Our Instructors

***Aja Burks, Ph.D., LMSW,*** the owner of Transformative Mind Counseling LLC., received her master’s degree in clinical social work from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision at Wayne State University. Her dissertation is titled, A longitudinal exploration of the perception of ruptures and repairs in cross-racial supervision. Aja has been a featured panelist at numerous conferences and workshops on the topic of mental health and trauma in the African American community. Aja’s research interests include anti-racism pedagogy and practices in counseling education, race-based stress and trauma impact on client care, and culturally responsive and inclusive therapy and supervision. Aja's passion is purely in teaching, research and creating a space to have dialog on race and cultural issues, in counseling and on campus. ***Dominique Avery, PhD, NCC, LPC (ID), LMHC (WA)*** is core faculty in the Counseling Department at Saybrook University. She has conducted national and regional presentations on topics such as White counselor anti-racist accountability, anti-racist teaching, crisis and trauma education, licensure portability, and mixed methods research. Her leadership and research are focused on anti-racism in counseling and counselor education and she serves on university and professional organization committees dedicated to the work. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience in EMDR counseling with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and has worked with refugee children and families by bringing play-based therapy into their homes. Prior to becoming a counselor, Dominique spent a decade working with children and adolescents in shelter home settings, wilderness therapy in the deserts of Idaho, and forest schools in the woodlands of England.

Albert Sheldon, MD

1 Course

Albert Sheldon, MD, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Washington, Seattle, has specialized in the research, practice and training of psychotherapy for 35 years. Dr Sheldon practiced as a primary care physician for ten years before completing his training in psychiatry. He received a Bush Medical Fellowship to study psycho-therapeutic processes from a psycho-physiological perspective. In collaboration with his wife, they have discovered and developed a new neuro-biological paradigm that applies the concepts and knowledge of Integration and Neuroscience in psychotherapy: Complex Integration of Multiple Brain Systems. This approach integrates recent research on neuroplasticity, brain development, and therapeutic change. Their book, Complex Integration of Multiple Brain Systems in Therapy, was published by Norton in 2021.

Amanda Rausch, LMFT

1 Course

Experienced Therapist, Supervisor and Telehealth Consultant with a demonstrated history of providing clinical services and supervision both in person and in the online mental health care industry. WA State CMHC Supervisor and AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Clinical Fellow and Supervisor Mentor. Owner and Founder of NoStressNoStigma Private Group Practice and Graduate Student Internship Site. Primary site supervisor for CMHC and MFT practicum and internship students at Antioch University, Seattle University, Eastern Washington University, City Seattle, and Central Washington Seattle. Provider of supervision for students, associates and supervisor candidates. Strong community and social services professional with a Master of Arts (MA) focused in Neuropsychology and Marriage and Family Therapy from University of San Diego.

Amelia Upton, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC, MHP

1 Course

Amelia is an Art Therapist, Art Therapy Supervisor, Marriage and Family Therapist and approved supervisor in training. They received their undergraduate degree from Indiana University Bloomington and their master's degree from Antioch University Seattle. Amelia has been working as a mental health provider since 2017, and has worked both in community mental health and private practice. She has experience supporting people of diverse experiences, mental health needs, as well as socio economic and cultural backgrounds. Amelia identifies as queer, disabled, culturally Jewish, and anti-racist. They value honesty, transparency, and an anti-oppression growth mindset. Amelia specializes in supporting LGBTQ+ folx with gender affirming care and people with chronic conditions and d/Disabilities. She enjoys supporting youth, teens, adults, couples, and family constellations with a variety of mental health needs including anxiety, depression, infertility, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions. In their spare time, they enjoy baking experiments, gardening, and hiking with her dog.

Anthony Rella, MA, LMHC

2 Courses

Anthony (Tony) Rella is an Internal Family Systems therapist and clinical supervisor in Seattle, Washington, working primarily with men's issues, complex trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, guilt and accountability, and other therapists.

B. Lourenco, LMHC

9 Courses

B Lourenco is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, advocate, and activist. B has been working in community support for 15 years and is committed to social change on all system levels. Seeing mental health as a way to serve the community, she earned a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology, with a Systems Emphasis, in 2015 and began her private practice in 2017. B has also worked in the public school system, providing support to students with behavioral issues that made attending school challenging for them. Highly trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), B became a district-wide expert in supporting neurodivergent students. It was during this work that she began to be critical of the current models of support for neurodivergence, including ABA. Making the shift from the medical to the affirming model has allowed her to finally identify her own neurodivergence, including Autism and ADHD. Combining her lived experience of neurodivergence, along with years of anti-oppression work, B is passionate about helping others untangle themselves from harmful practices and align themselves with those that instead support marginalized communities. In addition to her work in neurodiversity, B is also a sex and relationship therapist, specializing in ethical non-monogamy and kink exploration. She has been a speaker on panels and podcasts, as well as facilitating therapeutic workshops in her area of Washington State.

Brenda Butterfield, EdD, MSW, LMHC

1 Course

Dr. Brenda S. Butterfield is founder of Our New Experience (ONE), LLC in Redmond, WA. She has been a mental health professional for over 30 years serving children, youth, families and communities in the US and abroad. In her clinical work, Dr. Butterfield uses an integrative, whole person perspective to support development of each human’s full potential. Knowing there are many paths to peace of mind, she uses a variety of therapeutic approaches anchored in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and other phenomenological self-care practices all supported by scientific data as effective. In addition to individual and group therapy, Dr. Butterfield teaches Mindful meditation classes, facilitates retreats and presents a variety of seminars and professional development trainings for mental health practitioners and other caregivers locally and nationally. Prior to founding Our New Experience Dr. Butterfield was an award-winning faculty member of the Psychology Department at the University of Minnesota Duluth receiving multiple awards from students, colleagues, and community organizations for teaching excellence and leadership.  She has presented at national and international conferences and was invited to serve as a Guest Lecturer teaching psychology courses at the University of Birmingham in England in 2008. Dr. Butterfield is an innovative teacher in part due her unique educational background with degrees and in education, psychology and social work.  The nexus of her training combined with her wide array of clinical experience in child welfare, mental health, substance abuse, and higher education in the US, England, Africa and the Middle East is likely why clients and colleagues describe her work as “inspiring, authentic and transformative.” Dr. Butterfield earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 1989 a Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington in 1998 and a Doctorate Degree in Education from the University of Minnesota in 2014, specializing in the Psychology of Teaching and Learning. Her professional work has always been challenging and rewarding but her greatest learning and satisfaction continues to come from being an adoptive and biological mom of two children. Lived experience has taught Dr. Butterfield about the necessity of developing an Essential-Self Care Practice by recognizing, surviving and eventually befriending mental illness in her own family. Her daily mindful practice continues to teach her how to recognize life’s challenges as invitations to develop her own full human potential. More information about Dr. Butterfield is available at http://ournewexperience.org/

Bruce Spencer

2 Courses

Bruce J. Spencer, PhD, MA, LMHC, LMSW, NCC, has 44 years of experience as a clinician and administrator of inpatient mental health and chemical dependency programs, including 10 years of independent clinical practice. He holds a doctorate in psychology and has 10 years of experience as an adjunct professor of psychology. Specializing in ethical issues, he has more than 1,000 hours of advanced education in ethics, a certification in Advanced Ethical Studies, and has presented ethics seminars for 36 years. He has written curricula for ethics and solution-focused treatment, published numerous articles about ethics, and has presented more than 100 day-long seminars nationwide. He is licensed in Washington (LMHC), and Michigan (LMSW), as well as by the National Board of Counselors Association (National Board Certified Counselor).

Catherine Mutti-Driscoll

1 Course

Catherine Mutti-Driscoll, MA, PhD, CALC (she/her), is the Director of Executive Function Coaching and an ADHD/Executive Function Coach at the Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center - Seattle. In June 2024, Catherine published her first book with New Harbinger Press, The ADHD Workbook for Teen Girls: Understand Your Neurodivergent Brain, Make the Most of Your Strengths, and Build Confidence to Thrive.

DR. ELISAVETA V. PAVLOVA PhD, CEDS, MS, IE-Pro, EDIT-I

1 Course

Dr. Elisaveta Pavlova holds a PhD in medical psychology. She is a counseling psychologist with more than 12 years’ experience in the eating disorders (ED) and mental field. She obtained her CEDS designation from iaedp in 2016, and become the first eating disorders certified specialist in Bulgaria. She is the Founder and President of First Bulgarian Organization for Eating Disorders -Association UNIKAL since 2011, and for UNIKAL Online Institute, since October 2018. Dr. Elisaveta Pavlova is the first in her country certified as a professional Intuitive Eating Counselor at the International organization of IE-professionals. Since November 2016, she has served as the iaedp™ International Chapter Chair of Bulgaria. In addition, Dr. Elisaveta Pavlova works as a coordinating trainer for self-created courses for Bulgarian students and specialists in the ED field and its prevention. Dr. Pavlova was the pioneer for the Educational Designation Associate iaedp™, translated into Bulgarian language, as well as, a professional partner for WHO (World Health Organization) Global Clinical Practice Network.

Deborah D. Gray, LICSW

9 Courses

Deborah D. Gray, LICSW has the honor of helping families to develop close, satisfying relationships after children’s earlier losses, traumas, and/or prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol. In addition to her therapy practice, Deborah is an author and trainer. She developed and taught the post-graduate certificate program, Attachment/Trauma Focused Therapy (ATFT), which is now available remotely and in modules through Cascadia Training. Deborah has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from ATTACh (International Association for Training on Attachment and Trauma in Children). She was a Henry Meier Practitioner in Residence at the U of WA School of Social Work. She was core faculty for the Adoption and Foster Care Therapy Post-Graduate Certificate Program at Portland State University for 19 years, teaching on the topics of trauma, grief, attachment, and child welfare. Deborah served as the attachment consultant for the 5-year Quality Improvement Project for Children’s Administration. She has keynoted numerous State and Non-profit child welfare conference addresses, including the Joint Council of International Children’s Service Conference in Washington DC. She received her MSW from Syracuse University and MPA in Public Administration (Health Care) from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. Deborah is the author of: *Promoting Healthy Attachments; Attaching through Love, Hugs, and Play; Nurturing Adoptions: Creating Resilience after Neglect and Trauma; and Attaching in Adoption. She co-authored Games and Activities for Attaching with Your Child.

Deidre Gestrin, PCPC, RPT-S

1 Course

Deidre Gestrin, LCPC and RPT-S has have been working with children and family systems for 14 years. She recently completed a functional medicine health coaching program to focus more on mental health providers' wellness. She is passionate about supporting others to decrease burnout.

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW

6 Courses

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist and clinical supervisor. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a program Director and Coordinator. Diane is a frequent local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics with clinicians and corporations. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders. For fun, Diane loves to spoil her four Dachshunds and rock out to 80’s music.

Dominique Avery, PhD, NCC, LPC (ID), LMHC (WA) is core faculty in the Counseling Department at Saybrook University. She has conducted national and regional presentations on topics such as White counselor anti-racist accountability, anti-racist teaching, crisis and trauma education, licensure portability, and mixed methods research. Her leadership and research are focused on anti-racism in counseling and counselor education and she serves on university and professional organization committees dedicated to the work. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience in EMDR counseling with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and has worked with refugee children and families by bringing play-based therapy into their homes. Prior to becoming a counselor, Dominique spent a decade working with children and adolescents in shelter home settings, wilderness therapy in the deserts of Idaho, and forest schools in the woodlands of England.

Dr Keesh Ewers, PhD, MSN, ARNP, FNPc

1 Course

Dr. Keesha Ewers is an integrative medicine expert, Doctor of Sexology, Family Practice ARNP, Psychotherapist, herbalist, is board certified in functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, and is the founder and medical director of the Academy for Integrative Medicine Health Coach Certification Program. Dr. Keesha has been in the medical field for over 30 years. After conducting the HURT Study in 2013 (Healing Un-Resolved Trauma), she developed the HURT Model for understanding how past childhood trauma impacts adult health. This led to the creation of the You Unbroken online program for patients to heal their own trauma and the Mystic Medicine deep immersion healing retreats she leads at her home on San Juan Island, WA. Dr. Keesha is a popular speaker, including at Harvard and from the TEDx stage, and the best-selling author of Solving the Autoimmune Puzzle: The Woman’s Guide to Reclaiming Emotional Freedom and Vibrant Health, The Quick and Easy Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes with 7 Ingredients or Less for Busy People, and Your Libido Story: A workbook for women who want to find, fix, and free their sexual desire. You can listen to her Mystic Medicine Radio Show and find her programs at www.DrKeesha.com.

Dr Linda Gromko

1 Course

Linda Gromko founded Seattle's Queen Anne Medical Associates in 1989, with a focus on women's health and obstetrics. Then in 1998, a caller asked, Does Dr. Gromko treat transgender women? Her answer was, "Not yet." So Dr. Gromko began offering transgender care for clients - now ranging from five to eighty-five. She offers puberty blockers, gender affirming hormone treatment, and pre and post-operative care for patients undergoing gender affirming surgeries. Along with three outstanding ARNPs, Dr. Gromko provides primary care for most of her clients. The practice also offers electrolysis and laser hair removal with anesthesia. Dr. Gromko has written two books on trans health and is a frequent lecturer for both professional and lay audiences. Now, her mission is to provide accessible information for parents, educators, and health care providers to do better with and for the transgender and gender non-conforming community. Dr. Gromko has infused her thirty years of patient care and experience into 13 online courses, including basics for the non-medical learner, to more advanced topics, such as gender-affirming surgery for healthcare providers, as well as courses on mental health.

Dr. Aaron Norton

1 Course

Dr. Aaron Norton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with certifications in addictions, alcohol and drug counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical mental health counseling, trauma treatment, forensic mental health evaluation, forensic behavioral analysis, and forensic psychometry. He serves as Executive Director of the National Board of Forensic Evaluators, a national not-for-profit board officially endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association that provides training, certification, and professional advocacy for licensed mental health professionals specializing in forensic mental health evaluation. He is an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Dept. of Mental Health Law & Policy. He serves as Southern Regional Director, Ethics Committee Liaison, and International Counseling Task Force Chair for the American Mental Health Counselors Association and Chair of the Government Relations Committee for the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association. He is the Consulting Editor for AMHCA’s The Advocate Magazine. He co-authored the Forensic Evaluation section of the “AMHCA Standards for the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling,” authored the proposal for AMHCA’s Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Forensic Evaluation (CMHS-FE) credential, and served on the expert panel that created the standards and written exam for the Florida Certification Board’s Certified Telehealth Practitioner (CTP) credential. He has 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor specializing in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues, cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depressive disorders, and substance use treatment. He was awarded Mental Health Counselor of the Year by the American Mental Health Counselors Association in 2016, Counselor Educator of the Year by the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association in 2016, Researcher of the Year by the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association in 2019, and he was awarded AMHCA’s Public and Community Service Award in 2020. An experienced writer, presenter, and trainer, he has been published in several academic journals and professional magazines in the counseling profession.

Dr. Briana Durand, DPT

1 Course

Dr. Bri moved to Seattle after earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University in Houston, TX & her Bachelor’s of Athletic Medicine at University of Texas San Antonio. She founded Empower Physiotherapy in 2019 to provide much-needed affirming care to the LGBTQIA2S+ community with her training in orthopedics & pelvic floor physical therapy. Since then, Dr. Bri has become an international educator to other healthcare providers, sharing her expertise in caring for gender & sexual minorities. As a competitive powerlifter, she enjoys working with athletes & is passionate about combating misinformation regarding incontinence on the platform. Outside of the clinic, you’ll probably run into her lifting heavy at the gym, playing board games with her financée, or watching stand-up comedy

Dr. Brittany Millard-Hastings, MD

7 Courses

Tested physician leader with varied experience, unwavering commitment to patients and drive to innovate. Motivated by novel means of care delivery, streamlining processes and integrating quality measures in standard practice. Fascinated by the history of medicine, horseback riding and craft. Dedicated to service, family and community.

Dr. Catherine Darley

4 Courses

***Dr. Catherine Darley*** is a leader in integrative sleep medicine. She founded The Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine, Inc in 2003, and since then has helped people of all ages sleep well using behavioral and naturopathic approaches for sleep disorders. Her expertise lies in profoundly effective lifestyle and behavioral change based on the deep understanding of principles of sleep and circadian physiology. Behaving in accordance with these principles allows patients all the benefits of a good night’s sleep, without the negative side effects of pharmaceuticals. She is an expert and dynamic speaker, teaching a wide range of groups through engagement, storytelling, and with a clear explanation of the mechanisms of disease and treatment protocols. Dr. Darley is published in professional journals, has been quoted in several popular magazines, and appeared on TV to share her sleep knowledge.

Dr. Doug Shirley

1 Course

Doug Shirley is associate professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. Doug has been teaching and practicing counseling and psychology since 1999. In and through his private practice, Doug has had the opportunity to walk with any number of helping and healing professionals tending to the fallout that COVID brought to multiple professional realms. Doug has a passion for supporting the helpers themselves: those whose (early) life training has taught them to put others before themselves. In his teaching he is also active in guiding the next wave of counseling professionals: those who will usher our field into its future, whatever that might be.

Dr. Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT

1 Course

Gina Ogden is an award-winning sex therapist, family therapist, researcher, teacher, and author. She is founder of the 4-D Network, an international collaboration of practitioners whose mission is to expand the practice of therapy and sex therapy beyond limiting notions of function and dysfunction to include a wide range of diversity and experience. She conducts retreats and trainings internationally, lectures widely, leads teleseminars attended by professionals all over the world, and has appeared in the media from talk radio to the Oprah Winfrey Show. She supervises and trains sex therapists, physicians, nurses, social workers, family therapists, and other health providers in the Four-Dimensional Wheel approach, to broaden their understanding of sexual experience.

Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD, LMFT, CSTS

4 Courses

Tina Schermer Sellers, PhD, LMFT, CSTS is a licensed sex and gender feminist psychotherapist, writer, researcher, supervisor, and public figure whose expertise spans sex therapy, spiritual intimacy, medicine, parenting, and social justice. Dr. Sellers' book Sex, God, & the Conservative Church – Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy has had a global impact exposing the damage of sexual shame. She now speaks throughout the world sharing how to heal, and how to raise shame-free relationally confident children. She can be followed on Instagram @DrTinaShamelessSex

Dr. Valli

1 Course

Dr. Valli is an award-winning, nationally recognized trauma-informed mental health counselor and counselor educator. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in counseling and counselor education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Her previous degrees include a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Currently, she serves as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. She is the owner and founder of Soulfulness Counseling, LLC, a private practice dedicated to serving women who have been exposed to early childhood trauma, in addition to being a Clinical Faculty at Southern New Hampshire university. An expert on minority women’s mental health needs, she has served as a consultant and speaker for several nonprofits and agencies. In addition to her numerous service roles, she also serves as the Associate Editor for The Professional Counselor, an open- access peer-reviewed counseling journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the counseling field. As a counselor educator, Dr. Valli maintains a special commitment to experiential education when training graduate students in counseling. Her expertise in counseling skills, assessment in counseling, and trauma and crisis counseling are deeply appreciated by her colleagues and students. Her areas of research interest include international student mental health, AAPI mental health. Currently, she serves as a full-time Clinical Faculty at Southern New Hampshire University in the Counseling program. She also serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Counseling at Palo Alto University and Saybrook University. She is a leader and change agent within the counseling profession and has spearheaded several grant-funded research initiatives which have been published in top-tier peer-reviewed counseling and allied journals. Dr. Valli is passionate about sustainability, gardening, and cooking. She enjoys connecting with land and natural beauty with her husband and baby boy.

Dreya Blume, LCSW

8 Courses

Dreya Blume (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, author, and educator. Dreya began working in the mental health field in 2004 in southwest Virginia, where she spent almost two decades serving the local transgender community as a gender therapist. She recently moved to Durham, NC, where she focuses on offering continuing education training to therapists and coaching for private practice clinicians who want to expand their business uniquely. Dreya loves to write and is the author of several books, including, “The Tarot Activity Book: A Collection of Creative and Therapeutic Ideas for the Cards,” “Journaling the Tarot,” “Everyone Has a Story: Using the Hero’s Journey and Narrative Therapy to Reframe the Struggle of Mental Illness,” and “Tarot for Transformation: Using the Major Arcana to Discover Your Best Self and Create a Life Worth Living.” All of Dreya’s books (under her former name, Andy Matzner) are available here: https://dreyablume.com/books. Dreya is also passionate about teaching. Before becoming a mental health clinician, she spent many years teaching English as a Second Language in places such as Japan, Australia, Thailand, and Hawaii. Once in Virginia, Dreya worked as an adjunct professor for almost twenty years at Hollins University, teaching gender studies and sociology in their Master of Liberal Studies program. In addition, she spent twelve years teaching future social workers in the human services program at Virginia Western Community College. Learn more about Dreya on her website: https://dreyablume.com/.

Emily Hughes LMFT, SUDP, CMHS

1 Course

Emily is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Substance Use Disorder Professional and a clinical supervisor with the state of Washington. Emily has a private practice that is telehealth based with an office in South King County. She sees adults, teens and couples. Emily has also been involved in training and teaching and has done so with NW ATTC, the Washington Mental Health Counselor’s Association, City University of Seattle and she has been a guest speaking at a variety of schools in the greater Seattle area. Throughout her career she has worked in crisis management and stabilization primarily with youth and young adults. This work was done in a community based mental health agency, as the lead for a crisis outreach team and as a mental health evaluator at Seattle Children’s Hospital emergency room. In her work with clients, her areas of expertise include working with teens, young adults, adults and couples in life transition and mood-related disorders, and around self-harm/suicide assessment, prevention, intervention, and management, the intersection of co-occurring disorders and in clinical supervision.

Eric Strom

39 Courses

Eric Strom is an attorney and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. As an attorney, Eric provides legal counsel, consultation and guidance to mental health professionals. The focus of Eric’s clinical practice is providing mental health counseling services to combat veterans. Eric is currently serving as the ethics advisor for the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association.

Erika Miley, PhD LMHC

1 Course

Dr. Erika Miley is a expert in the field of mental health, with a particular focus on the intersection of ADHD and intimate relationships. Holding a Ph.D. and licensed as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Dr. Miley is also a AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST). With a passion for understanding and addressing the complexities of ADHD in intimate settings, she has dedicated her career to research, education, and therapeutic practice. Dr. Miley's expertise extends to various aspects of mental health, with a specialization in ADHD and itsi mpact on relationships. Her commitment to fostering healthy and fulfilling intimate connections has madeher a sought-after practitioner, speaker, and researcher. Dr. Miley has contributed significantly to the field through her groundbreaking research on the intersection of ADHD and sex. Her work has provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in navigating intimate relationships, offering practical solutions and innovative approaches for both clients and practitioners. For the past five years, Dr. Miley has been the host of a popular podcast, Sex Talk with Erika Miley, where she shares her expertise and engages in insightful conversations with leading experts in the field. Through her podcast, she has created a platform for disseminating valuable information, challenging stigmas, and fostering open discussions on topics related to mental health, ADHD, and intimate relationships. Dr. Miley has developed an impactful and comprehensive course titled, "Understanding Intimacy and ADHD in AFAB Individuals." This course delves into the nuances of ADHD and its effects on intimate relationships, offering practical strategies for both professionals and individuals seeking a deeper understanding. Dr. Miley is known for her commitment to public engagement and education. She frequently speaks at conferences, workshops, and public events, advocating for mental health awareness and promoting destigmatization.

**Grace Porter, LMHC** is a private practice psychotherapist and the co-founder of The Seven Tools. With over a decade of clinical experience, Grace utilizes a holistic approach to healing and believes in integrating mind, body, and spirit in order to help clients consciously reconnect to their soul's pursuits. She brings The Seven Tools of Healing to her work with clients, the classes she teaches, as well as practicing them in her own life. **Steven M. Hall, MD** specializes in patients with treatment resistant chronic illness. His search for better ways to help these people led to uncovering The Seven Tools in the 1990’s. He is the author of The Seven Tools of Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul Desires and a co-founder of The Seven Tools, a teaching corporation dedicated to helping people with emotional intelligence, personal growth, and transformation.

Gregory White, MS, LMHC, CCHP

2 Courses

Gregory White received his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University in 1983. Early on, his professional experience included working in a residential treatment program for teens, private practice, and outreach crisis intervention for families. For 23 ½ years Mr. White worked as a mental health professional at the Snohomish County Jail in Everett, WA. During that time he assessed hundreds of people who made suicide statements, suicide gestures, and serious suicide attempts. Mr. White has had extensive experience working with families, clinicians, psychiatric providers, courts, and DMHPs when developing treatment plans and safety plans for at-risk detainees returning back to the community. Mr. White has provided subject matter expertise for the National Institute of Corrections (Technical Resource Provider & Crisis Intervention Team instructor), the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (Academy & CIT Instructor), OmniSure Consulting Group (Risk Management consultant, webinar presenter, SuicideReduction-Risk-Tip videos), Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. (editorial and accreditation assistance for counselor CEs), Winning Focus, Inc. (suicide prevention flyer & webinar presenter), the National Commission on Correctional Health Care conferences (break-out session presenter), and the law firm of Kirkpatrick & Startzel, P.S. (jail mental health consultant). Mr. White has lived in Washington for over 40 years and is married with 2 adult children. His faith and family come first and, when he has time, he also enjoys a variety of activities including camping, hiking, biking, coaching soccer, playing the piano, cooking, and traveling.

Hannah Smith

15 Courses

Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP (She/Her), is the founder of Potential Finders Network and is a book author and blog writer, coach/consultant, international board-certified group leader, and nationwide trainer from the Seattle area. She has extensive study and practice in neuroscience- informed clinical treatment and is certified in Interpersonal Neurobiology by the Mindsight Institute. Her experience, both personally and professionally, in the US and abroad, has allowed her to develop multi-modal, culturally competent, cutting-edge & relevant training programs. Hannah guest lectures in academic, clinical, and corporate settings around the US and globally. She has developed an engaging presentation style, making the learning of difficult information both accessible and fun! Her passion is to educate others on practical, whole-person approaches to life with the aim of helping those she works with reach their greatest potential!

Heidi Ehrlich, MA, LMHC, NCC

1 Course

Heidi is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and is certified in EMDR and as a NCC. Heidi owns a solo private practice called Hope Haven Counseling and also works as an adjunct instructor at Gonzaga University in the Counselor Education program. Heidi serves on the Prevent Suicide Spokane Coalition event planning committee and also provides a free support group for survivors of a loved one's suicide (SOLOS) in Spokane. Heidi is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University.

Jack Duroc-Danner, M.Ed

1 Course

Jack Duroc-Danner, M.Ed, a leading expert at the intersection of Autism and Human Sexuality.

Jayden Aubryn, MSW

2 Courses

Jayden Aubryn (they/them) is a Black, queer, non-binary, ethically non-monogamous psychotherapist, personal trainer, and consultant. They are the founder of TISE Consulting and Therapy where they specialize in treating complex trauma, personality disorders, and combatting systemic oppression. They hold a BA in Psychology, a Master's in Social Work, and maintain certifications in School Social Work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Integrative Health Providing, and Personal Training. Jayden believes in the holistic healing of trauma via effective communication, music, art, and movement to help their clients reach their goals

Jenny is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and clinical supervisor in WA state. She has worked in a variety of settings since completing her Masters in Counseling at the University of Colorado, including residential youth; outpatient agencies in Colorado and Washington; and developed and managed a counseling program at a homeless shelter in Pierce County before returning to Vancouver. Jenny has a background in substance use counseling, early childhood education, and EMDR. Jenny is passionate about supporting the field of mental health counseling through education and self-exploration.

Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, MSW

1 Course

Joe Kort is an American psychotherapist, clinical social worker, board-certified clinical sexologist, author, lecturer and facilitator of therapeutic workshops. He works as Clinical Director and founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. Kort also was appointed co-director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes providing Sex Therapy Certifications and a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. Kort established his private practice in 1985m specializing in LGBTQIA Affirmative Therapy, mixed-orientation marriages and relationships, male sexual fluidity issues, sexual addiction, sexual abuse, and Imago Relationship Therapy. His work also focuses on out-of-control sexual behaviors (OCSB)/sex addiction, Relationship Problems and Marital Conflict, Sex Therapy, and Sexual Identity Concerns, Depression, Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He also is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). He is the author of four books and numerous journal and magazine articles. He is also the host of “Smart Sex, Smart Love,” a podcast series (www.smartsexsmartlove.com). His practice is located in Royal Oak, Michigan. He works with clients from all over the Metro Detroit area. Kort also conducts long-distance coaching and consultation.

Karen King, LMHC

1 Course

Karen King has been a psychotherapist for almost two decades and has loved every minute of it. In 2020, she trained as a Ketamine Assisted Therapist, in MAPS MDMA Assisted Therapy certification and then the past year in the MAPS Naropa Psychedelic Assisted Therapy certification program. Karen set up a Ketamine clinic in 2019 at her Integrated Behavioral Health clinic- navigating all the guidelines of the state, the lack of protocols and standards, all the weirdnesses, quirks and intricacies of running this particular type of practice. Karen also consult with companies looking to add Ketamine to their Natural Health offerings, and train clinicians in the clinical approach of Contemplative Psychotherapy, the method of therapy being utilized in the psychedelic clinical trials. She is a member of American Society of Ketamine Providers, the American Psychedelic Practitioners Association, the American Association of Psychedelics and has a strong passion to help clinicians feel comfortable adding this unique medicine to their practice safely, thoughtfully and creatively.

Karin Potter, LMHC, CMHS

1 Course

Karin is an energetic leader in the mental health field whose clinical expertise and innovative approaches to team-building bring programmatic missions into focus. Karin’s clinical work include direct service, clinical supervision, consultation, and mentorship, and practical leadership that supports team professional development. Karin currently works as the Executive Director of Excelsior Wellness Center in Spokane, WA. She has been a practicing minimalist since 2016.

Lauren Milburn, BC-DMT, LMHC, LCPC

1 Course

Lauren Milburn, BC-DMT, LMHC, LCPC (she/they) is a plant medicine steward and psychedelic dance/movement therapist currently providing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. After completing her Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling Masters at Columbia College Chicago, Lauren gained clinical experience supporting survivors of trauma and individuals living with conditions across the spectrum of mental health concerns. Their approach is grounded in relational/cultural theory, pleasure activism, harm reduction, and disability justice principles. In sessions, Lauren invites deep listening to the body’s innate wisdom, resourcing the nervous system’s resilience to generate self-compassion, untangle harmful internalized patterns, and embrace creative and contemplative meaning-making practices. It is Lauren’s hope that by engaging healing processes held within relational webs of care, we can build the capacity to transform social conditions into sanctuary spaces and promote life-affirming reciprocity.

Leo DeBroeck

7 Courses

Leo DeBroeck, MS, LMHC, CMHS, MHP  received his BA in Psychology from Gonzaga University and his Masters in Psychology from Eastern Washington University.   Leo is currently a Child and Family Therapist at Sea Mar Community Health.  He is the Founder/CEO of Counselor’s Choice Award, LLC, and a Quarterly Faculty Member at Eastern Washington University, Bellevue where he teaches undergraduate and graduate classes and seminars. Mr. DeBroeck has written several articles and books about Suicide, Trauma, Abuse and Neglect, and children dealing with parental drug and alcohol dependency. Leo also has volunteered for Everett School District, Boy Scouts of America and Compass Health

Leslie Davenport

2 Courses

Leslie Davenport is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in practice for more than 25 years who is currently working as a Climate Psychology educator and consultant. She is the author of three books, including Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change: A Clinician’s Guide. Her fourth book written for young tweens, All the Feelings Under the Sun: A Kid's Guide to Coping with Climate Change, will be released Spring 2021 though the American Psychological Association's children's book division, Magination Press. She is currently on faculty with the School of Professional Psychology and Health at the California Institute for Integral Studies. For more information, visit https://lesliedavenport.com/about-leslie/.

Lucie Fielding, PhD, MA, LMHC

1 Course

Lucie Fielding, PhD, MA, LMHC, Resident in Counseling (she/they) is a queer, non- binary femme, and a therapist practicing in Virginia and Washington (on Monacan and unceded Duwamish lands, respectively). She holds an MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute (2018) and a PhD in French from Northwestern University (2008), specializing in erotic literature. Their background in literature attunes them to the ways that cultural scripts inscribe themselves on our bodies and inform our embodied erotic lives. In addition to being a therapist, Lucie is a sex educator who has facilitated workshops for a range of groups, organizations, universities, and agencies. They are the author of Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments (2021), which was named a 2022 Lambda Literary Award finalist (in the Trans-Nonfiction category) and the winner of the 2022 AASECT Book Award (Book for Sexuality Professionals) as well as the 2024 SSTAR Health Professionals Book Award. She is presently working on a second book, co-written with the renowned sex educator Tristan Taormino. You can find out more about Lucie at https://luciefielding.com or follow them on Instagram (@sexbeyondbinaries) or BlueSky (@sexbeyondbinaries.bsky.social).

Meaghan Halverson

1 Course

Meaghan Halverson (she/they) is an LMHCA, ATR-P, and 200-hour RYT working with Cascades Wellness Center in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. When not working with individual clients or running art-based grief groups, Meaghan enjoys tailoring unique art and wellness retreats to support self-care and community building in corporate settings.

Megan Gibbard Kline, MSW, LICSW

1 Course

Prior to launching a private practice, I gained twenty years of progressive experience working to prevent and end youth and young adult homelessness, including direct service, nonprofit leadership, county government-based system change, and national movement building. Providing therapy and clinical supervision in this chapter of my career is a long-awaited dream, one where I wholly commit myself to the realization of the depth dimension within myself and others. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington in 2004 and have held my LICSW since 2009. I identify as white, queer, cisgender, a student of the Christian contemplative tradition, and a mother. Woven into my work is a passion for children, my faith in the spark of love present in all people, and my own profound human vulnerability. I am committed to advancing justice in my community, both with my family and in my work. I spend as much time as possible on the Salish Sea with my family and our old sailboat.

Ofer Zur, PhD

2 Courses

Ofer Zur, PhD is a licensed pscyhologist, instructor, forensic and ethics consultant, and expert witness, and workshops and keynotes presenter. He is the founder of the Zur Institute, Inc., of which he was the owner from its inception 1995 to 2020. He has been in private psychotherapy practice since 1988. In 2020 Dr. Zur initiated Project Insights, where he writes: “My passion is to invite people to reflect on their own life choices, cultural assumptions, belief systems and biases, reaping dee p rewards and meaningful insights. I invite you to join this (inner) ride! Take some time to reflect on your own life junctures and choices and share your significant ‘Aha’ moments or insights. We all become more conscious, enlightened and aware of our shared human experience by reflecting, discovering, and sharing.” Dr. Zur writes and teaches on ethics, critical thinking, boundaries, dual relationships, therapy in the digital age (TeleMental Health), and many other topics. He taught at graduate schools for many years, and his books include Dual Relationships and Psychotherapy (2002), HIPAA Compliance Kit (2005), The Complete Fee-for-Service Private Practice Handbook (2005), Boundaries in Psychotherapy (published by APA in 2007) and, most recently, Multiple Relationships in Psychotherapy and Counseling: Unavoidable, Common and Mandatory Dual Relations in Therapy (2017) In addition to resources for mental health professionals, Dr. Zur’s web page provides free articles for the public. Topics include love, parenting, affairs & infidelity, re-thinking victimhood, vocation-calling, teen violence, prenuptial check list, and much more. Specialties: Forensic Expert, Ethics Consultant, Presenter on Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling, and Inspiring people to come up with insights. Consulting/Forensic webpage: https://drzur.com/consulting-forensics/ Project Insights website: https://projectinsights.org

**Raman Basanti** is a licensed mental health counselor in WA state, and a pre-licensed clinical psychologist. She has been working in the field of mental health for almost 10 years. Raman has experience working with a diverse population in both outpatient and inpatient settings and has extensive experience in providing trauma-focused therapeutic interventions, individual and family therapy, conducting groups, and psychological evaluations. She has experience working with survivors of childhood sexual trauma, victims of CSAM and human trafficking. Raman is also a member of the family advocacy outreach network at NCMEC, and is am trained in EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT, DBT, and ACT and her work includes a focus on generational trauma and generational healing in marginalized communities. **Antonia Ramos** is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, pronouns she/her/hers. She has an M.S in Art Therapy from Florida State University. Antonia strives to bring the spirit of reclamation into session. Reclaiming parts of us lost to trauma experienced throughout life. She supports and encourages every part of you to enter the therapy space however feels right, polished or not. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in art, traditional indigenous practices, acceptance, and a relationship built between two people aimed at helping you on your healing journey. She has experience working with individuals experiencing multi-cultural issues, generational trauma, trauma experiences, substance misuse, transitional phases, PTSD, LGBTQIA+ experiences, relationship problems, depression, and anxiety. Her approach to wellness is LAUGHTER! She loves a deep loud laugh. She enjoys art making, snuggling her dog, trying new recipes, and exploring her style.

Randi Jensen

1 Course

Randi Jensen, MA, LMHC, SUDP (she/her) received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Washington and began her career in social service as a Resource and Education Counselor working with the seriously mental ill. Randi obtained a Washington State Certification in Chemical Dependency Counseling and Chemical Dependency Professional Certification. She then went on to obtain a Master of Arts in Counseling from Antioch University, Seattle. From 2010-2013, Randi was the Director of The Soldiers Project Washington, a non-profit organization providing no cost, no report mental health counseling to current and former military members, their families and concerned others. In addition to specializing in treatment of suicidality, Randi provides counseling to those dealing with substance abuse, gambling, and military trauma. Randi also provides trainings for Washington State Behavioral Health Conference, Evergreen Council on Program Gambling, Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, various employment assistance programs, and individual health agencies. Randi also specializes in developing Suicide Prevention Programs for Native American communities as well as various youth mental health programs. Ms. Jensen is the author of Just Because You’re Suicidal Doesn’t Mean You’re Crazy: The Psychobiology of Suicide, a book about overcoming chronic suicidality through peer support. She is currently writing her second book called, How to Talk to Kids about Suicide: A book for all ages” as well as collecting stories of triumph for her book, “Just Because I Tried to Kill Myself Doesn’t Mean I want to Die: Lessons Learned in Recovery from Suicidality.

Rebecca Bloom, LMHC

1 Course

Rebecca Bloom, LMHC, received her training in clinical art therapy at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, graduating with a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and Creativity Development. She is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and was aBoard Certified Art Therapist for twenty years. Over the last twenty-five years, Rebecca has provided counseling, training, and consulting services in the areas of youth and family services as well as adults struggling with addiction and mental health issues. She is a cisgender Jewish Queer woman. For the last thirty years, Rebecca has taught and studied diversity, equity and inclusion work. For eight years she taught in Antioch University’s Master of Arts Therapy program. She is am currently training at California Institute of Integrative Studies to be a Sex Therapist. Rebecca is a Level 2 practitioner of Pat Ogen's Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute work. She is committed to her own creative process and am enjoys nature photography, wet-on-wet water coloring, and ephemera collaging.

Regina Wei, LMFTA

1 Course

Regina Wei, LMFTA (she/they), is an IFS trained Couples and Family Therapist in Washington state whose background includes classroom teaching as well as teaching meditation/mindfulness, yoga, and energy healing. Regina completed NWIOI's Top 5% program in 2022 and is pursuing AASECT certification. Her work centers folks who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ and focuses on helping clients heal racial, intergenerational, sexual, and other traumas. Before transitioning to working full-time as a therapist, Regina served for two years as one of the main DEIJ (diversity, equity, inclusion and justice) practitioners at an independent school where she helped facilitate DEIJ conversations among students, faculty, and administration, co-led a DEIJ task force, and was a member of the hiring committee for the school's new Director of Equity. www.ReginaWei.com

Reid Stell

1 Course

Reid Stell, a licensed mental health counselor in Bellevue, has been in private practice since 2011. He has worked with diverse populations of all ages, as well as couples and families, using a very personal approach to healing.

Sally Carman, OTR/L

3 Courses

Sally is a requested trainer and consultant for school educators in both the United States and Mexico, for adoption agency/foster care placement organizations, and many others. Her work is pertinent for therapists, counselors, educators, social workers, court-appointed advocates, parents, and all medical caregivers. An Occupational Therapist who has worked for over 40 years with both children and adults, her employment includes 14 years in acute hospital mental/behavioral health units. She has also served as a Clinical Adjunct professor, instructing and supervising fieldwork for Occupational Therapy graduate program at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma WA. Sally was also Owner/Director of Center for Therapeutic Intervention in Gig Harbor WA, a multi-therapist pediatric clinic, where she continues to consult and train therapists. She also provides assessments, training, and consultation at Pasos Adelante, Puerto Vallarta, a neuro-psychological clinic treating those of all ages. Faculty and administration at the American School of Puerto Vallarta frequently call upon Sally for consultation, professional development presentations, and to provide her own module of Wellness classes for middle/high school students. Sally’s particular focus as an Occupational Therapist is strength-based treatment with children, teens and adults affected by trauma and adverse experiences; this includes families with foster and adopted children. She uses a wide variety of sensorimotor tools, interpersonal skill training, and caregiver education/support to enhance improved function and resilience building. Her professional experience is supplemented by her personal role as the parent of four children, including two adopted children who joined her family at the ages of five and twelve years old. Sally received an undergraduate degree in English from Duke University and a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Pennsylvania. She received a post-masters Certificate in Attachment-Focused Therapy in Seattle WA, and is a lifelong learner. She has trained orphanage staff in Cebu, Philippines, and was chosen as a KIRO radio “Hometown Hero” in 2015. Sally Carman provides client consultation, and designs individualized presentations/webinars for organizations interested in topics noted below. To check for availability, she can be reached at scarmanotr@gmail.com and 253.227.0550.

Sandy Voit

4 Courses

Sandy Voit, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializes in personal finances counseling, helping professionals in starting, and retiring, from private practices, retirement planning, and helping divorcing couples negotiate financial settlements. Sandy earned an MS in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University at Albany. After a career in higher education administration for 27 years, at five universities (including positions as Director of Financial Aid, and Dean of Students at Bastyr University), he served as executive director at a large synagogue in Seattle, before establishing a financial counseling private practice in 2006. He has served on many boards, including the Association of Divorce Financial Professionals, King County Collaborative Law, National Association of Temple Administrators, and is currently on the board of Puget Consumer’s Co-op (PCC) board (for 20 years, but not consecutively), including several terms as chair.

Sarah Dailey, LMFT

1 Course

Sarah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an extensive background working with supervisees and mentees addressing a variety of clinical issues with particular specialties in working with individuals, children, and families in LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, marginalized and underserved communities, and those who have experienced trauma. In addition to supervision and mentorship, they offer consultation and training to individuals and groups/organizations on a variety of topics including cultural competency, change management, and trauma-informed care. They also offer executive coaching and enjoy helping leaders make shifts in their thinking and strategy to define and achieve their goals. Sarah is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and a WA State Approved Supervisor.

Sarah Weber, MA, LMHC, ATR-P

3 Courses

Sarah Weber is a licensed mental health counselor and art therapist. She believes the therapeutic relationship to be a collaboration between the client and therapist. Sarah has worked in a variety of settings from community based to partial hospitalization and supports children, families and adults. Sarah is rooted in therapy frameworks including disability, feminist, humanistic, multicultural (cultural humility), and queer theories. She aims to be an ally through continuing education, living with specific values, educating others, and advocating for individuals in and outside the therapeutic space. Sarah practices a relational style of counseling, prioritizing non-judgment and mutual respect. Sarah integrates use of Art Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Compassion Focused Therapy.

Shelley White, MA, LMHC

2 Courses

Shelley White, MA, LMHC (she/her) has worked in the mental health field as a clinician and educator for over 30 years. She has a private practice specializing in working with teens and adults with anxiety and co-dependency issues. Shelley was an adjunct instructor at Western Washington University for eight years and has taught courses at Highline Community College and City University. She has conducted workshops for the past 16 years in sexual assault and prevention and co-parenting. After personally experiencing the healing effects of EFT or “Tapping,” Shelley became passionate about learning this unusually effective tool in order to offer it to her clients. Over the past four plus years, she has studied EFT and became certified in EFT/Matrix Re-imprinting. She has used EFT consistently with her clients, developing the art of integrating EFT with other therapeutic modalities.

Sherronda Jamerson, MA, CDP

1 Course

Sherronda Jamerson is a seasoned professional with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (2012) from City University College in Seattle, WA, and certification as a Chemical Dependency Professional (2007). Sherronda’s career has been focused on advancing equity in healthcare and education through her work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EDI). With extensive experience in designing, implementing, and presenting EDI training to healthcare professionals, schools, and community organizations, she has become a recognized expert on DEI and healthcare equity. Sherronda has presented at state, national, and international conferences, including those focused on behavioral health and global research, where she shares her knowledge with confidence, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to justice.

Tanya Johnson, PhD, LMHC-QS (FL), LMHC (WA), NCC, BC-TMH

3 Courses

Dr. Tanya is the co-founder and CEO of Colorful Minds Psychotherapy Collective. She is a neurodivergent, queer, Cuban-American counselor educator, clinical supervisor, and licensed mental health counselor in both Florida and Washington state. Dr. Tanya provides virtual clinical supervision, mental health consultation and psychotherapy through her private practice, Evolve Counseling Center, LLC. She also currently teaches as Adjunct Faculty at Antioch University Seattle. Dr. Tanya’s clinical experience includes inpatient acute psychiatric stabilization, college counseling centers, and ambulatory substance abuse detox. She opened her private practice in 2014, and was an early adopter of telehealth, or online counseling. Dr. Tanya has presented original research on distance counseling, distance supervision, and culturally competent counseling pedagogy at national conferences including the American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and Association for Specialists in Group Work. She co-wrote a CCE-Global certification curriculum for Distance Counseling (2014-2017), and developed training and courses on online counseling for Antioch University Seattle’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Dr. Tanya has supervised over a dozen pre-licensed clinicians, and taught hundreds of masters and doctoral counseling students as a professor at Antioch University Seattle, Barry University, Nova Southeastern University, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Currently her clinical work focuses on supporting adults who are recovering from harmful religious or spiritual experiences, as well neurodivergent adults who are exploring their unique minds. Dr. Tanya is passionate about supporting counselors and clients to build lives that are custom built for their needs and preferences. Dr. Tanya enjoys mentoring and supporting all Colorful Minds Collective clinicians. In a landscape of telehealth companies and agencies that require psychotherapists to work long hours and see many clients a day, many neurodivergent and/or chronically ill clinicians are only able to sustainably practice psychotherapy in private practice. This provides autonomy over their time, caseloads, and environment. Clinicians who are able to take control over their work are better able to care for their clients, improving clinical outcomes. If you’re a Washington psychotherapist interested in launching or growing your private practice within the Colorful Minds Collective community, contact Dr. Tanya for more information.

Teresa Kirchner, LICSW

1 Course

Teresa has worked over 25 years in residential treatment, case management, mental health court, shelters, and many community mental health programs. Since 2006 she has worked on two in patient psychiatric units and as team lead for a partial hospitalization program. Collaborating in creative ways to identify individualized strategies to navigate interpersonal conflict, internal conflict, and the impact of trauma for lasting outcomes has been a large part of her work with individuals and families. She enjoys teaching about interpersonal neurobiology, neurodiversity, and utilizing a wide variety of therapies in her practice. Teresa volunteered for 10 years on the Board of Directors for Peer Services at CVAB, and the last 5 years she has been volunteering as a group facilitator for the Hearing Voices Network. She is a strong advocate for peer-driven services. She has also been providing supervision to social workers since 2017, and continues to enjoy teaching and learning while providing group and individual clinical supervision in her current practice.

Thomas A. Field, Ph.D., LMHC, LPC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS

1 Course

Thom Field, PhD, is Associate Professor and Department Head for Counselor, Adult, and Higher Education at Oregon State University. He previously worked as a faculty member at Boston University School of Medicine. In addition to faculty responsibilities, he has actively helped clients with mental health concerns since 2006. He has provided counseling to more than 1,000 clients during his career and currently maintains a small private practice. He has provided test prep since 2011 and has worked with hundreds of counselors to pass the CPCE, NCE, and NCMHCE exams.

Travis Damico, ARNP, CST

1 Course

Travis Damico, MN, ARNP is an AASECT certified Sex Therapist currently working out of Seattle and has experience in healthcare for over 25 years, has served as a staff RN in various medical/surgical and psychiatric settings, and has been in private practice since 2011. Travis has taught for NWIOI since 2015.