Trauma Therapist, Kidlit Author, & Podcast Host
Writing books from the heart, for the heart, to remind us all that we matter.
Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD
About Me...
Trauma Therapist
As a therapist, I specialize in trauma (childhood trauma, attachment trauma, IPV, sexual assault/exploitation, etc.), complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem (and have years of experience w/ other challenges such as personality disorders, addiction, etc.). I currently offer telehealth counseling services to those living in Oregon.
For more information go here.
Kidlit Author
Writing stories so children/readers know that they are seen and their voices matter
Danielle is an agented kid lit author who writes picture books on topics of the heart (such as finding out/celebrating who we are, girl empowerment, queer joy, adventures, diversity, anxiety, navigating trauma, and more...). Danielle is represented by Rebecca Angus with Howland Literary with several picture books on/ready for submission.
Resources for the Writing Community
Providing resources to open the doors for authors' stories to be shared and to remind authors that they are never alone
Danielle is passionate about providing resources to the writing community. This includes hosting the You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast (for more information on the podcast go here), hosting the hype/pitch event #YouDeservepIt on Twitter/X, hosting "Take Your Kid to Publishing Day!" event, being a guest on literary podcasts to discuss topics of mental health and the publication journey, and more...
For more information follow Danielle on Twitter, BlueSky, and Instagram @Drenderturmaud or go here.
Psychology Today Expert Blog Author
Danielle serves as an Expert Blog Author on Psychology Today on topics surrounding trauma and mental health. This blog can be found here.