This program does not qualify for NBCC credits
Dr. Eric Gudan received his Doctorate in Psychology from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences and has provided therapy for over fifteen years. He brings a broad experience as a clinician to address anxiety and depression, is EMDR trained, and has trauma informed training using parts language. He has worked extensively and presented professionally on strategies for men struggling with sexual compulsivity, specializing in pornography addiction. Throughout his clinical work, he has specialized in the integration of the science of psychology and the truths of the Catholic faith, utilizing sound therapeutic techniques from the perspective of the richness of the Christian tradition. He has presented at the national meetings of the Society for Personality Assessment and the Catholic Psychotherapy Association regarding a variety of assessment and psychotherapeutic issues. He has experience with comprehensive, multimodal personality assessment batteries, including vocational assessments for several dioceses and religious orders.
Dr. John Cadwallader is a clinical psychologist, mental health counselor, and owner of Central Psychological Services LLC, a Catholic group practice, located in Indianapolis. He received his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis. He is the Director of Seminary Counseling at Bishop Simon Brute’ College Seminary. Dr. Cadwallader is a practicum supervisor for doctoral students from the University of Indianapolis. He also has worked part-time as an adjunct professor at St. Meinrad Seminary and the University of Indianapolis.
Dr. Cadwallader works with adults providing psychotherapy and assessment that integrates Catholic anthropology into the treatment. His theoretical orientation is Psychoanalytic, rooted in Object-Relations theory. He has a special interest in working with clergy, religious, and seminarians; characterological disorders; trauma; psychological assessment; consultation; and supervision.
Dr. Andrew Sodergren is a Catholic psychologist and Director of Psychological Services for Ruah Woods Institute, a Theology of the Body ministry in Cincinnati, OH. He earned his Masters and Doctorate in clinical psychology from Divine Mercy University’s Institute for the Psychological Sciences. He also holds a Masters degree in theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at CUA, where he taught as an Adjunct Professor for 13 years. Dr. Sodergren co-authored a chapter in Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice: A Handbook for Catholic Clergy, Counselors, and Ministerial Leaders. He previously contributed chapters on the “Psychology of the Sexual Difference” to the book Sexual Identity: The Harmony of Philosophy, Science, and Revelation and on forgiveness in marriage in the book Torn Asunder: Children, the Myth of the Good Divorce, and the Recovery of Origins. He is an active member of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association (CPA) and is a frequent speaker for professional and lay audiences on topics involving the integration of psychology and the Catholic faith. In 2023, he was honored by the CPA with the Our Lady of Good Counsel Clinical Excellence Award. He and his wife Ellie have been married 25 years and have 5 children.
