You are beautiful, you are loved, you are creating yourself... let's embark on the journey of unfolding the best version of YOU. I sense your pain/ struggle; together we'll create the process of your healing and growth. I worked with clients at all developmental stages and issues - from crisis, trauma, special needs, adjustment, to managing clinical intensity mental health disorders, loss, family strategies.
Since 2001 I worked multi-culturally (US, Canada, Romania, Puerto Rico) as a Psychologist Assist., Assist. Teacher, and as a Counselor with clients with a variety of issues (ASD's, TBI, Down, depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, dementia, addiction, substance abuse, aging, relationships) from Hispanic/ Latino, African-American, Asian and European backgrounds. I use techniques involving EMDR, visuals, movement, drawing, meditation, videos, reflection. Together, we'll create strategies that can take you where you want to be in your inner balance circumstances.
Extensive work (26yrs+) with developmental disorders (Autism, Down syndrome, multiple/ co-occurring diagnoses), motor disabilities (paraplegia, cerebral palsy), and personality disorders (paranoid disorders, schizophrenia); clinical experience with psychiatric/ neuro-psychiatric & seizure disorders (TBI, psychosis, epilepsy), addictions (drugs, alcohol); depression, anxiety; and vulnerable populations, elderly and veterans, populations w special needs.
Skills
National Certified Counselor (NCC); MD licensure LCPC; Certifications C-DBT, CCTP, EMDR Clinician; also previously Puerto Rico CPLP licensure 2017-2019.
Fluent in: English, Spanish, French, German, Romanian. Ability to communicate in Italian and Chinese.
Professional member of American Counseling Association ACA (since 2013); previously also division Military and Government Counselors' Association MGCA;
Extensive work (26yrs+) with developmental disorders (Autism, Down syndrome, multiple/ co-occurring diagnoses), motor disabilities (paraplegia, cerebral palsy), and personality disorders (paranoid disorders, schizophrenia); clinical experience with psychiatric/ neuro-psychiatric & seizure disorders (TBI, psychosis, epilepsy), addictions (drugs, alcohol); depression, anxiety; and vulnerable populations, elderly and veterans, populations w special needs.
Experience with populations in multicultural environments (Romania, Canada, United States, Puerto Rico).
Completed Red Cross Crisis and Disaster training (Basic+Advanced); registered MH volunteer Red Cross; formerly CPR (adult & child) /First Aid certified, former PCM Professional Crisis Management certified;
Experience with complementary therapies - Reiki, aromatherapy, herbal medicine & homeopathy, music & sound therapy, yoga, EFT, dreamwork, breathing; also an advocate of holistic wellbeing through nutrition, sleep, bio-rhythm/ circadian cycles, brain health, exercising/ movement, & self love (meaning/ salience)= artistic, musical, performer/ Theater, drawing/ painting, jewelry & all types of creative endeavors.
Utilizes EMDR, Impact therapy, Reality Tx, REBT, DBT, Adlerian, Jungian, Psychodrama, and Gestalt theories/ Techniques.
Former Belay training for increasing trust and bond in teenagers & children from broken homes; also, former Athletics/ competition swimmer & National Champion (Brasov, Romania, 1976); can train & utilizing aquatics in therapeutic implementation w special needs populations.
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Impact Therapy techniques (theory-driven)
- Integrative
- Jungian
- Multicultural
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Psychotherapy Trainings & Workshops
- Currently in progress - upcoming months: Nutrition & Integrative Medicine Certification Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Currently in progress - upcoming months: Sex Therapy Certification Training – PESI – Virtual program
- May 2025 101 Trauma Informed Interventions for Clinicians Training – PESI – Virtual program
- April 2025 Safely Leaving Abusive Relationships/ Domestic Violence Victim Support Training – PESI – Virtual program
- March 2025 Working w Narcissistic Abuse/ Addressing Impact w High Conflict Personality Styles Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Feb 2025 Trauma Bonds & Narcissistic Abuse: Neuro-Biology of Victims of Narcissistic Abuse Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Jan 2025 Maryland Ethics Licensure (Re)Certification Training – MD CEU Institute – Virtual program
- Dec 2024 Self Betrayal: Strategies for Clients to Find their Authentic Selves Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Nov 2024 Rebuild Clients' Healthy Instincts & Restore Trust after Narcissistic Manipulation Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Oct 2024 Psycho-education Narcissistic Abuse Types & Experiences Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Sep 2024 Codependence Treatment Strategies Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Aug 2024 Untangling Toxic Relations in Narcissistic Abuse Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Jul 2024 Clinical Skills to Process Grief & Future Losses in Narcissistic Relationships Training – PESI – Virtual program
- June 2024 Gaslighting Recognition & Recovery for Manipulated & Controlled Clients Training – PESI – Virtual program
- May 2024 Disarming the Narcissist/ Couples Therapy Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Apr 2024 Life Coach Certification – IAP Career College – Virtual program
- Mar 2024 Clinical Trauma (Re)Certification Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Feb 2024 Complex Trauma/ EMDR & Somatic Psychology Training PESI – Virtual program
- Jan 2024 Maryland Ethics Licensure (Re)Certification Training – MD CEU Institute – Virtual program
- Dec 2023 Boundary Setting Strategies for Clients Reclaiming Emotional Autonomy Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Nov 2023 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Re)Certification Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Oct 2023 10 Core Competencies in Trauma/ PTSD/ Grief & Loss Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Sep 2023 Evidence based Trauma Treatments & Interventions Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Aug 2023 Overcoming Trauma/ Self Loathing/ Shame, J. Fisher Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Jul 2023 Trauma/ The Body Keeps the Score, B van der Kolk - Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Jun 2023 Managing Suicidality w High Risk Clients/ Suicidality Training – PESI – Virtual program
- May 2023 Life Coach Certification – PESI – Virtual program
- Apr 2023 Research/ 20yrs of Suicide Data Suicidality Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Mar 2023 Historically Marginalized Communities Suicidality Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Feb 2023 Suicidal Thoughts/ Behaviors Management Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Jan 2023 Columbia Suicide Protocol – Reduce Suicide Liability Healthcare – PESI – Virtual program
- Dec 2022 Interventions for Survivors – Losing Loved Ones to Suicide Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Nov 2022 Latest Interventions Treating Suicidal Veterans Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Oct 2022 Strategies for Crisis & Safety Planning Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Sep 2022 Clinical Toolbox for Helping Suicidal Person Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Aug 2022 Internal Family systems IFS/ Heal Traumatic Wounds Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Jun 2022 Cognitive Processing Therapy CPT Suicidality Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Dec 2021 Maryland Ethics Licensure (Re)Certification Training – MD CEU Institute – Virtual program
- Nov 2021 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Re)Certification Training – PESI – Virtual program
- Jul 2021 Clinical Trauma Certification Training - MD CEU Institute – Rockville, MD
- Aug 2020 Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference – IMMH – Virtual program
- Dec 2019 Maryland Ethics Licensure (Re)Certification Training – MD CEU Institute – Virtual program
- Sep 2018 Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Certification Training EMDR - ACA – Reston, VA
- Mar 2017 American Counseling Association Conference – ACA – San Francisco, CA
- Mar 2017 Military & Government Counselors Association (MGCA) PDI training - ACA – San Francisco, CA
- Jul 2016 Impact Therapy Workshop – Morgantown, VW
- Jun 2016 Complementary and Integrative Wellness Institute – Norfolk, VA
- Mar 2016 American Counseling Association Conference – ACA – Montreal, QC
- Mar 2016 Adventure-based Therapeutic Activities – ACA – Montreal, QC
- Mar 2016 Military & Government Counselors Association (MGCA NECA) training - ACA - Montreal, QC
- Oct 2015 Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Training – ACES -Philadelphia, PA
- Oct 2015 Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors –ACES - Philadelphia, PA
- Sep 2015 The 21st Annual Counseling Conference – USJT - Dallas, TX
- Sep 2015 CBT Play Tx Techniques: Assisting Students Development of Social Skills – ACA - Baltimore, MD
- Aug 2015 Forgiveness and Atonement: Spiritual Concepts to Improve MH – Walden University – Atlanta, GA
- Aug 2015 Impact Therapy – Walden University – Atlanta, GA
- Jun 2015 The Body Keeps the Score – American Counseling Association ACA - Baltimore, MD
- May 2015 Hypnotherapy - Regressive Therapies and Alternate States of Consciousness – Harrisonburg, VA
- Mar 2014 Healing the Heart from Trauma with Stories, Stillness & Dancing - Baltimore, MD
- Oct 2013 MANSEF Conference - Kennedy Krieger Institute - Baltimore, MD
- Oct 2011 MANSEF Conference - Kennedy Krieger Institute -Baltimore, MD
- 2009 – 2010 UDL series I & II - Kennedy Krieger Institute - Baltimore, MD
- Oct 2009 MANSEF Conference - Kennedy Krieger Institute -Baltimore, MD
- May 2009 Using Visuals to Increase Participation, Improve Behavior and Teach Social Skills across Environments (P2) - KKI, CARD -Baltimore, MD
- Mar 2009 Using Visuals to Increase Participation, Improve Behavior and Teach Social Skills across Environments (P1)- KKI, CARD - Baltimore, MD
- Sep 2008 Social Skill Group Intervention Children with High Functioning Autism - KKI, CARD – Balto, MD
- Sep 2006 Behavioral Interventionist Training - Vancouver, CAN
- Oct 2005 MIFNE Seminary/ Early Intervention for Children w Autism- Bucharest, RO
- Jan 2005 Conference on Alternative Methods (PECS) - Bucharest, RO
Marina Tudor, NCC, LCPC, CCTP, C-DBT, EMDR
Trauma Psychotherapist | Neurodivergence-Informed | Integrative Specialist
Core Competencies in Trauma Care & Psychotherapy
With 20+ years in cross-cultural clinical practice across the U.S., Canada, Romania, and Puerto Rico, I specialize in high-acuity trauma treatment, neurodivergence-informed psychotherapy, and integrative approaches for complex mental health presentations. My clinical philosophy blends somatic depthwork with cognitive recalibration, anchored in neuroscience, human development, and systemic ethics.
Trauma Treatment & Crisis Stabilization
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) trained in polyvagal-informed care, emotional regulation, and PTSD interventions
Advanced EMDR practitioner: trained in attachment-focused, complex trauma, and resourcing protocols
Expertise in Domestic Violence, Aging, Grief & Loss, Relational Trauma, Sexual Trauma, Death & Dying, Dissociative Disorders, and Combat/Veteran trauma
Skilled in trauma narrative integration, grief processing, and recovery from narcissistic abuse
Neurodivergence-Informed Psychotherapy
20+ years working with autism, ADHD, TBI, Down Syndrome, and complex behavioral profiles
Trained in both Top-Down (CBT, DBT, REBT) and Bottom-Up (EMDR, Sandplay, Experiential) methodologies
Sensitive to masking, burnout, executive function challenges, and the sensory-emotional experience of neurodivergent clients
Multimodal & Multicultural Fluency
Fluent in 7 languages; clinically served clients across European, Hispanic/Latino, African-American, and Asian cultural contexts
Integrates Jungian, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and NLP approaches
Strong grounding in cross-generational trauma, family constellations, and culturally sensitive grief work
Integrative & Depth-Oriented Practice
Dual Master's degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Analytical Psychotherapy
Advanced credentialing in DBT, Impact Therapy, and somatic visualization practices
Merges evidence-based protocols with creative techniques such as drawing, movement, visual metaphors, and meditation
Community Focus & Inclusivity
Actively allied with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, HIV+, and kink-affirming communities
Experience treating clients navigating identity integration, gender affirmation, and non-traditional relationship models
Strong advocacy for racial justice, neurodiversity, and disability visibility in clinical work
Signature Approach Clients experience me as dynamic, insightful, and deeply attuned. I offer a trauma-integrated pathway to inner balance—whether you are stabilizing from crisis, reclaiming your voice post-abuse, or restructuring your life with intention. Together, we co-create the conditions for healing, clarity, and sustainable transformation.
Hybrid/ currently Remote mainlylink to Psychology today profile - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marina-tudor-rockville-md/403331 Rockville, MD | Silver Spring, MD (Telehealth Available)[Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Romanian, Italian, Mandarin (basic)]