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Charles Razafindrakoto

Degrees:

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Moody Theological Seminary, Chicago Illinois, USA

  • Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology – University of Mount Olive, North Carolina,

  • Diploma of Judicial Studies - Judicial Studies Institute, University of Madagascar

  • 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

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Faramalala Ravaoarimanga

Resident in Counseling (LPC) in Virginia

Doctoral candidate in Clinical Pastoral Counseling – Washington University of Virginia, USA

Degrees:

  • Master of Art in Counseling Psychology – North Park University, Chicago Illinois, USA 

  • Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology – University of Mount Olive, North Carolina, USA

  • 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

Degrees:

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David Valente

Works with the Academy for Autism in Peoria, IL

Degrees:

  • Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies – Moody Theological Seminary, Chicago Illinois, USA

  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work – Southern Illinois University, Illinois, USA

  • Certified in Suicide and Crisis Counseling

  • Certified in apprenticeship programs in special education

Specialization:

  • Mental Health with emphasis on Crisis Counseling, Grief Counseling

  • Chaplaincy

Degrees:

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Joy Valente

Psychotherapist at OSF Medical Group, Peoria, IL.

Degrees:

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Moody Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – State of Illinois

  • Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology – University of Mount Olive, North Carolina, USA

Specialization:

  • Person-Centered Therapy (PCT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused Therapy; Trauma-informed care; Cultural competency                      

  • Depression and mood disorders; Anxiety, Stress, Self-esteem issues, Relationship issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); Trauma; Adolescents’ issues; Therapy and psychoeducational groups

Joy's website:

Visit here

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Judith Razafindrakoto

Student of Master of Divinity, Washington University of Virginia, VA

Degrees:

  • Master of Science in Information Systems, DePaul University, IL

  • Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, University of Mount Olive, NC

Specialization:

  • Website Administration

  • Project Management

  • Account Management

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Sam Andriani

Degrees:

  • PhD – Blaise Pascal University, Clermont II, France

Specialization:

  • Photochemistry, Neurochemistry, and Neurophysics

Professional Background

  • Retired and former Chemistry Professor – Ohio State University, Ohio, USA

  • Adjunct Faculty – Columbus State University

  • Visiting Professor – Plymouth State University

  • Visiting Professor – Università di Torino

  • Physical Chemistry researcher – Stanford Research Institute

  • Member of the (1) ASN (American Society for Neurochemistry

  • Member of the (2) ISN (International Society for Neurochemistry)

  • Member of the (3) ATINER (Athens Institute for Education and Research)

  • Founder of Andriani Institute Research Center

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