The Person of the Therapist Video Series

In “The Person of the Therapist” series, Dr. Dee Preston-Dillon interviews therapists–from new clinicians to the most seasoned–about who they are, their wisdom, and what they value. Dr. Dee partners with therapists for rich discussions of approaches to therapy, pathways toward competency, and deep dives into therapists’ diverse experiences.

The Cycle of Justice and Compassion: Mother, Daughter – Teens and Colleagues

Michelle Holloway, LCPC


Transformation: Mindful, Pastoral Presence, Connections, Internal Family Systems

Hetty Barnett, LICSW, LCSW-C


Seasoned Insights: Social Justice, Multiple Truths, Expressive Therapies, Therapeutic Conflict

Peggy Higgins, MSW, Retired 
Topics: Play Therapy, Social-Cultural Marginalization


Reframing Our Collective Purpose: The Therapist’s Initiative to Embrace Risks, Courage, and Honesty

Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S
Topics: Reframing our Collective Purpose, Embracing Risks, Courage, Honesty


Tim Mewmaw, MS, LCPC Psychotherapist, Ophiuchus Counseling & Psychotherapy

Presence, Spontaneity, Authenticity, Vulnerability with Tim Mewmaw

Tim Mewmaw, MS, LCPC

Topics: Presence, Spontaneity, Authenticity, Vulnerability


On Death, Depth and Meaning with Jesse Fairchild

Jesse Fairchild, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, CCISM

Topics: Death, Depth, Meaning

The Person of the Therapist: On Death, Depth, and Meaning video cover graphic.

Dr. Mina Barimany on Innovation and Moments of Coming Full Circle

Mina Barimany, PhD, LPC, MFT

Topics: Innovation, Moments of Coming Full Circle, Meta-Awareness, Risk


Connecting with Children and Learning from Life with Taylor Lake

Taylor Lake, LCPC, NCC

Topics: Connecting with Children, Learning from Life, Openness and Boundaries


Trusting Intuition and Investing in Intellect with Mariam Qahtani

Mariam Qahtani, LGPC, LAC, NCC

Topics: Trusting Intuition, Investing in Intellect, Multidimensional Listening, Counselor Education


Empathy and Trust with Jessica Prentice

Jessica Prentice, RPT-S, LCSW-C

Topics: Empathy, Trust, Filial Therapy


Hope and the Power of Expressive Arts with Dr. Yehuda Bergman

Yehuda Bergman, PhD, RDT

Topics: Hope, Power of Expressive Arts, Play


Relationship and Presence with Cat and Ash Denham

Catherine Dunham, LCSW, RPT-S & Alisha Dunham, LCSW, RPT-S

Topics: Relationship, Presence, Working with Kids


Hana Perkey on Humility and Creativity

Hana Perkey, LPC

Topics: Humility, Creativity, Supervising New Clinicians


Authenticity and Immersion with Michele Putini

Michele Putini, LMFT

Topics: Authenticity, Path to Becoming a Therapist, Therapist Immersion


Narrative Sand Therapy Conversations Video Series

How can partnering with symbols help therapists–and everyone else–access self-awareness and deep resonance? What is symbol activation–and how can it foster to healing and empowerment? What about process hypnosis and the therapeutic use of metaphor? How does venturing down this path into the imagination serve our individual and collective wellbeing?

What is Narrative Sand Therapy? Access the Hidden Power of Your Imagination with Symbols

Tim Mewmaw, MS, LCPC

Partnering with Symbols with Sarah Hoops

Sarah Hoops, LGPC