Julia Baldwin - ARISE Alliance Institute

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Bold Beautiful Borderline Podcast

In this conversation, Estefana Johnson, LCSW and Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW (host) delve into the complexities of trauma and the innovative therapeutic approach known as Critical Memory Integration (CMI).…

Julia BaldwinAugust 7, 2025

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The Advisor Podcast

In this episode, trauma specialist Estefana Johnson, LCSW, introduces CMI—a powerful, client-driven method designed to help you uncover the root of limiting beliefs, release emotional burdens, and rewrite your internal…

Julia BaldwinJuly 23, 2025

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Healing Doesn’t Have To Be Heavy Podcast

In this episode, Angie (host) and Estefana Johnson, LCSW (Director of Clinical Training at ARISE) dive deep into the layered and personal journey of healing from trauma. Our guests explore…

Julia BaldwinJune 16, 2025

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H.A.N.N.A Magazine

The article "New Trauma Therapy Model Offers Hope for Veterans with PTSD" by Dr. Brian Livesay, Ph.D., was recently featured in H.A.N.N.A Magazine. It highlights Critical Memory Integration™ (CMI), an…

Julia BaldwinJune 4, 2025

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The Healing Podcast

Estefana Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health, explains that trauma can stem from early life adversity, attachment disruptions,…

Julia BaldwinMay 29, 2025

Blog

Protocol vs. Process: Rethinking Therapy with Critical Memory Integration

In the dynamic field of psychotherapy, a fundamental question often arises: Should we prioritize structured, protocol-driven approaches or embrace more flexible, process-based methods? This is not merely a theoretical debate;…

Julia BaldwinMay 28, 2025

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ARISE Alliance Institute Featured in Her Agenda

This article offers practical and compassionate tips for supporting individuals living with mental illness, emphasizing education, presence, validation, recognition, and community involvement. ARISE Alliance was featured in HER Agenda, with…

Julia BaldwinMay 9, 2025

News Press

CMI™ Press Release

Tampa, Florida– April 21, 2025 ARISE Alliance Institute officially announces the launch of its highly anticipated Critical Memory Integration (CMI™) program, an innovative, evidence-informed psychotherapeutic approach designed to transform how…

Julia BaldwinApril 21, 2025

Blog

Technician vs. Connectician: Embracing the Connectician’s Role in Critical Memory Integration

For many mental health practitioners, growing as therapists and expanding their practice means acquiring new tools and procedures and contemplating their approach to delivering these skills. This often leads to…

Julia BaldwinMarch 10, 2025

Blog

Explanation Vs. Experience: How Critical Memory Integration Transforms the Healing Process

The way we, as therapists, conceptualize and privilege experience in therapy can profoundly impact healing. While many therapies rely on verbal or written narratives to help clients make sense of…

Julia BaldwinMarch 7, 2025