Carmen Jimenez-Pride

Carmen Jimenez-Pride is a trailblazing force in the mental health field, a best-selling, award-winning author, and an internationally recognized speaker. As a visionary clinician, educator, and consultant, she is deeply committed to advancing cultural humility and diversity in therapy. Carmen is a Lead Trainer and a foremost expert in Internal Family Systems (IFS) with children and adolescents, making her a sought-after authority in the integration of IFS and play therapy.

Carmen is the creative mind behind Focus on Feelings®, an innovative emotional literacy curriculum, and the founder of Diversity in Play Therapy Inc. and the groundbreaking Diversity in Play Therapy Summit. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Certified AutPlay® Therapy Provider, Certified EMDR Therapist, Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher, and Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work.

With over 20 years of experience as a trauma therapist, Carmen specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her passion for education and advocacy extends to training clinicians worldwide, equipping them with the tools to address racial and cultural trauma within their therapeutic practices.

A thought leader in the therapeutic community, Carmen continues to develop transformative educational resources that empower both clinicians and clients to achieve optimal healing and growth. Her dedication to innovation and inclusivity has solidified her reputation as a leading voice in play therapy, trauma treatment, and IFS with children and adolescents.