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


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


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