Esther (Linsey) Adams
Doctor of Psychology
Certified EMDR Therapist
MSW, CTMH, CFT, CCTP, CCFP, CMHIMP, ICADC, CPLC, CBDT, CGCS, CAMS-II, CDVS-I, CCATP, CAMC, CSAM-CA, CPLC, ADHD-CCTP, C-PD, ASDCS, CSTS, CMNCS
About Me
Published scholar and multifaceted clinician with over a decade of psychotherapy and behavioral health experience. Known for integrating EMDR, animal-assisted modalities, and narrative-based therapeutic approaches. Author of more than 20 books on spirituality, psychology, trauma, and transformation, and a researcher of peer-reviewed research on equine-assisted EMDR. Experienced educator and group facilitator with a passion for guiding students through trauma-informed, inclusive, and embodied learning environments.
Academics
Doctor of Psychology, California Southern University, Summa Cum Laude
MSW, Arizona State University, Master of Social Work. Phi Alpha Honor Society, Summa Cum Laude.
B.S., Liberty University, Cognantes in Crisis Counseling, Government and Military Resilience. Deans List, Cum Laude Honors.
A.A., Rio Salado College, Behavioral Health/Addictions and Substance Use Disorders. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Licensures and Certifications
Israeli Licensed Social Worker
International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - ICADC
Certified Telemental Health Provide - CTMH
Certified Grief Counseling Specialist - CGCS
Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist - CDBT
Certified Field Traumatologist - CFT
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - CCTP
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
Certified ADHD Professional - ADHD-CCSP
Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider - C-PD
Certified Mental Health Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS)
Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider - CMHIMP
Certified EAGALA Equine Psychotherapist
Canine-Assisted Intervention Specialist
Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional - CCFP
Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS)
Certified Domestic Violence Specialist-I - CDVS-I
Certified Anger Management Specialist-II - CAMS-II
Certified Anger Management Counselor - CAMC
Certified Specialist in Child and Adolescent Anger Management (CSAM-CA)
Certified Reiki Practitioner
Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programmer
Certified Professional Life Coach - CPLC
Certified Emuna Practitioner (under the endorsement of Rabbi Shalom Arush)
Registered Yoga Teacher 200YTT
Certificate of Completions (CCL)
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Certificate of Military Resilience, Liberty University
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CCL in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I CCL in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II
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CCL in Interventionist Specialist Program
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Level I,2,3, Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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Couples & Addiction, Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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Treating Affairs and Trauma, Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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Certification of Completion level 1 & level 2 EMDR through The EMDR Institute of Israel
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EquiLateral EMDR Equine Assisted Therapist
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American Riding Instructor Association Certified Instructor Level III Dressage
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AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Evaluator
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AKC's Canine Temperament Test Evaluator
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AKC's FitDog Instructor
Equestrian
Esther Adams, an accomplished equestrian whose career spans World, National, and Regional Championships. A many-time A-Rated titleholder, riding since the age of 8 years old.
