NAPT member contact & websites.



Kathleen Adams, LPC, PTR
Journal therapy for healing, growth and change
Website: http://www.journaltherapy.com
http://www.TWInstitute.net
www.myjournalversity.com
Contact: kadamslpc@gmail.com


Heather Rose Artushin, MSW, LISW-CP
Website: https://heatherrosewriter.com
Contact: connect@heatherrosewriter.com


Dr. Jennifer Bacon, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Website: https://universityprofessorspress.com/jennifer-bacon-phd
Contact: jnbacon2@gmail.com


Tory Bellavance, BA, MLIS
Information about services provided by the Arizona State Hospital Library
Website: https://www.azdhs.gov/az-state-hospital/index.php#about-library
Contact: tory.bellavance@azdhs.gov


Marius Birlea, MD

Website: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/neurology/faculty

Contact: Marius.Birlea@cuanschutz.edu


Ann Blake, Ph.D., Washington State licensed psychologist
Opening pathways to the soul. Jungian-oriented psychotherapy and pre-and post-licensure supervision.
Website: http://www.annbblakephd.com
Contact: abb@annbblakephd.com


Andrew Bonci
Chiropractor, Aromatic Poet, Author
Website: http://www.drbonci.com/
Contact: drbonci@gmail.com


Ted Bowman, MDiv
An overview of work and books
Website: http://www.bowmanted.com
Contact: tedbowman71@gmail.com


Elaine Brooks, MA, RN, CAPF
Transition Focused Coaching and Writing
Website: http://www.mypathtochange.com
Contact: elainebrooks810@gmail.com


ZenJen Brown, C-IAYT
A safe space community for poets, writers and those seeking healing
Website: ZenJenBrown.com
Contact: zenjenbrown@icloud.com


Lowen Clarke, Dr.
Dr. Lowen Clarke: An introduction to works
Website: http://www.lowen.com.au
Contact: lowenclarke@iprimus.com.au


Hella Cohen, Ph.D.

Website: https://www.hellacohen.com/

Contact: hellabloom@gmail.com


Edwina Cowdery, BA LLB, MAPP
Ways to well-being through engagement with poetry and story
Website: http://poeticwellbeing.com.au
Contact: eswcowdery@gmail.com


Pam Crow, LCSW
Website: https://pamcrow.com/
Contact: pamcrowlcsw@gmail.com


Zahra M. Amber Davis-Diallo,LGPC, PMH-C, EMDR, IFS (Trainee)                            podcast, workshops, therapy services, blog

Website: www. feministjawn.com

Contact: zahramamber@gmail.com


Todd Disney, Psyd.

Narrative therapy in Petaluma, CA

Website: Drtodddisney.com
Contact: Todddisney@gmail.com

Instagram: @todddisneypsyd


Carol Donnelly, PhD, LCP
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Website: http://psychology.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/affiliated/profiles/pages/carol-donnelly.html; https://www.family-institute.org/therapists-locations/staff/carol-donnelly
Contact: cdonnelly@family-institute.org


Andrea Donovan, LCSW, CPT
Southern Utah University Counseling and Psychological Services
Website: https://www.suu.edu/caps
Contact: andreadonovan@suu.edu


Adam Duberstein, Psy.D., LP
Website: https://www.saybrook.edu/faculty/byname/adam_duberstein/
Contact: aduberstein@saybrook.edu


Danielle Dubrasky, Ph.D. English/Creative Writing

Educator, Poetry, Humanities

Website: https://danielledubrasky.com/
Contact: dani.dubrasky@gmail.com


Cyra Dumitru

Poetry and writing as a lifelong healing tool 

Website: https://www.cyrasweetdumitru.com/
Contact: cyradumitru@earthlink.net


Kelly Ellis, MSW, LCSW
Psychotherapy for life transitions
Website: https://www.kellyellistherapy.com/
Contact: kellyellislcsw@gmail.com


Christine Ellsworth, CAPF in training
My poetry book and blog
Website: http://www.christinemadlineellsworth.com
Contact: christine.ellsworth.ce@gmail.com


Dharlene Fahl
Self-Therapy Poetry
Website: https://dharlenemariefahl.com/
Contact: dharlenemarie@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfahl/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dharlene2/

Instagram: @dharlenemarie

BlueSky:  dharlenemarie.bsky.social


Michele Frottier
Therapeutic writing workshops and journaling consultations
Website: https://therapeutisches-schreiben-wien.at/impressum.html
Contact: michelef99@gmail.com


Susan Furness, M.Ed., LCPC, LMFT, PTR
The Write Path Online invites adults, adolescents, and children to walk on a path leading to optimism, confidence, and well-being through poetry, fiction, journal writing, photography, and other art forms.
Website: http://www.writepath.org
Contact: suefurness@mac.com


Dianne Grant, CPT Intern
LinkedIn professional network where a poet has a voice to advocate
Website: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianne-c-grant-2b892a1ab
Contact: dianne.grant@gmail.com


Cynthia E. Hanifin, MSW
Zine Club Chicago is a free event series centered on building community through expressive arts and self publishing.
Website: zineclubchicago.com
Contact: cehanifin@gmail.com


Peggy Osna Heller, PhD, MSW, PTR/MMS
Overview of poetry therapy work and a 2009 memoir
Website: http://www.wordartscollage.com
Contact: pegoheller@me.com


Cynthia Holloway Kelvin, Psy.D.RDT/BCT, CPT

Creative Therapy, Coaching, Consulting, and Creative Workshops
Website: http://www.evolvingstage.com

Contact: cyndikelvin@gmail.com


Linda J. M. Holloway, NCC
Website: http://www.asu.edu
Contact: lindahollowayspeak@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.lindaj.m.holloway8820/videos


Beth Jacobs, PhD
An offering of books on journaling and Buddhism and the spaces between
Website: http://bethjacobsbooks.com
Contact: jacobsbethpen@gmail.com


Eileen Jameson, CAPF

Creative Coaching
Website: https://eileenjameson.com/
Contact: eileen@wjpartners.eu


Kara Joseph, LICSW, ACHP-SW
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-joseph-licsw-455b8bab
Contact: karajosephlicsw@gmail.com


Dottie Joslyn, CAPF

Website: https://joslynpoems.com

Contact: dajoslyn49@gmail.com

Diane Kaufman, MD
The Hold On Campaign uses art to educate on suicide prevention and helps those struggling with suicidal thoughts with the power of art, compassion, and mental health skills to connect, express, and heal.
Website: http://www.holdoncampaign.org
Contact: artsmedicine@hotmail.com


Kiesa Kay

Kiesa Kay, poet and playwright, created a 12 part video series for Survivor Space on Transforming Trauma through Creative Expression; and she conducts writing workshops plus one-on-one coaching.

Website: https://kiesakay.wixsite.com/courage

Contact: kiesakay@gmail.com


Morgan Kelly, LCMHC

Website: www.morgankellycounseling.com

Contact: morgan@morgankellycounseling.com


Timothy Kelly, LCSW
Therapy for Neurodivergent Adults
Website: http://www.propagatehopecounseling.com
Contact: tim@propagatehopecounseling.com


Harriet Kohen, MSW, CPT

Contact: harriet_kohen@hotmail.com


Holly Labus, MS-SLP

Website: oaklandspeechtherapy.com

Contact: hollylabusfree@gmail.com


Ruth Q. Leibowitz, Ph.D

Behavioral health services are available to Lincoln County residents struggling with mental health symptoms
Website: http://mindbodyhealthpdx.blogspot.com
Contact: Beautifulwordstogether@gmail.com


Katherine Leverence, BSN, MA
Journaling for healing
Website: http://BlueSageLane.com
Contact: K.Leverence@att.net


Sherri Levine, MA, Teacher
Award winning poet, creative writing instructor
Website: http://Sherrilevine.com
Contact: sherrihope68@gmail.com


Aniko Lewis, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Counselling , LMHCA

Professional Therapist, Life Coach & Consultant

Website: anikolewistherapy.com

Contact: anikolewistlc@gmail.com


Jennie Linthorst, CAPF
Guided expressive writing workshops for all ages
Website: http://lifespeakspoetrytherapy.com
Contact: jennie.linthorst@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-linthorst-5a8a5624


Abigail Little

Website: https://openpathcollective.org/therapist/abigail-little/

Contact: alittle@my.okcu.edu


Jennifer Locklear, MS, EdS, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

practice website

Website: www.LewisvilleFamilyCounseling.com

Contact: jennifer@lewisvillefamilycounseling.com


Perie Longo, PhD, LMFT
Details about private practice, poetry therapy, and poetry
Website: http://www.perielongo.com
Contact: perie@west.net


Sandra Marinella, MA, MEd
Mission is to help others find, write, and grow from the use of narrative therapy and narrative medicine. I work with Mayo on researching the power of writing our stories.
Website: http://www.storyyoutell.com
Contact: sjmarinella@gmail.com


Louise Mathewson, M.P.S.

author of a memoir in poetry

Website: www.louisemathewson.com

Contact: louisem47@gmail.com


Francesca Maxime, LCSW

Francesca Maximé is licensed somatic psychotherapist in New York, the author of ReRooted: a verse memoir, and the first prize winner of the 2019 Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards. https://www.pbs.org/video/francesca-maxime-poetry-center-oaboqk/

Website: Www.maximetherapy.com

Contact: info@francescamaxime.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamaximelcsw

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaximeClarity

Instagram: @maximeclarity


Teresa McGuire, Professional School Counselor, State of Tennessee

Teresa is a poetic storyteller who writes from the heart about what matters to her in love and social justice.

Website: http://saywriteheart2serve.wordpress.com/

Contact: saywriteheart2serve@gmail.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/teresa-marita-m-18a46bb5


Nanthalia McJamerson, Ph. D.

Achievement Motivation & SEL

Website: www.buildanachiever.com

Contact: nmcjamerson1@gmail.com


Marianela Medrano, CPT, PhD
Healing through the power of words
Website: http://www.palabracenter.org
Contact: palabracenter@gmail.com


Brad Aaron Modlin, MFA, PhD                                                                                              Find my poems and books; say hi or request a reading

Website: http://bradaaronmodlin.com

Contact: brad.modlin@outlook.com

Instagram: @Brad.Aaron.Modlin.Writer


Pam Louison and Kathryn Bull Metanoia Institute
The Practitioner Certificate for therapists and counsellors is a 10-day course in five 2-day blocks (Fridays and Saturdays), from February to June. The course provides students with understanding of Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes and equips them to employ the techniques using a range of resources.
Year 1: Postgraduate Certificate
Year 2: Postgraduate Diploma
Year 3: Independent for dissertation completion (with Research Advisor support)
Website: https://www.metanoia.ac.uk/programmes/career-development-pathways/practitioner-certificate-creative-writing-for-therapeutic-purposes-cwtp-for-therapists                                                                                                                         
  Contact: librarian@metanoia.ac.uk


Carline Napolitano, LCSW-R, BCD

Welcome to my private psychotherapy practice

Website: https://www.carlinenapolitanolcsw.com/

Contact: cncsw90@msn.com

susan o'connell, MATP, MTP, REACE, PPM

Creative Expression and Care of the Earth

Website: wildreciprocity.com

Contact: susoc3@gmail.com


Donna Owens, PhD
Client Profile Case Study: A Theory-Informed Methodology for Multicultural Engagement in Health and Human Service Professions
Website: https://www.theevaldoc.com/CPCS

Contact: dowens1@lesley.edu


California Institute of Integral Studies Phil Weglarz, PhD, LMFT, REAT

Poetry Therapy training integrated into Licensed Counseling MA with concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy

Website: https://www.ciis.edu/academics/graduate-programs/expressive-arts-therapy/about

Contact: pweglarz@ciis.edu


Theresa Prymuszewski, Master Theological Studies, Master Education, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Poetry Therapist, Approved Clinical Supervisor Maryland

Website: www.inspiritmaryland.org

Contact: dantesparadiso@hotmail.com


Jennifer Purdon, PCCC

Contact: jennifer.purdon@me.com


Sherry Reiter, Phd, LCSW, PTR
Site for poetry therapy training and consultation
Website: http://thecreativerightingcenter.com
Contact: info@thecreativerightingcenter.com

Chloe Riley

I make things, offline and on. Mostly I try to just listen — whether working with a client, creating an audio project, or sitting with the quiet of my own thoughts.

Website: https://chloeriley.vercel.app/

Contact: chloe.riley@gmail.com


Jenna Robinson, MA, LMFT, PTR
Website: http://empowerednarrativestherapy.com
Contact: jennalr90@gmail.com


Stephen Rojcewicz, MD, PhD, PTR
Publications—including scholarly essays and translations
Website: http://umcp.academia.edu/StephenRojcewicz
Contact: steveroj@aol.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rojcewicz-stephen-a0470a8b/


Elizabeth A Rose, LICSW, MFA, MS

Elizabeth Rose is a writer, journalist and psychotherapist working with organizations, groups, individuals and families to help support a more peaceful world.

Website: http://www.elizabethannerose.com/
Contact: elizabeth@bloomingrosetherapy.com


Deborah Ross, LPC, CJT (Certified Journal Therapist)
Descriptions of courses and workshops being taught
Website: http://www.deborahrosslpc.com
Contact: debrosslpc@gmail.com


Joy Roulier Sawyer, LPC, PTR, M/S (inactive)
Revised and updated Biblio/Poetry Therapy: The Interactive Process by Arleen McCarty Hynes and Mary Hynes Berry; Journal for Poetry Therapy editorial board, 2012-present
Website: http://joyrouliersawyer.com
Contact: joyrouliersawyer@gmail.com

Instagram: @lifeguardpoet


Stavroula Sanida, CBT, ACT, FAP 
Writing stories for clients and offering customized designed postcards for each story as an accompanying creative clinical prompt
Website: https://mental-health.gr/en/home   

https://myworldsinwords.com/

Contact: stsanida@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stavroulasanida/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stavroula.sanida

Instagram: @stavroulasanida


Laura Santner, LCSW, PTR-CMI
Posts of inspiration, resources, upcoming workshops
Website: http://www.facebook.com/Laura-Santner-LCSW-PTR-1041607572675881

Contact: lacre8iv@yahoo.com



Jon Sayers Independent Scholar
Contact: jon@everypencil.com


Nancy Scherlong, LCSW, SEP, PTR/CJT, CM
Poetry and journal therapy training, wellness seminars and workshops, private counseling, and coaching
Website: http://www.changeyournarrativetherapy.com
Contact: nscherlonglcsw@gmail.com

Shawn Shannon-Missal, LCAT, ATR

Group art therapy practice with a primary focus on the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities.

Website: spottedrabbitstudio.com/shawn

Contact: sms.missal@gmail.com


Lisa Smith, Master of Creative Writing 
Associate Professor of Practice, University of Texas El Paso
Website: https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/theatre-dance/people/faculty-bio/smith.html
Contact: lbandy53@gmail.com


Jordan Smith, Ph.D. Comparative Literature
Website that needs an update!

Website: https://www.jordansmith.space/
Contact: oyabaka@ucla.edu


Kristine Snodgrass, M.F.A.

Poet, visual poet, editor, publisher

Website: www.kristinesnodgrass.com

Contact: kristine.snodgrass@gmail.com


Shanee Stepakoff, PhD, M.S., MFA
Website: http://www.robeofmanycolors.com
Contact: drshaneestep@aol.com


Robin Stone, LMHC

Psychotherapy and counseling engaging story, culture and community

Website: http://www.robinstone.com
Contact: robin@robinstone.com


J. Howard Streeter III, Dip.Th., MACPC, LPC, Ed.S, PhD

Church website | Community Mental Health Counseling agency website

Website: www.popbc844.org | www.mbhg.org

Contact: jack.streeter@waldenu.edu

Laura Sweeney, MS/MPA/MFA

Website: lauraswny.journoportfolio.com

Contact: lauraswny@hotmail.com


Ingrid Tegner, MSW, CAPF, Certified Mentor
Training/mentoring others in the skills of facilitating poetry therapy

Website: www.poetryforwellness.org

Contact: ingrid@poetryforwellness.org


Marianne Tettlebaum, PhD, LCSW

psychology today profile

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marianne-tettlebaum-saint-louis-mo/1614404

Contact: mtettleb@gmail.com


Mary Reynolds Thompson, CAPF
Untame Your Story, Rewild Your Life
Website: https://www.maryreynoldsthompson.com
Contact: maryreynoldsthompson@gmail.com

Tamara Trebes

Website: https://www.pth-tmt.at/

Contact: psychotherapie.trebes@gmail.com


Leslie Tuchman, Marriage and Family Therapist
Counseling and expressive arts
Website: http://leslietuchman.com
Contact: leslietuchman@gmail.com

Peggy Turnbull

Fragmented thoughts about life and literature interrupted by silence.

Website: margaretcoombs.com

Contact: peggy.turnbull@gmail.com


Richard Tyler

Website: www.richardtylertherapy.com

Contact: richard@thewillowtreefoundation.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtylerbtfi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.tylerlake

Instagram: @richardtylerpoet


Paulina Van, Ph.D, RN, CNEA
A poetic sanctuary for healing and health promotion, offering relaxation, inspiration, self-care, self-compassion, loving-kindness, and caring
Website: https://www.regalahealing.com/
Contact: drpaulav@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulina-van-phd-rn-faan/

Elizabeth Venart, M.Ed., NCC, LPC

Elizabeth Venart is a Licensed Therapist and Approved Consultant in IFS and EMDR who specializes in supporting highly sensitive people.

Website: ElizabethVenart.com

Contact: elizabethvenart@counselingsecure.com


Vicki-Ann Ware, PhD, BA/BMus, Grad Cert HELT, Cert TEFLA

My work profile page

Website: https://experts.deakin.edu.au/6526-vicki-ware

Contact: v.ware@deakin.edu.au

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/vicki-ann-ware-b053b193


Lila Weisberger, LCAT, PTP, Master Mentor, CAPF
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


Tomomi Yamashita, Clinical psyochology/Certified Public Psychologists, CPT

Website: https://researchmap.jp/tomomi_yamashita?lang=en

Contact: ear1gray@yahoo.co.jp


Bianca Zanella, Community Poet

Website: thepaperpoet.com

Contact: thepoetbianca@gmail.com


Ellyn Zografi, LMFT
Website: http://sixwillows.com
Contact: ellyn@sixwillows.com














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