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Charles Razafindrakoto
Degrees:
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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Moody Theological Seminary, Chicago Illinois, USA
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Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology – University of Mount Olive, North Carolina,
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Diploma of Judicial Studies - Judicial Studies Institute, University of Madagascar
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Master’s in Law – University of Madagascar
Specialization:
The Healing Touch, Polyvagal Theory, Trauma-informed care, Psychoeducation in Substance Addiction, Substance Addiction Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-centered Therapy (PCT), Psychoeducational group, Inner
Healing group
Accomplishment:
Trained the Police Officers in Madagascar

Faramalala Ravaoarimanga
Resident in Counseling (LPC) in Virginia
Doctoral candidate in Clinical Pastoral Counseling – Washington University of Virginia, USA
Degrees:
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Master of Art in Counseling Psychology – North Park University, Chicago Illinois, USA
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Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology – University of Mount Olive, North Carolina, USA
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Master of Science in Foreign Languages - English and French – Sorbonne Nouvelle University, Paris, France
Specialization:
Trauma-informed care, Polyvagal Theory, Stress, Depressive disorders, Anxiety, Communication, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Domestic Violence, Partner Abuse Intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Group therapy, Psychoeducational group, Inner Healing group, Christian counseling, Immanuel approach, Cultural competency
Accomplishment:
Founder of the NGO Balsaman’ny Aina (Soul Balm) in Madagascar,
Trained Spiritual leaders, physicians, and company-employees in Madagascar
Author of several books - Malagasy and English
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David Valente
Works with the Academy for Autism in Peoria, IL
Degrees:
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Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies – Moody Theological Seminary, Chicago Illinois, USA
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Bachelor of Arts in Social Work – Southern Illinois University, Illinois, USA
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Certified in Suicide and Crisis Counseling
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Certified in apprenticeship programs in special education
Specialization:
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Mental Health with emphasis on Crisis Counseling, Grief Counseling
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Chaplaincy
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Joy Valente
Psychotherapist at OSF Medical Group, Peoria, IL.
Degrees:
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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Moody Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – State of Illinois
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Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology – University of Mount Olive, North Carolina, USA
Specialization:
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Person-Centered Therapy (PCT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused Therapy; Trauma-informed care; Cultural competency
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Depression and mood disorders; Anxiety, Stress, Self-esteem issues, Relationship issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); Trauma; Adolescents’ issues; Therapy and psychoeducational groups
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Judith Razafindrakoto
Student of Master of Divinity, Washington University of Virginia, VA
Degrees:
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Master of Science in Information Systems, DePaul University, IL
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Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, University of Mount Olive, NC
Specialization:
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Website Administration
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Project Management
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Account Management

Sam Andriani
Degrees:
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PhD – Blaise Pascal University, Clermont II, France
Specialization:
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Photochemistry, Neurochemistry, and Neurophysics
Professional Background
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Retired and former Chemistry Professor – Ohio State University, Ohio, USA
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Adjunct Faculty – Columbus State University
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Visiting Professor – Plymouth State University
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Visiting Professor – Università di Torino
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Physical Chemistry researcher – Stanford Research Institute
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Member of the (1) ASN (American Society for Neurochemistry
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Member of the (2) ISN (International Society for Neurochemistry)
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Member of the (3) ATINER (Athens Institute for Education and Research)
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Founder of Andriani Institute Research Center