About Kevin Makarewicz MA, LPC, LMT
Kevin Makarewicz uses an interdisciplinary approach in his work with clients, one that integrates modern science, ancient wisdom traditions and the expressive arts. Whether leading workshops, residencies or in private sessions, Kevin encourages clients to access their full capabilities in the realm of physical, psychological and spiritual growth while bringing significant mastery and expertise to the process.
Professional Experience:
Private Psychotherapy Practice 1998- Present
Old Greenwich, CT.
Psychotherapy with Adults, Couples, Families and Groups.
Expressive Therapist 2002-2006
Wellspring Inc. Bethlehem, CT.
Leading Expressive Therapy Groups, Outpatient Family Therapy, Staff Development In-services, Conference Presenter.
Associate Therapist 1998- 2004
Martha G. Welch Center for Family Treatment. New York, NY
Lead Therapist at Welch Multi Family Intensive Treatment Retreats, Therapist at the Mothering Center Groups, Family therapist.
Founding Faculty of Music for People Teachers Training Program.
Qualifications:
CT Licensed Professional Counselor.
CT Licensed Massage Therapist.
Certified in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Member of CCA, Connecticut Counseling Association.
Member of EMDRIA, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association.
Member of AAPB, Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.
Member of Music for People.
Kevin has presented various workshops, residencies, classes, performances, talks and private sessions utilizing the expressive arts and psycho-spiritual process for growth and development at the following facilities:
- Omega Institute for Holistic studies staff development program, Rhinebeck, NY.
- Wainwright House, Rye, NY.
- Northwest Mutual Financial Network, Westport, CT.
- Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, Stamford, CT.
- Attach-(Association for Treatment and Training in the attachment of children.) National Conferences.
- Greenwich Hospital Complimentary Integrative Medicine, Greenwich, CT.
- Richard L. Rosenthal Hospice Residence, Stamford, CT.
- Ronald McDonald House, NY, NY.
- Drums Around the World, Norwalk, CT.
- King & Low-Heywood Thomas School, Stamford, CT.
- Institute of Living, Hartford, CT.
- Numerous Connecticut Public Schools.
- Learning Center, South Norwalk, CT.
- YWCA, Greenwich, CT.
- Horizons Enrichment Program at Green Farms Academy, Westport, CT.
- Bach-to-Rock Music Camp, Long Island, NY.
- Total Life Care Center, Norwalk, CT.
- Boy Scouts, Greenwich, CT.
- Girl Scouts, Greenwich, CT.
Education:
- Master's degree in Expressive Therapy from Lesley College Cambridge, MA. 1986.
- Bachelor's in Music; Bachelor's in Psychology from Western CT State University, Danbury, CT. 1984
- EMDR. Certified through EMDRIA Therapeutic process for the resolution of trauma. 2006.
- Neurofeedback Trainings. Barry Sterman PhD; Sue Othmer, Sigfreid Othmer, EEG Spectrum; Neil King, Peter van Deusen. 2001-2004.
- Training in Body-Synergy, a form of body oriented psychotherapy. 1993.
- Voice Dialog- Hal and Sidra Stone.
- Transformational Breath- certification training. 1996.
- Playback Theater- Jonathan Fox. 1987.
- Sacred Song- Susan Osborn.
- Cello, Voice, Hand Percussion, Flute, Keyboards. Teachers included: Susan Osborn, David Darling, Richard Serbagi, Thersa Bendocus, Guy Wolff, John Marshall, WA Mathieu, Arthur Hull.
- Ceremonial Theater with Elizabeth Cogburn PhD and the New Song Ceremonial Community.
- Graduate of the Mankind Project's New Warrior Training. (Aug 2004)
Old Greenwich, CT.
Psychotherapy with Adults, Couples, Families and Groups.
Wellspring Inc. Bethlehem, CT.
Leading Expressive Therapy Groups, Outpatient Family Therapy, Staff Development In-services, Conference Presenter.
Martha G. Welch Center for Family Treatment. New York, NY
Lead Therapist at Welch Multi Family Intensive Treatment Retreats, Therapist at the Mothering Center Groups, Family therapist.
CT Licensed Massage Therapist.
Certified in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Member of CCA, Connecticut Counseling Association.
Member of EMDRIA, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association.
Member of AAPB, Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.
Member of Music for People.
Kevin has presented various workshops, residencies, classes, performances, talks and private sessions utilizing the expressive arts and psycho-spiritual process for growth and development at the following facilities:
- Omega Institute for Holistic studies staff development program, Rhinebeck, NY.
- Wainwright House, Rye, NY.
- Northwest Mutual Financial Network, Westport, CT.
- Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, Stamford, CT.
- Attach-(Association for Treatment and Training in the attachment of children.) National Conferences.
- Greenwich Hospital Complimentary Integrative Medicine, Greenwich, CT.
- Richard L. Rosenthal Hospice Residence, Stamford, CT.
- Ronald McDonald House, NY, NY.
- Drums Around the World, Norwalk, CT.
- King & Low-Heywood Thomas School, Stamford, CT.
- Institute of Living, Hartford, CT.
- Numerous Connecticut Public Schools.
- Learning Center, South Norwalk, CT.
- YWCA, Greenwich, CT.
- Horizons Enrichment Program at Green Farms Academy, Westport, CT.
- Bach-to-Rock Music Camp, Long Island, NY.
- Total Life Care Center, Norwalk, CT.
- Boy Scouts, Greenwich, CT.
- Girl Scouts, Greenwich, CT.
Education:
- Master's degree in Expressive Therapy from Lesley College Cambridge, MA. 1986.
- Bachelor's in Music; Bachelor's in Psychology from Western CT State University, Danbury, CT. 1984
- EMDR. Certified through EMDRIA Therapeutic process for the resolution of trauma. 2006.
- Neurofeedback Trainings. Barry Sterman PhD; Sue Othmer, Sigfreid Othmer, EEG Spectrum; Neil King, Peter van Deusen. 2001-2004.
- Training in Body-Synergy, a form of body oriented psychotherapy. 1993.
- Voice Dialog- Hal and Sidra Stone.
- Transformational Breath- certification training. 1996.
- Playback Theater- Jonathan Fox. 1987.
- Sacred Song- Susan Osborn.
- Cello, Voice, Hand Percussion, Flute, Keyboards. Teachers included: Susan Osborn, David Darling, Richard Serbagi, Thersa Bendocus, Guy Wolff, John Marshall, WA Mathieu, Arthur Hull.
- Ceremonial Theater with Elizabeth Cogburn PhD and the New Song Ceremonial Community.
- Graduate of the Mankind Project's New Warrior Training. (Aug 2004)