Kali Connection Therapy

Mara Giovanni - Founder Mara, a graduate of Columbia University's Social Work program, has always been passionate about creating therapeutic groups that address various topics such as trauma, boundaries, safety, recovery, grief, and meditation. Drawing from her decades of training and teaching martial arts, she infused her groups with unique content and techniques that empower participants on a somatic level. Mara's expertise in leading groups landed her in diverse settings such as residential treatment centers, public schools, churches, and meditation centers. Throughout her work, she recognized the need for a connective and accessible somatic treatment, which led her to develop the innovative approach of Kali Core Therapy (KCT). KCT emerged from Mara's desire to provide a new treatment option that empowers individuals to regulate their nervous systems while connecting with others in a safe and attuned environment. Her passion for somatic empowerment, combined with her extensive experience in social work and martial arts, has made KCT an effective and transformative approach to trauma therapy.