Althea Simpson

Althea T. Simpson, MBA, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, RPT-S, is an innovative trainer, psychotherapy private practice owner, founder and CEO of Brighter Day Therapeutic Solutions, PLLC, Unicorn Life Training and the Black Play Therapy Symposium, and host of the Chronicles of A Play Therapist podcast. She is the author of Hurt to Healing: Child Witnesses of Domestic Violence and Their Invisible Injuries. Althea has a diverse background including research, mental health treatment and consulting, and organizational consulting. A Certified LEGOŽ SERIOUS PLAYŽ Facilitator reinforcing a process of creative thinking and problem-solving, Althea facilitates thought-provoking and experiential skill enriching workshops for mental health professionals, corporations, and organizations throughout the United States. Althea’s passion is utilizing the healing powers of play to effect change on an individual and organizational level. Althea has delivered presentations for numerous organizations, community events, and professional conferences and seminars. She also has been a guest on radio programs and podcasts, discussing mental health, trauma, and play therapy.