Katie Mattei , Psy.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of expertise in treating children and families affected by trauma, burn injuries, child loss, and developmental challenges, as well as adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression. She completed specialized training in Infant Attachment at Columbia University and earned her Doctorate from the University of Denver. Dr. Mattei serves as a medical staff provider at Children's Hospital Colorado and maintains a thriving private practice in Denver. She also consults for several Denver Metro schools and is a nationally recognized speaker on grief, child development, and burn injury prevention. Her book, An Ocean of Grief, provides guidance for parents navigating the profound loss of a child. For the past decade, Dr. Mattei has focused on somatic healing, burnout prevention, and trauma recovery, particularly among healthcare providers, first responders, and other high-stress professionals. She integrates evidence-based approaches to enhance well-being, resilience, and the mind-body connection. Committed to supporting professionals in high-pressure fields, she provides practical strategies to mitigate stress, prevent burnout, and promote both personal and professional sustainability.

Amy Pickett-Williams, LCSW, RYT is a licensed clinical social worker, yoga teacher, and founder of LIGHT Movement (Love In Grief Held Together), a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing somatic approaches to grief support and education. With more than 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist specializing in grief and trauma, Amy has worked extensively with families experiencing the death of a child, as well as individuals navigating complex losses including illness, infertility, injury, relationship loss, and loss of identity. Amy’s work bridges psychotherapy and embodied practice. Drawing on contemporary neuroscience, polyvagal theory, attachment theory, and yoga-based somatic practices, she teaches individuals and professionals how grief and trauma manifest in the nervous system and how movement, breath, and sensory awareness can support regulation and integration. Through LIGHT Movement, Amy leads trainings, workshops, and community programs that reach thousands of participants. Her work focuses on helping people understand that grief is not only a psychological experience but also a deeply embodied one, and that healing requires approaches that engage both the mind and the body. Amy provides continuing education trainings for mental health professionals, healthcare providers, chaplains, educators, and community leaders. Her work centers on creating compassionate spaces where grief can be understood, supported, and integrated within community.