Valeria Teles
Valeria Teles
CMI: Critical Memory Integration — A New Approach To Trauma
CMI: Critical Memory Integration — A New Approach To Trauma
CMI: Critical Memory Integration — A New Approach To Trauma
Sunday 10th August 2025
Explore Critical Memory Integration with Estefana Johnson, a new approach in trauma therapy that fosters growth through direct experience.
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Episode Overview
- Critical Memory Integration uses memory reconsolidation.
- The therapy emphasizes direct experiential integration.
- Estefana Johnson leads Arise Alliance's clinical training.
- Trauma-informed programming targets at-risk populations.
- Therapeutic use of psychedelics in community mental health.
Everything in reality is based off of experience. As a therapist, I love to help people reconnect to the truth of who they are.
Critical Memory Integration (CMI) is emerging as a vital approach in trauma therapy, emphasizing the experiential aspect of memory reconsolidation. Unlike traditional therapies that rely heavily on conversation, CMI enables individuals to integrate distressing experiences directly into their mental framework through active engagement with bodily sensations and emotions. This innovative process is designed to uncover deep-seated patterns and responses, fostering a renewed sense of self and sustainable change.
In this insightful episode, Valeria interviews Estefana Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist. Johnson, who serves as the director of clinical training at Arise Alliance, is at the forefront of launching this powerful new therapy model. Her career, spanning diverse roles from behavioral health technician to teaching in Japan, gives her a comprehensive perspective on mental health care. As the director of clinical training, Johnson oversees the development of clinicians specializing in trauma-focused care and PTSD treatment.
Her role involves creating detailed training curricula that enhance clinical skills, ensuring mental health professionals are equipped to deliver compassionate care. She is also involved in community outreach, developing trauma-informed programming tailored to at-risk populations, thus ensuring accessible mental health services. Johnson's work extends to Lighthouse Psychiatry and TMS in Gilbert, Arizona, where she contributes to clinical care and research trials exploring the therapeutic use of psychedelics.
Her approach is deeply influenced by her experiences as a first-generation child of immigrants, driving her passion for supporting foster and adoptive children through ASA Now, a nonprofit organization. Throughout the episode, Johnson shares her wisdom and insights into how CMI can transform traumatic experiences into opportunities for growth and healing. Her commitment to education, advocacy, and compassionate care continues to make a significant impact in the mental health field.
A central theme in the discussion is the importance of reconnecting with one's true self. Johnson emphasizes the need to sit with discomfort and explore emotions as signals, helping individuals navigate their internal experiences and create a peaceful existence within themselves. By expanding compassion and understanding, she believes individuals can foster a sense of global family and love, ultimately contributing to a more harmonious world.