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
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MSW, Arizona State University, Master of Social Work. Phi Alpha Honor Society, Summa Cum Laude.
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B.S., Liberty University, Cognantes in Crisis Counseling, Government and Military Resilience. Deans List, Cum Laude Honors.
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A.A., Rio Salado College, Behavioral Health/Addictions and Substance Use Disorders. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Licensures and Certifications
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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
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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
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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.
