Presenter’s Bio

Sandra V. Phillips

CEO, MS, LPC, CADC II, ICADC, NCC, DOT-SAP, CPCS

 David Archer, PSW, MFT, MSW

Specialist in Complex PTSD and Racial Trauma Treatment
Author of Anti-Racist Psychotherapy

Developer of Rhythm and Processing (RAP) Strategies

EMDRIA Approved Consultant

Recipient of the Emerging Leader Award (EMDRIA: 2024)

Keynote Speaker

Michelle Evans, LPC

Columbia, SC

Charlese Williams, LPC

Snellville, GA

Travis Thompson

LPC, NCC, CPCS

Roswell, GA

Dr. Danielle Lee

PhD, LPC-S

Baton Rouge, LA

Jessica Dilworth

MSW, QMHP

Portsmouth, VA

Tanya Lloyd

LCPC, CPCS

Columbia,MD

Sandra V. Phillips is the founder and Director of Operations for Transformation Training Institute, INC. Her passion for teaching and training was one of her motivations for starting a nonprofit organization. The current racial tension among fellow Americans is a primary motivation for creating training nonprofits. She strongly believes multicultural and diversity education is the key to positive change. She started her private practice, Transformation Behavioral Health, LLC, located in Augusta, Georgia area, in 2014. After receiving her BA degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia, where she fell in love with Humanistic Psychology, she later earned an M.Ed. and MS in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. Ms. Phillips is a licensed professional counselor, certified alcohol and drug counselor II, Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional, nationally certified counselor, and approved experienced counselor supervisor. She also serves as a trauma specialist in the CRSA, providing debriefings in response to critical incidents. She is honored to work with the armed forces, rendering counseling services to active military members, veterans, and their families as a star behavioral health provider.

David Archer, PSW, MFT, MSW is an anti-racist psychotherapist, the developer of the Rhythm and Processing therapeutic framework, and a believer in systemic change. Hailing from Montreal—which was originally known as “Tio’tià:ke”—David integrates the acknowledgment of Indigenous histories and the complexities of colonization into his therapeutic practice. This focus stems from his expertise in intergenerational trauma, especially within oppressed communities such as the African Diaspora.

Before transitioning to psychotherapy, where he's built over 15 years of expertise, David honed his analytical skills in a decade-long software engineering career. With advanced degrees from McGill and Concordia, he uniquely blends technological savvy, artistic creativity, and psychological acumen in his current full-time, global virtual practice.

Trained as a clinical supervisor and EMDR consultant, David's influence spans a diverse range of organizations worldwide, including non-profits, corporations, and educational institutions. He provides tailored workshops grounded in therapeutic modalities like EMDR, Brainspotting, and other experiential methods for transformative change. His practice is rooted in mindfulness, memory reconsolidation, intersectionality, and critical race theory, focusing on complex PTSD, racial trauma, and identity-based stresses.

Beyond the therapeutic space, David is a vocal advocate for marginalized voices, particularly within the LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and global communities of color. His literary contributions, plenary presentations, and media appearances bolster this advocacy, reinforcing his standing as a thought leader in the realm of anti-racist psychotherapy.

David Archer’s career is a testament to his commitment to transformative change in mental health. Through his upcoming presentations and book readings, he aims not merely to inform but to activate a deeper understanding and commitment to anti-racist mental health practices.

Michelle Evans lives in Columbia, SC and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the states of NC and SC.   Michelle enjoys her role full-time as the Director of Behavioral Health for Family Health Centers, Inc.  Additionally, she has part-time virtual private practice. 

Michelle began her work in the Mental Health field in 2002, after earning her MA degree in Counseling from Webster University located in Greenville, SC.  Over the years, Michelle has used her talents, gifts, and education to work within local, state, and federal agencies and organizations. 

  In addition to therapy, Michelle is a Yoga instructor.  She uses Yoga to help herself and patients find “rest and digest.”   Throughout her career, Michelle has been recognized as a Speaker/Presenter, EAP Consultant and Mind & Body Coach. 

Michelle has traveled throughout the USA and Africa and enjoys creating memories and giggles with her daughter, fiancé, bear the Yorkipoo, family and friends. 

Charlese Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor and motivational speaker specializing in the emotional wellness and identity restoration of high-achieving Black women and marginalized communities. With over 7 years of experience in mental health, Charlese combines clinical expertise with cultural insight to empower audiences to reclaim their self-worth, heal from systemic and relational trauma, and lead with authenticity.

 Known for her heartfelt, empowering, and relatable delivery, Charlese speaks passionately on topics like imposter syndrome, burnout, identity, and generational resilience. Her work centers those who’ve been overlooked, undervalued, or silenced especially Black women in professional spaces offering a safe space to explore vulnerability, healing, and the pursuit of joy.

 Charlese believes that our truest power lies in our ability to define ourselves She equips her audience with tangible tools and renewed confidence to thrive in life, work, and relationships.

Travis Thompson, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS), is a Georgia Professional School Counselor with over 18 years of experience in counseling and education. Recognized for his thoughtful and collaborative approach, he has successfully led initiatives promoting positive communication, self-care, and resilience. His work includes delivering evidence-based academic and social-emotional strategies that foster growth and balance among educators, students, and families.

With a proven ability to cultivate trusting relationships and create impactful programs, Travis excels at addressing the needs of diverse populations. His compassionate, solutions-oriented perspective helps ensure participants leave sessions equipped with practical tools to prepare them for personal and professional success.

Dr. Danielle Lee, PhD, LPC-S, is a licensed professional counselor supervisor with experience in trauma-informed care, clinical supervision, and community mental health. She is the founder of Solution Focused Consulting, where she provides virtual counseling, clinical supervision, and consulting services across Louisiana and Texas. With a background in disaster resilience and a passion for supporting BIPOC communities, Dr. Lee integrates evidence-based practices such as Brainspotting to promote healing and growth. As an educator, she is committed to training the next generation of counselors while advocating for equitable access to mental health support following natural disasters.

Jessica Dilworth, MSW, QMHP, Supervisee in Social Work, is a clinical social worker, philanthropist, and lifelong social justice advocate. A proud alumna of Hampton University and Norfolk State University, she brings a rich legacy of historically Black excellence and sagacity into every space she enters. With a focus on chronic illness, geriatric mental health, and medical trauma, she is a perpetual student and soul alchemist, blending scholarship, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual resistance. Her work is rooted in transforming systems into sanctuaries—where care is collective, culture is honored, and joy is reclaimed as an act of resistance. Whether in clinical spaces or community gatherings, she advocates for healing justice, social reform, and the liberation of all people. Jessica believes in turning pain into purpose through uplifting marginalized voices and with the radical power of restoring culture, connection, and hope. She moves with the conviction that “the master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house” (Audre Lorde), so she builds new ones, shaped by love, truth, and liberation.

Tanya Lloyd (she/her) is an LCPC, Maryland board-approved clinical supervisor, certified Clinical Trauma Professional, doctoral student, and graduate research assistant at Bowie State University’s Counselor Education and Supervision program. Tanya is the founder of a child and family practice, Child & Family Creative Counseling, and provides consultation and clinical supervision with a focus on working with transracial adoptees, families, trauma, and attachment. She also contracts with local hospitals to provide consultation and mental health assessments in their emergency department. Tanya’s research interests include culturally responsive interventions in clinical supervision and practice; compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction scale constructions; attitudes, perceptions, and bias in adoption trainings; and wellness advocacy practices for clinicians.