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The Center for Integrative Treatment of Complex Training Faculty are nationally recognized leaders in the child trauma field, bringing years of training, teaching, and clinical experience to promoting healing for children, youth, and young adults impacted by complex trauma. Please see the Trainings We Offer page for more information on our training menu or to sign up for an upcoming training.
Trainings We Offer
Our Team
Cheryl Lanktree, PhD.
Co-Director Center for ITCT, ITCT-C Developer and ITCT-A Co-Developer
(She, Her, Hers)
Dr. Lanktree is the Co-Director of the Center for Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma and a Research Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Southern California. Dr. Lanktree is the developer of Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma for Children and Co-Developer of Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma for adolescents. Dr. Lanktree is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. She provides professional training and consultation in the area of child and adult trauma treatment, and delivers conference keynotes and workshops. She has published various articles, chapters, and treatment manuals on the assessment and treatment of child trauma.
John Briere, PhD
ITCT-A Co-Developer
(He, Him, His)
John Briere is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. A past president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, he is recipient of the Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Science of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association, the William N. Friedrich Lecturer: Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Child Psychology from the Mayo Clinic, and the Presidential Award for Contribution to Methods from the Association for Scientific Advancement in Psychological Injury and Law. He is author or co-author of over 140 articles and chapters, 15 books, and 9 trauma-related psychological tests. Visit John’s Website.
Katie Showers, B.S.
Training and Logistics Coordinator
(She, Her, Hers)
Katie Showers is a Training and Logistics Coordinator for The Center for Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma. Ms. Showers is housed within Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis at the University of Missouri St. Louis. In her role, Ms. Showers supports the monthly National ITCT consultation calls, assists trainees with questions about ITCT trainings, and supports the ITCT certification process.
Tenley Scott
Lead Training and Logistics Coordinator
(She, Her, Hers)
Tenley Scott is a Training and Logistics coordinator for the Center for Integrative Treatment of Complex trauma and the ITCT Clinician Learning Portal. Ms. Scott is housed within Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis at the University of Missouri St. Louis. In her role, she assists with the ITCT Clinician Certification Program, the ITCT Clinician Learning Portal, and the ITCT website. Ms. Scott has a background in Recreational Therapy and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.