Our Speakers
Costa Rica Speakers
March 7, 2026 – March 14, 2026
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.
Kelly O'Connel
MPC, LCP, 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.
Allie Greene
RSMET
Allie Green a Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist and a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, offering deep insights into the connections between the mind, body, and spirit.
With a deep understanding of both the body and the mind, Allie is a dedicated holistic therapist at My Wellness Center with Tomilyn Ward and Kelly O’Connell.
Additionally, Allie is the founder of Pittsburgh’s Soma Movement, which offers a body-wise, science-informed approach to movement.
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.
Rita Lampe
LCSW, Eden Energy Medicine Practioner
Rita is a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years of experience working with complex trauma, complicated grief and loss, including infertility and adoption, depression and anxiety issues, and chronic pain and medical conditions. She observed the limitations of "talk therapy" to help with all of these issues and began working with energy healing first training in Reiki and then finding the path of Eden Energy Medicine healing. She is an Advanced Eden Method Practitioner with a thriving practice. The Eden Method works with the 9 energy systems of the human body, assessing, balancing and healing all 9 systems including deeper layers like the energetic grid. The human energetic system is our first line of defense in keeping us physically, emotionally and mentally healthy. When we work with our energy systems we activate our body’s innate healing abilities and develop the ability to strengthen and improve our overall wellness. Through this work she has witnessed deep and long lasting healing for her clients and the ability to move through and past issues that have been with them for years. Utilizing this healing modality and her intuitive abilities, along with her years of experience as a trauma therapist Rita offers a unique and effective healing space for her clients.
Panama Speakers - More To Be Announced!
July 19, 2026 – July 24, 2026
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.