Dana Wyss, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC, RPT is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified clinical art therapist, registered play therapist, and co-author of The Invisible String Workbook and Hope and The Winds of Grief Workbook. Her doctorate in expressive therapies has led her to create programs integrating art, play, poetry, sports, and animal-assisted therapy in clients' healing process and staff's self-care. For the last 25 years, Dr. Wyss has worked in psychiatric hospitals, group homes, community mental health, and nonpublic school settings to manage crises, conduct training, coach staff, and support children and families.
Vanessa Garcia a trainer and educational designer at Stars Behavioral Health Group. They have over 15 years of educational design and talent development experience. Vanessa’s professional passion resides in designing and facilitating educational experiences that provide welcoming and authentic opportunities for clinicians, peers, and advocates to explore interpersonal connections with the LGBTQ+ community, CSEC survivors, and individuals in recovery.
Vanessa’s personal passion resides in directly advocating for their genderfluid family, community, and creating a brave space for their peers.
Educational Background:
Associates in Chemistry
Bachelors of Science (Microbiology)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (2014-2018)