Our Presenters

Amy Harberg is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, a Registered Play Therapy supervisor, a Certified Adlerian Play Therapist, and an EMDR trained therapist. She runs a successful private practice in Dallas, Texas, specializing in treating children, adolescents, and parents. Amy earned her M.Ed. from the University of North Texas in 2001 and has experience working in emergency shelters, agencies, hospitals, schools, and private practice. Additionally, she is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and Mindfulness instructor with extensive teaching experience. Amy is the past president of the North Texas Chapter of the Texas Association for Play Therapy. Amy is married with three young adult children and loves to spend time with family and friends.

Amy L. Holsinger, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S is an Assistant Professor at Lindsey Wilson College. Her educational experience includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Shawnee State University, a Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling, and a PhD with a specialization in Educational Psychology and a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development from Capella University. Her research focus was examining parenting practices in Appalachia. She is the owner of ABC Counseling, PLLC in Ashland, KY where she sees clients and supervises graduate students. Dr. Holsinger specializes in Adlerian play therapy, children and families dealing with high conflict custody cases, and children experiencing attentional and disruptive behaviors. She also has presented at the local, state, and national level on these topics. Amy and her husband, Rob, live in Ohio with their three children Jay, Drew, and Emma. When she is not working, Amy loves to travel to the beach and enjoy the ocean.

Amy is an Approved Adlerian Play Therapy Consultant. Her charge for a consultation session is $125.

Andrea Mann, LMHC-S, NCC, RPT, CAdPT-A, CCTP owns a small mental health practice in southwest Florida where she demonstrates her commitment to fostering healing and growth in children, adolescents, and adults. With a Master of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Andrea brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and compassion to her practice. Andrea empowers her clients to express themselves creatively, develop coping skills, and build resilience, facilitating their journey toward emotional well-being and personal fulfillment. Andrea's dedication to ongoing professional development and advocacy ensures that she remains at the forefront of play therapy practices, making a meaningful impact in the lives of her clients and their families. Andrea lives in the greater Tampa area with her adorable dog, Marv. When she is not working, Andrea loves swimming, traveling, and taking deep dives into true crime cases. 

Andrea is an Approved Adlerian Play Therapy Consultant. Her charge for a consultation session is $125.

Courtney Evans, PhD, LCMHC-S, NCC, RPT-S, ACS, BC-TMHC, CAdPT is an Associate Professor at Liberty University. She holds a doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. Her research focuses on Adlerian Play Therapy, Adlerian Theory, and Trauma. She presents at local, state, and national levels on these topics. She is passionate about researching, publishing, and practicing all things Adlerian. She has received certificates in Adlerian psychotherapy and Adlerian psychology from the North American Society of Individual Psychology. In addition to her work as a professor, she founded her own private practice where she specializes in working with young children, children, and adolescents who have experienced trauma. 

 Courtney is an Approved Adlerian Play Therapy Consultant. Her charge for a consultation session is $125. 

Dalena Dillman Taylor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, RPT-S is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida. She founded and currently directs the Center for Play Therapy for Training and Research where she leads a team of Masters and Doctoral Students - Play Leaders Advocating for Youth (P.L.A.Y.). Dr. Dillman Taylor supervises, teaches, publishes, and presents (and basically breathes) Adlerian Play Therapy. Her specialty is Adlerian Play Therapy, and she focuses much of her time on young children and children with disruptive behaviors. 

Dalena is an Approved Adlerian Play Therapy Consultant. Her charge for a consultation session is $125. 

Dana Holtz, EdS, NCC, LPC (in AZ), CPC (in NV), Certified School Psychologist (in AZ & NV), Certified School Guidance Counselor (in AZ & NV), Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, works as a School Psychologist in Nevada.  She began training and practicing Adlerian Play Therapy in 1998.  Dana incorporates aspects of AdPT into the school setting and is dedicated to improving the availability of play therapy in the educational system and mental health field.  She continues to serve as a training consultant for Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands in an effort to incorporate aspects of play therapy within the group foster home setting.  Throughout her career thus far, she has provided counseling in a variety of settings to include schools, facilities for children with emotional-behavior disorders, community mental health, and private practice.  When not working with children, families, and teachers, Dana loves traveling and going on adventures with her husband of 20+ years.

Dana is an Approved Adlerian Play Therapy Consultant. Dana charges $125 for consultation sessions.

Ellen Daly, MSW, LISW, CYT, RPT-S

Ellen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor in private practice in Iowa City, Iowa. Ellen graduated from Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts and completed several clinical internships throughout California before returning to her home state of Iowa. She is deeply passionate about the theory and practice of Adlerian Play Therapy and is ever curious about the creative and unique processes that create significance, belonging, and meaning individually, relationally, and systemically. Ellen is also committed to social justice in her clinical work and community. She believes in and values play, laughter, connection, nature and fresh air, joy, creativity, breath, resiliency, and courage as healing and magical.

 Ellen is an Approved Adlerian Play Therapy Consultant. Her charge for a consultation session is $125.

Erica Wassenaar holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wayne State College. She specializes in play therapy, more specifically Adlerian Play Therapy.  She also holds a Level II certification in AutPlay Therapy, which is play therapy specifically for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also trained in Traumatic Incident Reduction, Critical Incident Stress Management. EMDR.  She is a member of the American Counseling Association, Association for Play Therapy, Iowa Association of Play Therapy, and Erica is also a member of the NWIA Crisis Intervention Stress Management Team in which she leads debriefing for area first responders and law enforcement.  She is also a coordinator for KIDS Hope USA program through her church.  Erica's greatest accomplishment is being a mom to her three kids and a wife.  

Erica is an Approved Adlerian Play Therapy Consultant. Her charge for a consultation session is $125. Sliding scale available.

Erika Walker is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (licensed in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Massachusetts), as well as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from Newman University in 2013 and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Religious Studies from The University of Kansas in 2006. Erika received her play therapy training from KC Play in 2015, and then obtained her Registered Play Therapist credential in 2016, adding the Supervisor title in 2023. She is also obtained the Advanced Certificate in Adlerian Play Therapy through LEAPT in 2024.  She provides psychotherapy to families and individuals. Erika specializes in the areas of developmental delays, Autism, trauma, grief and loss, attachment and play therapy for ages 0 to 6, and 18 and up. She also has training on utilizing Dungeons and Dragons in therapy to work on treatment goals. Erika now has trainings to help teach other therapists how to use D&D in their work with clients, too.  Within her work, Erika utilizes Brainspotting, EMDR®, structured and unstructured play therapy, and AutPlay Therapy®. She also utilizes Theraplay® techniques.

Jeff Ashby is a Professor in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University, Director of the Georgia State Play Therapy Training Institute, and Co-Director of the Georgia State’s Center for the Study of Stress, Trauma.  In addition, he is a Licensed Psychologist, a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology.  Jeff has authored over 100 professional journal articles, numerous book chapters, and two books.  Jeff and his wife Lucy live in Atlanta and, when circumstances permit, love to travel and be outdoors.