Karen Small, LMHC-A, LMT
Creating space for healing and change

About

Training, Qualifications, Certifications and Association Memberships

 

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Rhode Island as of June 2023 (#MHC00099-A).

  • Masters in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Salve Regina University, May 2023.

  • Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Holistic Leadership and Expressive and Creative Arts from Salve Regina University.

  • Member of American Counseling Association (ACA) since 2018.

  • Graduated with honors from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (650 hours)

  • Licensed massage therapist as of February 2007 in Rhode Island (#MT01391)

  • B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh, graduated with honors

  • Yoga Teacher, graduated May 2016 from True Self Academy, Waterford, CT. Training focused on teaching Gentle, Moderate, Vigorous, Flow and Restorative Yoga classes, as well as Yoga Nidra.

  • Certified member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)

  • Trained in Lymph Drainage Therapy developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, Chikly Health Institute (Levels 1, 2, 3, and Advanced, 98 hours total)

  • Training in Visceral Manipulation developed by J.P Barral, DO (Barral Institute) (Levels 1-5, including repeats, Advanced Thorax and Listening Techniques, 204 hours total)

  • Training in Visceral Vascular Manipulation developed by J.P Barral, DO and Alain Croibier, DO (Barral Institute) (Lower Body, 18 hours)

  • Training in Neural Manipulation developed by J.P Barral, DO and Alain Croibier, DO (Barral Institute) (Levels 1, 2 and 3, 54 hours total)

  • Trained in Brain Therapy developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, Chikly Health Institute (Levels 1 and 2, 42 hours)

  • Trained in CranioSacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute (Level 1 and 2, 48 hours total)

  • Trained in Myofascial Release Massage through the advanced training (60 hours) with Howard Rontal

  • Reiki Master/Teacher

  • Certified Advanced Practitioner of Equine Natural Movement (500 hours training)