NAPT member websites.
Laurie Anderson Sathe, Ed.D
Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies at St Catherine University is a program to explore an expanded view of health and healing.
Website: https://works.bepress.com/laurie-sathe/ Contact: landersonsathe@stkate.edu
Angela Arancibia Bambach, Dramatherapist, Psychodramatist
Coaching Consultancy for your Personal and Professional growth and Creative Workshops with Dramatherapy, Psychodrama and other artistic techniques
Website: https://www.mediale.cl/angela-arancibia/
Contact: a.arancibia@mediale.cl
Jack Bacot, Editor-in-chief
said God is a creative exploration of the Bible and personal conversations with God through poetry, art and humor. Using today’s vernacular, said God puts select Bible verses in the context of contemporary themes in order to inspire, teach and motivate.
Website: http://saidGod.com
Contact: jack@saidGod.com
Patricia Bell-Scott, Ph.D., Writer & Professor Emerita
author website
Website: https://patriciabellscott.com/
Contact: patriciabellscott@charter.net
Nicole Bizzotto, B.Sc., M.Sc.With a background in cognitive psychology and health communication, She is scientific advisor of Mille Gru cultural association based in Monza (Italy). Link to the Italian magazine of poetry therapy (curated by Mille Gru)
Website: https://www.poetrytherapy.it/
Contact: nicolebizzotto@poetrytherapy.it
Ted Bowman, M.Div.
Educator, author, trainer, consultant and speaker specializing in change and transition
Website: http://www.bowmanted.com
Contact: tedbowman71@gmail.com
Andrea Bramberger, Dr., Univ.-Doz., Prof.
Website: https://www.phsalzburg.at/visitenkarte/andrea-bramberger-1/
Contact: andrea.bramberger@aon.at
Elaine Brooks, RN-BC, PTR* CAPFTransition focused coaching and workshops
Website: http://www.mypathtochange.com
Contact: ebrooks2@charter.net
Cheryl Buchanan, JD, MFA
Description of programs, mission, facilitators and means to spotlight participant work and sell journals
Website: http://www.writerswithoutmargins.org
Contact: CherylBuchanan@yahoo.com
Gina Campbell, CAPF
Learn how helping your clients access and change their internalized metaphors can lead to comprehensive and lasting change.
Website: http://www.miningyourmetaphors.com
Contact: gina@miningyourmetaphors.com
Karen DeBonis, MS, CHES, but more importantly, writer. I invite you to visit my website for essays on personal growth, life lessons, self-acceptance, and highlights from my unpublished memoir: Portrait of a People-pleaser and The Son Who Paid the Price. My mission: to facilitate dialogue among and about people-pleasers, because sharing our truth is the first step in reclaiming our story. Website: http://www.karendebonis.com/ Contact: contact@karendebonis.com
Danielle Dubrasky, PhD in English/Creative Writing
Danielle Dubrasky is a poet and educator
Website: http://danielledubrasky.com/
Contact: dubrasky@suu.edu
Christina Evans, Masters, Library Science
Poet (pen name, Constance Light). Link to poetic inspirations created to give comfort, encourage connection, and provide inspiration.
Website: http://clightbooks.weebly.com/
Contact: clightbooks@gmail.com
Silvine Farnell, PhD
Encouraging the performing of poetry
Website: http://www.deeperintopoetry.com
Contact: silvine@sfarnell.net
Steffani Fletcher, M.Ed., CAPF
Hope at Hand provides therapeutic poetry lessons for at-risk youth in North Florida.
Website: http://www.hopeathand.org
Contact: steffani@hopeathand.org
Sandra Foreman, J.D., L.L.M.
Because a woman’s total experiences are grounded in her personal and professional life, we are on a mission to help women find the wellness destination or self care strategy that works best for them.
Website: https://thespainme.com/
Contact: sandra@thespainme.com
Patrice Forrester
Expressive Journeys, LLC provides expressive arts workshops and professional development opportunities to support overall wellbeing in individuals and communities.
Website: http://expressivejourneys.vpweb.com
Contact: pforrester@ssw.umaryland.edu
Susan Furness, LCPC, LMFT, PTR
Providing therapy, clinical hypnosis, organization and business consulting, journal writing, poetry therapy groups and other expressive arts
Website: http://www.writepath.org
Contact: jeffersoncounsel@cableone.net
Elnur Gajiev, PsyD
Website: https://www.dr-el.com/ Contact: e.gajiev@gmail.com
Connie Goodman-Milone, MSW
Highlights my work as a writer in the community
Website: http://www.conniegoodman-milone.com
Contact: cgmilone@gmail.com
Dianne Grant, BSW, RSW, MADS
2020 graduate of Brock University. A Crip poetry advocate who brings a disability studies orientation to poetry.
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianne-c-grant-2b892a1ab/
Contact: dg.access2020@gmail.com
Karina Guardiola Lopez, MSED completed June 2021
I am a writer and educator who facilitates poetry workshops to the community. I strongly believe that writing heals and believe everyone has something important to share. Purging, venting and releasing our emotions and thoughts through writing is a form of therapy.
Website: http://www.kglopez.com
Contact: kglopez11@gmail.com
Kim Langley, M.Ed and certified Spiritual Companion (Haden Institute)
Describes my work in leading poetry circles and my book on poetry as a tool for assisting the grieving
Website: http://WordSPA.net/
Contact: kimlangley10@gmail.com
Peggy Osna Heller, PhD, MSW, PTR/MMS
About me, my work, and my poetry therapy memoir
Website: http://www.wordartscollage.com
Contact: pegoheller@me.com
Jeanne Higgs, LCSW-S
Website: https://creativeconsiderations.com/
Contact: Jmhiggs@gmail.com
Beth Jacobs, PhD
A description of my writing and interests
Website: http://bethjacobsbooks.com
Contact: jacobsbethpen@gmail.com
Dottie Joslyn, CAPF, CJF, CJTTS Instructor
A site to purchase my book, Just Show Up, and to follow my blog
Website: https://joslynpoems.com
Contact: dajoslyn49@gmail.com
Diane Kaufman, MD
The power of arts medicine helps transform trauma into creative resilience.
Website: http://www.artsmedicineforhopeandhealing.com
Contact: artsmedicine@hotmail.com
Cynthia Kelvin, Psy.D., RDT
Performance and Consulting Workshops
Website: http://www.evolvingstage.com
Contact: cyndikelvin@gmail.com
Harriet Kohen, LICSW, CPT
I work with children, adolescents and adults.
Website: http://harrietkohen.com
Contact: harriet_kohen@hotmail.com
Vanita Leatherwood, M.A., TLA
HopeWorks is Howard County, Maryland’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center
Website: http://wearehopeworks.org
Contact: vleatherwood@wearehopeworks.org
Jennie Linthorst, MA, CAPF
Jennie offers private and group facilitation of expressive writing workshops for all ages.
Website: http://lifespeakspoetrytherapy.com
Contact: jennie.linthorst@gmail.com
Perie Longo, PhD, LMFT, PTR
Description of therapeutic services and mission of healing through words, written or spoken, as well as some poetry.
Website: http://www.perielongo.com
Contact: perie@west.net
Sandra Marinella, MA, M.Ed.
Overview of The Story You Need to Tell book, work, and project that focuses on helping others find and write their story.
Website: http://www.storyyoutell.com
Contact: sjmarinella@gmail.com
Eftichia Matalon, PhD, Creation of therapeutic psychological poetry
Description and reviews of my bilingual book of poetry
Website: http://www.felicitymat.com
Contact: effiem@bell.net
Pam McFarland, CJF TRAINEE at Therapeutic Writing Institute
Workshop facilitation, writing and editing services.
Website: http://www.pammcfarland.com
Contact: pmcfarland01@outlook.com
Aline Maurer
Librarian and meditation teacher, developing bibliotherapy in Switzerland and for French speaking people.
Website: https://bibliotherapie-suisse.ch
Contact: aline@bibliotherapie-suisse.ch
Marianela Medrano, PhD, LPC, CPT
Website: https://palabracounseling.org
Contact: palabracenter@gmail.com
Metanoia Institute, Pam Louison and Kathryn Bull
MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes taught over 10 weekends per year with a Postgraduate Certificate (Year 1), a Postgraduate Diploma (Year Two) and independent study with a Research Advisor to complete a dissertation (Year 3) and receive the MSc
Website: http://www.metanoia.ac.uk/msccwtp
Contact: librarian@metanoia.ac.uk
Gwenn Nusbaum, LCSW, Certified Group Psychotherapy
Professional services and credentials
Website: http://gwennnusbaumlcsw.com
Contact: gwennnusbaum@verizon.net
India Radfar, CAPF
Lists my books of poetry w links and the books I’ve edited for the Table of Inclusion
Website: http://Indiaradfar.com
Contact: indiaradfar@gmail.com
Bill Ratner, MFA Creative writing
Audio and written samples of poetry, personal essays, and film narration
Website: http://billratner.com/author
Contact: bill@billratner.com
Sherry Reiter, PhD, PTR-m/S
Poetry for healing and growth, poetry therapy training
Website: http://www.sherryreiter.blogspot.com/
Contact: sherryreiter@yahoo.com
Anne Richardson, MA, Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)
Nurture Your Journey founder Anne Richardson is a seasoned spiritual companion for individuals experiencing any kind of grief, loss, or life transition.
Website: http://www.nurtureyourjourney.net
Contact: anne@nurtureyourjourney.net
Stephen Rojcewicz, MD, PhD, PTR
Publications by Stephen Rojcewicz
Website: https://umcp.academia.edu/StephenRojcewicz
Contact: steveroj@aol.com
Deborah Ross, LPC, CJT
Lists my journaling workshops and opportunities for individual instruction
Website: http://www.deborahrosslpc.com
Contact: debrosslpc@gmail.com
Lisa Rossetti, Certificate of Applied Poetry Facilitation (CAPF); Masters in Applied Storytelling for Health & Social Care
Offers coaching, coaching supervision and bibliopoetry workshops
Website: http://www.positivelives.co.uk
Contact: info@positivelives.co.uk
Katy Roy
Developmental Bibliotherapy : Individual explorations and institutional projects (psychiatric hospital, rehabilitation centers, prisons, etc.). The approach is facilitated through a Mental Imagery process. Bibliotherapy training also available. Currently completing my Psychology Doctoral Degree (research orientation). Thesis on the use of Mental Imagery in Bibliotherapy.
Website: http://www.labibliothequeapothicaire.com
Contact: info@labibliothequeapothicaire.com
Laura Santner, LCSW, PTR
Offering individual therapy, supervision, and trainings
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Psychotherapist/Laura-Santner-LCSW-PTR-1041607572675881/
Contact: lacre8iv@yahoo.com
Joy Sawyer, MA, LPC, PTR/MS (inactive)
Trained poetry therapist Joy Sawyer offers writing coaching, wellness retreats & online classes through the TLA Network
Website: http://www.joyrouliersawyer.com
Contact: joyrouliersawyer@gmail.com
Michele Lee Sefton, M.Ed.
A creative space for insightful poetry, inspiring stories and interviews, and original photography.
Website: https://myinspiredlife.org/
Contact: mlsefton@msn.com
Nancy Scherlong, LCSW, PTR, CJT, M/S
Poetry and journal therapy training, wellness seminars and workshops, private counseling and coaching
Website: http://www.changeyournarrativetherapy.com
Contact: NScherlonglcsw@gmail.com
Andrea Sheth, LCSW-R
Information about me and my private practice
Website: http://www.andreajohnsonlcswr.com
Contact: andreajohnsonpractice@gmail.com
Ann Thompson, MA in English; published poet; Cert’d Medical Reiki Master; End-of-Life Doula
An online fountain of language and ideas.
Website: http://www.wellspringofwords.net
Contact: amt7347@msn.com
Nicky Torode, MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes
Journaling and coaching for business success and wellbeing
Website: http://www.diamond-minds.co.uk
Contact: nicky@rygmail.org.uk
Jacqueline Uhlemann, M.A., LP
Con-line therapy and life coaching available
Website: http://www.midnightsong.com
Contact: jackieu@midnightsong.com
Lila Weisberger, LCAT, PTP, Master Mentor
BridgeXngs Poetry Center: an international community of poets, writers, poetry therapists, teachers, lovers of the word, and readers
Website: http://www.bridgecrossings.org
Contact: bridgexngs@aol.com
Molly Wingate, M.A., English
Information/resources/promotion of Poetry Heal, a nonprofit organization
Website: http://www.poetryheals.org
Contact: mollywingate@poetryheals.org
Pamela Winter, Trainee CAPF
Counselling, Coaching and Personal development
Website: http://www.path-wise.co.uk
Contact: pamwntr@aol.com
