Madelyn Swed, MFT
One of the most important parts of my life and my effectiveness as a therapist has been my own emotional and spiritual growth and what I have learned as a parent and being in a committed, long term, loving marriage. I love exploring and developing the intersection and integration of modern science with ancient wisdom. I am deeply grateful that I have the opportunity to do the work I love: creating more love and healing in the world. I am passionate about helping people to understand and step out of limiting patterns that have outworn their effectiveness, and step into the freedom to make choices, heal past pain, create loving connections, and grow. When a person heals they can reclaim more wholeness, connection, and the freedom to create a meaningful, fulfilling life. This has a ripple effect on their relationships, family, children, and future.
The tools and skills I have acquired over 30 years of extensive training and practice, have helped me to become an effective therapist for individuals, couples, and families. I am a lifelong learner and my work is informed by the latest research in the field of psychotherapy. As the first Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist in Santa Barbara, I help couples achieve the kind loving relationship they may never have believed possible. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), is a proven model with the highest success rates for achieving a long lasting, loving, and secure bond. I am so deeply gratified when a client has shared how our work together has changed their life and so honored to guide and witness moments of bonding when partners experience more connection and joy between them than ever.
I provide a safe environment and a compassionate and understanding presence, free of judgment. These are the base from which I help clients to slow down, reflect, explore, and grow.
My understanding of the power of emotion and working with it in present moment experience enables me to support clients in achieving lasting change.
The tools and skills I have acquired over 30 years of extensive training and practice, have helped me to become an effective therapist for individuals, couples, and families. I am a lifelong learner and my work is informed by the latest research in the field of psychotherapy. As the first Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist in Santa Barbara, I help couples achieve the kind loving relationship they may never have believed possible. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), is a proven model with the highest success rates for achieving a long lasting, loving, and secure bond. I am so deeply gratified when a client has shared how our work together has changed their life and so honored to guide and witness moments of bonding when partners experience more connection and joy between them than ever.
I provide a safe environment and a compassionate and understanding presence, free of judgment. These are the base from which I help clients to slow down, reflect, explore, and grow.
My understanding of the power of emotion and working with it in present moment experience enables me to support clients in achieving lasting change.
Degrees, Certifications, and Training
Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
EFT Approved Supervisor Candidate. http://www.iceeft.com
Masters Degree in Counseling with a Depth Psychology Emphasis
Pacifica Graduate Institute http://www.pacifica.edu
Graduate and Former Teacher, Barbara Brennan School of Healing
http://www.barbarabrennan.com
Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Parent-Child Attachment Certification
Mindfulness and Body-Centered Approach
Combining attachment, interpersonal neurobiology, child development, family systems, EMDR, and trauma work
Additional Training
Attachment Focused EMDR with Laurel Parnell
Dreamwork with different modalities including Jungian and Body-Centered approaches, and work with dreamgroups
Sandplay Therapy with a Jungian approach
Continuum Movement Somatics developed by Emilie Conrad http://www.continuummovement.com
Family Therapy, Sarah Center, Roosevelt Hospital, NY
Affiliations
New Beginnings Counseling Center Supervisor
ICEEFT International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
LACEFT Los Angeles Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy
CAMFT California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
CAMFT Santa Barbara Chapter
Psychology Today
The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
EFT Approved Supervisor Candidate. http://www.iceeft.com
Masters Degree in Counseling with a Depth Psychology Emphasis
Pacifica Graduate Institute http://www.pacifica.edu
Graduate and Former Teacher, Barbara Brennan School of Healing
http://www.barbarabrennan.com
Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Parent-Child Attachment Certification
Mindfulness and Body-Centered Approach
Combining attachment, interpersonal neurobiology, child development, family systems, EMDR, and trauma work
Additional Training
Attachment Focused EMDR with Laurel Parnell
Dreamwork with different modalities including Jungian and Body-Centered approaches, and work with dreamgroups
Sandplay Therapy with a Jungian approach
Continuum Movement Somatics developed by Emilie Conrad http://www.continuummovement.com
Family Therapy, Sarah Center, Roosevelt Hospital, NY
Affiliations
New Beginnings Counseling Center Supervisor
ICEEFT International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
LACEFT Los Angeles Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy
CAMFT California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
CAMFT Santa Barbara Chapter
Psychology Today