- [ZULRESSO for depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/zulresso-for-depression/)
- [SPRAVATO for depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/spravato-for-depression/)
- [alleviate depression](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/alleviate-depression/)
- [christine courtois](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/christine-courtois/)
- [psychology](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/psychology/)
- [clinician education](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/clinician-education/)
- [attachment theory](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/tag/attachment-theory/)

## Categories

- [Directors](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteamtaxonomy/directors/)
- [Professionals](https://harmonyplacemonterey.com/dvteamtaxonomy/professionals/)