Dr. Bryan Pearlman, EdD, LMSW
Co-Founder & Head Trainer
Dr. Bryan Pearlman is a veteran educator/school administrator, a mental health therapist, PD leader, keynote speaker, and adjunct professor. He is the author of four books: Ramping Up: Striving To Be Your Best Self, From Struggles To Successes: A Handbook For Parents And Educators, Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics released in May 2020 & Whatever It Takes For All Students To Succeed In School and Life, released in January 2019. Dr. Pearlman is also the co-founder and board member of the mental health non-profit DSMHW.org. His expertise is helping all children to succeed, challenging behaviors, trauma, school improvement, mental health, and self-care. Dr. Pearlman has presented to over 150,000 people in the past few years. He is regularly asked to provide keynote addresses, featured presentations, and trainings for state, regional and national organizations. He was recently recognized as a 2024 Top 30 Global Guru as a speaker, trainer and thought leader.
Dr. Lena Pearlman, PhD
Co-Founder & Trainer
Dr. Lena Pearlman holds a Masters of Social Work (MSW) as well as a Doctorate degree in Holistic Natural Health. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Missouri. Lena has been a practicing social worker for over 20 years and is the clinical director of the St Louis mental health therapy practice Pearlman & Associates. In addition to working privately, Lena has worked with children and adults in various settings including in-patient and out-patient hospitals, sub-acute rehabilitation centers, forensic treatment centers, and is considered an expert witness within the legal system. She has had extensive experience helping individuals cope with acute, terminal, and chronic medical problems. Lena is a member of the Missouri Society of Clinical Social Work, the Employee Assistance Professionals Association, and the National Organization of Forensic Social Workers. She has served as a graduate adjunct professor and a practicum supervisor. Lena is also a co-founder and board member of DSMHW.org.
Rebecca Dougherty, LCSW
Trainer
Rebecca Dougherty holds a Masters Degree (MSW) from Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work and is a Board Member of Missouri NASW. Rebecca has been in the field of Social Work for 17 years and has worked in medical and academic settings. Her areas of practice and intervention include: crisis intervention, stress mitigation, coping with a chronic illness, and adjusting to life stages and stressors, including loss. She is an adjunct faculty member at Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work and provides post masters supervision for licensure candidates. Rebecca is also a board member of DSMHW.org.