Co-founder and therapist

For CV, please email: dmarsh@wicbt.com

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapies for trauma-related disorders. I earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 2019. During my graduate training, I worked as a supervisor for a local suicide prevention hotline. Soon after graduating, I founded the PTSD Recovery Program at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's. I now work as a direct provider and practice evaluator, delivering Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) to a diverse clientele. I have also had the fortune to work as a therapist and a consultant for clinical research trials with CPT. 

As a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, I teach graduate-level coursework on trauma counseling and domestic violence. I provide training and consultation to clinicians and other professionals, as well as public talks and presentations on mental health and trauma recovery.

 Co-founder and therapist

For CV, please email: edwinbacalso@wicbt.com

I have worked in behavioral health since 2013, providing direct patient care and basic psychoeducation in psychiatric inpatient settings. I earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 2019. Since then, I have worked as an educator, research analyst, direct care provider, and consultant in providing trauma-informed care.

I am dedicated to helping fellow social workers and other clinicians develop their therapeutic skills. I now work as a lecturer at UW-Milwaukee, teaching coursework on trauma theory and intervention, and was Chair of the ABCT’s special interest group for masters-level training and education. I have guest lectured and provided presentations on the topics of trauma-focused treatments, trauma-informed care (TIC), and suicide prevention.

Readings that have shaped my professional identity:

• Lilienfeld, S. O., Lynn, S. J., & Lohr, J. M. (Eds.). (2015). Science and pseudoscience in clinical psychology (2nd ed.). The Guilford Press.

• Johnstone, L., & Boyle, M. (2020). A straight talking introduction to the power threat meaning framework. PCCS Books.

• Szasz, T. S. (2010). The myth of mental illness: Foundations of a theory of personal conduct. Harper Perennial.