Valarie is on a mission to make the world more trauma-informed. With a Master’s in Professional Counseling and licenses as a LPC and MHSP in Tennessee, she’s a true expert in her field. Valarie’s candid, witty approach helps clients and the public alike connect with the profound impact of trauma. With over a decade of experience, she fearlessly tackles complex cases and advocates passionately through writing, international speaking, and guest appearances. As the Clinical Director of a cutting-edge trauma-competent group practice in Clarksville, Valarie empowers others through supervision, consulting, and training. Get ready to be inspired by her expertise, connect with her journey, and embark on a transformative experience.

Steffeny Feld is an EMDR Certified Therapist, Consultant, Copywriter, and the Creator of the Intensive Design Lab where she supports therapists of all backgrounds and modalities to launch therapy intensives in private practice. Steffeny believes that therapy intensives are powerful and transformative for clients and the clinicians who offer them. She supports therapists to bring intensives into their practice so that they can work less and earn more while helping clients heal. Steffeny lives in St Louis, Missouri with her partner and 4 year old son, Felix.

Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin is a functional medicine physician who specializes in autoimmunity, digestive and hormone health, and mental wellness. She offers telemedicine services as well as functional labs and testing.

MacKenzie is your Self-Care Mompanion, retreat Hostess with the Mostest, author and fellow TheraMama. She lives in St. Charles, Missouri with her daughter, husband and two beagles. She is the owner and sole operator of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC and the mastermind behind TheraMama Haven, an authentic community for Therapist Moms to find validation, encouragement, support and community. This community is world-wide and MacKenzie hopes one day to have the opportunity to meet each and every one of the members in her FB group.
MacKenzie loves to read and be with family and friends when she's got a moment of free time, although that doesn't happen often.

Lisa's journey from observing leadership in others to becoming the CEO of a successful seven-figure group practice in Hampton Roads, Virginia, showcases her remarkable dedication to leadership and well-being in the mental health field. With over two decades of experience as a trauma therapist, she not only provides vital support to clinicians but also serves as a respected speaker and trainer, furthering her impact on mental health awareness and effective leadership. Lisa is passionate about teaching therapist wellness as a counselor and a leader. Lisa is the founder of Clinician Connection, a company that promotes education services for mental health professionals.

Dr. Amy Fortney Parks brings with her over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families as an educator, psychologist, and clinical supervisor.

Dr. Parks earned a PhD in Educational Psychology with a specialty in child & adolescent developmental neuroscience. She is the founder and Clinical Director of The Wise Family Counseling, Assessment & Parent Coaching group practice in Virginia. She is also the founder of the Clinical Supervision Directory, a one-stop URL connecting supervisors with supervision-seekers working towards licensure in all mental health fields across the US.

Dr. Parks serves as a nationally accredited clinical supervisor for Virginia LPC Residents, as well as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Parks is also an international speaker and the soon-to-be author of a book on the practice of clinical supervision.

Dr. Parks is a native Virginian, a mother of four and a grandmother to three. In her spare time (haha), she reads teen fiction, mixes Bloody Mary’s and hangs out with friends who have boats!

You can connect with Dr Parks on social @heydoctorparks

Montoyia McGowan is a multifaceted individual, seamlessly navigating her roles as a devoted mother, accomplished CEO, and seasoned psychotherapist. As the boundary coach and private practice owner of Stopping the Chase Counseling and Consulting, she brings expertise to the intersection of mental health and personal growth. Montoyia is not just a therapist; she's a visionary entrepreneur, founding Bougie Boundaries and hosting the insightful Bougie Black Therapist Podcast. She helps recovering Stopping the Chase Counseling & Consulting people pleasers audit and revise their boundaries so they can have more time enjoying life from the inside out.

We are not every therapist, but we are therapists with quirks and styles that bring the giggles and celebrate your glimmers.

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Laura Long is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Your Badass Therapy Practice, where she helps ambitious therapists break through the noise and overwhelm to build businesses that align with their values. Laura serves therapists at every stage of entrepreneurship so that they can live a more fulfilled life while serving others well.

Libby Murdoch is a licensed professional clinical counselor and certified clinical trauma professional who facilitates Basic EMDR Trainings for clinicians on a monthly basis. She is the developer of Resilience Focused EMDR as well as Psychological CPR and owner of Brain Based EMDR Training, LLC. Libby has presented at various conferences across the US and internationally, specializing in neurobiology and related topics including resilience, relationships, self-care, trauma and addictions. Libby offers EMDR intensive therapy to clients through her private practice, Brain Based Counseling and Consulting, LLC. Libby is passionate about making neurobiology accessible to everyone!