Dr. Felicia Washington Sy is a licensed independent clinical social worker, traumatologist, and educator with over 20 years of experience providing trauma informed care to survivors of sexual and physical violence. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota and her doctorate from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. An integrative healer and organizational well-being consultant, Dr. Sy combines mindfulness-based practice, intercultural theory, and social justice frameworks to support individuals, families, and institutions in creating conditions for deep healing and systemic change. She maintains a private psychotherapy practice in South Minneapolis, leads healing circles, and consults with organizations across the Twin Cities on diversity, equity, inclusion, and collective wellness. Dr. Sy has taught in area colleges and universities for over a decade and currently co teaches an advanced practice therapy cohort at Anam Cara Therapies. Her publications focus on bullying in schools and the professional use of self in trauma-informed care. She holds a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University. A practicing Buddhist for over 14 years, Dr. Sy is a member of Clouds in Water Zen Center, where she co-facilitates the BIPOC sitting group and brings her contemplative practice into every dimension of her personal and professional life.