Karl Speirs, LMFT
“I work efficiently and effectively using a warm and supportive, yet semi-structured and intentional approach.”
Karl grew up, and studied Clinical Psychology, in South Africa before moving to the United States to further his studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Connecticut. He worked in outpatient community mental health in New Haven CT, in Private Practice, and as the Clinical Director of Education and Training at EMDR HAP, before moving to Vermont in 2017.
Karl offers Therapy for clients physically in the states of Connecticut and Vermont. Karl provides either in-person or virtual treatment for those in Vermont, and only virtual for those in Connecticut. If you do not live in either of these states, there is the option of traveling to the beautiful sate of Vermont for EMDR Intensive Therapy.
EMDRIA Certified and Approved Consultant in EMDR Therapy
Former Clinical Director: Trauma Recovery EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (EMDRHAP.org)
Co-coordinator: EMDR Northern Vermont Network
Coordinator: Trauma Recovery Network of Vermont
EMDRIA Credit Provider
EMDR Trainer (ClearPath Training Center)
Education
M.A. University of Connecticut, 2006
M.S. University of Natal, 2000
B.A. Hons in Clinical Psychology, University of South Africa, 1998
B.Com. University of Natal, 1994
Professional Memberships
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) - since 06/16/2011
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) - since 8/1/2012