Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD
Danielle Render Turmaud
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 and graphic novels meant to have a positive impact in children's lives/in the world. Danielle is represented by Rebecca Angus with Howland Literary with several books available for submission.


Resources for the Writing Community
Providing resources to open the doors to support creators in their journey
Danielle is passionate about providing resources to the writing community. This includes frequently serving as a podcast guest, blog guest, providing workshops/conference presentations, hosting the You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast (for more information on the podcast go here), hosting the hype/pitch event #YouDeservepIt on socials, hosting the annual summer "Take Your Kid to Publishing Day!" event, and serving as a Picture Book Coach for the Picture Book Author Academy, Mighty Kidlit Leader, Kidlit Zombie Week cohost, 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.