Our Speakers
Costa Rica Speakers
March 7, 2026 – March 14, 2026
Tomilyn Ward
MPC, LPC, NCC
Tomilyn Ward is the passionate, tireless founder behind My Wellness Retreats, Pittsburgh’s My Wellness Center, and the MAYA Organization, a nonprofit providing support to low-income pregnant women.
Her dedication to others has inspired her to become a doula and consistently earn three times the required number of CEUs every year.
She has spoken in front of hundreds of early- and late-career therapists, counselors, and social workers, all in the pursuit of sharing her experiences and knowledge.
Kelly O'Connell
MPC, LPC, CAADC
Kelly O’Connell is an Associate Counselor at My Wellness Center and is a respected speaker for fellow therapists, counselors, and social workers.
With a career that spans therapy across outpatient, inpatient, and halfway house settings, Kelly has developed a knack for quickly building meaningful rapport with her clients.
Kelly’s presentations frequently revolve around her many areas of expertise, including EMDR, Drug & Alcohol, Pregnancy, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Andra Bruce
LCSW
Although seasoned therapist Andra Bruce specializes in topics ranging from Depression to Personality Disorders, her true area of expertise is EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Andra is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant and an EMDR Institute Facilitator capable of training other therapists on EMDR best practices.
A skilled educator, this Utah-based professional is passionate about helping other therapists learn to leverage EMDR with their own clients.
Caryl Ann Duvall
LCMHC, CFLE, CIMHP, CCATP
Caryl Ann Duvall is the founder of Paperback Counseling and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a decade of experience as a Certified Family Life Educator.
With degrees in Clinical Mental Health and Family Studies, she offers a well-rounded approach, integrating EMDR, and holistic modalities.
A frequent presenter, Caryl Ann draws on her expertise in trauma, partner relations, family dynamics, and integrative mental health to help fellow therapists grow.
Jennifer “Taz” Vazquez
LMHC, cEFT Master, CLC
Jennifer “Taz” Vazquez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an EFT Master Practitioner, EMDR Certified, Basic Hypnotherapist, Certified Life Coach, Fitness Instructor, Speaker, and a Veteran; with over 30 years of coaching, mentoring, leadership, and counseling experience. She specializes in helping others overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and navigating challenging life transitions.
Taz is a life-long servant leader and learner. She retired as a Colonel from the Air Force in 2018, after 25 years. While she had a successful military career; she spent her adult life battling depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress, low self-esteem, and suicide ideation…successfully overcoming these challenges.
She is now on a mission to let others know they are not alone and they can live a SoulFULL life of Passion (Love of Self, Others, Community), Purpose (Your Calling, Professionally and Personally), and Play (Zest & Hope) in their lives. She is the owner of Jennifer Vazquez Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, and also works for Northwest EMDR Therapy in Washington State. As a fitness instructor, she loves teaching Dance Fitness and Rock Steady Boxing (for people with Parkinson’s Disease).
Panama Speakers
April 13, 2027 – April 17, 2027
Audrey Wrobel
LCSW
Audrey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and continuing education provider specializing in perinatal mental health, reproductive trauma, and bereavement care. Drawing from her extensive background in maternal health, she brings both clinical expertise and compassionate insight to her trainings for mental health professionals.
During her work as a medical social worker in a Pittsburgh maternity setting, Audrey developed and implemented a perinatal bereavement program that offered structured support to families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. This program became a foundation for her passion in training clinicians to recognize grief, hold space for trauma, and provide evidence-based,
family-centered care in some of life’s most difficult moments.
Audrey’s continuing education offerings focus on perinatal loss, grief processing,
trauma-informed care, and the unique needs of NICU families. She equips providers with practical tools to help clients rebuild their sense of self, strengthen resilience, and feel less isolated in the aftermath of loss.
With a deep understanding of the healthcare system, Audrey also emphasizes the importance of supporting providers themselves, whose experiences of grief and trauma often go unrecognized. Her trainings are known for creating an environment where clinicians feel both informed and inspired to integrate new approaches into their practice.
Tomilyn Ward
LPC, MPC, NCC
Tomilyn Ward is the passionate, tireless founder behind My Wellness Retreats, Pittsburgh’s My Wellness Center, and the MAYA Organization, a nonprofit providing support to low-income pregnant women.
Her dedication to others has inspired her to become a doula and consistently earn three times the required number of CEUs every year.
She has spoken in front of hundreds of early- and late-career therapists, counselors, and social workers, all in the pursuit of sharing her experiences and knowledge.
Bethany Warren
LCSW, PMH-C
Bethany (Beth) Warren, LCSW, PMH-C is a perinatal psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, California and has worked in reproductive mental health for over 25 years. She is the author of 2 books: "The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook," and, most recently, "Healing
From Reproductive Trauma." Her 3rd book, about trauma-informed care in perinatal spaces, is due out in early 2027.
Beth is certified in EMDR therapy and Perinatal Mental Health, specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, treating perinatal OCD, birth and reproductive trauma, pregnancy loss,
and infertility. Her work is rooted in trauma-informed and person-centered care, centering inclusivity and intersectionality, and often uses an attachment lens. She is passionate about spreading awareness about mental health treatment and prevention and is regularly featured on
podcasts and gives trainings on perinatal mental health and trauma.
She is also an EMDRIA-approved consultant and facilitates EMDR therapy trainings and hosts a perinatal EMDR consultation group.
Beth is a current member and previously served as the President of the Board of the Postpartum Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of Perinatal Mental
Health and accessibility of quality mental healthcare for all parents.
You can follow Beth on Instagram @bethanywarrenlcsw and at her website:
bethanywarrenlcsw.com
Ireland Speakers – More to Be Announced!
June 22, 2027 – June 25, 2027
Arielle Schwartz
PhD, CCTP-II, E-RYT
Arielle Schwartz, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, internationally sought-out teacher, yoga instructor, and leading voice in the healing of PTSD and complex trauma. For over twenty years, Dr. Schwartz has guided therapists in the application of EMDR, somatic psychology, parts work therapy, and applied polyvagal theory interventions for the treatment of trauma.
Dr. Schwartz has completed extensive research, developed universally applied therapeutic techniques, and contributed greatly to the advancement of trauma–informed therapy. A recognized authority in trauma-informed treatment, she has collaborated with a myriad of organizations to elevate the standard of mental health care.
As a speaker, Dr. Arielle Schwartz brings a depth of understanding, compassion, and a succinct way of speaking about complex topics that makes trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth more accessible for practitioners and the general public alike.