Dr. Rivka Edery, Psy.D., LCSW

Trauma Recovery Specialist | Creator of the U-Model™ Author & Trainer

Welcome! 

I'm Dr. Rivka Edery (רבקה אדרי), a licensed clinical social worker and trauma recovery specialist with over 16 years of experience supporting survivors of complex trauma, addiction, moral injury, and intergenerational wounds. As the creator of the U-Model™ - an innovative integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - I help individuals reclaim Self-leadership, heal relational patterns, and live values-driven lives. I also train licensed professionals in trauma-responsive methods and develop resources for lasting change.

Whether you're here for personal healing, professional development, or to explore my books and tools, I'm honored to share this space with you.

Let's begin.

Approved ASWB Provider – Nationwide CE credits for social workers and mental health profess

Quick Access

Join U-Model™ Certification Waitlist (Summer 2026 Cohort – Limited to 40 clinicians) → https://forms.gle/vj1yvMZvNLogTWC4A

Explore 2026 Live Trainings & CE (FMHCA, A Home Within, International Conferences) → https://www.rivkaedery.com/training_and_CE

Discover My Books & Resources (Workbooks, Audio Master Class, Publications) → https://www.rivkaedery.com/publications_and_media

Featured Books & Tools

Between Self and Parts: A 30-Day Journey of Self-Discovery with The U-Model™: ACT & IFS

© Dr. Rivka Edery, Psy.D, LCSW | Edery House Press

This practical guide blends IFS parts work with ACT processes for daily self-compassion and growth.

Wherever books are sold: https://a.co/d/eM6xPjr

The Alcoholics Anonymous Workbook: A Twelve-Step Recovery Program for Healing (Forthcoming August 2026)

By Dr. Rivka A. Edery, Psy.D., LCSW | Dover Publications / Ixia Press

Building on Trauma and Transformation: A 12-Step Guide, this workbook offers clear Step summaries, exercises, journaling, and trauma-informed strategies for sobriety and transformation.

Pre-order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alcoholics-Workbook-Twelve-Step-Recovery-Program/dp/0486855465

(ISBN: 9780486855465 | Paperback)

FORTHCOMING 2026!

Access the 30-Day U-Model™ Audio Master Class → https://www.rivkaedery.com/30-day-u-model--audio-protocol

(Self-guided audio protocol for applying the U-Model™ framework daily)

Recognition & Impact

• 2025 Recognition of Excellence – Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) for clinical leadership and U-Model™ innovation
• 2025 Outstanding Service Award – A Home Within for trauma-responsive CE curricula
• Abstract Reviewer (Selected) – 2026 NASW National Conference
• Grant Reviewer – ACBS Foundation (2024–Present)
• Peer Reviewer – Journal of Mental Health and Well-Being
• IFS Institute Program Assistant – Mentoring Level 1 trainees
• Trained 780+ licensed clinicians through NASW-NC, A Home Within, and accredited programs
• Publications cited 46+ times (Google Scholar) with 12,000+ ResearchGate reads

What I Offer

• Advanced CE trainings bridging IFS & ACT for complex trauma, foster care healing, and clinician resilience
• The U-Model™ Practitioner Certification (30-hour program, 30 APA/CE credits, lifetime manuals)
• Monthly Fireside Group – A "living laboratory" for open dialogue on parts work and healing
• Scholarly research on implementation science, public health prevention, and vulnerable populations

Approved ASWB Provider – Nationwide CE credits for social workers and mental health professionals.

Let's Connect

Email: redery@rivkaedery.com

Phone: +1 361 704 4051

Subscribe for updates on trainings, new books, and U-Model™ resources: http://eepurl.com/h8n6az

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See you soon!

Dr. Rivka Edery, Psy.D, LCSW, MSW, M-RAS, IFS Level I