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Lambers Fisher, LMFT, MDiv, is an AAMFT Clinical Fellow, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Lambers’ training experience includes guest lecturing and facilitating national seminars, as well as being an Adjunct Instructor and Supervisor for aspiring mental health and other helping professional. Lambers is also the Author of Diversity in Clinical Practice: A Practical & Shame-Free Guide to Reducing Cultural Offenses & Repairing Cross-Cultural Relationships. Find out more about Lambers at www.LambersFisher.com.

Larisa A. Garski, MA, LMFT, is a psychotherapist and the Clinical Director at Empowered Therapy in Chicago, IL. She specializes in working with individuals, families, and young adults who identify as outside the mainstream—such as those in the geek and LGBTQIA communities. She regularly appears at pop culture conventions, speaking on panels related to mental health and geek wellness.

Justine Mastin, MA, LMFT, LADC, E-RYT 200 is the owner/founder of Blue Box Counseling, a private practice in Minneapolis. Justine also specializes in working with clients who self-identify as being outside the mainstream—such as those in the geek, secular, and LGBTQIA communities. Justine is also the fearless leader of YogaQuest, a yoga organization that blends geek narratives with yoga to reach this underserved population.

Together, Garski and Mastin co-host the Starship Therapise podcast where they explore self-help tools and psychology through the lens of fandom. Their latest book, Starship Therapise: Using Fanfiction to Rewrite Your Life boldly goes where none have gone before; into the practical use of fanfiction in and outside of counseling and psychotherapy. 

Dr. Larry Beutler received his PhD from the University of Nebraska and subsequently served on the faculties of Duke University Medical Center, Stephen F. Austin State University, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, and the University of California at Santa Barbara.

He is currently a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Director of Education and Training for the National Center on the Psychology of Terrorism, a joint program of PAU, Stanford University, and the Naval Post-Graduate School. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), a fellow of both APA and APS, a Past President of Division 29 (Psychotherapy) of APA, current President of Division 12 (Clinical) of APA, and a two term Past President (international) of the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR).

Among his citations and achievements, he is a recipient of the Distinguished Career award from SPR, the Gold Medal Award from the American Psychological Foundation, and a Presidential citation for achievement from the APA. He has published over 350 scholarly articles and chapters and is the author or co-author of 20 books on psychotherapy, assessment, and psychopathology.

Laura S. Brown, PhD, is a clinical and forensic psychologist in independent practice in Seattle, Washington. A writer and speaker on feminist therapy theory and practice, she offers workshops and trainings to professionals and the public on such topics as trauma treatment, cultural competence, psychological assessment, and ethics. She is also the founder and Director of the Fremont Community Therapy Project, a low-fee psychotherapy training clinic in Seattle.

Laura Federico, LCSW, is a therapist based out of NY offering online sessions for adults and specializing in integrative, holistic care for those coping with low self-worth, existential questioning, and questions around intimacy and sexuality. 

Laurie Helgoe, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, educator, and author, with a special interest in the relationship between personality and culture. She serves as an Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences at the Ross University School of Medicine and is author of the critically acclaimed book, Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength, which is published in seven languages. Dr. Helgoe advocates for the widespread recognition that introversion is a natural disposition that, when respected, permits individuals to flourish creatively, work productively, and form enduring and meaningful relationships.

Dr. Helgoe’s newest book, Fragile Bully: Understanding Our Destructive Affair with Narcissism in the Age of Trump, explores the relationship between narcissism and American political and interpersonal discourse. She authors a blog for Psychology Today entitled Introvert Power: Food for the Inner Life and connects with readers through the Introvert Power and Fragile Bully pages on Facebook. Dr. Helgoe lives and works on the island of Barbados, where she enjoys her pastime as a professional oil painter (you may view her creations at her online gallery and visit her website.