American Group Psychotherapy Association
Chera M. Finnis, Psy D, CGP, FAGPA, is an independent business owner and licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in private practice since November 1982, specializing in individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy, as well as supervision and consultation. Chera has been a facilitator for the Experiential Group for Analytic Training Candidates at the National Institute of the Psychotherapies since September 2014 and has been a faculty member in the EGPS Group Training Program since 1996. Additionally, Chera is a Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, actively engaged in teaching, training, and supervising in the field. Previous roles include a Supervising Psychologist at Maria Droste Counseling Services and various positions at Manhattan Psychiatric Center, including Director of Psychiatric Rehabilitation for Inpatients and supervising interns in clinical settings. Chera holds a Psy.D. in School and Community Psychology, a Master of Science in School Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from notable institutions.
American Group Psychotherapy Association
The American Group Psychotherapy Association is the foremost professional association dedicated to the field of group psychotherapy, operating through a tri-partite structure: AGPA, a professional and educational organization; the Group Psychotherapy Foundation, its philanthropic arm; and the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists, a standard setting and certifying body. This multidisciplinary association has over 3,000 members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors and creative arts therapists, many of whom have been recognized as specialists through the Certified Group Psychotherapist credential. The association has 31 local and regional societies located across the country. Its members are experienced mental health professionals who lead psychotherapy groups and various non-clinical groups. Many are organizational specialists who work with businesses, not-for-profit organizations, communities and other "natural" groups to help them improve their functioning.