Shendi Ramli-Hernandez, LCPC, CCTP II, SEP, BASE-P
Mental Health Therapist and Approved Clinical Supervisor
About Me
Welcome - I'm glad you're here!
One day during a session, a client said, “I’m everywhere but nowhere.” That simple yet powerful statement has stayed with me. Emotional healing can feel like that—disorienting, overwhelming, and even isolating. Many of us try to numb or outrun the pain of the past, only to find that the emotions still live in the body, waiting to be acknowledged.
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Healing is possible, and your journey can start here. ​
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I’m an Indonesian-born therapist specializing in trauma recovery. Since 1999, I’ve supported individuals facing severe and persistent mental health conditions, such as trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and more. In 2019, I founded Healing Gateway, LLC to help teens and adults heal and reconnect with their inner strength through trauma-focused care.
Since 2009, my clinical focus has centered on trauma recovery, evolving into a sustained commitment to supporting individuals through evidence-based and body-centered approaches. I have pursued specialized training across multiple trauma-informed modalities, such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing®, sandplay therapy, treatment for Dissociative Identity Disorder, and somatic-based crisis intervention.
Recently, my work has focused on somatic and touch-based methods to enhance body-centered healing. I have completed specialized training in Relational Bodywork and Somatic Education (BASE) and am currently pursuing advanced training in Touch Skills for Trauma Therapists.
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I’m also deeply committed to providing a culturally responsive and inclusive space that affirms individuals of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Training:
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EMDR
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Sand Play Therapy and Child Play Therapy by Eliana Gill
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The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD
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Healing the Fragmented Self by Janina Fisher
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Somatic Experiencing by Somatic Experiencing International
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Complex Trauma Certification Training II by Janina Fisher
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Chronic Pain and Syndrome series by Peter Levine and Diane Poole Heller
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Advanced Topic on Somatic Experiencing: Eye of the Needle (Specialized training in medical trauma, Unprocessed Near Death Experience, and more)
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The Soul of Dissociation - A workshop on Dissociative Identity Disorder
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Relational Bodywork and Somatic Education (BASE)
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Touch Skills Training for Trauma Therapist by Kathy Kain
Membership::
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American Counseling Association (ACA)
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Somatic Experiencing International (SEI)
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International Society for Traumatic Stress Study (ISSTS)
Licensure & Credentials:
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License State: Maryland
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II (CCTP II)
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Approved Clinical Supervisor
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Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
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BASE-P (Relational Bodywork and Somatic Education Practitioner)
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Current Assistant for Somatic Experiencing training
My Personal Statements
My curiosity about understanding emotion, behavior, and mind has led to where I am right now. My work has been influenced by my training, my colleagues, and my mentors throughout the year. But most importantly, the interaction with my clients has given me valuable lessons in gaining a deeper understanding of resilience and perseverance......
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