Profile of Dr. Shari Geller

Dr. Shari Geller is a renowned author, clinical psychologist, and leader in the field of therapeutic presence, with extensive experience in integrating psychology and mindfulness.

Notable Contributions

International Training in Therapeutic Presence: She offers training modules in therapeutic presence internationally, advocating for its importance as fundamental training in all psychotherapeutic approaches. Relevant Publications: She is a co-author of the book “Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapeutic Relationships – 2nd Edition” (2022) and author of “A Practical Guide For Cultivating Therapeutic Presence” (2017), providing practical tools to strengthen presence in therapy. Creation of Innovative Programs: She has created the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM™), a group modality that integrates mindfulness, rhythmic practices, and emotion-focused awareness to enhance well-being and presence.

Academic and Teaching Roles

University Teaching: She is part of the faculty of Health Psychology at York University and an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto, in partnership with the Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC). Certification Program: She is a member of the steering committee and core faculty of the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certification program, promoting self-compassion in clinical practice.

MindBody Health Center

Co-Director of the Center: As co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto, she offers training, supervision, and therapy in modalities such as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for individuals and couples.

Relevant Links

For more information about Dr. Shari Geller and her programs, visit her official website at sharigeller.ca