EMDR Post Conference Podcast: Episode Description Title: Innovative Trauma Therapy: A Conversation with Rebecca Mahan (Mahan-Strupp), MA, LPC Description: Join us for a compelling episode as we welcome Rebecca Mahan (Mahan-Strupp), MA, LPC, owner of Reflections Mental Health, LLC and No Longer Driftless in Madison, WI. As an EMDRIA Consultant and Level 2 IFS therapist, Beckah is at the forefront of trauma-informed care, blending EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and nature-based interventions—including her signature Therapeutic Fly-Fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR)™—to support a wide range of clients. Beckah specializes in trauma, attachment, polyvagal, and somatic interventions, with a particular focus on first responders, therapists, busy professionals, parents of adoptees, children struggling with ARFID, and student athletes. Whether in urban or rural nature-based sessions, or through animal-assisted therapy with her Cairn Terrier, Theo, Beckah’s integrative approach provides support and healing for those navigating complex challenges. In this episode, we will: Explore how EMDR intensives, KAP, and TF-EMDR can accelerate trauma healing and support nervous system regulation. Discuss the integration of IFS, polyvagal, and somatic approaches to create a holistic, whole-person treatment experience.
Highlight Beckah’s work with specialized populations such as first responders, adoptive families, clients struggling with ARFID, and student athletes. Emphasize the importance of education and consultation—empowering both clients and fellow clinicians through seminars, supervision, and mentoring. Share how animal-assisted therapy and nature-based interventions can transform the therapy experience and foster resilience. Whether you’re a mental health professional eager to expand your toolkit or simply interested in the latest innovations in trauma therapy, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration. Guest Bio Rebecca Mahan (Mahan-Strupp), MA, LPC, is the owner of both Reflections Mental Health, LLC and Rebecca Mahan-Strupp, S.C./dba No Longer Driftless in Madison, WI. As an EMDRIA Consultant and Level 2 IFS therapist, Beckah collaborates with her clients on therapy intensives, ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and Therapeutic Fly-Fishing with EMDR (TF-EMDR)™. Trauma, attachment, polyvagal, and somatic interventions are at the heart of her work, especially with first responders, therapists, and busy professionals. Beckah also offers support for parents of adoptees and/or children struggling with ARFID and brief therapy interventions for student athletes. Urban and rural nature-based sessions are available.
Beckah also offers seminars for therapists on Attachment 101 and Wisconsin Culture. Beckah is sometimes joined by her co-therapist Theo, her Cairn Terrier puppy, for animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Links: Reflections Mental Health, LLC No Longer Driftless, Madison, WI
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