Tyndal E. Schreiner is a creative writer, trained psychotherapist, and consultant. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with honors and holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where she received the Professional Recognition Award, Outstanding Student Award, and the Graduate School Dean’s Award. She has worked in private practice, community mental health, academic research, freelance writing, and has collaborated with media and publishing companies. She has advanced training in multiple psychotherapeutic modalities, including EMDR and her personal favorite, Internal Family Systems. Today, she spends most of her time writing and tending to her family. She lives in the Texas Hill Country with her husband, son, and two dogs.