Meet the Speakers

MacKenzie Bradke, LCSW

MacKenzie is your Self-Care Mompanion and creator of TheraMama Haven, a space for Therapist moms to grow, explore, connect and enhance their personal and professional selves.
As the creator of TheraMama Haven, MacKenzie enjoys creating events that help support the group in (re)defining their self-care. She recognizes that as caregivers in the office and at home, there’s not a lot left to offer ourselves at the end of the day. MacKenzie’s goal is to help Moms and Therapist Moms across the country change this.
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Laura Long, MS, LMFT-S, MBA

Laura Long is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Your Badass Therapy Practice, where she helps ambitious therapists break through the noise and overwhelm to build businesses that align with their values. Laura serves therapists at every stage of entrepreneurship so that they can live a more fulfilled life while serving others well.
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Dr. Amy F Parks, LPC, ACS

Dr. Amy Fortney Parks brings with her over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families as an educator, psychologist, and clinical supervisor.
Dr. Parks earned a PhD in Educational Psychology with a specialty in child & adolescent developmental neuroscience. She is the founder and Clinical Director of The Wise Family Counseling, Assessment & Parent Coaching group practice in Virginia. She is also the founder of the Clinical Supervision Directory, a one-stop URL connecting supervisors with supervision-seekers working towards licensure in all mental health fields across the US.
Dr. Parks serves as a nationally accredited clinical supervisor for Virginia LPC Residents, as well as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Parks is also an international speaker and the soon-to-be author of a book on the practice of clinical supervision.
Dr. Parks is a native Virginian, a mother of four and a grandmother to three. In her spare time (haha), she reads teen fiction, mixes Bloody Mary’s and hangs out with friends who have boats!
You can connect with Dr Parks on social @heydoctorparks
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Lisa Duez, LCSW

Lisa's journey from observing leadership in others to becoming the CEO of a successful seven-figure group practice in Hampton Roads, Virginia, showcases her remarkable dedication to leadership and well-being in the mental health field. With over two decades of experience as a trauma therapist, she not only provides vital support to clinicians but also serves as a respected speaker and trainer, furthering her impact on mental health awareness and effective leadership. Lisa is passionate about teaching therapist wellness as a counselor and a leader. Lisa is the founder of Clinician Connection, a company that promotes education services for mental health professionals.
Turning Point Counseling & Consulting
Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin, Functional Medicine Physician

Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin is a functional medicine physician who specializes in autoimmunity, digestive and hormone health, and mental wellness. She offers telemedicine services as well as functional labs and testing.
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Valarie L. Harris, LPC-MHSP-S, NCC

Valarie is on a mission to make the world more trauma-informed. With a Master’s in Professional Counseling and licenses as a LPC and MHSP in Tennessee, she’s a true expert in her field. Valarie’s candid, witty approach helps clients and the public alike connect with the profound impact of trauma. With over a decade of experience, she fearlessly tackles complex cases and advocates passionately through writing, international speaking, and guest appearances. As the Clinical Director of a cutting-edge trauma-competent group practice in Clarksville, Valarie empowers others through supervision, consulting, and training. Get ready to be inspired by her expertise, connect with her journey, and embark on a transformative experience.
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Montoyia McGowan, LCSW

Montoyia McGowan is a multifaceted individual, seamlessly navigating her roles as a devoted mother, accomplished CEO, and seasoned psychotherapist. As the boundary coach and private practice owner of Stopping the Chase Counseling and Consulting, she brings expertise to the intersection of mental health and personal growth. Montoyia is not just a therapist; she's a visionary entrepreneur, founding Bougie Boundaries and hosting the insightful Bougie Black Therapist Podcast. She helps recovering Stopping the Chase Counseling & Consulting people pleasers audit and revise their boundaries so they can have more time enjoying life from the inside out.
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Libby Murdoch, LPCC, CCTP-II EMDRIA Certified Clinician and Trainer

Libby Murdoch is a licensed professional clinical counselor and certified clinical trauma professional who facilitates Basic EMDR Trainings for clinicians on a monthly basis. She is the developer of Resilience Focused EMDR as well as Psychological CPR and owner of Brain Based EMDR Training, LLC. Libby has presented at various conferences across the US and internationally, specializing in neurobiology and related topics including resilience, relationships, self-care, trauma and addictions. Libby offers EMDR intensive therapy to clients through her private practice, Brain Based Counseling and Consulting, LLC. Libby is passionate about making neurobiology accessible to everyone! Libby’s info
Brain Based Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Steffeny Feld, LCSW

Steffeny Feld is an EMDR Certified Therapist, Consultant, Copywriter, and the Creator of the Intensive Design Lab where she supports therapists of all backgrounds and modalities to launch therapy intensives in private practice. Steffeny believes that therapy intensives are powerful and transformative for clients and the clinicians who offer them. She supports therapists to bring intensives into their practice so that they can work less and earn more while helping clients heal. Steffeny lives in St Louis, Missouri with her partner and 4 year old son, Felix.
Marie Bonner-Horon, LPC, NCC, RPT-S

Marie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Marie has been working with children since 2007 and providing therapy services since 2013. Marie started as a school counselor and then transitioned to private practice providing Play Therapy across the Lifespan (for any age). Marie is currently the President of the Missouri Association for Play therapy and recently published in the Play Therapy magazine.
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Amy Camp Ryan, LPC utilizes Mindfulness in her daily life as well as her practice with women and teens at Urban Fern CoActive.
Katheryn Barton, LPC, works with couples a her practce Uplift and Connect Counseling. She utiiizes EFT in her sessions to help couples learn better communication skills so they can begin to connect again.
YES! They really are sisters! This dynamic duo is destigmatizing mental health one giggle, one glimmer at a time. They love to have fun and show their not-so-serious sides.

Itinerary

Date: October 4-5, 2024

Location: Sheraton Westport Chalet, St. Louis, Missouri

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Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Airport Shuttle 6:30 AM- 11:00 PM daily
Snacks, drinks and lunch served both days

What is the
Radiant Resilience Symposium All About?

We are creating a space where therapist moms can experience…

RELAXATION

During the two days of the symposium you get to relax. No one needs anything from you and every detail will be taken care of for you. You get your own hotel room - to do whatever will help you to rest, relax, and rejuvenate!

❌ no middle of the night wake ups (unless you have to pee),
❌ no dinner to cook, and
❌ no laundry to fold.

Yes to
✅ Sleeping in a bed alone (Starfish, anyone?)
✅ Drinking coffee leisurely while it’s still hot
✅ Conversations with other adults that don’t require any case notes afterward

The truth is that we all get worn out from listening to our clients day in and day out. Getting away for a bit can help you clear your head and gain a new perspective. You can come back to sessions with fresh ideas and clearer thoughts.

CONNECTION

Sometimes we get so caught up in our own practice that we forget how fun it is to network and connect on a different level than we do with our clients and regular-life friends. As therapist moms, the women in the room will share a mutual understanding, simply by being there together.

It may sound far fetched, but it’s possible to find people who just draw you in like they’ve known you forever. This is a place to form new friendships and it’s not uncomfortable because that’s exactly why we are all here! It’s what we are signing up for. Therapist life is lonely and we need to stand by one another.

ENERGY + EXCITEMENT

There’s nothing like the collective energy of being together! It reminds us that entrepreneurship is exciting and fun - that we’re not alone and anything is possible.

Discover {or realign with} your niche & the work you’re most passionate about
Gain a sense of renewed vision and energy for your work
Find inspiration, new ideas, & people to brainstorm with
Strategies for how to make your dreams into something real

You will leave feeling energized about the work you do and the fresh ideas about your practice that start percolating. You just might even be excited about seeing your family when you get home. 😉

CONFIDENCE

Look Mama, no matter who you are or where you are in your practice: You have something unique to offer. TheraMama Haven is here to help you discover what that is so that you can share it with the world with confidence and authenticity.

Let’s deepen the confidence that you have in yourself, as a clinician, a mother and a woman. Join us at the Radiant Resilience Symposium and find yourself surrounded by therapist moms of all ages and stages of life, together in one room, supporting one another.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to WIN!

Throughout the 2 day event, we will be raffling off some amazing prizes including…

Everyone will receive a Swag Bag filled with amazing goodies from the presenters and sponsors:

Healing the Woman Within book by Dr. Alison DiBarto-Goggin
sexy writing pens
Feelings Wheel w/ markers
coffee mug
accessory pouch
luxurious body products
and so much more!

Login to your Attendee Portal and head to the Online Exhibition Hall to get:

More info about each speaker
Freebies from the speakers
Bonus resources from the sponsors

fancy latte with heart design made of foam

Coffee Q + A Session

with the Speakers

VIP Ticket Holders are invited to the exclusive Coffee Q & A Session with speakers on Saturday morning at 8:00am before Day 2 of the symposium begins.

Dr. Kayla Davidson, PsyD
Advanced Wellness
Des Moines, Iowa

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Lynsey Heskett
Simplified SEO Consulting
St. Louis, MO

Montoyia McGowan, LCSW
Stopping the Chase Counseling & Consulting
Memphis, TN

Don’t take my word for it

Instead of coming to this fabulous and fun event, you could…

🫠 Keep scrolling through posts on Facebook hoping to find the antidote to your burnout, boredom, and never ending struggle for work-life balance.

🫠 Watch a free training on youtube or listen to a podcast

🫠 Take a family vacation

But I’m guessing those are all things that you’ve tried before. And no offense, but look where they’ve gotten you. You need to try something new in order to get somewhere new.

Listening to a podcast or going on vacation with your family is not the same

{I repeat, it is NOT THE SAME} as being in a room with other Therapist + Entrepreneur Moms. There is this shared understanding that you cannot find anywhere else. And I guarantee that when you hear someone else telling your story and stealing words right out of your mouth - you will get those goosebumps back.

You will feel seen.

You will feel heard.

You will feel validated.

Nothing is more important than that.

And I know you know that.

You really have to be in the room where it happens.

The energy. The excitement. The adrenaline.

It’s like a jump start of resuscitation to your practice and your soul.

There’s really nothing else like it.

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The Investment

What’s included?

2-Day Event with leading experts on Therapist Mom Resilience
9 Power-Packed Presentations - no breakout sessions to choose from!
11 Continuing Education Credits
Bonus virtual training = 3 Ethics CEUS
Drinks, snacks, and lunch provided each day
Swag bag full of goodies from the speakers
Giveaways including 1 year free to Flo Desk + 1:1 Strategy Session with Laura Long, Your Badass Therapy Practice Queen
Deepen your knowledge [& practice] of self-care strategies, tailored specifically for Therapist Moms
Restore balance to your work/home life and build a practice you love
Forge friendships with women who genuinely cheer for you and give you permission to be the Therapist, Mom and Entrepreneur you’re meant to be

Save 15% when you

Register with a group of 4+

$509.15

Don’t miss your chance!

Doors close on September 28th!

What Others Are Saying

“I was excited to attend and get to know some other therapists, and I was a little unsure of how much it would relate to me with not being a mom. I was so pleasantly surprised at how much this event exceeded my expectations. Every speaker felt so relatable and I loved the chance to mingle with all these incredible women (including you!). It was so inspiring for me as a newer therapist to see women who are doing so much amazing work and still living out their dreams (whatever way that means to them). I'm still thinking about several of the conversations I had and connections I made and I am so so glad I took the chance and went. “ ~Macie, PLPC

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$599

Maybe you’re thinking…

This is happening on a Friday and Saturday so am I supposed to cancel sessions with clients for this?

Yes, the symposium is taking place on a Friday and Saturday so if you schedule clients on those days you would need to cancel or reschedule their appointments to another day. Depending on where you are in relation to St Louis, you may need to plan a travel day on Thursday and Sunday.

You may feel concerned about losing income if you typically see clients on these days of the week. Think of this as an investment in your business and yourself. You are getting Continuing Education Credits which are a requirement to maintain your professional license and you are connecting with other therapists who can support you to improve your practice and your life.

In person events are great and all, but now I have to pay for transportation and a hotel, too.

It’s true - in person events come with some additional costs but they also come with BENEFITS that you cannot get from an online event. Being in-person allows you to feel the energy in the room, connect more deeply, and even learn in a way that is more experiential and embodied. Plus, the travel and hotel are tax deductible business expenses ; -)

Do you seriously want me to leave my kids at home with [their dad, grandparent, babysitter, etc] ?

Yes. I totally understand how hard it is to leave your kids and trust that the people at home can handle things without you. If you’re asking this question it may be an indication that you need a night away more than you know! The mental and emotional load of running a household is exhausting and you deserve time to recharge your batteries. So why not do it in a hotel room?

What therapists can afford to travel to an event like this?

The fact is more and more therapists are attending in-person conferences and retreats - in the States and abroad. If it’s not a typical line item in your practice budget, maybe ask yourself if you want it to be! Events like these help private practice owners to make changes so that they can increase their income and continue to grow throughout the lifespan of their business. If you want to be able to afford it, you have to take the first step and make an investment. Then watch, that initial investment will return to you again and again and again.

The Radiant Resilience Symposium

is right for you if…

You’re a Therapist mom who feels burnt out, bored, or bummed out

You want space to get away from it all so you can feel relaxed and restored
You value connection and collaboration with other therapists
You’re ready to make a change so that your life feels more the way you want it to

It’s not right for you if…

Don’t like to spend a night away from home or travel to in person events
You prefer to be a lone wolf or figure things out on your own
You are more into competing or comparing yourself to other therapists
You feel uncomfortable with spaces where women speak up and share honestly

Q’s for your A’s

The Symposium begins on Friday October 4 at 8am and ends on Saturday October 5 at 5pm.
The Symposium will take place at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel in St Louis, Missouri.
You can book a room at the Sheraton Hotel where the event is being held. After registration you’ll receive an email with a discounted rate for booking your hotel or you may contact the hotel directly. Be sure to mention TheraMama Haven to get the discounted room rate.
The St Louis Lambert International Airport is located 7.5 miles from the Sheraton Hotel.
Yes, the Sheraton Hotel provides a transportation shuttle to and from the airport free of charge.
The hotel provides a free airport shuttle. If you wish to do any additional sightseeing or travel, you can easily rent a car from the airport.
A 50% refund will be given prior to August 1st.
There is no refund for the purchase of this event after August 1st.
The weather can vary but the average high temperature is between 62 to 74 degrees and the average low is 44 to 53 degrees. During the evening, the temperatures drop but rarely go below 45 degrees at this time of year.
Email Mackenzie at mackenzie@theramamahaven.com