Tholáge® Trainers and Consultants

Deanna Chrones is the creator of Tholáge® neuropsychotherapy. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University where she graduated with highest honors. She sees patients in Illinois (Lic. 178.017161) and Florida (Lic. IMH22478). Deanna is helping with research studies on Tholáge® through a major university. She has authored articles, including as first author, published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and given presentations to national audiences about the connection between the human eye and emotion regulation (ER), as well as the neuroscience of ER. She is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), certified in hypnosis, and has more than seven years of experience in human services.

Stephanie Seals is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois.

Degrees & Credentials:

• MSW, Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work, Leadership & Development in Social Services specialization;
• BA, English, University of Texas at Austin;
• RDDP (Registered Dual Disorder Professional), Illinois Certification Board, 2018;
• LCSW, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 2016

Annette is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT1896) and Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapist in Florida. She has over 25 years of practice experience plus a Bachelors in Psychology from University California San Diego and a Masters in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from the University of San Diego. She is co-author to her book, Launching: Parenting to College & Beyond, and co-hosts a podcast, Shrinks Chat. Her primary focus of practice is Couples, Families and Individuals recovering from Trauma and Grief. She currently serves on the Board of Florida Family Therapy Alliance. She loves animals and enjoys riding horses.