The Sand Therapy Training Institute

Having met Dr. Preston-Dillon during his graduate studies at John’s Hopkins, Tim has been assisting her with clinical trainings and conferences since 2018. In addition to clinical consults and mentorship in group process, he has been immersed in the theory and practice of symbols in sand.

He continues to provide a supportive and collaborative role in the development of curriculum, videos and trainings through the Center for Culture and Sandplay. Tim completed the Sand Therapy certificate program through College Park Youth and Family Services, Maryland. He used this modality with clients at Hospice of the Chesapeake and continues to do so at the Annapolis Counseling Center.

Tim’s orientation is deeply person-centered, believing that the client is their own best healer.

He views problems as interwoven parts of the whole person. Tim sees counseling as a collaborative process to empower clients on their journey to find healing and existential meaning.

Drawing on extensive professional and international experience and an insatiable appetite for understanding the world we live in, Tim utilizes the lenses of a broad range of theoretical orientations and philosophical approaches in his clinical work (e.g. neuroscience, biology, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, psychology, cultural awareness and sensitivity).

In addition to individual psychotherapy, small group process, parenting skills and couples/family counseling, Tim also offers professional workshops and staff training.