Jodie E. Gerson, MA, MS, CPM, CETP has two Master's degrees; one in Community Clinical Psychology, the other in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is currently working towards her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Hawai’i School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade University of Honolulu. She recently completed a PsyD Clinical Practicum at the Family Strengthening Center, where she earned her Specialty Certification in Child Maltreatment. Jodie is a Certified Expert Trauma Professional and has worked in the field for over 25 years. Her work experience with adults, adolescents, and children, includes assistance and intervention with the homeless, individuals with mental illness, minors in foster care, forensics, youth parole, and persons with HIV/AIDS. She specializes in art therapy.