Archives: Authors

Catherine Hallam, PhD, LPC, RPT-S,  is Chair of Behavioral Health Science & Counseling department at Grand Canyon University and founder of Chapter & Page Counseling, a neuro-affirming clinical practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Her work centers on autism, family systems, and play-based interventions that emphasize attunement, consent, and child autonomy. She is the author of The Essential Handbook for Parents of Autistic Children and trains clinicians, supervises graduate students, and consults with schools and behavioral health organizations on implementing evidence-informed care that honors neurodivergent identities and supports relational healing between children and their caregivers. 

Jeffrey Von Kohorn, PhD is a retired clinical psychologist. He had a family practice and served as a school counselor at Fairfield Country Day School in Connecticut. He received his Ph.D. from The California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, CA (now Alliant University). He is currently writing a book for kids intended to help them understand and process their grief. He and his wife cohabitate with two cats: Moose and Squirrel. 

Kaur Serendipity is a pseudonym for a therapist and social justice activist who works in education, in prisons and in private practice. Messages can be sent to her via Dulwich Centre. ijntcw@dulwichcentre.com.au 

Anders Sørensen, PhD, is a Danish clinical psychologist, author, and researcher with a PhD in psychiatry. His work focuses on psychiatric drug withdrawal and hyperbolic tapering, and helping patients navigate the emotional landscape that re-emerges in the process. His recent book, Crossing Zero, outlines the scientific and clinical principles behind safe tapering and the emotional work that often follows. Sørensen has run a dedicated tapering and psychotherapy practice in Copenhagen for a decade and has published research on receptor occupancy, antidepressant withdrawal, and deprescribing in leading medical journals. You may find the book online. 

George Cassidy Payne is a suicide prevention counselor, philosopher, and writer based in Rochester, New York. He holds multiple degrees in philosophy and has taught courses on ethics and religion at community colleges in Western NY. His work has appeared in local and national outlets, and he is passionate about the intersection of contemplative practice, mental health, and social justice.

Nicole M. Arcuri-Sanders, PhD, LPCS, LCMHCS is an associate professor of counselor educator and the counselor education program coordinator at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. Nicole has been licensed as a counselor and supervisor in numerous states and is a nationally certified counselor, board-certified telemental health counselor and approved clinical supervisor at the national level. Nicole also is committed to making therapy accessible with her small private practice, Rhythms of Hope, LLC.

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Daniel Pfister, M.A.T. is a social studies teacher at Aynor High School in South Carolina, who is pursuing his masters degree in counseling from Coastal Carolina University. Coach Pfister has been the head varsity girls basketball coach since 2019, has assisted the volleyball and track programs, and strives to be a mental health ambassador for his community and to support his students’ overall wellness.

Jeanette Hu, formerly trained as an Associate Marriage Family Therapist, is currently a sobriety guide and the founder of Sober Curiosity. She helps growth-minded people break old drinking patterns and build a fulfilling alcohol-free life. Drawing from her own experience as a former daily drinker, she developed the 4-Pillar Empowered Alcohol-Free System as a compassionate, empowering alternative to the disease model of addiction. She is devoted to reshaping the narrative of addiction from shame and struggle to choice, agency, and growth. You can find more about her work at www.sobercuriosity.co.

Orah Krug, PhD is recognized in her field as a master clinician, supervisor, teacher and author. She has been a licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years and an adjunct professor at Saybrook University for over 15 years. Her therapy and teaching has been inspired by her two long-time mentors: Irvin Yalom M.D. and James Bugental PhD. Orah has contributed to her field through numerous chapters and articles on the practice of Existential-Humanistic therapy including her highly regarded texts published by the American Psychological Association: Supervision Essentials for Existential-Humanistic Therapy (2016) and Existential-Humanistic Therapy (2017).

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Kirk Schneider, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and leading spokesperson for contemporary existential – humanistic and existential-integrative psychology. Dr. Schneider is a past candidate for president of the American Psychological Association (APA), past President of Division 32 of the APA, and past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology. A fellow of seven divisions of APA, Dr Schneider has published more than 200 articles and chapters and has authored or edited 15 books, several of which have been translated into foreign languages.