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Healing Minds, Transforming Lives

Supporting personal growth and healing using somatic methods in trauma recovery​

 

Equipping health professionals to facilitate faster and effective patient healing safely

Cutting-edge trauma recovery that is 
SAFE and GENTLE

 

True healing goes beyond surviving distress; it is about accessing the power to flourish. My professional philosophy blends genuine empathy with clinical mastery. For patients, I offer a secure environment to rebuild your inner strength. For clinicians, I provide certification in a brain-focused, somatic-sensory model of healing that avoids re-traumatization.​

 

Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI) represents a modern breakthrough in resolving life challenges, including significant trauma and stressful past events.​MEMI is particularly effective for individuals who found traditional talk or exposure therapies too taxing or incomplete. This method is significantly swifter and produces less emotional strain than EMDR.​

 

As a somatic and sensory advancement in psychotherapy, MEMI utilizes the full visual field to stimulate cognitive processing while prioritizing patient emotional security. Because clients aren't required to verbalize painful details, it minimizes the risk of secondary trauma for the practitioner as well.​By integrating sensory awareness with specific ocular patterns, we help deactivate the amygdala and reorganize memory storage. This shift reduces trauma symptoms effectively.

 

Many patients report a renewed sense of self and vitality after only a single clinical session.​We offer advanced training modules specifically for mental health clinicians. Our curriculum emphasizes somatically-informed recovery, clinical resilience, and hands-on trauma techniques.

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10 hours of consultation in small groups of 2-4 providers, after 2 day training is completed. Part of requirements to become a MEMI Certified Provider.

The Soul of Recovery

I am Dr. Maria Gear Haugen, PhD, MBA. Throughout my decade-long career as a Clinical Psychologist treating veterans with PTSD at VA sites, patients began affectionately calling me Dr. H. They often remarked that they wished they could carry my support with them daily. This inspired my practice name, "Dr H in Your Pocket".

Before embracing Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), my practice focused on traditional modalities like Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure,  Written Exposure Therapy and Narrative Exposure Therapy. Since integrating MEMI, I have observed that even those with the most complex histories experience rapid, life-altering relief from their symptoms.​Distinct from cognitive models, MEMI targets the sensory roots of a memory without requiring a detailed narrative of the pain. These protocols prioritize the client's safety, ensuring they can finish the healing process. As a therapist, I find this approach essential for preventing burnout and secondary stress.​In my experience, patients who felt stuck in other therapeutic models often find their breakthrough here. The clarity and efficiency of this method make it an indispensable tool for both general practitioners and dedicated trauma experts.

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"If you seek a direct and powerful way to address trauma, MEMI is the answer... Having studied several specialized trauma protocols, I find MEMI to be the most accessible to use with my patients. Dr. Maria encourages exploration and ensures every student leaves with total confidence. Her teaching style is practical and filled with levity, making the hours fly by. A definite five-star experience." -Cynthia Chen, PhD

  • "If you seek a direct and powerful way to address trauma, MEMI is the answer... Having studied several specialized trauma protocols, I find MEMI to be the most accessible to use with my patients. Dr. Maria encourages exploration and ensures every student leaves with total confidence. Her teaching style is practical and filled with levity, making the hours fly by. A definite five-star experience." -Cynthia Chen, PhD

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  • "Dr. H is a captivating and practical educator. She distills complex neurological concepts into clear, actionable steps, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. This makes learning eye movement integration simple, approachable, and ready for immediate use in any clinical setting." - Dr. Massimo Amabili
  • “I recently completed Dr. H’s MEMI certification and found it to be an exceptional educational journey. Working in neurofeedback and integrative science, I appreciated how the program was scientifically grounded yet perfectly tailored for direct patient care. It is a highly organized and essential resource for any modern therapist." ​ Dr. Alessandro Di Domenico
  • "I highly recommend the Multichannel Eye Movement Integration training with Dr. Maria Gear Haugen. Maria combines deep clinical expertise with a calm, guiding presence to help therapists master this technique. After years of EMDR practice, her consultation allowed me to successfully transition to MEMI, resulting in far more profound outcomes for my clients. " -Margit Henderson, Ph.D.

MEMI Training Events

Buffalo, NY
October 9 & 10, 2026

Online via Zoom
January 8 & 9, 2027

9-5 both days

What does this program provide?

What is included in this course?

Educational handouts,visuals, and digital resources are provided upon successful registration

Access to worksheets,

slides, and other pertinent materials are provided once registration is confirmed

Open to all providers of Mental Health Care

Two full days of intensive, hands-on and interactive learning 

Practice safety techniques that enable clients to stay grounded and present throughout the session

Practice eye movement sets and strategic commands

Acquire the essential skills to integrate MEMI into your repertoire of trauma treatments

Understand the assessment tools utilized to track progress during the session and learn the completion criteria

View Demonstrations of MEMI in Practice

Learn the Theoretical and Scientific Foundations of Eye Movement Therapies

2 days of of deep, interactive, and clinical instruction

Master specific safety protocols that help patients maintain presence and stability during sessions

Learn and practice precise eye movement sets and verbal cues

Gain the requisite expertise to add MEMI to your existing trauma treatment toolkit

Learn to use specialized assessment metrics to monitor progress and identify session completion markers

Observe Live MEMI Clinical Case Studies

Master the Theoretical and Neurological Principles of Eye Movement Therapies

What is MEMI?

MEMI is a sensory-focused breakthrough in clinical trauma work. It utilizes a comprehensive visual field to help the brain process distress while ensuring the patient feels completely secure.

By engaging somatic elements and specific eye tracks, we help deactivate the brain's alarm center, allowing traumatic memories to be reorganized and stored in an integrated way.

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Explore the latest innovations in neuro-sensory therapy and understand how MEMI can fundamentally change your clinical outcomes.

Reach Out

Contact

DrHinYourPocket@gmail.com

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Recovery is a path we travel together

A safe place to begin your healing, lead by Dr H.

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