Talks & Appearances
In addition to working with clients, our psychologists regularly engage with the community.
Our psychologists regularly speak, present, and lead trainings for schools, conferences, media, professionals, and organizations. Below are some of our recent talks and appearances. We speak on topics related to anxiety, parenting stress, child development, forensic psychology, and trauma-informed care within the local communities of Florida, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, and provide talks remotely across the country.
Recent Speaking Engagements
Dr. Stephanie Wolf gave a presentation on Understanding, Assessing, and Managing Homicide Risk at the University of Maryland, University Counseling Center, College Park, MD in October 2026.
Dr. Jenna Calton gave a presentation on Helping Children Thrive: Creating Confident, Capable, and Independent Learners at a (Carrollwood Day School) CDS Provider Panel in October 2026.
Dr. Renee DeBoard-Lucas gave a presentation, Anxiety to Acceptance: A Community Conversation for Event Professionals, at the Meeting Professionals International Conference in June 2026.
Dr. Renee DeBoard-Lucas gave a presentation, Supporting Children's Emotion Regulation in After-School Programming, to Wonders on May 19, 2026.
Dr. Stephanie Wolf spoke on Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms that My Child Needs Help at Nordstrom, Employee Seminars as an online presentation, available to all employees nationally in May 2026.
Dr. Jenna Calton led the Core Competency Training in Trauma, sponsored by the Fairfax Consortium for Evidence-Based Practice, in Fairfax, Virginia, in November 2025.
Dr. Renee DeBoard-Lucas gave a presentation, Working Towards Managing Parenting Stress, to Wonders on October 24, 2025.
Dr. Stephanie Wolf was on the Panel of Professionals for a Professional Development Seminar at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in September 2025.
Dr. Stephanie Wolf gave a presentation on Psychology Career Trajectories at the Summer Institute for Health Promotion in Underserved Communities at George Washington University. Washington, D.C., in June 2025.
Dr. Stephanie Wolf gave a presentation on Preventing Child Abuse: Training for Camp Counselors for Pinemere Overnight Camp, Stroudsburg, PA, in June 2025.
Dr. Stephanie Wolf gave a presentation on The Do’s and Don’ts of Parenting in the Digital Age. Rochambeau at the French International School in Bethesda, MD, in April 2025.
Dr. Stephanie Wolf gave a presentation on Challenging Conversation with Youth at the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), Washington D.C. Chapter, Washington D.C. in March 2025.
Dr. Stephanie Wolf gave a presentation on Parents’ Guide to Trauma and Mental Health Crisis. Identification, Aftermath and Prevention at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, Bethesda, MD. in February 2022.
Where We've Spoken
Our speaking history spans a range of settings, from large professional conferences to smaller community and school events. Here's a look at the types of audiences we've worked with:
Professional conferences and associations
Schools and after-school programs
Corporate and community training sessions
Podcasts and media interviews
Why Book a Maven Psychologist
Our team brings an evidence-based, whole-person approach to every talk, grounded in real clinical experience and science rather than theory alone. Whether we're speaking to a room of event professionals or a parent group at a school, we tailor each presentation to the audience's needs and incorporate the latest research on the topic.
Looking for a Speaker for Your Next Event?
Our psychologists are experienced speakers who enjoy connecting with schools, businesses, and community groups. If you know an organization that would benefit from a speaking engagement with a licensed psychologist, we'd love to create something with you.
Book a Talk, Presentation, Discussion, or Podcast Appearance
We're happy to tailor a talk to fit your audience, whether it's a conference session, staff training, or a guest spot on your podcast. Reach out to discuss topics, scheduling, and format for your event. Contact us to discuss options for your own presentation, discussion, or podcast episode or see some of the mental health topics we cover!
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We cover anxiety, parenting, child development, and trauma-informed care, among other topics.
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Contact us with your event details, including date, audience, and format, and we'll help you find the right fit.